Student Facility and Grounds Assistant

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is looking for Auburn University students for the position of Facility and Grounds Assistant to help maintain the appearance and operations of the Museum building and property by performing various tasks to ensure the upkeep and smooth operation of its buildings and grounds. Though physical labor will be a substantial requirement for this position, assistants also will warmly engage with staff and visitors, enjoy working cooperatively with others, possess excellent communication and customer service skills, and have exceptional organizational skills and an eye for detail, always representing the museum and Auburn University in a professional and cheerful manner.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student, in good standing at Auburn University, graduating after December 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Warmly engage with staff and visitors
• Enjoy working cooperatively with others
• Possess excellent communication and customer service skills
• Have exceptional organizational skills and an eye for detail
• Represent the museum and Auburn University in a professional and cheerful manner

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of curb appeal at the street and walkway entrance areas, reporting any concerns that need special attention
• Remove litter, debris, leaves, and weeds from the Museum grounds, including the pond, fountains, walkways, driveway, parking lots, and other areas as necessary
• Complete simple maintenance tasks such as paint touch-ups or spot cleaning
• Perform lifting and moving of furniture, boxes, and other items in staff offices, loading dock, and other areas of the Museum
• Assist on other projects as assigned

Benefits

• Gain valuable work experience
• Explore different interests
• Identify strengths
• Make informed decisions about future career goals
• Build your network
• Make connections and potential mentors
• Satisfaction of being part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn
• Satisfaction of being part of life-changing work our students and employees perform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed