Posted 5 days ago
Gallery Assistant & Technician
@ EKU Master of Public Administration Program
Richmond, British Columbia
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Overview
EKU's Master of Public Administration Program (College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences) is hiring a student Gallery Assistant & Technician for the Fred Parker Giles Gallery on the Richmond Campus. The work covers greeting visitors, maintaining the gallery, promoting exhibits, and installing and handling artworks, for 10 hours per week at a minimum of $8 an hour. Applicants must be enrolled at EKU and available Monday to Friday, 10AM to 5PM.
Responsibilities:
- Greeting visitors and maintaining the gallery space
- Updating mailing lists and promoting exhibits on social media
- Assisting with exhibition installation
- Shipping, packing and handling artworks
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled at EKU
- Love of art and design
- Well spoken, punctual and eager to learn
- Availability Monday to Friday, 10AM to 5PM
- Knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Office or Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Hours per week | 10 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
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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 [email protected]. 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.
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