General Responsibilities:
The top priorities for all personnel in the Special Events Department are ensuring the safety of staff and guests, as well as protecting the artwork. The Bar Coordinator, working directly with the Beverage Manager, will assist with inventory, communicate with host departments prior to event, oversee contract staff, and ensure smooth bar operations during the set-up, execution, and break-down of an event. Events and duties are assigned under the supervision of the Head of Special Events. This schedule includes internal events by department and location (Bayou Bend, Rienzi, Glassell School) and external events. The Bar Coordinator’s primary responsibilities include: 1. Art of the Spirits (AOTS) Beverage Control 2. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) 3. Event Coordination: General Duties: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Education and Experience: About the MFAH The MFAH is an organization comprised of 600+ employees and 1,000+ docents and volunteers. The museum is more than 100 years old and ranks nationally among the top 10 art museums in exhibition space, memberships, endowments, and attendance, with 1M visitors annually. Our multifaceted institution includes multiple gallery buildings, a sculpture garden, two art schools, three eateries and two house museums for decorative arts. The encyclopedic collection numbers more than 70,000 works of art in a wide range of media. As an employer, MFAH offers a supportive, collegial and inclusive work environment and a competitive benefits package. Position Available: Title: Bar Coordinator, Art of the Spirits Department: Special Events Classification: Non-Exempt Schedule: 35-hour work week Compensation: Please see “Compensation” below Work Location: Museum of Fine Arts, All Locations Working Conditions and Physical Demands Work will be performed in varied and wide-ranging indoor and outdoor environments and conditions. Physical demands will also vary. Work may involve extended sitting and computer use. Evening and weekend work required for events. Some local, regional, or national travel may be required. With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual selected must have the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to the other demands mentioned, the demands of the job may or will include: Equal Opportunities for All At the MFAH, we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence. Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role. The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: HR@mfah.org Benefits: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, offers an excellent benefits package that includes: Work & Life balance is important! The MFAH provides a generous schedule for time off under the following benefit categories: Other Benefits Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and the needs and requirements expressed in the job description. The MFAH has set the pay range for this job and level as a general guideline and not a guarantee of the compensation amount or salary. While a salary range for this role has been set, we know additional factors may be considered in extending an offer including (but not limited to) expanded responsibilities of the job, education, candidate experience and unique qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities, the needs and requirements expressed in the job description, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data, and any related regulations or other laws. Application Procedure Qualified applicants should apply online, which will be the most effective way to ensure consideration. Application materials should include a cover letter, your resume or CV, and if you prefer, a list of references will be accepted but not required at this early stage in the process. Applications or letters of interest sent via mail, fax, or direct email to a staff member will not ensure consideration.