Gallery Host - Stanley Museum of Art - SPRING 2026 SEMESTER - THURS/ SAT HOURS

Gallery Host 

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

We are looking for a student to start over spring break and continue through the rest of the spring semester (with the option to continue over summer and continuing semesters based on successful integration into the team). For the spring semester, the student must be available for the following shifts: 

• Thursdays, 3 - 8 pm (5 hours)
• Saturdays, 1 - 5 pm (4 hours)

Ideally, the new hire will start work over spring break (beginning either Friday, 3/13 Monday, 3/16, or Tuesday, 3/17). This student must have availability to work over the week of spring break--up to 20+ hours in between Saturday, 3/14 and Sunday, 3/22. 

Key Responsibilities

• Work with fellow gallery hosts on shift to provide excellent customer service to guests, both in the lobby and over the phone 
• Communicate museum visitor/ safety policies and wayfinding information 
• Use point-of-sale software to perform simple transactions 
• Use attendance tracking software for data collection and program tracking 
• 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: Starting at $13/ hr. Students participate in performance reviews each year and receive 50 cent raises upon each consecutive year of employment dependent on their review. 

Hours: This role is specifically for 9 hours per week of work during the spring semester. Student can expect to work the Thursday and Saturday shift every week, with the option to pick up shifts from other coworkers or during events as desired. In future semesters, students may submit their preferences for shifts worked, and typically will work between 10 and 15 hours per week. 

Shifts align with public gallery hours, with occasional opportunity for hours outside this timeframe for private events, team meetings, and other opportunities. All shifts will be at least 3 hours long. Students must be available for at least one 3-or-more-hour shift during the work week time frame (Tues, Wed, Thurs, or Fri 9:30 – 4:30). 

We are specifically looking to hire students who are typically in town and available to work over academic breaks (fall/spring, and summer/winter breaks). 

Desired Qualifications   

• Customer service experience in any setting 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Competency with Office 365 – keeping up with email and calendars is a huge part of the role 
• The ability to work independently and prioritize tasks 
• This role is open to all majors; interest in art history, museum studies, or nonprofit work helpful but not required 

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 copy of your course schedule (a screenshot from MyUI is preferred) and a one-page cover letter that details your interest and background and your availability for the spring semester.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 6, 2026 or until the position is filled.  

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