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The Pennsylvania State University

$41K - $48K/yr

CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with ... Gallery Assistants to join their contemporary art space throughout the academic year, offering ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$12/hr

CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with ... Do you love the arts or are you interested in museum and gallery administration? Are you excited to ...

Smith College

Gallery Attendant

Northampton, MA · On-site

$17.49/hr

To help visitors identify staff in the museum, Gallery Assistants wear an ID badge and radio with ... Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Consistent with the ...

American

Gallery Attendant (Student)

Campus, IL · On-site

$18.40/hr

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards ... Facilitate public programming. * Assist in the development of visitor-facing materials. * Other ...

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How much do student gallery assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for student gallery assistant in the United States is $16.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a student gallery assistant?

Student Gallery Assistants are typically students employed by art galleries, museums, or university art spaces to help with daily operations. Their responsibilities often include monitoring exhibitions, assisting visitors, answering questions about the artwork, helping with installation or deinstallation of exhibits, and supporting administrative tasks. This role provides hands-on experience in gallery management and offers valuable insight into the art world, making it ideal for students studying art, art history, or related fields.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a student gallery assistant?

To thrive as a Student Gallery Assistant, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in art or art history, often accompanied by enrollment in a related academic program. Familiarity with gallery management software, point-of-sale systems, and basic art handling procedures is typically expected. Excellent communication, customer service abilities, and teamwork make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure the smooth operation of gallery activities, enhance visitor experiences, and protect valuable artworks.

How does a student gallery assistant typically interact with curators and artists during exhibitions?

As a Student Gallery Assistant, you will regularly collaborate with curators and artists to help prepare for exhibitions. This includes assisting with the installation and deinstallation of artwork, providing logistical support, and communicating exhibition requirements. You may also be involved in coordinating schedules, helping with artist receptions, and ensuring that the gallery space meets the needs of both the artists and the curatorial team. This hands-on teamwork is an excellent opportunity to learn about exhibition planning and to build professional relationships in the art world.

What is the difference between Student Gallery Assistant vs Student Museum Guide?

AspectStudent Gallery AssistantStudent Museum Guide
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or ongoing college educationHigh school diploma or ongoing college education
Work EnvironmentArt galleries, museums, cultural institutionsMuseums, historical sites, cultural centers
Employer & Industry UsageArt and cultural institutionsMuseums and historical organizations
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Student Gallery Assistant and a Student Museum Guide lies in their focus areas. The Student Gallery Assistant primarily supports gallery operations, handling artwork, assisting visitors, and maintaining exhibits. In contrast, the Student Museum Guide focuses on providing educational tours, explaining exhibits, and engaging visitors with historical or cultural information. Both roles typically require similar educational backgrounds and are found within cultural institutions, but their specific duties and environments differ slightly.

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iLEAD: Graduate Student Space Gallery Manager

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Maryland Institute College of Art
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Maryland Institute College of Artexternal

$15/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA.
General purpose: The Student Space Gallery Manager (SSGM) directly supports the Student Space Gallery program, which aims to provide undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to exhibit their artwork on campus.
Summary of Essential Functions:
  • The Student Space Gallery Manager (SSGM) will provide overall supervision to the five student galleries on MICA's campus: Bunting, Gateway 1 & 2, The Great White Wall, Lazarus 1 Gallery, and.
  • The SSGM will manage the operations of the gallery spaces, communicating with and supporting artists exhibiting in the galleries, as well as provide outward facing general information/marketing regarding current and upcoming exhibitions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Advising (40%)
    • Provide assistance for installations and de-installations which may include but not be limited to: advising on and executing installation plans, lifting/moving objects, installing hanging material, advising on how to patch and paint, advising and assisting on printing/hanging wall text/labels, etc.
    • Advise accepted artists on necessary steps to create a successful exhibition from application acceptance, to installation, to de-installation
    • Deliver feedback to artists not selected upon request
    • Advise applicants as needed
  • Operations (25%)
    • Prepare gallery space for exhibitions/receptions
    • Maintain general cleanliness of gallery space & safety of artwork on exhibit
    • Track & record attendance at receptions
    • Maintain an understanding of MICA Exhibition policy/procedures/resources
  • Marketing, Recruitment, Communication (25%)
    • Promote SSG exhibitions by preparing information about upcoming applications & shows for CSE publicity materials such as: social media, print publications, posters, flyers, gallery prospectus, etc.
    • Digitally document shows and archive past exhibitions
    • Works collaboratively with one other Student Space Gallery Manager (an undergrad or graduate student) to divide up duties and share responsibilities
    • Communicate actively with the Exhibitions Department to prepare for shows
  • Other (10%)
    • Organize Jury hiring, Jury meetings/artist application review, and sit as a non-voting member of the Jury.
    • Create and facilitate other programs such as Artist Talk to build and grow the program.
    • Other duties as deemed necessary by Associate Director of Student Engagement

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrates efficient time management while prioritizing workload
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills
  • Ability to deliver constructive feedback
  • Ability to assist with exhibition install/de-install

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student at time of employment
  • Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail
  • A desire to serve the MICA community

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous gallery and/or exhibition experience strongly preferred
  • Curatorial experience a plus, but not necessary
  • Peer-advising experience
  • Experience with marketing

Compensation Information:
  • $15.00 per hour
  • Time commitment: 4-8 hour per week, including:
    • Minimum of three (3) office hours per week
    • Weekly meeting with Associate Director of Student Engagement (1 hour)

Conditions of Employment
  • The SSGM position requires approximately 4-8 hours a week, and office days and hours are flexible for student schedule
  • Attend a 1-2 hour transition meeting & training session with the outgoing SSGM (typically takes place in May and late August)
  • Attend Joint Student Leader Training (late August)
  • Attend SSG Jury Training & Selection Meeting (October and March)
  • Student employees may work no more than 20 hours per week across all on-campus positions.

Application Timeline & Details
Applications close March 1, 2026
Interviews will take place throughout the month of March
For more information, please contact Vicky Wang at vwang@mica.edu.
Please note: This position is contingent on the college's operational plan, fiscal budget, and the department's need for student employees.
Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.

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