A Museum Curator builds and maintains collections at art museums and other museums. Uses in-depth knowledge of art or other artifacts to plan displays and exhibits, advise on museum acquisitions, identify and appraise works. A Museum Director manages overall museum operations.
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Job Description:
Job Title:
Esther Prangley Rice Art Gallery Attendant Effective Date:
08/10/2026 Reports to: Academic Secretary•
Art & Art History Department:
Art Rate of Pay:
Maryland Minimum Wage FSLA Status:
Non-Exempt Location of Position:
Peterson Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
Duration of Appointment:
August 5, 2026 to May 25, 2027
Schedule:
Schedule is at discretion of supervisor
Evaluation Procedures:
Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.
Scope:
The Gallery Attendant answers phone calls, greets gallery visitors, and shares knowledge of the gallery and exhibition. For opening receptions, some setup and cleanup are required. Situational awareness of gallery security is required.
Responsibilities:
Must ensure the Gallery is staffed by self or authorized employee throughout duration of shift. The Gallery must be staffed and attended at all times. Answer phones and take messages. Greet visitors. Share knowledge of the gallery and exhibitions. Set up and clean up is required for opening receptions.
Schedule:
2 to 8 hours per week. Availability to cover the lunch hour in the Rice Gallery. Available hours on some Thursday evenings from 5:30PM to 7:30PM Available hours on some Saturday afternoons from 12:00PM to 5:00PM.
Requirements:
Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College.
Additional Information:
McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.
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