Federal Study - Art Gallery Apprentice; Cochran Campus

Job Title:

Federal Work Study - Art Gallery Apprentice (Cochran Campus)

Location:

MGA Cochran

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses - Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia - and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties.

The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Art Gallery Coordinator, the Art Gallery Apprentice supports the daily operations and programming of the Peacock Gallery and the walking gallery tour in Macon. This hands-on position offers students the opportunity to gain professional experience in gallery management, curatorial practices, art handling, and public engagement. Ideal for students interested in art, design, museum studies, or arts administration.

• Assist with installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, including handling artwork and preparing gallery spaces (hanging artwork, changing lighting, patching & painting walls, cleaning, setting up for receptions, etc.)
• Support curatorial research, exhibition planning, and label creation
• Help plan and staff gallery events, receptions, artist talks, and educational programs
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of gallery space and storage areas
• Assist with social media and marketing efforts to promote exhibitions and events (designing promotional materials for gallery shows, the art program, and hanging flyers around campus, etc.)
• Document exhibitions and events through photography and written summaries
• Perform administrative tasks as needed (data entry, inventory, filing, etc.)

• Minimum GPA of 2.0
• Be currently enrolled at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours
• Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Hours for the job are variable but may include Fridays and Saturdays when exhibits are being installed or taken down due to the artist's schedule.

• Enrolled as a student at MGA, preferably in Art, History, or related field
• Interest in visual arts, art history, arts administration, or related fields
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn art handling and gallery practices
• Reliability and professionalism in meeting commitments
• Familiarity with digital workflows and file management best practices
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other design tools
• Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook)

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the URL: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)._conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES:
Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

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