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Weekend Security Attendant, The Boston Athenaeum, Boston, MA

Posted September 8, 2014

The Weekend Security Attendant provides security at the entrance to the Boston Athenæum building and also serves as a roaming guard throughout the building. This person reports to the Head of Security. Because the Attendant is the first person to greet members and visitors to the Athenæum, the Attendant needs to have a neat appearance and good communication skills. This position is part-time, approximately 12 hours per week, with no benefits and is classified as “non-exempt.”

Responsibilities:

  • Security Desk:
    • Welcome members/visitors to the Boston Athenæum
    • Scan membership cards
    • Check briefcases, parcels, and oversized purses as people enter the building
    • Check coats for members and visitors
    • Inform visitors of their access to the public areas; give directions to the exhibition gallery and hand out a brochure; provide membership information
    • Maintain visitors’ sign-in book
    • Inspect all items leaving the building
  • Roaming Security/Membership Aide:
    • Roam all areas of the building
    • Provide assistance to members as needed
  • Be properly attired
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Security experience preferred not required. Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a library environment and enforcement procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally (and in writing) with staff and the public, to understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.

Hours:

Saturdays 9AM to 4PM, Sundays 12PM to 4PM. Additional weekday hours may also be needed to substitute for security personnel during vacations, etc.

Compensation:

 $13.00 per hour; no benefits.

For further information see http://www.bostonathenaeum.org.  E-mail résumé and cover letter to [email protected].

The Boston Athenaeum is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply and are committed to hiring individuals who value a diverse and inclusive work environment.