Coat Check at The Contemporary Jewish Museum

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Position Summary

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (The CJM’s) Volunteers - Coat Check act as a valuable point of contact with all visitors including walk-in guests, tour and school groups, pubic program attendees, annual members, donors, and VIP's, to ensure a best in class visitor experience from them moment they engage with The Museum. The primary function for a Coat Check Volunteer is to engage with visitors, provide a safe and secure space for their personal belongings, and to maintain efficient and effective practices with each interaction.

Daily Shifts Thursday-Tuesday (Museum closed on Wednesday)
Morning: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Afternoon: 2:00PM-5:00PM

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Create a warm and welcoming presence for Museum visitors and members
• Maintain organized, presentable, and safe work spaces
• Work effectively with a diverse team and diverse visitors
• Hang coats neatly, store bags and other personal belongings in cubies, and assign appropriate claim tags to ensure items are not misplaced
• Remain up to date on and answer questions from visitors regarding exhibitions, programs, and events at The Museum
• Refer visitors to Visitor Experience team for ticketing and membership questions
• Collect and store lost and found items
• Follow the lead of Visitor Experience and Security teams in emergency procedures
• Commitment to the mission and core values of The CJM

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to keep belongings in Coat Check organized and secure
• Prompt and punctual attendance
• Consideration and a respectful approach to the handling of others personal belongings
• Ability to safely carry out the duties of Coat Check

Perks? As a volunteer, you'll help the Museum foster a sense of community and build connections between people of all backgrounds through shared experiences with the arts and culture. Additional benefits include: FREE Admission to the Museum and 10% discount at the Museum store.