McEachern Gallery Curator - Temporary Summer Position

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**** Job Family:
** Student Work Study
** Department:
** Art
* * Supervisor:
** Penni Hartley
*
* Job Title:

** McEachern Gallery Curator - Temporary Summer Position
*
* Job Description:

**** Position Overview
** The
** McEachern Art Center (MAC)
** is hiring
** Summer Gallery Curators
** for a temporary summer appointment. Curators oversee gallery operations during open hours, guide visitors through exhibitions, and maintain a professional, secure, and organized space.

This role provides practical experience in gallery operations, visitor engagement, and arts administration.
** Employment Term
**** Mid-May through the start of the Fall semester in August
**** Core Responsibilities
*** Report directly to the MAC Director
* Lead gallery tours for guests and community members
* Maintain gallery cleanliness and organization
* Ensure alarm system is set and doors are secured at the end of each shift
* Represent the MAC professionally during all open hours
** Required Qualifications
*** Must be a current
** Mercer University
** undergraduate or graduate student
* Must be
** Federal Work-Study qualified
*** Students should contact the Financial Aid Office to confirm eligibility
* Strong communication skills
* Organized and dependable
* Professional and positive attitude
* Willingness to contribute to the continued growth of the MAC
** Position Details**
* ** Pay:** $10 per hour
* *
* Schedule:

** Thursday–Saturday, 4:00pm–8:00pm (During Open Gallery Hours)
* ** Hours per Week:
** Approximately 4–15 hours depending on staffing needs
* *
* Start Date:

** Mid-May
** Performance-Based Continuation
** This is a temporary summer role. Strong performance, reliability, and initiative may result in consideration for continued employment during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Students seeking serious, hands-on gallery experience are encouraged to apply. This position requires responsibility and consistency.
** Scheduled

Hours:

** 8
*
* Start Date:

** 05/1/2026
** End Date:
** 08/1/2026

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options.

Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

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