Gallery Assistant

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We are hiring for the Gallery Assistant and 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.

Gallery Assistant

Provost's Office

Historic New Harmony

Non-Exempt

$13.78/hour

5 E6

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• One year of retail experience.
• General understanding of and/or art history.
• Experience installing exhibitions.

• 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. Thursday-Saturday being the primary need of the department.
• Weekend hours required.
• Occasional evening hours will be required.

Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials. Application materials should include:

• Resume

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf or . Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at Human Res or .

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Entry level

Part-time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Higher Education