Bower Monitor; First- Position) College of Art

Department: The Bower/Creative Enterprise

Supervisor: Ian Cooper

Hours needed each week: 5

Term: Spring 2027

Pay: $15/hr

Summary: The Bower Front Desk Attendant acts as the point of contact for all visitors to Montserrat’s creative hub and the artist studios upstairs. This role is a blend of hospitality and information, you’ll be greeting guests, helping folks find their destination, monitoring building activity, and keeping The Bower remains a welcoming, safe environment for students, artists, tenants, and community members.

This position is perfect for a student who is personable, observant, and enjoys being at the center of a vibrant creative space

Responsibilities:

Hospitality — welcome guests and provide information for visitors

Security — keep an eye on general activity in the building

Wayfinding — know the building layout, where artists/business are to direct visitors

Admin/operations — assist with clerical work / manage data (visitors/attendees)

Social Media — manage the social media for the building including engaging with artists and businesses for profiles, news, and upcoming events.

Learning Outcomes: The student will…

• Work independently and on a deadline
• Take ownership of work duties and responsibilities, and ensure they are completed accurately and on time.
• build confidence in the skills and experiences related to their monitored work environment.
• proactively seek and embrace development opportunities, seek opportunities to learn
• Solicit and use feedback from multiple perspectives to make inclusive and equity-minded decisions
• communicate clearly and organize their thoughts so others can understand
• exhibit professionalism (dependability, meeting and exceeding goals, dedication to their role)

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Ability to lift under c30 lbs and periodically walking around

Contact: Ian Cooper (ian.c.cooper)