Job Details

Aide I

Position Number: 9776490
Location: San Luis Obispo, United States
Position Type: Museum & Arts Administration

Aide I

Cuesta College

Salary: $16.90 Hourly
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: FY2627-00037
Location: San Luis Obispo Campus, CA
Department: Instruction
Closing: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary

To assist the Art Gallery Coordinator in support of the H. J. Miossi Art Gallery operations. This is a recruitment for a short-term/temporary position.

Essential Functions & Qualifications

Keeping count of visitors for record keeping purposes and grant reporting.
Greeting the public and being able to answer questions about the exhibitions on view.
Answering phones and taking messages.
Maintaining a clean work environment in the gallery office and back prep area
Assisting with opening receptions by setting up tables, brewing coffee and popping popcorn.
Assisting with installation and de-installation of exhibitions, including helping to pack artwork, patching and painting gallery walls, moving artwork during curatorial process
Prepping printed materials for exhibitions - photocopying and assembling binders of artwork lists
Students will be expected to attend artist talks or watch recordings of them as part of their job, in order to have a better understanding of exhibitions and be able to answer questions and speak engagingly with gallery visitors about the exhibitions.
General Qualifications: Must be able to follow directions. Applicants should be put together, polite, easy to work with. Customer service skills are a plus. The ideal candidate should have an interest in contemporary art, as they will be expected to learn about the artists and work that we show in order to be able to talk about it with gallery patrons. An Art Appreciation class would be helpful. Art or art history majors are preferred as this is a rare opportunity for work experience in this field in San Luis Obispo, though not a requirement of the job.

Additional Information

This is a recruitment for a short-term/temporary position. Approximately 10 hours per week, generally weekdays 11am-4pm but also some evenings on occasion for special events. We can work around your class schedule though.

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.