Gallery Assistant, New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art
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Evansville, Indiana, United States
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New Harmony, Indiana, United States
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Part-Time / Temp & Seasonal Staff
Title: Gallery Assistant
Division: Provost's Office
Department: Historic New Harmony
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $13.78/hour
EEO Job Group: 5 E6
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Gallery Assistant.
This position will greet and provide information to guests; provide excellent customer service; conduct cash transactions; open and close gallery areas; provide orientation programs and assist in inventory.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Open and close gallery and shop.
- Greet visitors and provide information about New Harmony and surrounding area.
- Process customer purchases. Write sales information on invoice, compute authorized discounts, accept cash, checks and charge payments, make change, and issues receipts. Secure cash and media at the register.
- Complete daily work sheets and transaction reports.
- Assist in promotion of gallery events and art sales.
- Assist with school and group tours.
- Provide orientation to exhibitions.
- Provide information and materials relating to the town of New Harmony.
- Assist in maintaining inventory including pricing merchandise, restocking shelves, and arranging displays.
- Assist with preparation of exhibitions and shipping of work.
- Assist in inventory.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- High school diploma/GED.
- Ability to accurately handle sums of money, checks, and credit cards, and in counting change.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of microcomputers, word processing, and electronic mail software.
- Must be adaptable, open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- One year of retail experience.
- General understanding of and/or art history.
- Experience installing exhibitions
Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements
- Standard work hours are part-time and vary. Gallery hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Open April –December on Sunday, 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
- Weekend hours required.
- Occasional evening hours will be required.
Application Process
Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials. Application materials should include:
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.