National Gallery of Zimbabwe

Gallery Attendant-Bulawayo

General Work Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

The National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) is inviting applications from suitably qualified, mature, honest persons with excellent communication skills for appointment to the above position which has arisen in the organization. The applicant will be based at the Bulawayo gallery.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following are the key duties and responsibilities; be the first face of the Gallery to the visiting public; greet visitors as they arrive at the gallery and verify their tickets and passes; Be able to stand and remain alert while visitors are in the galleries; Provide visitors with information about the art work and exhibits that the gallery is displaying; Provide guidance to visitors regarding the location of their exhibits of interest or provide them with directions; Educate visitors about artists behind each exhibit of interest and answer any questions asked of them; work with administrative staff members on a variety of activities such as memberships, filing, record keeping and registration for special information classes; Ascertain that all exhibits are properly displayed and maintained according to the instructions provided by Curators and Exhibitions Department; monitor exhibition areas through surveillance videos and ensure that any causes for concern are immediately communicated to the management or security personnel; patrol all publicly accessible areas, record findings and maintain a log of events and messages pertaining to visitors and staff activity; perform extended measures to safeguard art and exhibits against theft, vandalism and damage by enforcing established rules and protocols; maintaining cleanliness of lobby and other public areas as required (sweeping, keeping front desk organized, replenishing exhibition brochures and invite cards, etc.)

Qualifications and Experience

The person must possess: 5 ‘O’ Levels including English Language; Certificate/Diploma in Customer Care or Tour Guide Course; excellent communication skills; being multilingual is an added advantage.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please send your CV and cover letter to hr@nationalgallery.co.zw or The Regional Manager; National Gallery of Zimbabwe Bulawayo; 75 Joshua Nkomo Street/L Takawira Avenue; Bulawayo; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.