Job Description
Library Services - Gallery Monitor
Employment Type Student Employee Hourly Rate $10.00
Special Note: All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Gallery Monitor’s
purpose is to provide tours and sell tickets to the Gallery of Iconic Guitars and the Frederick Hart Studio Museum. Answer questions and monitor visitors of the gallery spaces.
- Remain in the gallery throughout the shift and keep a count of visitors. Handle ticketing for visitors.
- Be knowledgeable of the collection and gallery space.
- Notify supervisor of any issues or anomalies that may arise during a shift.
- Students must remain in the gallery until the replacement student worker is present. Notify on-duty staff immediately if there is a ‘no show’.
- The galleries are open from 10am to 4:30pm Monday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. On Sundays from 1-4:30pm. Opportunities to work special events available.
Required Qualifications
- The student must be responsible, trustworthy and able to work independently. He/she must interact with visitors professionally, demonstrate leadership, and work with other monitors.
- The student should be observant and constantly aware of his/her surroundings, have good judgment and critical thinking skills.
- This position requires self-motivation, confidence, personable communication skills, and holds leadership experience.
- Must
have a minimum of 5 hours of availability during gallery opening hours. - Preferred if applicant has 2-3 hours of availability during the following times: (Mondays 11:45am-1:30pm, Thursdays 2pm-4:30pm, Fridays 12pm-1:30pm)
Required EducationShould be enrolled as a current student at Belmont University. Required ExperienceSome previous front desk or customer service experience is helpful. Previous Library experience is helpful but not required.
