Woskob Gallery Program

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Woskob Family Gallery at Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture is seeking Gallery Assistants to join their contemporary art space throughout the academic year. Gallery Assistants will gain hands‑on experience in gallery operations including exhibition installation and de‑installation, staffing the gallery during open hours to welcome visitors and provide information, supporting events and public programs, handling basic administrative tasks, and managing social media accounts with content creation and community engagement.

• Install and de‑install exhibitions and set up gallery space for visitors.
• Staff gallery during open hours, welcome visitors and provide information about artworks.
• Support events and public programs with hands‑on assistance.
• Handle basic administrative tasks for gallery operations.
• Manage social media accounts with content creation and community engagement.
• Assist with variable scheduling that includes evenings and weekends for openings and special events.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in contemporary art and gallery practices.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Flexibility for variable scheduling that includes evenings and weekends for openings and special events.
• Previous exhibition installation experience is a significant advantage.

Starting rate is $20/hour.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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