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Title: Gallery Assistant & Technician

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Hours Per Week: 10

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8 an hour

Contact Person: Professor Melissa Vandenberg

Job Summary/Basic Functions

FEDERAL WORK STUDY & INSTITUTIONAL APPLICANTS WELCOME.
READ ENTIRE JOB POSTING BEFORE APPLYING.
RESUMES & COVER LETTERS WELCOME, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

Fred Parker Giles Gallery in the Campbell Building seek student Gallery Technicians to assist in daily operations of an active university art gallery that hosts a diverse range of exhibitions annually. No previous gallery experience is necessary, but a love of art and design is required. Ideal employees are well spoken, eager to learn, punctual, and interested in art and design. Gallery Technicians will contribute to a range of duties such as greeting visitors, updating mailing lists, maintaining the gallery space, promoting exhibits on social media, assisting in exhibition installation, shipping, packing, and the careful handling of artworks for display.

Giles Gallery has open hours Monday - Friday, 11AM - 4PM.
Applicants must have some availability between Monday-Friday from 10AM - 5PM to work during open hours. Giles Gallery also has occasional public receptions and artist lectures on Thursday evenings (4:30-7:30PM) and Sunday afternoons (1:30-4:15PM), student staff take turns working these events.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:
• Students with knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or Adobe Creative Suite are encouraged to apply.
• Students comfortable with hand tools such as hammers, drills, and basic hardware (nails & screws) are encouraged to apply.
• Students with past employment experience in guest services, hospitality, sales, and/or food service are encouraged to apply.
• Students interested in marketing and promotions on social media are encouraged to apply.
• Students with talents in event photography, videography and/or graphic design are encouraged to apply.
• Students that love being surrounded by art & design should definitely apply!

AFTER you complete your application online, email your class schedule to the Giles Gallery Director, Professor Melissa Vandenberg at melissa.vandenberg@eku.edu. Applicants may also upload or email resumes and cover letters (optional), to the same email address AFTER applications are submitted online with EKU HR. Candidates not available during hours of operation may not be eligible for hire.

To learn more, check out the following:
• GG Instagram: www.instagram.com/ekugilesgallery/
• GG Facebook: www.facebook.com/ekugilesgallery

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Students with knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or Adobe Creative Suite are encouraged to apply.
• Students comfortable with hand tools such as hammers, drills, and basic hardware (nails & screws) are encouraged to apply.
• Students with past employment experience in guest services, hospitality, sales, and/or food service are encouraged to apply.
• Students interested in marketing and promotions on social media are encouraged to apply.
• Students with talents in event photography, videography and/or graphic design are encouraged to apply.
• Students that love being surrounded by art & design should definitely apply!

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: AFTER you complete your application online, email your class schedule to the Giles Gallery Director, Professor Melissa Vandenberg at melissa.vandenberg@eku.edu. Applicants may also upload or email resumes and cover letters (optional), to the same email address AFTER applications are submitted online with EKU HR. Candidates not available during hours of operation may not be eligible for hire.

To learn more, check out the following:
• GG Instagram: www.instagram.com/ekugilesgallery/
• GG Facebook: www.facebook.com/ekugilesgallery

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.