Museum attendant
びじゅつかんせいりいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Museum attendants handle reception duties at museums, organize and tidy the interior, protect and manage exhibits, guide visitors, and perform other related tasks.
Description
Museum attendants perform ticket sales and admission procedures for visitors, monitor and protect exhibits through interior patrols, and clean and maintain exhibition rooms and common areas. They also handle in-museum announcements, install guidance signs, respond to visitor inquiries, and provide guidance and response during emergencies. They collaborate with curators and security staff to maintain a safe and comfortable viewing environment. Work is on a shift basis, with tasks concentrating during peak visitor times on weekends and holidays.
Future Outlook
With growing interest in cultural facilities, stable demand is expected for roles handling visitor services and museum operations. As digital technologies are increasingly utilized, guidance tasks and exhibit management methods will change, leading to diversification of required skills.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Kind / Polite and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time permanent employee / Part-time and casual OK / Shift work / Weekend and holiday work
Career Path
In-museum guidance staff → Lead attendant → Facility management staff → Curator assistant
Required Skills
Basic PC operation / Basic foreign language / Cleaning / Customer service manners
Recommended Skills
English conversation / Facility management knowledge / First aid
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to fine details is necessary to prevent damage to exhibits in advance. |
| Communication Skills | Because high communication skills are required in dealing with visitors. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is prolonged standing work and patrolling. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with multiple staff members and smoothly carry out in-museum operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the role focuses more on supporting daily operations than on new planning. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical analysis is not performed frequently. |
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