Student Gallery & Visitor Services Assistant

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking a Student Gallery Assistant for Fall 2026 to support the University Galleries' daily operations and exhibition activities. You will assist visitors, help install and de-install artworks, and ensure safe handling of pieces while providing friendly customer service.

This role offers experiential learning in photography, archiving, carpentry, and video editing, with opportunities to develop technical and professional skills in a campus gallery setting.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include hospitality, gallery experience, photography, archiving, carpentry, video editing, data management, or design skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visitor services and reception duties.
• Assist in installation and de-installation of art exhibitions.
• Interact with guests and ensure safety of artwork.
• Answer and transfer incoming calls to appropriate staff.
• Open and close galleries; maintain general upkeep.
• May lift up to 25 lbs.

Skills

Hospitality

Guest services

Photography

Digital archiving

Print archiving

Carpentry

Data management

Video editing

Graphic design

Web design

Job description

Illinois State University is seeking a Student Gallery Assistant for Fall 2026 to support the University Galleries' daily operations and exhibition activities. You will assist visitors, help install and de-install artworks, and ensure safe handling of pieces while providing friendly customer service.

This role offers experiential learning in photography, archiving, carpentry, and video editing, with opportunities to develop technical and professional skills in a campus gallery setting.