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Gallery Graphic Designer

  • 497741
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student
  • Closing at: Dec 8 2026 - 23:55 EST

Title: Gallery Graphic Designer

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: 5

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8 an hour

Contact Person: April Pauza

 

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 a student Graphic Designer to assist in the promotional materials for an active university art gallery that hosts a diverse range of exhibitions annually. No previous gallery experience is necessary, but experience and proficiency in design and Adobe Creative Cloud is required. An ideal employee for this job is well spoken, eager to learn, punctual, good communication skills, works well independently and with the gallery director and has a strong understanding of good design. The graphic designer will contribute to a range of promotional duties such as designing exhibition posters and postcards, making designs for social media post for upcoming events, documenting opening receptions and using them for publicity purposes on social media platforms for Giles Gallery.
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 (5:00-7:00PM) and Sunday afternoons (2:00-4:00PM), Giles Gallery Assistants take turns working these shifts and could also document events the Graphic Designer cannot attend.
Desirable Skills
• Students with knowledge and proficiency of Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite are encouraged to apply.
• Students with experience and knowledge of designing posters and postcards and getting them print ready are highly encouraged to apply.
• Students interested in marketing and promotions on social media and print 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 and design should apply!


AFTER you complete your application online, email your class schedule to the Giles Gallery Director, Professor April Pauza at april.pauza@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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Must be an EKU student

Preferred Qualifications:

• Students with knowledge and proficiency of Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite are encouraged to apply.
• Students with experience and knowledge of designing posters and postcards and getting them print ready are highly encouraged to apply.
• Students interested in marketing and promotions on social media and print 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 and design should apply!

 

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Special Instructions: AFTER you complete your application online, email your class schedule to the Giles Gallery Director, Professor April Pauza at april.pauza@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.

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.

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