Gallery Attendant

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico Maxwell Museum is hiring a Gallery Attendant to welcome visitors and support daily operations in Albuquerque. The role involves assisting with opening/closing, guiding visitors, issuing parking permits, and helping at the gift shop and front desk.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, basic math, and computer skills, with opportunities to assist with exhibitions and events as needed. Work weekends/evenings may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Knowledge of computer functions.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening and closing the museum;
• Greet and assist museum visitors, providing information on rules and exhibitions;
• Issue parking permits to visitors;
• Keep daily tally of visitors and records numbers;
• Provide coverage in the museum gift shop when needed;
• Run errands to UNM departments;
• Help with upkeep and installation/deinstallation of exhibitions;
• Manage distribution of front desk material;
• Perform general office duties;
• Assist with opening receptions and other public events;
• Assist with filling in for the Administrative desk when needed;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Knowledge of computer functions

Basic math

Strong work ethic

Experience in customer service

Job description

Gallery Attendant

$13.00 Hourly

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Maxwell Museum (937B)

Student Employment

Work-Study

Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 11/9/2026

Position Summary

The Maxwell Museum strives to be the most welcoming museum on campus. As thefirst person visitors will see upon entering, being a Gallery Attendant is ajob for a people person. In this position, you will:

• Assist with opening and closing the museum;
• Greet and assist museum visitors, including providing information on museumrules and exhibitions;
• Issue parking permits to visitors;
• Keep daily tally of visitors and records numbers;
• Provide coverage in the museum gift shop, when needed;
• Run errands to different UNM departments;
• Help with upkeep and installation and deinstallation of exhibitions;
• Manage distribution of front desk material;
• Perform general office duties;
• Assist with opening receptions and other public events;
• Assist with filling in for the Administrative desk when needed;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Knowledge of computer functions
• Ability to work weekend and/or evening hours
• Ability to work with the public in a courteous manner
• Strong work ethic
• Basic math skills
• Experience in customer service preferred

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.