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Department:
College of Arts & Sciences
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
Gallery Attendants are charged with the care of the galleries
during museum open hours, including public and private events.
Attendants provide general information to the public regarding
museum programs and exhibitions and assist the museum staff in a
variety of administrative and exhibition related responsibilities.
These may include tours, facilitating public programming, and
assisting in the development of visitor-facing materials. Gallery
Attendants are the face of the museum and are an integral part of
the lasting impact AU Museum has on our community.
Essential Functions:
- Provide general information to the public regarding museum
programs and exhibitions.
Assist the museum staff in a variety of administrative and
exhibition related responsibilities.
Facilitate public programming.
Assist in the development of visitor-facing materials.
Other duties assigned.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 10 - 15 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- This position is only open to AU students.
- This position requires a strong customer service ability, and a
successful candidate must be able to work with the public in a
professional and compassionate manner.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- A strong candidate will show experience and/or interest in at
least two of the following: Art/Art History, Museums/Collections
management, Education (for children and adults), Non-profit work,
Community engagement, Customer service fields.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Museum open hours are 11am to 4pm, Wednesday through Sunday.
Gallery attendants may also be offered opportunities for extra
hours working events and programs outside of regular open hours,
including evenings.
- Candidates must be available to work regular weekend days and
at least two evening events per semester. Regular Saturday
availability 10:30am - 4:30pm is especially desired.
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American
University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
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E-Verify employer.
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for additional information about American University employment and
benefits.
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account. If you are a current employee at American University,
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take you to our internal career listings.
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