Role Summary
Exhibit Docents serve as the welcoming presence at The Syd Blackmarr Arts Center during gallery hours. Docents help ensure a positive visitor experience by opening and closing the gallery, assisting guests, monitoring the exhibit space, and supporting basic operations while the exhibit is open. This part time role is essential to maintaining a safe, inviting, and professional environment for both visitors and artwork. The compensation for this job is $10/hr.
Primary Responsibilities
- Open and close the gallery according to established procedures
- Welcome visitors and encourage them to sign the guest book
- Provide general information about the exhibit, artist(s), and the Tifton Council for the Arts
- Monitor the gallery while visitors are present and remain in the exhibit space at all times
- Assist with art sales by following established procedures
- Maintain a calm, safe, and respectful environment for visitors and artwork
- Tidy and straighten gallery spaces to keep The Syd clean and welcoming
- Assist with basic inventory tasks related to gallery supplies and materials
- Occasionally assist with setup and breakdown for classes, programs, or special events
- Occasionally help with shopping or preparation for exhibit receptions and events, as needed
- Communicate any issues, questions, or emergencies to staff promptly
Schedule & Exhibit Information
- Most exhibits run approximately one week
- Exhibits are open daily from 12:00–6:00pm
- Shifts are scheduled within exhibit hours and will include weekdays and weekends
Ideal Qualifications
- Dependable and punctual
- Comfortable interacting with the public
- Able to follow written instructions and procedures
- Interest in the arts, museums, or community engagement
- Flexible schedule and availability during exhibit hours
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the gallery space
- Physically capable of lifting items over 15lbs & climb a ladder to assist with exhibit and event setup
- Demonstrated ability to manage cash, make change accurately, and use smartphones or computers to process electronic payments
Instructions
If you are interested in applying for this position, click the button below to fill out the job application, then email the filled out form and resume to admin@tiftonarts.org