Gallery Assistant, New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art

Title: Gallery Assistant

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Historic New Harmony

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $13.78/hour

EEO Job Group: 5 E6

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Gallery Assistant.

This position will greet and provide information to guests; provide excellent customer service; conduct cash transactions; open and close gallery areas; provide orientation programs and assist in inventory.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Open and close gallery and shop.
  
  
• Greet visitors and provide information about New Harmony and surrounding area.
  
  
• Process customer purchases. Write sales information on invoice, compute authorized discounts, accept cash, checks and charge payments, make change, and issues receipts. Secure cash and media at the register.
  
  
• Complete daily work sheets and transaction reports.
  
  
• Assist in promotion of gallery events and art sales.
  
  
• Assist with school and group tours.
  
  
• Provide orientation to exhibitions.
  
  
• Provide information and materials relating to the town of New Harmony.
  
  
• Assist in maintaining inventory including pricing merchandise, restocking shelves, and arranging displays.
  
  
• Assist with preparation of exhibitions and shipping of work.
  
  
• Assist in inventory.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• High school diploma/GED.
  
  
• Ability to accurately handle sums of money, checks, and credit cards, and in counting change.
  
  
• Excellent customer service skills.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Working knowledge of microcomputers, word processing, and electronic mail software.
  
  
• Must be adaptable, open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• One year of retail experience.
  
  
• General understanding of and/or art history.
  
  
• Experience installing exhibitions

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

• Standard work hours are part-time and vary. Gallery hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Open April –December on Sunday, 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
• Weekend hours required.
• Occasional evening hours will be required.

About USI        

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

Application Process

Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials. Application materials should include:

• Resume

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.