THE Corning Museum OF Glass

THE Corning Museum OF Glass

Museum Guide

Corning, NY · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
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About the role

  • About The Corning Museum of Glass The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) was established in 1951 by Corning Glass Works (now Corning Incorporated) as a gift to the nation commemorating the company's 100th anniversary.
  • CMoG is an independent not-for-profit museum dedicated to exploring a single material: glass.
  • CMoG was named by the New York Times among the U.S. museums to see for 2025, and Newsweek readers voted CMoG one of the Top 3 Best Art Museums in America.

Responsibilities

  • CONFIDENTIALITY Maintain confidentiality of information related to the Corning Museum of Glass and employees that may be encountered, either formally or informally, during the normal course of business.
  • The story of glass is a story about art, history, culture, technology, science, craft, and design.
  • Build knowledge of collection and visitor engagement strategies and take part in professional development opportunities as needed.
  • Collaborate with other departments when designing visitor experiences.

Requirements

  • AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits

  • The Museum regularly publishes journals, educational videos and scholarly publications-many of which can be accessed online from anywhere in the world.
  • A successful Museum Guide will incorporate the Museum's mission, vision, and equity statement into relevant and engaging visitor-centered experiences.
  • Facilitate visitor-centered and engaging learning experiences.
  • Engage guests with the collection through hands-on inquiry learning experiences using objects in carts.
  • Reflect on delivery of tours and other learning experiences and implement changes to better suit the needs of guests.

Company info

  • We are actively fostering an inclusive culture that values and respects a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
  • Creating a culture of belonging is central to our mission and helps ensure the Museum is welcoming to all.

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