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The Department of Art is looking to hire a motivated student to be a Gallery Assistant. A successful candidate will be supporting exhibition programming in the Kimura Gallery in the Fine Arts Building and the Arc Gallery in the Consortium Library. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the day to day operations of galleries that enhance the curriculum of studio art, art history, and general education courses. This position will be 15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. Responsibilities Assist in hanging and installation of art exhibits at the Kimura Gallery and Gallery. Packing and unpacking of artwork. Repair gallery walls after de-install of. Documentation of artwork using condition reports. Facilitate drop off of submissions to group shows by artists. Post exhibition advertisement on campus. Communicate exhibition details with CAS, Green and Gold, ADN, and other news outlets. Set up and take down for gallery receptions. Supervise visitors in the galleries. Qualifications Comfortable with operation of simple hand tools such as drills, sanders, and hammers while following appropriate safety guidelines and the use of personal protective equipment. Ability to lift 40 lbs. Ability to work carefully and methodically while executing all outlined responsibilities. Clear communication skills—both written and in person—and the ability to work with a wide variety of community members including staff, faculty, students, exhibiting artists, and gallery visitors. Proficient in Email, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs. Ability to complete responsibilities in a self‑directed manner without close supervision. Minimum Qualifications Enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or Enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; and Have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA or be a newly enrolled student. Position Details Part‑time, Student Assistant 2 position with a minimum pay of 15.88/hr. Location: University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer. This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only. Contact If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Steven Godfrey at smgodfrey@alaska.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. All applicants are required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Alaska

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