Student Assistant - Art Gallery Monitor (Grant-Funded) Pool

Del Mar College - Corporate Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Del Mar College is seeking a Student Assistant to monitor the Joseph A. Cain Gallery and Art Department exhibitions, ensuring visitors are supervised and artworks remain undamaged.

The role includes maintaining gallery cleanliness and keeping a daily visitor count, with additional duties such as assisting with exhibition mailers and supporting the Gallery Director. Open to current Del Mar College students enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours; experience in an art gallery is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Del Mar College student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours while employed.
• Experience working in an art gallery.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring all gallery visitors as they view the exhibitions in the gallery.
• Monitoring conditions in the gallery to prevent damage to artworks.
• Maintain cleanliness in the gallery.
• Keep a daily count of visitors.
• Assisting with exhibition mailers.
• Assisting the Gallery Director as needed.

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number STU758

Job Title Student Assistant - Art Gallery Monitor (Grant-Funded)

Pool Department Art and Drama

Position Type Student

Salary $13.00 Per Hour

Open Date 02/11/2026

Close Date Open Until Filled No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

To provide support to the Joseph A. Cain Gallery and Art Department. This is accomplished by the following:

• Monitoring all gallery visitors as they view the exhibitions in the gallery
• Monitoring conditions in the gallery to prevent damage to artworks
• Maintain cleanliness in the gallery
• Keep a daily count of visitors
• Assisting with exhibition mailers
• Assisting the Gallery Director as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Current Del Mar College student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours while employed.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an art gallery.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Culture

Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III: Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.

Job Duties

• Monitoring all gallery visitors as they view the exhibitions in the gallery as well as the conditions in the gallery to prevent damage to artworks.
• Maintain cleanliness in the gallery.
• Keep a daily count of visitors.
• Assisting with exhibition mailers.
• Assisting the Gallery Director as needed.