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Davis Gallery Assistant

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
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Position Title: Davis Gallery Assistant

Semester/Year: Fall 2026

Total Positions Available: 4

Hours Per Week: Approximately 6

Supervisor: Meghan L. Jordan

Pay rate: $16.00 per hour 

Start Date: September 2026

End Date: December 2026

 

Description

The Davis Gallery at Houghton House seeks student Gallery Assistants to work shifts Monday thru Friday 1:30-4:30pm and Saturday 1-3pm.

 

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the gallery
  • Greet visitors as they enter the gallery
  • Answer visitor questions about exhibitions
  • Assist exhibition installation and take down
  • Assist with exhibition opening receptions
  • Assist with other art department functions as needed

 

Qualifications

  • Applicants must be a current or future major/minor in Art History, Critical Museum Studies, Studio Art, or Architecture

 

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Please include shift availability for Monday-Friday 1:30-4:30 and Saturday 1-3 in your cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately. You may be contacted by the hiring supervisor for additional information and an interview. 

 

Students hired into on-campus jobs must complete federal employment paperwork, including the Form I9. Students must present original documents indicating they are eligible to work in the U.S. Photocopies of documents cannot be accepted. Students should ensure they have their documents on campus or have a plan to get their documents to campus if they are hired to work on campus.