Museum Guide

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed atany of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to applythrough the internal application process.Job Category:UniversityStaffEmployment Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Job Profile:AssistantGuideJob Duties: The Chazen Museum of Art makes its home between twolakes on the beautiful campus of the University of Wisconsin -Madison.Within walking distance of the state capitol, it sits squarely in theheart of a vibrant college town. Featuring one of the best views oncampus, an art-filled bridge connects the historic Elvehjem building,built in 1970, with the Chazen building, built in 2011. With a permanentcollection of more than 25,000 objects, from vessels of ancient Greeceto prints by Kara Walker, the Chazen is one of the largest museums inthe state of Wisconsin. Two expansive buildings encompass 163,000+square feet, making it an integral cultural force within the Big Ten.More than 180,000 visitors come through the Chazen's doors each year toenjoy the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Admission isfree for all and includes programs for students, families and communitymembers, all provided with the museum's unique brand of Wisconsinhospitality. The Museum Guide actively supports community and publiclearning within the Chazen's newly restructured Engagement division.Reporting to the Chief Engagement Officer, and working as part of acohort of educators that include both professional and student staff,the Museum Guide develops and leads participatory tours of the Chazen'sspecial exhibitions and permanent collection galleries. The Museum Guideis responsible for leading and co-leading a mixture of K-12 fieldtrips,University and community group visits, and drop-in public tours of themuseum. Additionally, the Museum Guide will conceptualize, research, andexecute new tour and arts activities. The Museum Guide will meaningfullyparticipate in bi-weekly education team meetings and monthly Engagementdivision meetings. Overall, the Museum Guide will strive to make allvisitors and groups feel welcome and supported in their visit to theChazen. This is a limited term, part-time... For full info followapplication link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an EqualOpportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to, including butnot limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as aprotected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations andUW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity andencourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request anaccommodation because of a disability, you can find information abouthow to make a request at the following website:APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:ipc.us/t/93F8513A1B7A4875

Created: 2025-10-04