AMAA Gallery Attendant

JOB TITLE:  AMAA Gallery Attendant (2026-2027 academic year) - 3 to 4 positions will be offered, depending on student availability

LOCATION:  St. Paul Campus

PAY RATE:  $16.50 per hour

HOURS:  100-200 hours per position over the course of the academic year. Hours are based on student availability.

APPLY: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until August 21st, 2026.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• The American Museum of Asmat Art (AMAA) is on the second floor of the Anderson Student Center and showcases art from southwestern New Guinea.
• All positions are paid at the rate of $16.50/hour.
• Hired attendants must regularly check their emails and promptly respond to messages from the director.
• Positions require some availability during the following hours:
  • Tuesday 10-4pm
  • Wednesday 10-4pm
  • Thursday 10-4pm
  • Friday 10-2pm
  • Saturday 12-4pm

Applicants should provide their availability during the fall semester (e.g. "I can work from 10-4pm on T/Th and on Saturdays from 12-4pm" -or- "I'm available 10-12:30pm on W/F)" as well as the following:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter

JOB SUMMARY

Museum Attendants will:

• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and work the entirety of their shifts.
• Ensure the safety of the AMAA collection and other exhibition materials.
• Follow correct procedures for opening and closing the museum.
• Count and record the number of visitors during each shift.
• Direct visitors to information guides, web resources, and contact information for museum staff.
• Assist with other AMAA projects that can be carried out at the attendant desk.
• Follow emergency procedures if needed.
• Notify the director and, when possible, find another attendant to cover shifts if unable to work.
• Report museum concerns to the director of the AMAA.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Demonstrated punctuality and dependability.
• An interest in art and other cultures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Course experience in Art History and Visual Culture or Museum Studies.
• Knowledge of Pacific and/or Asmat art.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate or doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas. 

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including

disability and protected veteran status.