Gallery Assistant - Student Employment

Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL
Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for performing a range of general clerical and design tasks. This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies: Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting. Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work. Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting. Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

  • MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
  • Must be Federal Work Study Eligible
  • Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

  • Clerical skills
  • Computer skills
  • Design skills
  • Photo skills
  • Working with the public

Responsibilities

  • Monitors public viewing hours
  • Greets visitors
  • Assists in maintenance of galleries both at the Visual Arts Center and at the Warde Academic Center
  • Performs clerical tasks such as copying, filing, scanning, and typing documents
  • Assists in show installation and de-installation
  • Assists in packaging shows for shipment
  • Assists in unloading and loading artists' vehicles when delivering or picking up work
  • Assembles mass mailing
  • Answers phone
  • Safeguards Gallery exhibits by making sure the Gallery is alarmed and disarmed as necessary
  • Assists Studio Lab Manager with archiving events and exhibits through means of video and photography
  • Helps Gallery Director host visiting artists’ receptions
  • Performs related duties as assigned
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