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THE MINT MUSEUM
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TITLE: Family Gallery Assistant, Part-Time
DEPARTMENT: Learning & Engagement
DATE PREPARED: 9/25/25
REPORTS TO: Head of Family & Studio Programs
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY:
This part-time position will provide critical assistance to the Learning & Engagement department by staffing and maintaining the Lewis Family Gallery interactive space and assisting with other programming central to the museum's mission.

• This team member will serve as the main point of contact with visitors to the Lewis Family Gallery (LFG), aiding in day-to-day oversight and management of the space. The LFG is a hands-on interactive space designed for visitors of all ages, including children and their families, to explore and learn about the museum collection through creative artmaking and play.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Staff the LFG during peak hours, maintaining the space, welcoming visitors, and sharing gallery rules and policy. Clean and organize the Lewis Family Gallery hands-on activities and equipment. Assist in tracking inventory and compiling supply orders.
• Track family gallery attendance.
• Help prepare and maintain materials and spaces for Learning & Engagement initiatives. Assist with facilitation programs, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. Degree work in Art, Education, Child Development, Museum Studies, or related fields preferred.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Experience working in a professional or educational environment.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Experience working with children or families. Experience working with a variety of art materials. Excellent verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computers including word processing, Word, Excel, Outlook, social media, general office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Most work will be done in or adjacent to a hands-on gallery space. Flexibility to work at both museum locations, and occasionally offsite.

HOURS: Wednesday afternoon/evenings, Saturdays and Sunday afternoons, approx. Fifteen to twenty hours per week.

Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Supervisory responsibilities: No

COVER LETTER & RESUME REQUIRED

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The Mint Museum reserves the discretion to change this job description at any time.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/ATTRIBUTES:

Bilingual (Spanish) applicants highly encouraged.

Experience working with children and/or adults in an educational setting. Excellent oral communication skills. Self-motivated, well organized, detail oriented, and able to effectively work independently and with a team. A self-starter who is positive, people-oriented, and welcoming. Enthusiasm for art & museums. Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies including museum members and volunteers, the general public, community partners, and colleagues on staff.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS: Experience in a museum or art room setting is a plus.

ABOUT THE MINT MUSEUM

As the oldest art museum in North Carolina, with one of the largest collections in the Southeast, The Mint Museum offers its visitors inspiring and transformative experiences through art from around the world via innovative collections, groundbreaking exhibitions, and riveting educational programs. The Mint Museum is a non-profit, visual arts institution comprised of two dynamic facilities: Mint Museum Uptown and Mint Museum Randolph.

Located in what was the original branch of the United States Mint, Mint Museum Randolph opened in 1936 in Charlotte's Eastover neighborhood as the state's first art museum. Today, in a beautiful park setting, intimate galleries invite visitors to engage with the art of the ancient Americas, ceramics and decorative arts, fashion, European art, and African art, among other collections. Resources include a reference library with over 18,000 volumes, a theater featuring lectures and performances, and a museum shop offering merchandise that complements both the permanent collection and special exhibitions.

Mint Museum Uptown houses the internationally renowned Craft + Design collection, as well as outstanding collections of American, contemporary, and European art. Designed by Machado and Silvetti Associates of Boston, the five-story, 145,000-square-foot facility combines inspiring architecture with cutting-edge exhibitions to provide visitors with unparalleled educational and cultural experiences. Located in the heart of Charlotte's burgeoning center city, Mint Museum Uptown is an integral part of the Levine Center for the Arts, a cultural campus that includes the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, the Knight Theater, and the Duke Energy Center. Mint Museum Uptown also features a wide range of visitor amenities, including the 240-seat James B. Duke Auditorium, the Lewis Family Gallery, art studios, a restaurant, and a museum shop.