Gallery Attendant; Temporary

Position Title

Gallery Attendant (Temporary)

The Paul Robeson Galleries was founded in 1979 at the Robeson Campus Center at Rutgers University – Newark. Named after one of the University’s most famous alumni, the galleries’ mission and programming embody Paul Robeson’s lifelong commitment to unfettered artistic freedom, cultural democracy, and transnationalism manifested through a network of exhibition spaces on campus, extensive community outreach programs, education programs and an active public programs series including happenings, lectures, panels, symposia, readings, receptions and performances.

• Serve as the front reception for the galleries
• Greet visitors to the gallery, answer the telephone, respond to emails, and undertake clerical tasks
• Assist with the preparation of materials for art‑making workshops
• Help guests navigate the various exhibition zones of the Paul Robeson Galleries, Express Newark, and the campus of Rutgers University – Newark
• Ensure works of art are secure

• High‑school diploma or equivalent, and/or up to four years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

$15.92 – $18.00 per hour

19.75 hours per week, rotating shift, fully on‑site work arrangement.

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As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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