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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time museum in Austin, TX is $75,573.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $83,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Part time museum jobs are positions within museums that require employees to work fewer hours than full-time staff, often ranging from 10 to 30 hours per week. These roles can include positions such as visitor services associate, tour guide, gallery attendant, education assistant, or administrative support. Part time museum jobs offer flexibility for students, retirees, or individuals seeking supplementary income while gaining experience in the arts, history, or cultural sectors.

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Part-time museum staff members often assist with greeting visitors, providing information about exhibits, and ensuring that museum rules are followed. They may also help set up or take down displays, support educational programs, and process ticket sales or memberships at the front desk. Additionally, part-time staff frequently collaborate with full-time employees and volunteers to ensure a smooth visitor experience and address any questions or concerns that arise throughout their shift.

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To thrive as a Part-Time Museum Assistant, you typically need a background or interest in history, art, or museum studies, along with strong organizational and customer service skills. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, ticketing software, and basic exhibit maintenance tools is often required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate information engagingly help you stand out in this role. These skills ensure visitors have a positive experience while supporting the smooth daily operation of the museum.

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Visitor Engagement Assistant (Seasonal)

Austin, TX • On-site

The Contemporary Austin
Museums and Historical Sites • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about The Contemporary Austinexternal

$17.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:

The Visitor Engagement Assistant serves as one of the first points of contact for museum visitors at both The Contemporary Austin's downtown location (Jones Center) and its outdoor sculpture park (Laguna Gloria) located in West Austin. This seasonal role has an anticipated duration from August 31 to January 17. This role is part-time with the expectation of being scheduled 15-20 hours a week.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Support general operations for admitting public visitors, including opening/closing facilities daily
  • Greet museum visitors warmly, managing admission transactions and entry flow
  • Provide information regarding the museum location's history, exhibitions, and artwork on view
  • Solicit museum memberships to support institutional funding
  • Process store transactions and maintain a positive, engaging customer environment
  • Answer and direct external phone inquiries

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible visitor experience
  • Previous retail or customer service experience strongly preferred
  • Familiarity and interest in contemporary art preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently
  • Comfortable learning and using ticketing, POS, and other software systems
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Flexible, dependable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and special events as needed
  • Must have reliable transportation to commute to both museum locations

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, and lifting up to 20 pounds

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.


Our commitment todiversity, equity, inclusionand access (DEIA)

The Contemporary Austin values a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and we seek to model these values in our hiring and engagement practices for all our artistic and educational programs.We welcome applications by BIPOC candidates as well as individuals who bring new perspectives in a host of ways.It is the policy of The Contemporary Austin not to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status and to take action to ensure that those seeking to do business with the Contemporary are treated fairly.The Contemporary Austin aims to create a safe, welcoming working environment and doesn't tolerate discrimination of any kind.The organization is currently pursuing a multi-year DEIA effort and seeks individuals who share our commitment to this work.

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