NATIONAL MUSEUM BLOEMFONTEIN The National Museum, Bloemfontein invites applications for the following position: INTERNSHIP ART MUSEUM GUIDES: OLIEWENHUIS ART MUSEUM Oliewenhuis Art Museum is seeking dedicated and motivated students or recent graduates for a fixed-term internship as Art Museum Guides. They should be able to interact professionally with visitors, effectively handle queries from visitors, have knowledge of visual art and have the ability to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and ages. They must ensure the safety and security of all artworks on exhibition. Positions for part-time (working shifts) and a full-time Art Museum Guide (working Monday to Friday) are available. Part-time Art Museum Guides are required to work shifts over the weekends and public holidays. Please note that only applications from residents of Bloemfontein and the vicinity of Mangaung Metro, Motheo District will be considered.
Requirements Visual art qualification or currently studying towards one. Preference will be given to applicants with a visual art background, but graphic design and humanities (literature, language, history, and philosophy) students and graduates are welcome to apply. Practical knowledge and / or experience of visual art and heritage would be an advantage. Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate in English (speaking Sotho would be an advantage). A friendly, outgoing personality and the ability to speak comfortably in front of small and large groups of people and be able to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and ages. Ability to physically accompany people and lead tours around the Museum. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and to do basic research on temporary and permanent exhibitions. An eager, inquisitive individual that shows interest in and want to gain experience in art education. Key Performance Areas The employment of this position is for the purpose of being trained and gaining work experience in order to enter a job or profession. The candidate is therefore responsible for the following: Ensuring the safety and security of all artworks on exhibition. Professional interaction with visitors and effective handling of queries regarding Oliewenhuis Art Museum, temporary and permanent exhibitions and to conduct informative Guided Tours. Assistance with general administration, exhibitions, projects and events, educational workshops and activities. This will include after hour events. Recruitment Details Communication will be limited to the short-listed candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a comprehensive selection process The National Museum is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve its equity objectives. Therefore people from designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The National Museum reserves the right not to fill an advertised position. If you meet ALL the stated requirements, kindly e-mail your application to hr@nasmus.co.za, including a covering letter, the application form, a copy of your identification document, copies of qualifications and a comprehensive CV (including three referees with their contact details). Applications not meeting the criteria will be disqualified. Should you not hear from us within 21 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. For further enquiries, contact applications@nasmus.co.za. Application forms available at: www.nasmus.co.za Closing date: 2 June 2023
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