North Dakota Museum of Art Gallery Attendant

Salary/Position Classification

• $10.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10+ hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

The North Dakota Museum of Art is seeking a motivated and dependable Federal Work Study student employee with an interest in the arts to join our team as a Gallery Attendant. Gallery Attendants serve as the first point of contact for Museum visitors by welcoming guests, staffing the information desk, and assisting with admissions, memberships, and Gift Shop sales. Student employees also support a variety of Museum operations, such as exhibition installations, special events, mailings, visitor data entry, educational programs, and overall maintenance of the Museum and its grounds.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional museum setting while learning about contemporary art, nonprofit operations, community engagement, and coordinating events. Students will work with Museum staff, volunteers, artists, and community members to develop excellent customer service skills and communication, while building connections with UND’s campus and the Greater Grand Forks community.

Whether you are considering a career in the arts, nonprofits, or are simply looking for a dynamic and rewarding job, the North Dakota Museum of Art provides a welcoming environment where you can learn, contribute, and make an impact on the community.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and provide excellent customer service at the front desk and Museum Gift Shop. 
• Keep count of daily visitor admissions, memberships, and assisting guests with parking validation. 
• Answering phones, responding to general inquiries, and directing visitors around the Museum. 
• Assist with the Museum's exhibition installations, public programs, receptions, and special events. 
• Help prepare and restore the gallery spaces, and educational materials for tours and programs. 
• Assist with inventory management and merchandising/updating the Museum Gift Shop and managing cash transactions in a responsible manner. 
• Supporting Museum staff with office tasks including filing, copying, data entry, and various mailings, and completing additional projects as assigned in support of the Museum's operations. 
• Assist with photography, social media, marketing projects, or other communications depending on individual skills/capabilities. 

Required Competencies

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently while taking direction and working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and instructions
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, utilizing email, etc.)
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform light physical tasks, including lifting up to 25 pounds

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Active driver’s license
• Must meet UND's Federal Work Study requirements and guidelines
• Comfortable using computers and learning new software
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• An interest in art, museums, education, or nonprofit organizations is preferred, but not required.

To Apply

• current resumé,
• cover letter expressing interest in the position
• class schedule for the upcoming semester to determine availability

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.