Visitor Services Associate
Great Plains Art Museum, Center for Great Plains Studies
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
The Great Plains Art Museum at the Center for Great Plains Studies is seeking applications for the Visitor Services Associate (VSA) position. As the first point of contact for Museum and Center visitors, the VSA is responsible for creating a welcoming environment and providing clear and accurate information about the organization. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, professional, and able to engage with visitors from diverse communities and age groups. A knowledge of or interest in art and/or the Great Plains is preferred but not required.
General duties and expectations:
• Maintain a well-informed, working knowledge of the exhibitions, programs, and services available at the Museum and Center
• Greet visitors upon entry and monitor the galleries to ensure the safety of visitors and the artwork
• Perform routine tasks such as opening and closing the gallery spaces, answering the phone, and operating the museum store
• Assist with event setup and management as needed
• Perform other duties as needed to assist Museum and Center staff
About the Great Plains Art Museum
The Great Plains Art Museum exhibits and collects art that interprets the history, culture, environment, and creative spirit of the Great Plains of North America. The Museum organizes 6–8 exhibitions each year that feature contemporary artists and artwork from the permanent collection, which is primarily composed of art of the American West and Native American art. The Museum has made a commitment to increasing the representation of Native artists in its collections and exhibitions, and continually works to produce engaging programs that present diverse perspectives.
The Museum is located in downtown Lincoln at the corner of 12th & Q Streets, and is open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM. Learn more at go.unl.edu/plainsart
Pay rate:
$9.00 per hour
Hours and Availability:
• Flexible and dependent on student schedule (no more than 20 hours per week)
• Must have some availability during museum open hours (Tue–Sat, 10 AM–4 PM)
• Must be available to work at least one Saturday per month
Who can apply:
• Students eligible for Federal Work-Study
• All majors and school years (Freshman–graduate level) allowed
How to apply:
Please email the following to gpam@unl.edu:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Work availability for the spring 2021 semester
• Proof of work-study status
Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2020. Interviews will be conducted in December, with employment beginning at the start of the spring 2021 semester.
Please direct questions to gpam@unl.edu or (402) 472-0599.