Gallery Assistant

Title:Gallery Assistant

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Historic New Harmony

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Salary Range:$13.78/hour

EEO Job Group:5 E6

Position Summary

This position at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art will greet and provide information to guests; provide excellent customer service; conduct cash transactions; open and close gallery areas; provide orientation programs and assist in inventory.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Open and close gallery and shop.
  
  
• Greet visitors and provide information about New Harmony and surrounding area.
  
  
• Process customer purchases. Write sales information on invoice, compute authorized discounts, accept cash, checks and charge payments, make change, and issues receipts. Secure cash and media at the register.
  
  
• Complete daily work sheets and transaction reports.
  
  
• Assist in promotion of gallery events and art sales.
  
  
• Assist with school and group tours.
  
  
• Provide orientation to exhibitions.
  
  
• Provide information and materials relating to the town of New Harmony.
  
  
• Assist in maintaining inventory including pricing merchandise, restocking shelves, and arranging displays.
  
  
• Assist with preparation of exhibitions and shipping of work.
  
  
• Assist in inventory.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• High school diploma/GED.
  
  
• Ability to accurately handle sums of money, checks, and credit cards, and in counting change.
  
  
• Excellent customer service skills.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Working knowledge of microcomputers, word processing, and electronic mail software.
  
  
• Must be adaptable, open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• One year of retail experience.
  
  
• General understanding of and/or art history.
  
  
• Experience installing exhibitions

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

• Resume

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities