Student Asst - FWS - Contemporary Art Museum

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee · Tampa, FL, United States · $15/hr

  • Paid

About the role

Average Number of Hours per Week

10-15

Schedule

Fall 2026: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

A repeated weekly schedule of 10-15 hrs weekly, with opportunities for additional hours during museum events.

Standard Learning Objectives

As a result of this position, student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate basic employability skills such as timeliness to work, appropriate dress, interpersonal communication, and time management
  • Receive and solicit feedback from supervisor and effectively apply feedback to the job
  • Assess workplace and demonstrate how personal talents, skills, and knowledge fit into the employer's goals, mission, and vision
  • Demonstrate his or her professional brand (identity)
  • Communicate transferable and functional skills to prospective employers
  • Greet museum visitors and provide educational brochures and other exhibition materials
  • Monitor the exhibition galleries and serve as a member of the Security team at the Contemporary Art Museum (CAM)
  • Work with CAM Event Coordinator to set up and break down event equipment
  • Assist CAM Event Coordinator with events, lunches, and other needs
  • Answer calls and direct callers to appropriate staff
  • Sign for deliveries and pickups

Minimum Qualifications

Must be entering freshman or sophomore year

Preferred Qualifications

  • Punctual, responsible, and dependable
  • Well-spoken and have a professional and cordial manner both in-person and on the phone
  • Knowledgeable about the University and willing to learn policies and procedures
  • Able to respond to immediate situations

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Amy Allison at amyallison@usf.edu (mailto:amyallison@usf.edu).

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