The Burchfield Penney Art Center offers an exciting and inclusive work environment for talented and hardworking individuals who share in our desire to inspire, invest in, and celebrate the historical and contemporary accomplishments of Western New York artists. 

Current openings are regularly updated below. If there are no openings available at this time, but you’re eager to get in touch about future opportunities, send us an email at burchfld@buffalostate.edu.

Burchfield Penney Art Center is searching for outgoing and friendly individuals to fill part-time positions as Security and Facilities Attendants. Security and Facility Attendants work between 15 to 20 hours per week and must be able to work weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities include ensuring the physical security for protection of people and cultural property of Museum. Perform routine security patrols. Enforce museum’s key and security badge control policy. Monitor and respond to alarms and evacuate when necessary. Report unauthorized activity, vandalism, theft, threats, or unsafe conditions to supervisor. Monitor CCTV equipment. Respectfully enforce all museum policies to visitors and staff. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Required qualifications: excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, engaging and friendly personality, and a flexible schedule. Prior museum experience a plus.

Send a résumé, list of three references, and a letter of application to menshonw@buffalostate.edu EOE/AA.

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