Anticipated Start Date: August 24, 2026

Estimated Pay: $15.00 per hour

Number of Jobs Available: 12

Schedule: Work hours between Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm

Location:

• Old College Hall, 18 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711
• Penny Hall 255 Academy St, Newark, DE 19716
• Mechanical Hall 30 N College Ave, Newark, DE 19716

About the department: https://library.udel.edu/museums/

Role Description/ Responsibilities:

The Gallery Attendant reports to the Visitor Experience Coordinator and supports daily museum operations by providing a welcoming and engaging visitor experience while helping ensure the safety and security of exhibitions and collections. Responsibilities include opening, monitoring, and closing gallery spaces in Old College, Mechanical Hall, and the Mineralogical Museum; greeting visitors and answering general questions about exhibitions; monitoring visitor behavior to protect objects on display; conducting routine gallery walkthroughs; maintaining visitor attendance records; reporting concerns or maintenance issues to staff; and adhering to all museum safety and security procedures. Gallery Attendants also serve as ambassadors for the museums by promoting a positive and inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications:  

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills and be reliable, punctual, and detail oriented. Candidates should be able to work both independently and collaboratively, follow instructions and established procedures, and engage comfortably with individuals from diverse backgrounds 

Requirements:

• Willingness to learn gallery procedures and exhibition information

Hiring Timeline: Position expected to begin Fall 2026

Application Review: May 2026 – August 2026

Interviews-Date Range: Ongoing, interviews will be held virtually over summer break

Offers Extended- May through August

Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department. 

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions