Gallery Assistant - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University in Chicago seeks a student employee to perform a range of general clerical and design tasks within the Gallery program. The role supports NACE-aligned competencies and includes greeting visitors, assisting in gallery setup and de-installation, clerical work, and event archiving through video/photography.

Must be a current SXU student, eligible for Federal Work Study, and include a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Must be a student at Saint Xavier University.
• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible.
• Must include a Resume and Cover Letter.
• Clerical, computer, design, photo skills, and working with the public are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors public viewing hours.
• Greets visitors.
• Assists in maintenance of galleries both at the Visual Arts Center and at the Warde Academic Center.
• Performs clerical tasks such as copying, filing, scanning, and typing documents.
• Assists in show installation and de-installation.
• Assists in packaging shows for shipment.
• Assists in unloading and loading artists' vehicles when delivering or picking up work.
• Assembles mass mailing.
• Answers phone.
• Safeguards Gallery exhibits by making sure the Gallery is alarmed and disarmed as necessary.
• Assists Studio Lab Manager with archiving events and exhibits through means of video and photography.
• Helps Gallery Director host visiting artists’ receptions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Computer skills

Design skills

Photo skills

Public interaction

Job description

This position is accountable for performing a range of general clerical and design tasks.

Skills

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.
• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.
• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
• Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors public viewing hours
• Greets visitors
• Assists in maintenance of galleries both at the Visual Arts Center and at the Warde Academic Center
• Performs clerical tasks such as copying, filing, scanning, and typing documents
• Assists in show installation and de-installation
• Assists in packaging shows for shipment
• Assists in unloading and loading artists' vehicles when delivering or picking up work
• Assembles mass mailing
• Answers phone
• Safeguards Gallery exhibits by making sure the Gallery is alarmed and disarmed as necessary
• Assists Studio Lab Manager with archiving events and exhibits through means of video and photography
• Helps Gallery Director host visiting artists’ receptions
• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must be Federal Work Study Eligible

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Clerical, computer, design, photo skills, and working with the public are a plus.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

Equal Opportunity

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.