Giles Gallery Student Assistant
- Employer
- Eastern Kentucky University
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Posted Date
- Mar 3, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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Giles Gallery Student Assistant
Eastern Kentucky University
Title: Giles Gallery Student Assistant
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: up to 10
Contact Person: Melissa Vandenberg
Job Summary/Basic Functions
PLEASE READ ENTIRE JOB POSTING.
RESUMES & COVER LETTERS WELCOME, BUT NOT REQUIRED.
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 based 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).
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 WEBSITE: https://art.eku.edu/fred-parker-giles-gallery
- GG Instagram: www.instagram.com/ekugilesgallery/
- GG Facebook: www.facebook.com/ekugilesgallery
Minimum Qualifications
Must be enrolled at EKU.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ideal employees are well spoken, eager to learn, punctual, and interested in art and design. Gallery Technicians will contribute to a range of duties based 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.
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.
Funding Source: Institutional and Federal Work Study
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.
AA/EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/giles-gallery-student-assistant-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states
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