Student Gallery Assistant: Welcoming Visitors & Cataloging

University of Central Missouri (UCM); Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is seeking an Art Gallery Assistant to support the Gallery Director in a welcoming, responsible role. No art/gallery experience is required, but curiosity and willingness to learn are essential.

Day-to-day duties include greeting visitors, sharing information about events, assisting with installations, and helping with cleaning and maintenance of the gallery. Variable hours up to 20 per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors to the gallery and guiding them as needed.
• Communicating about upcoming events and exhibitions to visitors.
• Reporting issues or questions to the Gallery Director.
• Monitor gallery to ensure the safety of artwork.
• Assist with installation and deinstallation of exhibitions.
• Assist with cleaning, spackling and painting walls after an exhibition.
• Open/close the gallery and operate A/V equipment.
• Sweep, dust, and take out trash as needed.
• Catalog or photograph artwork and retrieve items from campus offices.
• Organize tools and storage areas.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is seeking an Art Gallery Assistant to support the Gallery Director in a welcoming, responsible role. No art/gallery experience is required, but curiosity and willingness to learn are essential.

Day-to-day duties include greeting visitors, sharing information about events, assisting with installations, and helping with cleaning and maintenance of the gallery. Variable hours up to 20 per week.