The Wendell Gilley Museum in Southwest Harbor, Maine seeks people who love to interact with visitors of all ages to represent the museum at our front desk and gallery space. As a Visitor Services Associate, you are responsible for greeting museum guests and groups in a friendly manner and sharing the museum’s unique story; engaging guests with our exhibits and activities; processing fees, memberships, and sales in the gift shop and providing program support as needed. 

This is a seasonal position available part-time from May 23 through October 28, 2017.  The position includes Saturdays and may include some holidays, special event work, or occasional evening hours. Ideal candidates for this position will have exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills. Retail experience including merchandising and handling sales transactions is preferred. A high school diploma and interesting life experience are required for this position, a bachelor’s degree or coursework preferred. See a full job description on our website. To apply, please send a brief letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position along with a resume to: info@wendellgilleymuseum.org. EOE.

The Wendell Gilley Museum celebrates the life and work of Wendell Gilley, a pioneer in the field of decorative bird carving. It teaches the art of bird carving and presents art exhibitions and educational programs with a special focus on people, nature, and art. To learn more visit our website at www.wendellgilleymuseum.org.