Student Guide

Auburn

$14.00 / hr

remote work

United States, Alabama, Auburn

1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)

Nov 08, 2024

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)
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
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
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.
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