Gallery Attendant (Student)

American University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American University invites applications for a part-time Gallery Attendant (Student) at the AU Museum on the Main Campus in Washington, DC. The role focuses on welcoming visitors, sharing information about programs and exhibitions, and supporting staff with a range of administrative and exhibition tasks.

Open to enrolled AU students only, with a typical schedule of 10–15 hours per week. Weekend and some evening shifts are required, and the position offers hands-on experience in a university

Qualifications

• Strong customer service ability and professional, compassionate demeanor.
• Current enrollment as AU student is required.
• Ability to work with the public in a respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide general information to the public about museum programs and exhibitions.
• Assist museum staff with administrative and exhibition-related tasks.
• Facilitate public programming and help develop visitor-facing materials.
• Support in coordinating events and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Communication

Education

Current AU student

Job description

## Gallery Attendant (Student)Applylocations: Main Campus (Washington, DC)time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4633## 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.**## Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.**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.