At The Dalí, you become part of a creative process: collaborating with colleagues across departments; balancing the experience you bring to work with new talents & skills honed on the job; and sharing ideas and input in a dynamic, ever-evolving artistic environment. The Museum offers engaging work, a healthy work/life balance, an array of cultural and educational opportunities; and avenues for personal & professional growth…all in an iconic, world-renowned setting, surrounded by masterpieces of the 20^th century.

Career Opportunities

JOB TITLE:  AV/Event Set-up Assistant (Full-Time)

 OVERVIEW
Under the guidance of the Events Manager, the AV/Event Set-Up Assistant helps with all aspects of set-up; monitoring and breakdown of museum A/V equipment; assisting with vendor load-in, tables, chairs, and other equipment associated with events. Responsible for setting up and running Museum AV equipment and videotaping as applicable during events. Under the guidance of the Multi-Media Producer, occasionally assist with basic video editing of Museum lectures and trainings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to lift at least 50lbs for set up and tear down of tables, chairs, and other special event objects needed for event.
• Assist and follow through with contracted details with Events Manager
• Run and maintain audio and A/V equipment for Museum events and day-to-day Museum needs (meeting room projector, assist with LED screens running BrightSign players, etc.)
• Maintain inventory of all Event, audio and A/V supplies and equipment
• Provide troubleshooting solutions to Museum and Event clients
• Attend weekly Events meetings and periodic training such as A/V instruction and customer service
• Work schedule must be flexible, but will include both weekday and weekend hours, sometimes exceeding an 8-hour workday.
• In down times from Events Department needs, assist Multimedia Producer with video editing projects
• Maintain technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies; attending workshops

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Below is an inclusive but not exhaustive list of various knowledge, skills, and other characteristics that are necessary for effective performance in this position.

• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Working knowledge of A/V equipment (such as mixers, microphones, Crestron Digital Media AV system or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot AV/events equipment and responsibilities in high pressure situations
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to be a team player and facilitate good communication and cooperation among co-workers, vendors and clients
• Become familiar with the policies and procedures associated with events
• Ability to establish priorities, balance demands of multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Must provide reliable transportation.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

Bachelor’s degree preferred

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• The employee is frequently required to stand for periods of time (up to 8 hours per day).
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION –

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Please complete this application and send with your resume with a brief cover letter to hr@thedali.org. Please, no phone calls.

JOB TITLE:  Part-time Visitor Experience Specialist
REPORTS TO: Visitor Experience Management
DEPARTMENT: Visitor Experience
STATUS: Non-exempt
SALARY: $11/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact with visitors at various locations within the Museum
  Process admission tickets
  Process memberships
  Guide visitors using the Museum’s app
  Assist with equipment maintenance
  Assist visitors with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) use
  Assist with Museum special events

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Customer service skills
  Interpersonal communication skills
  Point of Sales Systems knowledge
  Comfortable with technology
  Proficiency with computer business programs (word/outlook)
  Comfortable in a dynamic work environment
  Bi-lingual an asset but not required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Point of Sales Systems
  High School Diploma
  Customer Service

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS         

• Legal age, ID, and documentation
  Subject to background check
  Commit to working between 15-20 hours weekly
  Ability to work on a Saturday or Sunday weekly
  Ability to work Thanksgiving weekend
  Ability to work 12/26 – 12/31
  Desire to become knowledgeable about the Museum, its collection and the artist, Salvador Dalí

Please complete this application and send with your resume with a brief cover letter to vemgmt@thedali.org. Please, no phone calls.

Internships

Internships are seasonal, non-paying positions designed to provide college graduate and undergraduate students, recent graduates and beginning museum professionals with off-campus and/or on-the-job Museum experience. The program incorporates the opportunity to study the life and work of Salvador Dalí while learning about the inner workings of an art Museum. The program also offers a challenging learning experience and promotes awareness of Museum careers. Students may be eligible to receive college credit (if applicable).

This program is informal and can be designed to work within the student’s schedule. Internships typically last for three months in the Fall and Spring starting in September and January, and 10 weeks in the Summer, starting in June. Internships typically require at least a two-day/week or 15-hour commitment.

Internships are offered in the following departments for qualified individuals:
Data Analysis
Development
Education
General Marketing/Public Relations
Graphic Design (Marketing)
Hospitality – Events
Human Resources Management
Information Technology
Innovation Programming
Library/Museum/Archival Studies
Museum Management
Video Production/Editing

Internship Eligibility
The Dalí Museum accepts applications from both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates and beginning museum professionals. International students, especially from Spain, France, and Germany are also encouraged to apply.

Deadlines to apply for an internship:

• Fall Internship: July 1
• Spring Internship: November 1
• Summer Internship: March 1

Fill out an Intern Application, email internships@thedali.org or call  727.623.4731.

The Dalí is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

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