NY Historical Society - PT Member Services Associates

The New-York Historical Society is seeking two part-time Membership Services Associates for its Membership/Visitor Services department. Membership Services Associates staff the Society's Membership Desk in addition to other related tasks. Candidates must be available to work some weekends and holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Membership Department in fundraising efforts through the sale of new and renewal museum memberships at the Membership Desk
Serve as the main point of contact for all current and potential members visiting the museum and foster positive member relations
Handle membership admissions/overflow of general admissions as needed
Troubleshooting membership issues
Miscellaneous administrative membership tasks
Accurate maintenance of cash drawer during their shift
Respond to overflow calls from the Society's main membership line

QUALIFICATIONS
College degree preferred
Customer service/cashier experience, preferably in a museum/arts setting
Interest in fundraising/development preferable
Basic computer skills, familiarity with databases preferable
Friendly, outgoing personality

LANGUAGE SKILLS
High level of verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact with customers, coworkers and vendors with an outgoing and positive attitude
The pay rate for this position is $12/hour.

For consideration, please send cover letter and resume to hr1@nyhistory.org. Please reference the job title in the subject line. The New-York Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.