Financial Aid
Department
Mandeville Gallery
Location
Mandeville Gallery/Nott Memorial
Supervisor's Name
Julie Lohnes
Hours/shifts available
Days, Monday-Friday, Weekends
Rate of Pay
$9.70/hr
Purpose/Role of the Position(s) within the Department
The role would be a student docent for the Gallery.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide information and insight into the exhibitions
- Engage with each visitor that enters the gallery through conversation and survey cards
- Facilitate learning to build visitor interest and create lasting audiences for the visual arts at Union College and beyond
- Check the condition of all artwork hanging in both galleries (Wikoff and Mandeville)
- Check that all videos or multi-media pieces are functioning and running properly
- Confirm all artwork is adequately lit and alert staff to any burned-out bulbs
- Maintain a supply of brochures and catalogues at two locations in the gallery and re-stock as needed
- Attend receptions and events held by Mandeville Gallery
- Monitor gallery to avoid food and drink in the exhibition space
- Attend meetings at the beginning and end of term
Qualifications for the Position
- Self-motivated and responsible; able to carry out daily tasks
- Outgoing; able to comfortably speak and interact with all visitors
- Dependable, punctual, and professional
- Interest or background in the arts, galleries, and museums