Visitor Services Associate (Part Time)
The Visitor Services Associate maintains the Japan Society’s visitor service’s desk as an
ambassador interacting with the general public. This includes greeting and welcoming visitors,
answering questions, providing information about exhibits and programs, selling tickets, and
promoting memberships.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Processing ticket orders and gallery admissions;
Selling memberships;
Light clerical duties; accepting packages;
Dealing with visitors, trustees, donors, and vendors on the phone and in person, and
assisting with related activities and projects.
The position is part-time, approximately 20 hours per week. In addition to regularly scheduled
weekly hours, must be available to come in to cover extra shifts on nights and weekends when
necessary. PPE will be provided, and visitor services desk is behind plexi-glass.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Customer service experience;
Very good communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with the public;
Ability to multitask and to handle multiple phone lines;
Computer proficiency;
General office experience;
Must be dependable and punctual;
Must be comfortable working in various work environments including outdoors;
Knowledge of Japanese culture and/or language is a plus.
To Apply: All applicants must email their resume and cover letter to the Director of Human
Resources at jobs@japansociety.org. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be
considered.
Founded in 1907, Japan Society in New York City presents sophisticated, topical and
accessible experiences of Japanese art and culture, and facilitates the exchange of ideas,
knowledge and innovation between the U.S. and Japan. More than 200 events annually
encompass world-class exhibitions, dynamic classical and cutting-edge contemporary
performing arts, film premieres and retrospectives, workshops and demonstrations, tastings,
family activities, language classes, and a range of high-profile talks and expert panels that
present open, critical dialogue on issues of vital importance to the U.S., Japan and East Asia.
For more information, visit our website http://www.japansociety.org.
Japan Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and welcomes a diverse workforce.
To apply for this job please visit www.japansociety.org.
