Media Majlis Department Assistant 4

Student Position: The Media Majlis Department Assistant 4

This position requires evening availability in exhibition coverage from 4 - 8 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Staffing the front desk, and attending to queries from faculty, staff, students, and external visitors.
• Conducting tours, collecting data, and assisting with in-exhibition activities for the Fall 2024 reopening on August 27, 2024.
• Ability to handle various equipment within the department and, perform simple tasks like photocopying, scanning, bookbinding, etc.
• Supporting the maintenance of the storage room.
• Training and mentoring other student employees.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum qualification:

• Senior or outstanding Junior.
• 2 or more years of experience within the department.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to interact confidently and courteously with museum visitors of diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Museum Exhibitions: Familiarity with the museum's current exhibitions and willingness to learn about new exhibitions as they rotate.
• Customer Service Orientation: Dedication to providing a welcoming and informative experience for all visitors, including answering questions and offering assistance.
• Tour Guiding Skills: Capability to conduct engaging and informative exhibition tours for individuals and small groups when requested.
• Flexibility in Schedule: Availability to work evening shifts and weekends as required by the museum's operating hours and special events.
  Attention to Detail: Careful observation skills to ensure the safety and security of museum exhibits and visitors.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work collaboratively with museum staff and other student workers to enhance the visitor experience and support museum operations.
• Adaptability: Ability to handle varied tasks, such as data collection, assisting with in-exhibition activities, and managing components within the exhibition space.
• Passion for Art and Culture: Interest in and appreciation for journalism, art, culture, technology and history, with a desire to share this passion with museum visitors.
• Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor and uphold museum policies and procedures at all times.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Demonstrated responsibility and ability to lead others.
• Maintain excellent disciplinary and academic standing within the university.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Capable of independent judgement and initiative.

Apply

In order to be considered for this position, students must forward their CV to Safa Arshad.

Pay rate: QR60 per hour

Hours per week: 15-20

Employment Duration: August 18 - December 12, 2024

Department: The Media Majlis