Gallery Attendant (Temporary)

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 21,931 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Gallery Attendant (Temporary) for the Paul Robeson Galleries in Newark. The role involves front reception duties, greeting visitors, managing clerical tasks, and assisting with art workshops. A high-school diploma is required, with preference given to candidates holding a Bachelor's degree.

Compensation ranges from $15.92 to $18.00 per hour for a part-time position of 19.75 hours per week, fully on-site. Benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, and educational benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, or library assistant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the front reception for the galleries.
• Greet visitors and manage clerical tasks.
• Assist with art-making workshops preparation.
• Ensure security of artworks.

Skills

Office Clerical Skills

Customer Service

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Title

Gallery Attendant (Temporary)

Overview

The Paul Robeson Galleries was founded in 1979 at the Robeson Campus Center at Rutgers University – Newark. Named after one of the University’s most famous alumni, the galleries’ mission and programming embody Paul Robeson’s lifelong commitment to unfettered artistic freedom, cultural democracy, and transnationalism manifested through a network of exhibition spaces on campus, extensive community outreach programs, education programs and an active public programs series including happenings, lectures, panels, symposia, readings, receptions and performances.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the front reception for the galleries
• Greet visitors to the gallery, answer the telephone, respond to emails, and undertake clerical tasks
• Assist with the preparation of materials for art‑making workshops
• Help guests navigate the various exhibition zones of the Paul Robeson Galleries, Express Newark, and the campus of Rutgers University – Newark
• Ensure works of art are secure

Qualifications

• High‑school diploma or equivalent, and/or up to four years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Salary

$15.92 – $18.00 per hour

Work Hours

19.75 hours per week, rotating shift, fully on‑site work arrangement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.