Career Opportunity

Admissions Attendant - Asian Art Museum (3302)

Recruitment: RTF0134383-01077142

Published: May 29, 2024

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Specific information regarding this recruitment is listed below:

Application Opening: 05/28/24

Application Deadline: 06/18/24

Compensation Rage: $26.25 - $31.87 an hour 

Recruitment ID: RTF0134383-01077142

Company Description

The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco: Located in the heart of San Francisco, the Asian Art Museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 inspiring artworks ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations. Dynamic special exhibitions, cultural celebrations, and public programs for all ages provide rich art experiences that unlock the past and spark questions about the future. 

Role description

The Asian Arts Museums seek a highly motivated Admission Attendant. The museum’s collection galleries on the second and third floors feature more than 2,000 artworks from all the major cultures of Asia. Artworks in the galleries are regularly rotated, offering visitors a chance to view more of the museum’s collection.  The successful candidate, under the general direction supervises the staff and manages and coordinates the operations of the registration division in support of the museum's collections management and exhibition programs.

Job Description

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Sells, distributes and/or collects tickets, passes, membership, audio tour and other products by    personally receiving various types of payment from patrons of Park & Recreation and museum facilities. Operates a cash register or a computerized system to register sale transactions.

2. Sets up money trays by obtaining sufficient amounts of different denominations of dollars and coins in order to make change for Park & Recreation and Museum patrons.

3. Prepares deposits by summarizing all receipts on a daily basis and preparing forms such as cash reconciliation sheet and deposit slip in order to bank monies at the end of a shift. 

4. Provides excellent customer service and information; responds to patrons' requests for directions and information about facilities & fees and other questions to aid patrons in their use and enjoyment of facilities and actively promote sale of membership, audio tour, and products sold by the organizations.

5. Assists with crowd control, counts visitors and verifies admission receipts; assists in the issuance of will call tickets, greets and meets groups and school tours; and assists with coat check and information area.

6. Maintains inventory of admission tickets, audio sets and other products by tracking and
maintaining appropriate level of inventory.

7. Checks and ensures automated systems are functioning properly by cleaning, dusting, replacing and /or changing receipt tapes, ticket rolls, and ink cartridges.  Contacts outside vendors for any repair if needed.

How to qualify

Qualifications

One (1) year (2000 hours) verifiable experience as an admission attendant, cashier or comparable position which requires assisting customers and handling cash on a daily basis.

“Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency. 

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

What else should I know?

Additional Information

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• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.