Part-Time Student - EMS Museum & Art Gallery Attendant

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Aug 20, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Immediate Openings!! The Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum & Art Gallery invites applications from Penn State students to fill part-time (up to 20 hours/week), hourly positions of museum gallery attendants. EMS Museum gallery attendants are the first contact museum visitors have with the exhibits and collections of the EMS Museum-earth materials, technology, and Steidle Collection of American Industrial Art. The mission of the Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum & Art Gallery is to serve the college, university, and broader community as an informed educational and technical resource for science, art, and history of the earth and mineral sciences through the preservation, utilization, and promotion of our diverse collections. The EMS Museum gallery is located on the ground floor of the Deike Building, University Park campus. Applicants should: be curious about the intersection of earth materials, technology, and art be willing to learn about the intersection of earth materials, technology, art, and museology enjoy interacting with museum visitors and working with museum professionals be friendly, attentive, and professional Typical job duties include: greeting gallery visitors interacting with visitors and answering questions participating in museum special events ensuring the museum gallery and exhibits are safe and secure assisting with exhibit maintenance and installation assisting with museum collection management and curation tasks We welcome applications from students in all majors. Experience is not required and training will be provided. Regular gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm. For full consideration, please upload the following materials with your application: a cover letter that tells us what interests and skills you can bring to this position a brief resume of experiences. For questions, contact Chris Widga at cxw5766@psu.edu. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines