Security Officers-EVENT SECURITY

among the top 10 art museums in exhibition space, memberships, endowments, and The MFAH is a multifaceted institution comprising multiple gallery buildings, a sculpture garden, two art schools, and two house-museums for decorative arts. The encyclopedic collection numbers more than 70,000 works of art in a wide range of media. strong customer service mindset who are curious about hospitality, event operations, and museum security. The Museum Special Events Security Officer supports the safety of the Museum’s world-class collections, facilities, and robust special events calendar. of Houston’s most exciting cultural events — all on a flexible, on-call schedule Major Special Events & Event Series (Past 12 Months)

Signature / After-Hours Events

* Night at the MFAH: Frida Forever (May 2026) - after-hours event with live music, cocktails, and full gallery access tied to a major exhibition * Spring Nights at the MFAH (Spring 2025) - evening social event series with Happy Hour Fridays - recurring evening social programming with performances and programming

Festival-Style & Large Public Events

* Winter Festival: Year of the Horse (Lunar New Year) (Feb 2026) - large-scale, family-friendly cultural festival with performances, food, and activities * College Week - multi-day engagement event for students with extended hours and programming * Family Day at Bayou Bend & Rienzi - campus-wide programming across multiple sites

Exhibition-Driven Events & Openings

* “Frida: The Making of an Icon” programs & events (Jan-May 2026) - talks, tours, and themed programming * “Louvre Couture at MFAH” activation events (late 2025-early 2026) - fashion-focused programming

Performance, Film & Cross-Disciplinary Events

* Movies Houstonians Love (Film Series) - curated film screenings and cinema programming

Educational, Talk & Community Events

* Youth Poetry Celebrations - live youth arts events * Exhibition Talks & Lecture Series (e.g., “Gallery Talks & Drop-In Tours (ongoing, high-frequency programming)

Workshops, Retail & Auxiliary Events

* MFA Shop Trunk Shows - retail-driven events * Art-Making Workshops / Glassell School Programs - hands-on engagement events * Spring Break Art-Making Programs - seasonal high-volume programming

From a security staffing standpoint, MFAH “special events” fall into a few High-attendance, after-hours events

Night at MFAH, Spring Nights

Require elevated security, alcohol monitoring, crowd flow control

Festival / campus-wide events

Festivals, Family Days

Exhibition-driven programming

Opening events, late nights, themed activations

Focus on gallery protection + VIP presence

Talks, films, tours

The museum hosts hundreds of events annually (many weekly/daily), and a portion are considered “special events” in a security. Named, ticketed, or large-scale events * Events with operational complexity (crowds, after-hours, alcohol, multi-site) * This list does not include private events

institution, explore the fields of hospitality, events, and security, and earn competitive pay — all on a flexible, event-driven schedule. Title: On-Call Security Officer - Special Events

Classification: Non-exempt/Hourly

Museum’s Events Schedule

On-Call Special Events The On-Call Temporary Security Officer - Special Events supports the safety, special events, exhibition openings, programs, and private rentals. plays a critical part in protecting the Museum’s world-class collections, facilities, and people while ensuring a welcoming and professional environment evenings, weekends, and holidays.

events to ensure the safety of visitors, staff, artwork, and facilities * Safeguard the Museum’s collections by monitoring galleries and event spaces Manage access control points, including guest check-in, credential security, or facility concerns * Support crowd management and event flow, including directing guests and Enforce Museum policies and event guidelines with a strong emphasis on customer service and de-escalation * Collaborate closely with Special Event, Membership and Guest Services, event execution * No prior security experience required; previous experience in customer service, hospitality, events, or a public-facing role is a plus * Strong customer service mindset with ability to interact with the public to Availability for a flexible, event-driven schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays * Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal communications skills * High school diploma or equivalent. * Must have in good standing or be qualified to obtain - level 2 Non-Commissioned Security Guard license with Texas Department of Public maintain non-commission status through the Texas Commission on Private in order to complete the application process. * gallery spaces * Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions * events * Evening- and weekend-heavy schedule tied to exhibitions, programs, and private events

color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process and application process, interview process, perform essential job functions, and Hourly rate = $19.00/hr * This is an event-based role with no guaranteed minimum hours; driven by Museum programming and special events, schedule, and related In many cases the museum will be able to provide Special Events Security Application Procedure

Interested applicants should apply online — it’s quick and easy! Applications or letters of interest sent via mail, fax, or direct email to a