Museum & Gallery Stu Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI, is seeking a Museums and Galleries Student Assistant - Art Gallery (Student Position) to support installation and striking of exhibitions.

Responsibilities include assisting with gallery setup, interacting with visitors, maintaining attendance records, and providing secretarial support including updating the gallery website and social media. Salary is $13.73–$13.99 per hour under Work Study.

Qualifications

• Applicants should possess basic computer and office skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Be able to lift and carry a variety of items to set up the gallery.

Responsibilities

• Interact with visitors and discuss the art with a diverse audience including artists, students, staff, faculty, administration, and community members.
• Assist in maintaining attendance records.
• Provide secretarial support and assist with updating and maintaining the gallery website and social media sites.

Skills

Basic computer and office skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Good written and oral communication

Lift and carry items

Job description

Museum & Gallery Stu Assistant (Student Position)

Job no: 498243
Work type: Student Employment - Work Study Only
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - Work Study Only

Position Title: Museums and Galleries Student Asst - Art Gallery (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI

Department: Art Gallery

Advertised Salary: $13.73- $13.99

Summary of Position: Student workers will assist in all duties relating to the installation and striking of exhibitions using proper art handling methods and Best Practices.

Position Requirements:

• Applicants should possess basic computer and office skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• good written and oral communication skills
• Be able to lift and carry variety of items to set up the gallery

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Interact positively and be able to discuss the art on display with a diverse demographic of visitors to the gallery including artists, students, staff, faculty, administration, and community members both youth and adult.
• Assist in maintaining attendance records
• Provide secretarial support and assist with updating and maintaining the gallery website and social media sites.

Number of Positions Available: 1

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume/Class Schedule

Job Close Date: December 12, 2026

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