Gallery Assistant & Technician

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Giles Gallery on the Richmond Campus is seeking student Gallery Technicians to support daily operations of the university art gallery. No prior gallery experience is required, but an interest in art and design is essential.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, updating mailing lists, maintaining the gallery, promoting exhibits online, and assisting with installation, shipping, packing, and careful handling of artworks.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Federal Work Study & institutional applicants welcome.
• Availability Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM for gallery hours.
• No prior gallery experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and update mailing lists.
• Maintain the gallery space and assist in installation.
• Promote exhibits on social media.
• Assist with shipping, packing and handling of artworks.
• Work during open hours and occasional events.

Skills

Love of art & design

Eagerness to learn

Punctual and well spoken

Social media promotion

Education

Must be enrolled at EKU

Tools

Google Drive

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Basic hand tools

Job description

Title: Gallery Assistant & Technician

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Hours Per Week: 10

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8 an hour

Contact Person: April Pauza

Job Summary/Basic Functions

FEDERAL WORK STUDY & INSTITUTIONAL APPLICANTS WELCOME. READ ENTIRE JOB POSTING BEFORE APPLYING. RESUMES & COVER LETTERS WELCOME, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

Fred Parker Giles Gallery in the Campbell Building seek student Gallery Technicians to assist in daily operations of an active university art gallery that hosts a diverse range of exhibitions annually. No previous gallery experience is necessary, but a love of art and design is required. Ideal employees are well spoken, eager to learn, punctual, and interested in art and design. Gallery Technicians will contribute to a range of duties such as greeting visitors, updating mailing lists, maintaining the gallery space, promoting exhibits on social media, assisting in exhibition installation, shipping, packing, and the careful handling of artworks for display.

Giles Gallery has open hours Monday - Friday, 11AM - 4PM.

Applicants must have some availability between Monday-Friday from 10AM - 5PM to work during open hours. Giles Gallery also has occasional public receptions and artist lectures on Thursday evenings (4:30-7:30PM) and Sunday afternoons (1:30-4:15PM), student staff take turns working these events.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Students with knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or Adobe Creative Suite are encouraged to apply.
• Students comfortable with hand tools such as hammers, drills, and basic hardware (nails & screws) are encouraged to apply.
• Students with past employment experience in guest services, hospitality, sales, and/or food service are encouraged to apply.
• Students interested in marketing and promotions on social media are encouraged to apply.
• Students that love being surrounded by art & design should definitely apply!

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.