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Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Gallery Attendant (Temporary)
Posting Number
26TM0264
Department
RCC Gallery - Newark
Overview
The Paul Robeson Galleries was founded in 1979 at the Robeson Campus Center at Rutgers University - Newark. Named after one of the University's most famous alumni, the galleries' mission and programming embody Paul Robeson's life-long commitment to unfettered artistic freedom, cultural democracy, and transnationalism manifested through a network of exhibition spaces on campus, and extensive community outreach programs, education programs and an active public programs series including happenings, lectures, panels, symposia, readings, receptions, and performances.
Posting Summary
Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Gallery Attendant for Express Newark, who will report to the Gallery Director. As a hospitality position, the Gallery Attendant is required to have an outgoing personality. This can be a fulfilling job for art enthusiasts because you are surrounded by artworks all day and have the opportunity to speak to guests about them.
The position responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:

• Serve as the front reception for the galleries
• Greet visitors to the gallery, answer the telephone, respond to emails, and undertake clerical tasks
• Assist with the preparation of materials for art-making workshops
• Help guests navigate the various exhibition zones of the Paul Robeson Galleries, Express Newark, and the campus of Rutgers University - Newark
• Ensure works of art are secure

FLSA
Nonexempt
Salary Details
$15.92 - $18.00 per hour
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Part Time
Working Hours
19.75
Daily Work Shift
Rotating
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. (Approval not required)
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The ability to sit down for hours at a time.

Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Open Date
06/17/2026
Posting Close Date
09/15/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Newark
City
Newark
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement