Job Summary
Job Description: GALLERY ATTENDANT
Starting salary: $10.00 hr.
Hours: Arranged
Monday-Saturday, 10am – 7pm; Closed during holidays and breaks observed by Purdue University
RESPONSIBILITIES Gallery Attendants must be dependable. Attendants greet the public, record visitor attendance, and provide security. Attendants are responsible for helping to maintain the appearance of the gallery, which includes inspecting the art objects, labels, and furnishings for signs of theft and damage as well as dusting, sweeping, and emptying the trash when needed. Attendants should be knowledgeable about exhibits, exhibit sponsors, dates of exhibits, gallery hours, and special events by attending exhibition meetings, reading exhibition materials, and acquiring other information supplied by the Galleries office. Attendants may be asked to assist Galleries staff with installation and dismantling of exhibits.Additional Expectations Mandatory staff meetings are held prior to the opening of each exhibit. Currently, there are 3 exhibits per semester. Be courteous and helpful to visitors. Observe visitors in the gallery in order to protect the artwork. Studying is allowed when visitors are not present. Supervising the gallery and performing gallery-related duties supersedes other activities. Attendants represent the Purdue University Galleries to the public. Jeans and shorts are allowed but discretion is necessary. Shoes and shirts are required. Attendants are expected to dress appropriately for receptions and special events.