Gallery Assistant & Technician
- Richmond, BC, Canada
Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8 an hour · Full-time
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- Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8 an hour
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Original job description
- 497807
- Richmond Campus
- College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
- Student Support Positions
- Student
- Closing at: Nov 20 2026 - 23:55 EST
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
Hours Per Week: 10
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 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 careful handling of artworks for display.
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 (4:30-7:30PM) and Sunday afternoons (1:30-4:15PM), student staff take turns working these events.
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 that love being surrounded by art & design should definitely apply!
Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Open Until Filled: No
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. Candidates not available during hours of operation may not be eligible for hire.
To Learn More, Check Out The Following
- GG Instagram: www.instagram.com/ekugilesgallery/
- GG Facebook: www.facebook.com/ekugilesgallery
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support daily operations at the university art gallery by greeting visitors, maintaining the gallery space, and updating mailing lists. Promote exhibitions on social media and assist with exhibition installation, shipping, packing, and careful artwork handling.
Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University and available for some shifts between Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; staff also take turns covering occasional evening and Sunday events. Previous gallery experience is not required, but an interest in art and design is expected; knowledge of relevant software, hand tools, or customer-facing work is encouraged.
Skills
- Visitor Greeting
- Gallery Maintenance
- Mailing List Management
- Social Media Promotion
- Exhibition Installation
- Artwork Shipping and Packing
- Artwork Handling
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Hand Tools
- Guest Services
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Marketing
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Hiring contact
April Pauza
Hiring contact email
april.pauza@eku.edu
Categories
- Art & Design
- Creative & Media
- Customer Service & Support
- Education
- Marketing
Keywords
- Art Gallery
- Gallery Operations
- Exhibitions
- Visitor Services
- Mailing Lists
- Social Media
- Exhibition Installation
- Artwork Handling
- Artwork Shipping
- Artwork Packing
- Gallery Maintenance
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Hand Tools
- Guest Services
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Marketing
- Art and Design
- University
- Student Employment