The Walker Art Center empowers people to experience the transformative possibilities of the art and ideas of our time and to imagine the world in new ways. In our over 125-year history, we have become one of the most celebrated art museums in the country and we are known for our innovative presentations and acclaimed collections of contemporary art across the spectrum of the visual, performing, and media arts.

The Walker Art Center is seeking a temporary, part-time Mini Golf Associate to join their Public Engagement, Learning, and Impact team, with a primary focus on ensuring smooth operations for mini golf activities on the terraces. Key responsibilities include facilitating the distribution of clubs, balls, and scorecards, checking tickets for entry, and guiding guests through the mini golf experience. The Associate will provide excellent customer service by proactively welcoming guests, answering questions, resolving complaints, and maintaining a positive atmosphere that encourages repeat visits and membership conversion. 

 This temporary position will run from May 21, 2025, to October 5, 2025.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO 

• Facilitate distribution of clubs, balls and scorecards to guests and ensure smooth transitions throughout the day of mini golf operations on the terraces.
• Check tickets for entry and facilitate exiting direction to mini golf guests.
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
• Create a highly positive experience for guests conducive to repeat visitation, membership conversion, and excellent word of mouth for the center.
• Proactively and warmly welcome guests, respond to questions, and offer guidance.
• Resolve general complaints from guests and members on site.
• Learn and provide deep knowledge of general program and facility information for visitors.
• Helps maintain mini golf inventory of printed information and marketing materials, and ensures signage is properly placed. 
• A willing attitude and positive demeanor are fundamental to the success in this position. 

WHAT WE NEED IN YOU 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Prior customer service experience 
• Must be available to work Wednesday-Sunday daytime and evenings
• Ability to problem solve in a quick and resourceful manner and take initiative
• Ability to handle a variety of operations simultaneously 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS This position is considered part-time, non-exempt. As a non-exempt position, it is eligible for overtime pay. The compensation for this role is $17.39 hourly. 

The Walker offers a wide range of benefits for both part-time and full-time employees, click link to view benefits: https://walkerart.org/primary-benefits-package/

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Walker’s DEI commitment The Walker is committed to being an employer with a staff who, at all job levels, reflects the rich diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We are dedicated to ensuring inclusion and equity in all our employment practices. We deeply value and welcome all the unique lived experiences in our applicants and encourage anyone meeting the minimum requirements to apply.

Recruitment Timeline All positions are open until filled.