TEMP - Gallery Operations Supervisor

Job Title

TEMP - Gallery Operations Supervisor

• Employment Type:
  
  Temporary
• Internal Job Category:
  Non‑Exempt (Staff), Part‑Time (17–20 hours per week)
• Department:
  Library Services
• Hours:
  
  17.0–20.0 per week
• Location:
  
  Belmont University, Nashville, TN

• Open and close the gallery spaces, including setting up signage, ticketing, and queuing prior to gallery opening. Liaise with university security as needed.
• Supervise gallery docents and provide support for tours. Communicate promptly with the University Archivist and Learning Spaces Coordinator regarding tours, docents, collections, and security issues.
• Welcome visitors, inform them of gallery policies, answer questions, provide way‑finding instructions, and encourage engagement. Sell tickets to gallery spaces.
• Manage gallery events as directed.
• Assist with front‑line scheduling in partnership with the Learning Spaces Coordinator.
• Assist the Gallery Curator with object care, including occasional cleaning and exhibit set‑up.
• Participate in special projects such as research or inventory tasks as assigned.

• Good customer service and professional communication skills/phone etiquette.
• Positive attitude and willingness to assist others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other internet‑based programs.
• Reliable, self‑directed, trustworthy, and responsible.
• Observant and constantly aware of surroundings.
• Strong judgment and critical‑thinking skills.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment and ability to respond to high‑pressure situations.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Availability for Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays. Flexibility for additional gallery events throughout the week is desirable.

• Bachelor's degree (required).

• Previous managerial, customer service, public speaking, or front‑desk experience.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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