How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Stamps Gallery seeks an enthusiastic candidate to apply for the position of part-time Gallery Assistant at Stamps Gallery. The incumbent will work closely with gallery staff members to gain valuable experience in gallery administrative functions, public programs, and maintenance. Stamps Gallery invites interested candidates to apply with their resume and a short statement of interest in working at the gallery (200 words max), plus their general availability between March - July 2026.
Responsibilities*
Visitor Experience and Security
- Act as frontline staff during open hours, greeting, assisting, answering questions, and interacting with visitors.
- Maintaining gallery spaces and front desk cleanliness, function, and security with proper opening and/or closing procedures.
Public Programs Assistance
- Assist with set up and tear down of events during openings and other public programs
- Assist with artist talks, panel discussions, public programs, etc.
- Assist Gallery Staff with facilitating exhibition tours, as needed
Office and Exhibition Administration Assistance
- Track Gallery Attendance
- Assist with designing the Gallery introduction slideshow
- Answering phone, directing calls, maintaining Stamps Gallery email inbox
- Assist with administrative tasks, including ordering supplies, coordinating catering menus, and assisting with travel and itinerary arrangements for visiting artists and guests, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Reporting: This position reports to the Public Programs & Engagement Officer, with some interaction with the Gallery Director and Exhibitions Coordinator & Preparator.
Availability: Gallery Assistants are generally scheduled to work during public hours Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Evening hours may also be assigned during events and public programs and for staff meetings. Gallery Assistants generally work an average of 4-8 hours per week. Priority will be given to applicants who can work Thursday evenings, are available April 17 - May 2, 2026, and are also available in summer 2026.
Pay: $15/hr
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.