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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

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00 per hour

Contact Person: Professor Melissa Vandenberg

Job Summary/Basic Functions

FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS AVAILABLE.
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Giles Gallery seeks 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 handling of artworks for display.

Giles Gallery has open hours Monday - Friday. Applicants must have some availability between M-F from 10AM - 4PM, with occasional Thursday evenings (4:30-7:15PM) and Sunday afternoons (1:30-4:15PM).

Minimum Qualifications

• 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: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

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 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.

AA/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 satisfactory background check.