FWSP Student Technical - Melton Gallery Assistant
About The Position
This is a Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) student technical position serving as the Melton Gallery Assistant for the College of Fine Arts and Design. This position is ideal for students with an interest in the arts, design, and museum/gallery exhibitions. Gallery Assistants are responsible for operating the front desk during regular business hours, welcoming visitors, assisting with events including set up and take down of chairs, tables, and other equipment, and assisting with the Melton Gallery email, phone, and social media pages. Occasional tasks include lifting and moving objects, installing and hanging material, moving pedestals, patching and painting, printing and hanging wall text and labels. Occasional evening and weekend hours will be available. Hours per Week 10-15 hours per week. Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 12pm-5pm; Fridays, 12pm-3pm. Special Event Hours: Thursdays, 4pm-8pm. This position may require evening and weekend hours. Anticipated Start Date: August 17, 2026
Requirements
- Must be enrolled at least half-time for Fall/Spring Semesters (6 hours for undergraduates, 5 hours for graduates).
- F1/J1 Visa students must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours for undergraduates, 9 for graduates).
- Summer Semester enrollment: at least 3 summer credit hours or enrolled in the upcoming fall semester.
- FWSP positions require enrollment in at least 6 credit hours (undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (graduate).
- New incoming students are not eligible until the semester they begin classes.
- Must be awarded work study through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to be considered for FWSP.
- Easily communicate with visitors, be attentive, and provide a warm and welcoming space for all gallery attendees.
- Learn about each exhibition, ask questions, and seek continued understanding of the mission and purpose of the gallery and its exhibitions so that they can assist/educate visitors better.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, and basic interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to visitors.
- Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Majoring in Art, Design, Museum Studies, or other relevant areas.
- Familiarity with Mac products.
- Microsoft Word and Excel are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Greet all visitors, answer any questions, and track daily attendance.
- Answer gallery phone calls and emails during opening hours.
- Maintain cleanliness of gallery space (sweeping, cleaning windows, general tidying).
- Make sure that the artwork is secure, and that visitors follow gallery etiquette.
- Research information on upcoming Melton Gallery programs and exhibitions, UCO student organizations, and OKC Metro art organizations as assigned by Curator.
- Manage Melton social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
- Post fliers of events and programming around campus bulletin boards.
- Help set up and tear down gallery events and occasional evening programs.
- Help with installations and de-installations between exhibitions.
- Operating the front desk during regular business hours.
- Welcoming visitors.
- Assisting with events including set up and take down of chairs, tables, and other equipment.
- Assisting with the Melton Gallery email, phone, and social media pages.
- Lifting and moving objects.
- Installing and hanging material.
- Moving pedestals.
- Patching and painting.
- Printing and hanging wall text and labels.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
