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- "The subject matter is very interesting, and people are passionate about their jobs." (in 11 reviews)
- "The staff is amazing, the architecture, inspiring and the work is stimulating and fulfilling." (in 6 reviews)
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- "The internship is completely unpaid though there is a stipend available to graduate student interns" (in 4 reviews)
- "Internal strife in some departments causes lots of turn over; low salary and long hours" (in 3 reviews)
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Return to all Reviews- 2.0Sep 11, 2022Gallery GuideFormer Employee
Pros
-decent benefits which are still pretty expensive and you have to work quite a lot of hours to get them -flexible schedule -getting the inside scoop about the art and museum -resume builder -more relaxed dress codes compared to security guards, stipend for clothes/shoes
Cons
-You are expected to attend a monthly training day (virtual or onsite) to basically learn how to 'talk art.' This will quickly get exhausting as you realize this is just a way to get you to drink the corporate koolaid as they continue to severely underpay you. -Most guides have degrees, yet this role pays close to NYC minimum wage. I still can't believe it. -Constantly seeing lavish events and dinner parties in the works (which they will ask you to work) meanwhile there's no pay raises. Am I the only one who sees a problem with that? -You will be expected to work all weekend at no extra pay, while dealing with much larger crowds and responsibilities -You will be expected to earn a fire guard license on top of already basically being a teacher/security guard, again at no extra pay -awful supervisors that treat you like a child and tell you off for simply talking to your coworkers, or checking your phone for 2 seconds. Bonus points if you aren't white -Favoritism between supervisors and guards (bonus points if you're white). There could be a new guard who's barely worked there 2 months, and they'll be picked to work at a desk (where they can sit) or even offsite as opposed to a guard/guide who's been there for years -close to zero opportunity for advancement in the org unless you want to be a security supervisor in a few years, maybe -low morale and awful toxic culture. Going along with what another reviewer mentioned, there's not even an exit interview regardless of how long you've worked there -DEAI initiatives that are just there for lip service, as people are catching on and speaking up about their irresponsible culture and hierarchy I hope I've said enough. I wouldn't stay in this job for more than a year.
- 2.0Sep 6, 2014Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
There are some really talented, dedicated people at the museum Working for a rich cultural institution can be very rewarding
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Museum seems overshadowed by serious institutional deficiencies Employees feel undervalued Difficult work environment Pay is very unbalanced for the amount of work Health insurance has become more expensive
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