Floor Associate

Floor Associate
  
Museum overview 
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change.  Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do. We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect. Read more about our story here.
  
About the role 
As a Visitor Experience Floor Associate at the Brooklyn Museum, you’ll play a vital role in welcoming guests and ensuring a smooth, inclusive, and engaging experience for all who enter our doors. From managing entry to exhibitions and processing admission to staffing Coat Check and providing wayfinding assistance, you’ll be on the front lines of our commitment to hospitality, access, and education. This is a temporary, part-time position for the duration of our special exhibition Art of Manga, running through March 7, 2027. The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative department dedicated to ensuring every visitor feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Responsibilities 

Department: Visitor Experience 
Reports to: Director of Visitor Services
Position type: Part-Time, Temporary
Salary: $24.00 per hour
Union status: Union—UAW Local 2110 
FLSA status: Nonexempt 
Term: Through March 7, 2027
Schedule: 3 days a week for a total of 21 hours per week is the minimum.  Saturday and Sunday shifts are mandatory and third day to be discussed/determine. Additional hours may be assigned/requested based on special events at the Museum. The First Saturday events and quarterly training session are mandatory shifts. 

Benefit Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation along with generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Individual benefit offerings may vary based on position type and union status.

Apply Today
We recognize that it’s unlikely that any candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications for a role. If much of this job description resonates with you, we strongly encourage you to apply today. We’re committed to welcoming candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives – especially those who see themselves contributing to our mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act.

If you have questions about our online application system, please contact us at job.applicationquestions@brooklynmuseum.org  .