Visitor Research Analyst - Museum jobs in Berkeley, CA

Visitor Research Analyst - Museum evaluates and researches visitor experiences, learning, exhibition, program etc. Utilizes findings to inform appropriate exhibit and improve museum program development. Prepares visitors reports and technical papers to suggest enhanced innovative learning environments for museum. Being a Visitor Research Analyst - Museum requires a master's degree of social science or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or a manager. The Visitor Research Analyst - Museum gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Visitor Research Analyst - Museum typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Visitor Insights Specialist
  • Oakland Museum of California
  • Oakland, CA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    The Visitor Insights Specialist enhances the visitor experience at OMCA by providing a welcoming presence in the galleries and garden; offering excellent customer service; assessing conditions in the galleries and garden to ensure the safety and security of visitors and collections; creating a visitor feedback loop; and conducting rigorous evaluations and audience research projects. This position focuses on the visitor and their experiences, rather than the educational role of explaining exhibition content. The Visitor Insights Specialist is a facilitator and active researcher who uses evaluative thinking to both address the needs of visitors and inform the work of OMCA.

    Responsibilities

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe following reflects OMCA’s definition of essential functions for this position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. OMCA may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

    INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES● Support the Museum’s mission, values, vision, and core commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, anti-racism and institutional relevancy for the future;● Contribute to and support the OMCA strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity advancement;● Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives;● Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement.● All positions will have core functional responsibilities, cross functional team activation and learning and development as a core function of each role

    POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCustomer Service ● Provide visitors with a quality experience using a high level of customer service, including welcoming visitors as they enter the campus and galleries; assisting with overall wayfinding and locating of amenities; and helping with visitor needs (multilingual materials, wheelchairs, etc.).● Use evaluation techniques to serve an interpretive function in the galleries and garden.  For example, engage visitors with questions or other prompts to encourage exploration of the galleries and gardens, model behavior (e.g., how to use exhibits), and encourage interactions among visitors. This role is intended as a facilitator and not an information source.

    ● Interact with disappointed visitors, listen to their issues to attempt to find a resolution, and use de-escalation techniques.● Record and analyze visitor complaints/concerns/kudos/issues, inform staff who could address these issues, and follow-up with visitors as appropriate.● Collaborate with security officers, volunteers, and staff to welcome, orient, and engage school groups in the galleries.

     

    Maintenance Support● Assess conditions of the galleries by constantly roving to ensure presentable conditions and safety of the objects, visitors, and other staff members.● Monitor interactive features and power management of projectors, iPads, screens, etc. within the galleries to ensure they are working properly.● Assist security in enforcing the gallery rules and communicate with staff via email any pressing issues that come up in galleries in terms of safety (of collection and of visitors) and technical problems needing immediate attention.● Tidy hands-on exhibit elements to optimize visitor experience and safety.

     

    Research Implementation ● Following all data collection protocols for all phase of evaluation and research:

         - Collect paper- and/or digital-based visitor surveys

         - Conduct visitor interviews      - Conduct visitor observations● Record, enter, process, clean, and code quantitative and qualitative data per designed spreadsheets, databases, and rubrics.● Maintain data collection logs and draft data recaps.● Document, analyze, and maintain visitor response exhibits (e.g., History Now).● With guidance from manager, co-develop and implement participatory visitor research projects to improve the visitor experience and inform future OMCA work.

    Qualifications

    EXPERIENCE● Ability to display and encourage visitor and internal customer service, take and share responsibility and treat others with respect.● 1-2 years experience in customer service, hospitality, guest relations, or related field.● English language proficiency in both spoken and written form; a second language (particularly Spanish or Chinese) highly desirable.● Evidence of successful interactions with diverse populations.● Experience with data collection, entry, and analysis is highly desirable.● Ability to communicate in a clear and positive manner in chaotic surroundings.● Attention to detail and ability to follow data collection and entry protocols without deviation. ● Ability to develop rapport with strangers to fulfill project and Museum objectives.● Critical thinking and ability to be responsive to verbal and non-verbal cues in interviews.● Analytical skills to assess problems and determine solutions.● Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).● Knowledge of Google applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms, Data Studio).● Experience with digital devices (iPads, audio recorder) for data collection.

     

    WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The environment may include:● Museum environment involves both indoor and outdoor working conditions● Ability to travel between OMCA locations, and other travel as required by position responsibilities● Engage with diverse visitor populations for extended periods of time in the galleries or throughout the campus● Ability to work Thursday and Friday evenings and weekends

     

    EEO STATEMENTThe Oakland Museum of California is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, accessibility and equity. We are anequal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ability/disabilitystatus, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We highly encourage ourdiverse community to apply for available employment, internship, fellowship and volunteer positions at theMuseum, as we aim to ensure our staff reflects the diversity of our visitors and the surroundingcommunity. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, OMCA will provide reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

    COMPENSATION: $30.08 - $30.08 hourly

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RESEARCH POLICY ANALYST
  • University of California Office of the President
  • Oakland, CA FULL_TIME
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  • University of California Office of the President
  • Oakland, CA FULL_TIME
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INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH ANALYST
  • University of California Office of the President
  • Oakland, CA FULL_TIME
  • Location: Oakland Job ID: 33377 Job Posting For UCOP internal applicants, please login to the internal candidate gateway at: Jobs at UCOP UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT At the University of California (UC...
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Research and Evaluation Data Analyst
  • University of California - Riverside
  • Oakland, CA FULL_TIME
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Sr. Product and Market Research Analyst
  • UtilityAPI
  • Oakland, CA
  • UtilityAPI is a growth stage startup, scaling to meet demand for its services. Our work sits at the center of the clean ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • US Tech Solutions, Inc.
  • Daly City, CA
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Data Analyst II
  • UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
  • San Francisco, CA
  • The Research Analyst will work part-time (50%) on the HOPE HOME Study. The Research Analyst (Bilingual able to speak and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Associate Global Macro
  • Franklin Templeton Investments
  • San Mateo, CA
  • At Franklin Templeton, were driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achie...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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4 Research Analyst, Holland & Knight LLP, Remote Position
  • Northern California Association of Law Libraries
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Holland & Knight LLP Research Analyst Location: Remote Full time Click here to : Apply (Must Create Account to Apply) We...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Equity Research Analyst
  • Greenfield Global
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Job Title: Equity Research Analyst Department: Finance Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer Location: Palo Alto, CA Gre...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Equity Research Administrative Assistant
  • Dodge & Cox
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Dodge and Cox is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join our Equity Research team. The successful candid...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Market Research Analyst
  • BayStreet Research, LLC
  • Oakland, CA
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  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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