The Textile Museum | Employment Opportunities

Founded in 1925, The Textile Museum is an international center for the exhibition, study, collection, and preservation of textiles. Its world-renowned collections of 18,000 textiles and rugs date from 3,000 B.C. to the present, with special focus on the Near East, Asia, Africa, and the indigenous cultures of the Americas. The Museum presents exhibitions of historic and contemporary textiles, including fiber art, and houses an unparalleled library of 20,000 textile-related titles.

The following positions are currently available:

Part-time Receptionist
Part-time Museum Shop Sales Assistant

The Textile Museum is a wonderful place to volunteer, and to gain skills in the museum field. We welcome applications for our internship and volunteer programs year-round.

Receptionist
Education: Associate (AA)
Type: Part time
Salary: $9 per hour

Description:
Receptionist for The Textile Museum in Dupont/Kalorama area. Duties include welcoming guests, answering telephone calls, distributing literature, data entry, and assisting museum staff as needed. Availability to work Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday necessary.

How to Apply: Email your application to dmaas@textilemuseum.org.
Please send cover letter and resume to dmaas@textilemuseum.org. Only candidates invited to interview will be notified. No phone calls, please.
Posted: August 23, 2010.

Part-time Museum Shop Sales Assistant
Position Objective: Service Museum customers by selling Museum Shop merchandise and assisting with Web site sales.
Reports to: Director of Retail Operations
Position Status: Seasonal part-time
Work Schedule: Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. Additional hours may include assisting with shop events, exhibition openings, receptions and educational programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Open and close Shop when scheduled to work.
Provide information to visitors about The Textile Museum, its collection, current and upcoming exhibitions, activities, events and lectures.
Become familiar with Museum Shop and Web site merchandise.
Provide courteous, professional and knowledgeable service to both internal and external customers in a timely manner.
Process sales, returns and sends.
Ensure all forms such as sends/Web site orders and membership are legible, accurate and complete.
Assist with the preparation and counting of physical inventory.
Support events and activities involving the Museum and Museum Shop.
Performs basic cleaning, such as dusting, polishing, etc. of shelves, fixtures and bins.
Organize books, periodicals and Museum publications.
Price and stock merchandise.
Maintain appropriate stock levels on the sales floor.
Restock bags, gift boxes, supplies and forms.

To Apply: Send resume to cwilliams@textilemuseum.org
No phone calls please.
Posted: August 26, 2010