Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number |
Stu03603P |
Home Org Name |
JCSM Operations Budget |
Division Name |
Administrative Effectiveness |
Position Title |
Student Guide |
Working Title (if different from Position Title) |
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Job Summary |
Ever wondered what it would feel like to work in a smart, interesting and beautiful place surrounded by art? Now is your opportunity!
The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is looking for Auburn University students for the position of Student Guide to serve as tour guides, public facilitators, and peer-to-peer leaders for the museum on campus. Student Guides engage with a diverse range of campus and community audiences in thinking about art and ideas. They warmly engage the public in the galleries, research upcoming exhibitions, and work with PreK-12, community, and university audiences.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing materials for class sessions
- Facilitating activities
- Supervising PreK-12 students
Guides will learn about art and art making, develop new programs and projects, and learn more about careers in museums through hands-on experience.
The ideal candidates are eager to develop their skills as communicators and researchers. Experience with art and art history is not a pre-requisite.
Applicants from diverse academic majors are encouraged to apply. |
Essential Functions |
- Support the Education, Engagement and Learning (EEL) team with public engagements
- Serve as a gallery guide, engaging with guests as appropriate and conducting tours
- Research collection objects and upcoming exhibitions
- Write interpretive material to support audience engagement
- Prototype and prepare materials for hands-on activities
- Supervise students while they attend museum classes
- Develop strengths as a public speaker, educator, and facilitator for PreK-12, college, and adult audiences
Schedule:
- Operational hours are 9:45 am - 4:45 pm Tuesday - Sunday; Thursday until 8:00 pm
- Student Guide hours revolve around on-site and off-site programming, with opportunities for remote work
- Work Hours: average 10 hours weekly, with max. of 20 hours per week
- A mix of weekday and weekend availability is required
This position is a long-term job opportunity for AU students during their entirety of enrollment at Auburn University. |
Minimum Qualifications |
Currently enrolled as an Auburn University undergraduate student
Expectations:
- Able to work under tight deadlines
- Interest in developing skills as a public speaker, educator, and facilitator for PreK-12, college, or adult audiences
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Preferred Qualifications |
Experience interacting with or teaching K12 students, experience with public speaking |
Pay Rate |
$14.00/hour |
Work Hours |
10-20 hours |
City position is located in: |
Auburn |
State position is located: |
Alabama |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date |
07/11/2024 |
Closing Date |
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EEO Statement |
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN
UNIVERSITY IS AN
AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION/
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law. |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/46700 |
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