COVES Data Collector

Job Description:

TITLE: Data Collector, contract position

DEPARTMENT: Learning & Engagement

REPORTS TO: Audience Research & Evaluation Specialist

 

GENERAL SUMMARY:

 

Data Collector team members play an integral role in the growth of the institution. They are responsible for collecting exit surveys from guests. Team members must be self-motivated, detail-oriented individuals able to reliably work independently with minimal supervision.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position with an expected average of 3 hours per week, though hours may vary based on project needs. Scheduling is flexible, and team members will have the opportunity to indicate their availability each week. Availability for occasional weekdays and weekends during museum operating hours is required. Schedules will be determined collaboratively in advance.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

• Approach and interact with museum guests in a friendly and professional manner

• Attend training sessions on the specific data collection methods and procedures and abide by informed-consent ethical data collection practices

• Collect quality guest data via digital survey

• Ensure precision in collection of data

Qualifications

 

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

 

• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills

• Comfort using technology such as Tablets and the ability to troubleshoot independently when needed

• Ability to stand for 3-4 hours at a time

• Time management skills

• Project management skills

• Well organized and ability to work independently

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and remain up-to-date with museum events and exhibitions

 

 

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:

 

Experience in a museum setting, interest in learning new data collection techniques and social sciences, research and evaluation, psychology or related field is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Flexibility to work at both locations. Able to stand or sit for long periods of time. Occasional nights and weekends are required. Must be able to lift boxes of 15 lbs. in weight.

 

 

DISCLAIMER:

 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as

a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The Mint Museum reserves the discretion to change this job description at any time.

 

 

ABOUT THE MINT MUSEUM:

 

As the oldest art museum in North Carolina, with one of the largest collections in the Southeast, The Mint Museum offers its visitors inspiring and transformative experiences through art from around the world via innovative collections, groundbreaking exhibitions and riveting educational programs. The Mint Museum is a non-profit, visual arts institution comprising two dynamic facilities: Mint Museum Uptown and Mint Museum Randolph.

Located in what was the original branch of the United States Mint, Mint Museum Randolph opened in 1936 in Charlotte’s Eastover neighborhood as the state’s first art museum. Today, in a beautiful park setting, intimate galleries invite visitors to engage with the art of the ancient Americas, ceramics and decorative arts, fashion, European art, and African art, among other collections. Resources include a reference library with over 18,000 volumes, a theater featuring lectures and performances, and a museum shop offering merchandise that complements both the permanent collection and special exhibitions.

Mint Museum Uptown houses the internationally renowned Craft + Design collection, as well as outstanding collections of American, contemporary, and European art. Designed by Machado and Silvetti Associates of Boston, the five-story, 145,000-square-foot facility combines inspiring architecture with cutting-edge exhibition provide visitors with unparalleled educational and cultural experiences. Located in the heart of Charlotte's burgeoning center city, Mint Museum Uptown is an integral part of the Levine Center for the Arts, a cultural campus that includes the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, the Knight Theater, and the Duke Energy Center. Mint Museum Uptown also features a wide range of visitor amenities, including the 240-seat James B. Duke Auditorium, the Lewis Family Gallery, art studios, a restaurant, and a museum shop. For more information, visit www.mintmuseum.org.