Summer Gallery Attendant - Weekends
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 28826 Division/Organization: James Watrous Gallery / Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Job Type: Local Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: 201 State St, 3rd Fl Madison, WI 53703 (on bus line)Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00 to $16.00 Job Categories: Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Performing and Visual Arts, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities
Department Overview:
A program of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters , the James Watrous Gallery is dedicated to celebrating Wisconsin artists. Located on the third floor of Overture Center for the Arts in downtown Madison, the Watrous focuses on solo exhibits by contemporary Wisconsin artists.
Anticipated Start Date
5/16/26
Anticipated End Date
8/16/26
Anticipated Hours Per Week
10 to 12
Schedule:
Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Hours and duties will vary during our exhibition installation period, July 13-30.
Occasional Thursday or Friday 12:00-5:00 pm shifts may be available.
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $15.00 to $16.00
Number Of Positions
1
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Visitor Services: Summer Gallery Attendant
This is a summer position for May 16 - August 16 . James Watrous Gallery’s visitor services staff are responsible for opening and closing the gallery space, welcoming visitors, providing security for the artwork, and light clerical work. Must be reliable, punctual, and personable, have excellent communication skills, and be comfortable working alone. Knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art is a plus.
Applicants must be available from May 16 - August 16 during the gallery’s weekend hours: Saturday and Sunday, 12-5pm. They will be expected to assist with exhibit installation between July 13 and 30; shift times may vary during exhibit installation. Occasional Thursday and Friday shifts from 12-5pm may also be available.
Pay rate: $15. hour.
Qualifications:
Must be reliable, punctual, and personable, have excellent communication skills, and be comfortable working alone. Knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art is a plus.
Physical Demands
Minimal. Ability to lift 30 pounds is a plus.
Application Instructions:
Send a resume and cover letter to Jody Clowes, jclowes@wisconsinacademy.org
Contact:
Org: James Watrous Gallery / Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Lettershttps://wisconsinacademy.org/gallery jclowes@wisconsinacademy.org
Advertised: April 21, 2026 05:00 AM Applications close: May 21, 2026 05:00 AM
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