Gallery Attendant (Student)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC, seeks a part-time Gallery Attendant for AU Museum. The role supports gallery operations during open hours, assists visitors, and shares information about programs and exhibitions.

Responsibilities include aiding staff with administrative tasks, facilitating public programming, and helping develop visitor materials. Availability includes weekends and evening events; open hours are 11am–4pm, Wednesday through Sunday.

Qualifications

• AU student status is required.
• Strong customer service and professional demeanor.
• Interest in art, museums, education, or non-profit work.

Responsibilities

• Provide information about museum programs and exhibitions.
• Assist staff with administrative and exhibition tasks.
• Facilitate public programming.
• Help develop visitor-facing materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Professional demeanor

Education

AU student

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

Gallery Attendants are charged with the care of the galleries during museum open hours, including public and private events. Attendants provide general information to the public regarding museum programs and exhibitions and assist the museum staff in a variety of administrative and exhibition related responsibilities. These may include tours, facilitating public programming, and assisting in the development of visitor-facing materials. Gallery Attendants are the face of the museum and are an integral part of the lasting impact AU Museum has on our community.

Essential Functions:

• Provide general information to the public regarding museum programs and exhibitions.
• Assist the museum staff in a variety of administrative and exhibition related responsibilities.
• Facilitate public programming.
• Assist in the development of visitor-facing materials.
• Other duties assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 10 - 15 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• This position is only open to AU students.
• This position requires a strong customer service ability, and a successful candidate must be able to work with the public in a professional and compassionate manner.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A strong candidate will show experience and/or interest in at least two of the following: Art/Art History, Museums/Collections management, Education (for children and adults), Non-profit work, Community engagement, Customer service fields.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Museum open hours are 11am to 4pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Gallery attendants may also be offered opportunities for extra hours working events and programs outside of regular open hours, including evenings.
• Candidates must be available to work regular weekend days and at least two evening events per semester. Regular Saturday availability 10:30am - 4:30pm is especially desired.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

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