Family Art Cart Assistant, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA

Supervisor: Alexandra Ford, Gallery Learning Coordinator (617-369-3320 or [email protected])

Job details: The Gallery Learning section of the Education Department at the MFA is looking for an interested student to staff the Family Art Cart. The Family Art Cart is a program designed for children ages 4 and up. This rolling cart holds hands-on self-guided activities and Art Cards that are designed for children and adults to do together in the Museum galleries. The Assistant meets and greets families dropping in to the Cart and helps them select and check out a variety of activities to compliment their visit to the Museum. 

Staff must have exceptional customer service skills and a willingness to learn about the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Training is provided. 

Responsibilities:

• Give accurate information about activities, programs, and directions
• Recommend and hand out activities

• Set up and maintain the Cart
• Organize families’ information (ids and personal info)

The cart operates weekends October through May, from 10 am-4 pm. This position requires a commitment to work Saturdays and Sundays 9:30 am-4:30 pm

This position is an opportunity for students to work closely with the public, both adults and children, and to gain knowledge of the MFA. 

Please email Alexandra Ford, Gallery Learning Coordinator with resume and cover letter. 
[email protected]