Job Description
Application Instructions: A resume, cover letter, etc., are not required documents for this position; you must attach the information below in the resume section.
Application deadline is April 15th, 2026.
In order to be considered for this position, please provide the following information in a single document and upload it in the Resume section:
• Name of the high school you are attending and which grade you will be entering in the fall:
• Parent or guardian contact information:
◦ Name (first and last)
◦ Cell phone number
◦ Email
• Contact information for two references:
They can be a teacher, mentor, coach, community leader, previous employer, or a neighbor. References should not be family members.
◦ Name (first and last)
◦ Cell phone number
◦ Email
◦ Your connection or relationship to the reference
The Museum Assistant Program is an employment and mentoring opportunity for St. Louis area teens. Museum Assistants get real work experience while also learning important life skills like cooperation, time management, and problem-solving. As paid part-time employees of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Assistants work closely with staff members on a wide range of programs and events. Participation in the Museum Assistant Program is an opportunity for high school students to learn valuable skills for working with learners of all ages and abilities and have a positive impact on the experiences of thousands of museum visitors. Although the majority of the work hours are during the summer months, Museum Assistants are also expected to work limited hours during the school year, mostly on Sunday afternoons and occasional Friday evenings, Saturdays, or after school on weekdays.
It is an opportunity to…
• Develop and improve leadership and communication skills.
• Learn new skills, including how to teach about art and artists.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Learn how to lead tours of the Museum’s collection for youth and families.
• Learn job and professional skills you will be able to use after high school.
• Provide job references for academic and employment applications.
• Earn money throughout the school year.
Responsibilities and Duties
Museum Assistants will:
• lead tours for youth and family groups
• answer basic questions from visitors about the art they see and about the Museum, programs, and where to find things (such as restrooms, Cafe, Auditorium)
• assist in staffing the art activities for a variety of programs (Summer Artful Adventures, Family Sundays, Member programs, SLAM Undergrounds, and more)
• be responsible for preparing project materials for various programs
• assist with programs for youth and family during the summer as well as throughout the school year (after school and weekends)
Additional Details
Pay rate: $15/hour
Term: June 1st 2026 - June 1st 2027, with the option to extend for an additional 2 terms based on performance.
Schedule:
• June – July: 3 shifts per week.
• Rest of School Year: at least 1 shift a month on evenings and/or weekends.
The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Application deadline is April 15th, 2026.
In order to be considered for this position, please provide the following information in a single document and upload it in the Resume section:
• Name of the high school you are attending and which grade you will be entering in the fall:
• Parent or guardian contact information:
◦ Name (first and last)
◦ Cell phone number
• Contact information for two references:
They can be a teacher, mentor, coach, community leader, previous employer, or a neighbor. References should not be family members.
◦ Name (first and last)
◦ Cell phone number
◦ Your connection or relationship to the reference
The Museum Assistant Program is an employment and mentoring opportunity for St. Louis area teens. Museum Assistants get real work experience while also learning important life skills like cooperation, time management, and problem-solving. As paid part-time employees of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Assistants work closely with staff members on a wide range of programs and events. Participation in the Museum Assistant Program is an opportunity for high school students to learn valuable skills for working with learners of all ages and abilities and have a positive impact on the experiences of thousands of museum visitors. Although the majority of the work hours are during the summer months, Museum Assistants are also expected to work limited hours during the school year, mostly on Sunday afternoons and occasional Friday evenings, Saturdays, or after school on weekdays.
It is an opportunity to…
• Develop and improve leadership and communication skills.
• Learn new skills, including how to teach about art and artists.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Learn how to lead tours of the Museum’s collection for youth and families.
• Learn job and professional skills you will be able to use after high school.
• Provide job references for academic and employment applications.
• Earn money throughout the school year.
Responsibilities and Duties
Museum Assistants will:
• lead tours for youth and family groups
• answer basic questions from visitors about the art they see and about the Museum, programs, and where to find things (such as restrooms, Cafe, Auditorium)
• assist in staffing the art activities for a variety of programs (Summer Artful Adventures, Family Sundays, Member programs, SLAM Undergrounds, and more)
• be responsible for preparing project materials for various programs
• assist with programs for youth and family during the summer as well as throughout the school year (after school and weekends)
Additional Details
Pay rate: $15/hour
Term: June 1st 2026 - June 1st 2027, with the option to extend for an additional 2 terms based on performance.
Schedule:
• June – July: 3 shifts per week.
• Rest of School Year: at least 1 shift a month on evenings and/or weekends.
The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Application Instructions: A resume, cover letter, etc., are not required documents for this position; you must attach the information below in the resume section.
Application deadline is April 15th, 2026.
In order to be considered for this position, please provide the following information in a single document and upload it in the Resume section:
• Name of the high school you are attending and which grade you will be entering in the fall:
• Parent or guardian contact information:
◦ Name (first and last)
◦ Cell phone number
◦ Email
• Contact information for two references:
They can be a teacher, mentor, coach, community leader, previous employer, or a neighbor. References should not be family members.
◦ Name (first and last)
◦ Cell phone number
◦ Email
◦ Your connection or relationship to the reference
The Museum Assistant Program is an employment and mentoring opportunity for St. Louis area teens. Museum Assistants get real work experience while also learning important life skills like cooperation, time management, and problem-solving. As paid part-time employees of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Assistants work closely with staff members on a wide range of programs and events. Participation in the Museum Assistant Program is an opportunity for high school students to learn valuable skills for working with learners of all ages and abilities and have a positive impact on the experiences of thousands of museum visitors. Although the majority of the work hours are during the summer months, Museum Assistants are also expected to work limited hours during the school year, mostly on Sunday afternoons and occasional Friday evenings, Saturdays, or after school on weekdays.
It is an opportunity to…
• Develop and improve leadership and communication skills.
• Learn new skills, including how to teach about art and artists.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Learn how to lead tours of the Museum’s collection for youth and families.
• Learn job and professional skills you will be able to use after high school.
• Provide job references for academic and employment applications.
• Earn money throughout the school year.
Responsibilities and Duties
Museum Assistants will:
• lead tours for youth and family groups
• answer basic questions from visitors about the art they see and about the Museum, programs, and where to find things (such as restrooms, Cafe, Auditorium)
• assist in staffing the art activities for a variety of programs (Summer Artful Adventures, Family Sundays, Member programs, SLAM Undergrounds, and more)
• be responsible for preparing project materials for various programs
• assist with programs for youth and family during the summer as well as throughout the school year (after school and weekends)
Additional Details
Pay rate: $15/hour
Term: June 1st 2026 - June 1st 2027, with the option to extend for an additional 2 terms based on performance.
Schedule:
• June – July: 3 shifts per week.
• Rest of School Year: at least 1 shift a month on evenings and/or weekends.
The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Application deadline is April 15th, 2026.
In order to be considered for this position, please provide the following information in a single document and upload it in the Resume section:
• Name of the high school you are attending and which grade you will be entering in the fall:
• Parent or guardian contact information:
◦ Name (first and last)
◦ Cell phone number
• Contact information for two references:
They can be a teacher, mentor, coach, community leader, previous employer, or a neighbor. References should not be family members.
◦ Name (first and last)
◦ Cell phone number
◦ Your connection or relationship to the reference
The Museum Assistant Program is an employment and mentoring opportunity for St. Louis area teens. Museum Assistants get real work experience while also learning important life skills like cooperation, time management, and problem-solving. As paid part-time employees of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Assistants work closely with staff members on a wide range of programs and events. Participation in the Museum Assistant Program is an opportunity for high school students to learn valuable skills for working with learners of all ages and abilities and have a positive impact on the experiences of thousands of museum visitors. Although the majority of the work hours are during the summer months, Museum Assistants are also expected to work limited hours during the school year, mostly on Sunday afternoons and occasional Friday evenings, Saturdays, or after school on weekdays.
It is an opportunity to…
• Develop and improve leadership and communication skills.
• Learn new skills, including how to teach about art and artists.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Learn how to lead tours of the Museum’s collection for youth and families.
• Learn job and professional skills you will be able to use after high school.
• Provide job references for academic and employment applications.
• Earn money throughout the school year.
Responsibilities and Duties
Museum Assistants will:
• lead tours for youth and family groups
• answer basic questions from visitors about the art they see and about the Museum, programs, and where to find things (such as restrooms, Cafe, Auditorium)
• assist in staffing the art activities for a variety of programs (Summer Artful Adventures, Family Sundays, Member programs, SLAM Undergrounds, and more)
• be responsible for preparing project materials for various programs
• assist with programs for youth and family during the summer as well as throughout the school year (after school and weekends)
Additional Details
Pay rate: $15/hour
Term: June 1st 2026 - June 1st 2027, with the option to extend for an additional 2 terms based on performance.
Schedule:
• June – July: 3 shifts per week.
• Rest of School Year: at least 1 shift a month on evenings and/or weekends.
The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
About Saint Louis Art Museum
The Saint Louis Art Museum collects, presents, interprets, and conserves works of art of the highest quality across time and cultures; educates, inspires discovery, and elevates the human spirit; preserves a legacy of artistic achievement for the people of St. Louis and the world; and engages, includes, and represents the full diversity of the St. Louis community supporting it. The Saint Louis Art Museum was founded in 1879, at the close of a decade that saw the establishment of art museums in great cities across the eastern half of the United States. What began as a collection of assorted plaster casts, electrotype reproductions, and other examples of good design in various media rapidly gave way to a great and varied collection of original works of art spanning five millennia and six continents. Today the quality and breadth of the Museum’s collection secure for it a place among the very best institutions of its kind.
The Saint Louis Art Museum seeks to build and maintain a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our community and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color. The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
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