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The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Ambassador Program is an opportunity open to work-study eligible students at participating universities. Ambassadors provide on-the-spot customer service to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ visitors throughout the building. They help visitors plan and navigate the Museum and offer guidance and interpretation. Positions begin in the fall semester and require a year-long commitment.

Please note that you must be a Federal Work Study student at a participating university in order to be eligible for this program.

Ambassador Program Details

• Position name: Ambassador, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
• Pay Rate: $15.00+ / hour (wage determined by participating university)
• Hours per week: 10
• Position start date: October

Application Process

The application period for the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Ambassador Program begins in September. Please check back in August for details.

Position Description

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is looking for Ambassadors to provide superior customer service as they engage with °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ visitors throughout the building. Under the supervision of the Information Center’s Assistant Manager, Ambassadors will help °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ guests navigate through the Museum, offering guidance and interpretive assistance. Ambassadors will provide the added human support that many first-time and infrequent visitors seek in order to have a welcoming learning experience. This will be a highly visible opportunity to further the goals of the Museum’s strategic plan to improve the visitor experience.

Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a knowledge or interest in art. Comprehensive training with Museum staff and curators is provided and is required for placement in this position. This position consists of 10 hours per week, including weekends. Interview required.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for providing a presence in the public spaces of the Museum, which could include the lobbies, galleries and visitor center. Ambassadors will be expected to be on their feet, constantly monitoring visitor service needs in their assigned areas.
• In the lobbies and other decision-making spaces, will assist visitors in planning their visit by asking them what they would like to see or by providing suggestions if requested.
• Within the galleries, will be proactive in answering visitors’ questions, such as the location of amenities (restrooms, etc.), the location of art objects, or information about the Museum’s hours.
• Will serve as the voice of the visitor, documenting visitors’ questions and concerns on a daily basis and communicating these issues to the Member and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥or Services department.
• Will be empowered to resolve visitors’ complaints on the spot in a way that is consistent with the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s approach to customer service.
• Will be expected to attend ongoing training/enrichment classes pertaining to customer service, museum operations, and art interpretation.

Qualifications

• Federal Work Study student at a participating university
• Candidate for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with an interest in art or Art History
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a desire to work in a customer service environment
• Ability to commit to a year-long position (fall and spring semester), consisting of 10 hours per week, including a mandatory weekend shift
• Experience working in a customer service environment a plus
• Multilingualism or an interest in global culture a plus