Student Gallery Assistant- Work Study

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking a student worker in the Art & Design department to support gallery operations on the Springfield campus. This position requires Federal Work Study eligibility and pays $15 per hour, with typical hours of 8-10 per week.

Responsibilities include front desk coverage, greeting visitors, answering phones, assisting with hanging artwork, light cleaning, and participating in First Friday Art Walks.

Qualifications

• General office knowledge
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Telephone etiquette
• Customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Cover gallery front desk during open hours and greet visitors
• Assist with hanging artwork, light cleaning, wall patching and painting
• Work at least 2 First Friday Art Walks (6-9pm)

Skills

Office basics

Writing skills

Communication

Telephone etiquette

Customer service

Job description

Student Status Work Study Required- You are required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

Art & Design

Hiring Range

15/hr

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Operating Hours

Monday-Friday 11am-6pm

Work Hours

8-10 hours per week.

Description of Primary Duties

• Cover gallery front desk while the gallery is open; greet visitors, answer the phone, etc.
• Assist with gallery tasks including hanging artwork, light cleaning, wall patching and painting.
• Available to work at least 2 First Friday Art Walks (6-9pm on the first Friday of every month).

Required Qualifications

General office knowledge, writing and communication skills, telephone etiquette, and customer service skills.

Required Documents

• Work Study Award Letter (Student)

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail], 417-836-4252.