Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art, Museum Assistant - Student Assistant

Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art, Museum Assistant - Student Assistant

Job no: 561729
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) is seeking an eligible student employee for the academic year. Total hours and duration will be based on museum budget, student availability based on class schedule, and Federal Work-Study (FWS) allocation, if applicable. This student assistant will assist with daily functions of the museum, collections work, creating and implementing educational activities, museum front desk services, and other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Under direct supervision, duties include but not limited to:
Museum Front Desk/Administration
- Greet guests and visitors to the museum at the Front Desks or events.
- Provide accurate information and directions to the public about the campus and RAFFMA exhibits and services.
- Assist with museum events and public programs which may include but are not limited to; set-up, tear-down, gallery monitoring, and clean-up. Advance notice will be provided.
- Answer and direct phone calls as needed. Be able to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and the public so that details are relayed accurately and promptly.
- Organization of museum storage (physical and digital)
- Guiding art activities and museum tours, leading tours of collections and exhibitions.
- Students will be expected to assist the museum staff by acting as gallery guides and monitors.
- Familiarization with the exhibitions and museum practice and etiquette. Training will be provided.
- Other tasks as assigned.

Education & Events
- Complete all requirements to become a museum docent
- Lead tours around the museum and around museum exhibitions when needed
- Work with the museum’s Learning and Engagement team to create activities, worksheets, lessons, and crafts for specific exhibitions, the collection, and the museum in general.
- Assist with the planning, organization, budgeting, set up/take down, and leading of museum events. The student will also be expected to work museum events when applicable

Collections
- Complete all object handling requirements
- Work with Collections team to produce condition reports, update museum database records, handle collections requests, collections inventory, collection storage and rehousing initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to