Gallery Assistant - HUB-Robeson Galleries (Federal Work Study)

Penn State University•Ferguson Township, PA

24d•$12•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires you to have received a work-study award. To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available. Do you love the arts or are you interested in museum and gallery administration? Are you excited to create impacting experiences in the arts for students? Then join us at HUB-Robeson Galleries! Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State’s historic mission. Just as we are committed to a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and individual perspectives that add variety and vitality to the workplace. HUB-Robeson Galleries are currently seeking to hire Penn State students to fill part-time, hourly positions (10 hours per week or less) for the Spring 2026 semester. This position pays $12/hr. The position takes place in the HUB-Robeson Center at University Park and is for Penn State undergraduate students. Applicants must enjoy speaking with guests and be curious about art. Typical job duties include installing exhibitions, greeting and assisting visitors, and assisting with events. HUB Gallery is open daily from 10am – 6pm. We are looking for applicants with availability Mondays and Wednesdays between 2 - 4pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am – 2pm and some weekends between 10am – 6pm. An arts background is not required; all students are encouraged to apply. This position has an expected start date of February 2, 2026. Please include a cover letter that tells us what interests and skills you can bring to HUB-Robeson Galleries and a brief resume of applicable courses or experiences. For questions, contact Sarah Kipp at [email protected]. These positions have the possibility of continuing into the 2026 Summer and Fall Semesters. Students who received Federal Work Study have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements. An offer of Federal Work Study does not guarantee a job position is available. The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00. Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.