Gallery Host - Summer/ Fall 2025

Gallery hosts are the most visible team members at the museum and will directly support amazing visitor experiences at the Stanley Museum of Art. Gallery hosts spend shifts greeting guests, introducing the museum and works in the collection, communicating visitor guidelines, and broadly contributing to the success of museum operations and events.  

At this time, we are hiring Gallery Hosts specifically to fill gaps in our fall semester schedule. We are looking for someone with some weekday morning (9:30 - 1:30, Tuesday - Friday) availability. Student will be required to work a weekend shift. Priority will be given to students who have Tuesday/ Thursday morning availability. 

***  Please include a screenshot of your fall semester class schedule (and other work schedule(s) if applicable) with your application materials ***

 Key Responsibilities    

• Provide excellent customer service to guests in the lobby
• Communicate museum visitor and safety policies at the front desk
• Use point-of-sale software to perform simple transactions
• Use attendance tracking software for data collection and assessment
• Maintain and build on knowledge of the museum, its collections, and its exhibitions through training, self-guided research, and participation in projects from staff
• Provide support for special events and museum programming, which may involve moving and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Other duties and projects (some determined by student interest) as assigned

Compensation and Hours     

Compensation: $13/ hr. starting. Subject to 50 cent raises for each consecutive year of employment. 

Hours: Approx 10-15 hours a week. Shifts will align with public gallery hours, with occasional opportunity for hours outside this timeframe for private events, team meetings, and other opportunities.  All shifts are at least 3 hours in length. 

Position will begin immediately (start date either 8/4/25 or 8/11/25) and last through the end of the fall 2025 semester; renewal for spring 2026 and beyond is dependent upon performance and further scheduling needs.

Desired Qualifications  

• Customer service experience in any setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Interest in art history, museum studies, or nonprofit work helpful but not required. Students of all majors (graduate or undergraduate) may apply.

What You’ll Learn 

• About the Stanley Museum of Art’s collections and history
• Broad familiarity with various museum careers
• Opportunities to network with museum staff and visiting artists
• Experience helping run events and programs
• General customer service and communication skills

Application Instructions    

Please apply via Handshake. 

Include an updated resume, a screenshot of your fall semester class schedule, and a brief cover letter describing your interest and background and addressing your availability as it relates to the shifts that need to be filled. Please also include information about how soon you will be able to start in this role (your summer availability). 

Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, July 29, or until position(s) are filled. 

For additional questions, please reach out to Assistant Curator of Student Engagement Allie Tokarski (allison-tokarski@uiowa.edu)