Museum Assistant

Application Instructions: a resume, cover letter, etc. are not required documents for this position. Application deadline is April 24, 2024. For application questions please email Brittany Klenke, brittany.klenke@slam.org

In order to be considered for this position, please provide the following information in a single document and upload it in the Resume section:

Name of the high school you are attending and which grade you will be entering in the fall:

Parent or guardian contact information:

• Name (first and last)
• Cell phone number
• Email

Contact information for two references:

They can be a teacher, mentor, coach, community leader, previous employer, or a neighbor. References should not be family members.

• Name (first and last)
• Cell phone number
• Email
• Your connection or relationship to the reference

The Museum Assistant Program is an employment and mentoring opportunity for St. Louis area teens. Museum Assistants get real work experience while also learning important life skills like cooperation, time management, and problem solving. As paid part-time employees of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Assistants work closely with staff members on a wide range of programs and events. Participation in the Museum Assistant Program is an opportunity for high school students to learn valuable skills for working with learners of all ages and abilities and have a positive impact on the experiences of thousands of museum visitors. Although the majority of the work hours are during the summer months, Museum Assistants are also expected to work limited hours during the school year, mostly on Sunday afternoons and occasional Friday evenings, Saturdays, or after school on weekdays.

It is an opportunity to...

• Develop and improve leadership and communication skills.
• Learn new skills, including how to teach about art and artists.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Learn how to lead tours of the Museum's collection for youth and families.
• Learn job and professional skills you will be able to use after high school.
• Provide job references for academic and employment applications.
• Earn money throughout the school year.

Responsibilities and Duties

Museum Assistants will:

• lead tours for youth and family groups
• answer basic questions from visitors about the art they see and about the Museum, programs, and where to find things (such as restrooms, Cafe, Auditorium)
• assist in staffing the art activities for a variety of programs (Summer Artful Adventures, Family Sundays, Member programs, SLAM Undergrounds, and more)
• be responsible for preparing project materials for various programs
• assist with programs for youth and family during the summer as well as throughout the school year (after school and weekends)