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!
About The Rockwell Museum
The Rockwell Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, provides visitors the opportunity to explore a diverse collection and robust exhibition calendar of American art through the ages.
Beyond caring for a vast collection of fine American artworks, The Rockwell, an art museum in Corning, NY, serves as a community hub and steward of culture. Housed in Corning’s former City Hall, The Rockwell is a unique place where locals and travelers connect with art and ideas through an exciting roster of exhibitions, innovative programs and engaging events.
The Rockwell strives to ignite visitors’ imaginations while representing the America they live in. Beyond our museum’s permanent collection and rotating exhibitions, everything The Rockwell does, from concerts to public art initiatives to temporary exhibitions, further exemplifies the inclusive way art connects us all while providing a catalyst for growth in our community.