FWSP Gallery Assistant: Front Desk & Events Support

University Of Central Oklahoma

Edmond (OK)

On-site

USD 11,000 - 15,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Central Oklahoma's Melton Gallery is seeking a FWSP student to serve as Gallery Assistant in the College of Fine Arts and Design. You will operate the front desk, welcome visitors, assist with events, and help manage gallery communications.

Occasional lifting, hanging, and installation work may be required, along with evening and weekend hours. This student position offers hands-on experience in arts administration and museum operations while supporting exhibitions.

Qualifications

Majoring in Art, Design, Museum Studies, or other relevant areas.
Familiarity with Mac products.
Microsoft Word and Excel are a plus.

Responsibilities

Greet visitors, answer questions, and track daily attendance.
Answer gallery phone calls and emails during opening hours.
Maintain cleanliness of gallery space (sweeping, cleaning windows, general tidying).
Make sure that the artwork is secure, and that visitors follow gallery etiquette.
Research information on upcoming Melton Gallery programs and exhibitions, UCO student organizations, and OKC Metro art organizations as assigned by Curator.
Manage Melton social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
Post fliers of events and programming around campus bulletin boards.
Help set up and tear down gallery events and occasional evening programs.
Help with installations and de-installations between exhibitions.
Other duties as assigned.