Ideal candidates are 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
• Greet visitors upon entry and monitor the galleries to ensure the safety of visitors and the artwork
• Perform daily tasks such as opening and closing the galleries, answering the phone, and operating the museum store
• Assist with event setup and management as needed
• Perform other duties as needed to assist full-time staff
About the Great Plains Art Museum
As an extension of the Center for Great Plains Studies, the Great Plains Art Museum collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets art and literature that cultivate awareness of and engagement with the diverse people, cultures, and natural environments of the Great Plains. The museum’s permanent collection was founded in 1980 with a generous donation of art and literature of the American West from Dr. John and Elizabeth Christlieb of Bellevue, Nebraska. The collection has since expanded to focus on Indigenous artists and other significant Great Plains themes. Each year, the museum highlights both the collection and contemporary artists in exhibitions that represent the varied voices and perspectives of the region.
The museum is located at 1155 Q Street (on the corner of 12th & Q Streets). The museum is open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM, and is closed major US holidays, University breaks, and the days of home football games. Learn more at go.unl.edu/plainsart.
Compensation:
$10.50 per hour
Hours and Availability:
• The museum is currently seeking applicants to work during summer 2023 (early June to late August). During the summer months, the applicant must be available to work around 15 hours per week during the museum’s public hours (Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The applicant must also be available to work at least two Saturdays per month from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• If the applicant wishes to continue working in this position during the academic year, they must be available to work at least 4 hours per week during the museum’s public hours (Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The applicant’s academic commitments will be taken into consideration when monthly schedules are made. During the academic semesters, the applicant must continue to be available one Saturday per month and could be asked to work occasional evening events.
Who can apply:
• Students enrolled at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
• Students from all school years (Freshman–Senior)
*This position is eligible for Federal Work-Study during the academic year, but Federal Work-Study eligibility is not required for the summer.
How to apply:
Apply via Handshake (job #7808592) or email the following to ashley.wilkinson@unl.edu:
• Cover letter*
• Resume
• Work availability for summer 2023
*If you are eligible for Federal Work-Study during the academic year, please indicate that in your cover letter
Applications will be accepted through May 12, 2023. Interviews will be conducted the week of May 15, 2023. The tentative start date for this position is June 1, 2023.
Please direct questions to ashley.wilkinson@unl.edu or (402) 472-0599.