Art Collection & Gallery Assistant - Student Worker

Kishwaukee College; Malta Township (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kishwaukee College is seeking a part-time Art Collection & Gallery Assistant - Student Worker to help archive artwork, photograph pieces, research artists, and document campus locations. The role also supports gallery shows, prep/deinstall, and occasional promotions, receptions, and direct interaction with artists and students.

The position emphasizes independent work, a positive attitude, and basic tech/creative skills, with a typical 16-hour work week and hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Interest in art and a willingness to learn information about artists and gallery activities.
• Tech and creative problem-solving skills may help in making promotional materials.
• Able to work independently with a respectful, friendly attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with campus art collection archive project: photograph artwork, research artists, document locations, and help with cleaning/framing.
• Support Art Gallery shows: prepare/install/deinstall, assist with receptions and refreshments.
• Create promotional materials such as posters or postcards and interact with exhibiting artists and students.

Skills

Interest in art

Willingness to learn

Technology skills

Creativity

Independent worker

Friendly attitude

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Art Collection & Gallery Assistant - Student Worker Department ACSS Division Job Description

The Art Collection & Gallery Assistant's primary role is to assist with the campus art collection archive project, including photographing artwork, researching artists, documenting artwork locations on campus, and assisting with artwork cleaning and framing. This position also supports the Art Gallery by preparing for and installing/deinstalling shows, occasionally preparing promotional materials, such as posters or postcards, assisting with receptions and refreshments, and interfacing directly with exhibiting artists and students.

Qualifications/Skills Required

This position requires an interest in art and a willingness to learn basic information about artists, exhibitions, and activities hosted in the gallery. Additional skills in technology and creativity may be helpful for problem-solving and producing promotional materials. Ideal applicants will work well independently and have a respectful and friendly attitude when interacting with others. Applicants should also be able to climb up and down ladders, lift up to 30 pounds, and work on their feet for extended amounts of time, as needed.

Number of Hours Per Week 16 Days of Week Flexible Physical Demands

Applicants should also be able to climb up and down ladders, lift up to 30 pounds, and work on their feet for extended amounts of time, as needed.

Salary $16.50 per hour

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 08/24/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Class Schedule
• Financial Aid

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation