Summer Art Gallery Assistant - Military veterans preferred

Date Posted: 2025-05-01
Company: Villanova University
Job Category: Other

Salary Range: /yr
Types of Work:
  employee   contract

Location:
City: Villanova
State: Pennsylvania
Zip code: 19085
Country: United States

Villanova University

Posting Details

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Position Information

Posting Number:20255492VPosition Title:Summer Art Gallery AssistantPosting TypeStudentHours/week:15-20Eligibility:Work study preferred but open to all studentsSemester2025 SummerLocation St. Mary's HallDetailed Work Schedule

Flexible hours from 10AM to 4PM

Number of positions:2Department:162-CC-Art GalleryContact Name:Jennie CastilloContact Phone/Extension:(610) 519-4612

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:

The VU Art Gallery is seeking an Art Gallery Assistant to join our team for the summer. You will focus on researching artwork and artists, updating our artwork database as well as administrative duties. You are highly organized, detail-orientated, efficient and self-motivated. You must be willing to take on projects both large and small with equal enthusiasm.

Requirements:

• Ability to conduct research on individual artists, movements or works of art within the Collection.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, artists, and the Villanova community.
• Write and edit label copy, press releases, catalogues and wall text.
• Update the database in a clear and consistent way.
• Broad knowledge of Art History a plus.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Additional Information:Physical Demands Summary:

Capable of lifting 25lbs.

Wage Rate:$11.25 per hour

Posting Detail Information

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Open Until FilledYes

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * What is your availability? (days and times)

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3. * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

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4. * Please explain what interests you about this position.

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5. How many shifts per week do you want to work?

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Optional Applicant Documents:

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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