Student Gallery Attendant/Installer

Join the Nightingale Gallery team at Eastern Oregon University as a Student Gallery Attendant/Installer! This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with contemporary art and gallery operations. You will play a key role in maintaining the gallery’s professional appearance, providing information to visitors, assisting with installations and de-installations, and conducting sales. This position provides hands-on experience for students interested in art, museum studies, or related fields.

Supervisors Name & Title	Cory Peeke, Art History Professional Practices Foundations Director of the Nightingale Gallery
Student Job Title	Student Gallery Attendant/Installer
Department	Nightingale Gallery/Art/CAHSS
Position Funding	Department-funded position
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Student employee
Job Level & Compensation/Wage	$13.20 per hour (Level 1)
Job Location	On-campus, in-person
Job Duration	Academic year (Fall, Winter, and Spring terms)
Type of work schedule	Monday – Friday, 11 AM – 4 PM (flexible to accommodate class schedules and gallery needs)
Estimated numbers of hours per week	10-15 hours
Experiential Leaning:	As a Student Gallery Attendant/Installer, you will gain practical experience in gallery management and art handling. You will learn about installation techniques, customer service, and the operational aspects of running a professional gallery. This role offers a valuable opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge from your coursework to real-world scenarios, enhancing your understanding of the art industry.
Professional Development:	This position offers numerous professional development opportunities. You will receive job-specific training provided by the Nightingale Gallery and participate in University-wide training events. Additionally, you will have access to multicultural-sponsored training activities, career exploration activities via Career Services, and resume reviews with Career Services and/or WorkSource Oregon. These experiences will help you build professional competencies such as customer service, teamwork, and event management, preparing you for diverse career paths in arts administration or related fields.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Provide security for the artwork and other valuable items in the gallery. – Greet visitors and provide them with information about current and upcoming exhibits. – Maintain the professional appearance and cleanliness of the gallery. – Conduct sales of artwork in a professional manner. – Assist the student director and other staff in the installation and de-installation of exhibitions. – Participate in special event planning and execution related to gallery exhibitions.
Minimum Qualifications:	– Provide security for the artwork and other valuable items in the gallery. – Greet visitors and provide them with information about exhibits. – Maintain the professional appearance of the gallery. – Sell artwork in a professional manner. – Assist the student director in the installation of exhibitions.
Preferred Qualifications:	– Prior experience in customer service or retail. – Interest or background in art, museum studies, or related fields. – Experience in handling art or working in a gallery setting.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Knowledge of contemporary art and gallery operations. – Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with visitors and artists. – Ability to handle artwork carefully and knowledgeably. – Organizational skills to maintain records of sales and visitor interactions. – Flexibility and reliability to manage shifting schedules during exhibition setups and special events.
Required Application Material:	Resume Intro/Cover Letter
Send Application Materials To:	Cory Peeke, Art History Professional Practices Foundations Director of the Nightingale Gallery
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Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Position Description	https://www.eou.edu/career/files/2024/06/Student-Gallery-Attendant-Installer.pdf