Guest Services & Events Setup Associate
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The Rockwell Museum
Corning, NY, US
Summary
Greet museum visitors, sell admissions and merchandise, and support activities at the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab. Assist with the physical setup and breakdown of equipment for various museum events and programs.
Job Description
Join the Rockwell Team!
Guest Services & Event Setup Associate
Location: The Rockwell Museum, Rockwell Museum Store & KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab – Corning, NY
Do you enjoy meeting people and creating memorable experiences?
Are you friendly, dependable, and energized by working in a creative, community-focused environment? The Rockwell Museum is seeking enthusiastic individuals to support Guest Services and Event Setup operations. This is a part-time to full-time contract position hired through a staffing agency, offering the opportunity to work in one of Corning's premier cultural destinations.
What You'll Do
- Greet and assist museum visitors with a warm, professional attitude.
- Sell admissions, memberships, and Museum Store merchandise.
- Answer visitor questions and help create an exceptional guest experience.
- Support activities at the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab.
- Assist with event setup and breakdown, including tables, chairs, podiums, and equipment.
- Prepare spaces for receptions, concerts, lectures, private events, and other museum programs.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
What You'll Bring
- Friendly, outgoing, and customer-service oriented.
- Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
- Comfortable handling cash, technology, and basic computer systems.
- Able to lift event equipment and remain on their feet for extended periods.
- Flexible and available to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Comfortable interacting with a diverse range of visitors, including children and families.
- Detail-oriented and able to follow directions effectively.
Position Details
- Location: The Rockwell Museum, Corning, NY
- Employment Type: Part-time to full-time contract assignment
- Hiring: This position is employed through a staffing agency and assigned to The Rockwell Museum.
- Pay Rate: $16.30–$16.40 per hour
- Flexible scheduling (hours vary based on operational needs)
- Paid training provided
- Business casual dress code
If you enjoy art, community engagement, and creating memorable experiences for visitors, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help bring The Rockwell Museum to life for every visitor and event guest!
The Rockwell Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, provokes curiosity, engagement and reflection about art and the American experience.
Founded in 1976, the Museum’s collection numbers 3,000 objects and includes strengths in contemporary and historic Native American art, 19th-century landscape paintings, traditional bronze sculptures and a growing collection of modern and contemporary art. Housed in Corning’s former historic City Hall, The Rockwell is an active cultural hub and a unique place where locals and travelers alike connect with art and ideas through a dynamic roster of exhibitions, programs and events. The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
The Rockwell Museum (111 Cedar Street) is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum’s campus includes the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab, featuring family-friendly activities, games and hands-on projects connected to exciting special exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of American artworks. The Art Lab is located around the corner at 36 E. Market Street and is open Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the fall/winter season. One ticket provides access to both Rockwell locations.
Ticket discounts are available for local residents, students, groups and ages 55+; youth 17 and under are always free at The Rockwell.
Visit rockwellmuseum.org for more information.
Founded
1976
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Corning, NY
The Rockwell Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, provokes curiosity, engagement and reflection about art and the American experience.
Founded in 1976, the Museum’s collection numbers 3,000 objects and includes strengths in contemporary and historic Native American art, 19th-century landscape paintings, traditional bronze sculptures and a growing collection of modern and contemporary art. Housed in Corning’s former historic City Hall, The Rockwell is an active cultural hub and a unique place where locals and travelers alike connect with art and ideas through a dynamic roster of exhibitions, programs and events. The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
The Rockwell Museum (111 Cedar Street) is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum’s campus includes the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab, featuring family-friendly activities, games and hands-on projects connected to exciting special exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of American artworks. The Art Lab is located around the corner at 36 E. Market Street and is open Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the fall/winter season. One ticket provides access to both Rockwell locations.
Ticket discounts are available for local residents, students, groups and ages 55+; youth 17 and under are always free at The Rockwell.
Visit rockwellmuseum.org for more information.
Founded
1976
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Corning, NY
