Museum Gallery Assistant Jobs

At least two years of administrative support experience, previous experience with an educational institution, museum, or nonprofit preferred

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Basic data entry into various databases

Filing, copies, scanning, form completion, and other administrative tasks

Administrative support for the procurement team

Must be able to work hybrid in-office schedule in downtown DC. Full Covid-19 vaccination is required.

Time Management- Meets deadlines efficiently

Basic knowledge in the fundamentals of Art

Assist with the Production & Post-Production of Artwork

UNPAID INTERNSHIP - COLLEGE CREDIT CAN BE PROVIDED~

Adhere to university and school policies, procedures, and regulations, represents the museum in contact with the public.

Work with the Museum Director in exhibit planning, preparation, installation, events, lectures, and receptions; at times to include off campus venues.

Help coordinate with artists, galleries, and shippers for receipt, delivery and return of materials.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as loan forms, art installation instructions, operating and procedure manuals.

Ability to write and correspond by mail and email.

High School diploma or GED and 2 years of event management experience. Training and

Experience with database or event management software

Previous museum or building management or operations experience

Prior event staffing and customer service experience.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Benefit Eligible at your own expense: Summary for Prospective Employees

Acknowledges and/or greets visitors and staff in a friendly and welcoming manner.

Able to provide directions and support to guests with disabilities

Places the highest priority on customer service.

Helps create an inclusive and welcoming environment. Embraces the diversity of others.

Pro-actively addresses needs of our guests. (Empowered to act)

Answers questions courteously and accurately.

Physical requirements include performance of repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or fingers.

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as loan forms, art installation instructions, operating and procedure manuals.

Ability to write and correspond by mail and email.

Ability to speak effectively with individuals and before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.