Gallery Monitor at Hendrix College

Conway, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Literacy, Creative Thinking, Public Interaction, Tour Guiding, Customer Service

Industry

Description

Gallery Monitor Hendrix College is seeking a part-time Gallery Monitor to work in our Windgate Museum during the summer of 2026. Reporting to the Windgate Museum Education Curator, the Gallery Monitor acts as the face of the museum, greeting guests, answering questions, and giving out information. The Gallery Monitor also accompanies museum guests into the galleries, being an available resource for questions while also enforcing museum rules in a friendly manner. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: * Greet visitors to the museum * Monitor the galleries and enforce gallery rules * Give tours of museum exhibitions * Answer phones * Take attendance * Guiding guests through artmaking activities during events * Answer guest questions and inform guests of upcoming events * Some minor travel may be required * Some evenings and weekends may be required * Other duties as assigned POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Required: The ideal candidate will be friendly and outgoing, happy to interact with a diverse range of guests. The candidate must be willing and eager to learn about and talk about artworks and artists exhibited in the museum. Good communication skills are required. Preferred: Experience interacting with the public is preferred. Experience with artmaking or art history is preferred, but not required. Experience leading group activities, especially children’s group activities, is preferred but not required. The ability to lift 25 pounds is preferred but not required. EDUCATION: There are no educational requirements to this position. EXPERIENCE: No specific experience is required SKILLS: * Good interpersonal skills * Basic familiarity with computers and landline telephones * Creative thinking Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of application and a resume with contact information for three professional references. The rate of pay is $15 per hour. Applications can be submitted at www.hendrix.edu/jobs. Questions about this position can be submitted to hr@hendrix.edu. Hendrix College strives to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where members of the Hendrix Community treat each other with respect, dignity and courtesy. The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or national origin. You can learn more about the College's commitment to diversity and inclusion by reviewing our statement: https://www.hendrix.edu/diversity/statement/.

Responsibilities

The Gallery Monitor serves as the face of the museum by greeting guests, answering questions, and providing information. They are responsible for monitoring galleries, enforcing rules, and guiding guests through exhibitions and artmaking activities.