Student Employee - WNC Art Gallery Assistant

The WNC Art Gallery Student Worker assists with the operations of the gallery and supports exhibitions, events, and promotional activities. This position provides students with hands‑on experience in gallery administration, exhibition preparation, arts marketing, and event coordination while contributing to a welcoming and professional gallery environment.

• Maintain and update gallery inventory lists for artwork, supplies, and exhibition materials
• Assist with the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, including handling artwork, labeling, lighting, and preparing gallery spaces
• Support gallery events by helping with setup, attendance monitoring, guest assistance, and breakdown/cleanup
• Create and post exhibition marketing materials for social media, bulletin boards, campus announcements, and other communication platforms
• Maintain exhibition attendance logs and assist with visitor tracking and reporting
• Perform basic administrative and clerical tasks such as filing, organizing materials, answering questions, and maintaining gallery records
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional gallery environment
• Ability to lift and move artwork, display materials, and supplies safely (with guidance/training provided)
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

• Current WNC student in good academic standing
• Interest in art, design, museums, galleries, or arts administration
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer and social media skills

Fall & Spring Semester Eligibility:
Enrollment in at least 6 credits each regular semester; be in a degree‑seeking program; meet all satisfactory academic progress requirements: 67% completion rate in the last enrolled semester, 67% cumulative completion rate, 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale; not exceed the maximum number of credits allowed (90) or hold two degrees; be authorized to work in the United States.
Summer Eligibility:
Enrolled in at least 6 summer credits, or successfully completed the spring semester and enrolled in the required 6 credits for the fall semester (summer enrollment not required); meet all satisfactory academic progress requirements; be authorized to work in the United States.

Student Employee — Level 1: $12–$15 an hour

Scheduled and available hours may vary and are subject to change based on organizational needs. Full‑time equivalency 50% – 20 hours per week. Students may not work during scheduled course times or exceed 20 hours per week (Sun–Sat) during academic periods. Students may not work more than 28 hours per week (Sun–Sat) during break periods.
Work study required:
No.

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