Gallery and Event Specialist

Mulvane Art Museum at Washburn University is a distinguished cultural institution dedicated to art appreciation, education, and community engagement. Located within Washburn University, a public, teaching-focused university in Topeka, Kansas, the museum plays a vital role in enriching the cultural landscape of the campus and the broader community. Washburn University itself is nationally recognized for its emphasis on high-impact educational programs, particularly serving first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible students. The University supports a dynamic learning environment by recruiting diverse faculty, staff, and students, fostering inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community, and transformation as core values. With over one thousand employees and approximately 7,000 students, Washburn offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Mulvane Art Museum aligns with these values by providing a welcoming space for artistic exploration and public engagement.

The Gallery and Event Specialist is a part-time, benefits-eligible position at the Mulvane Art Museum, offering an advertised base pay of $15.17 per hour, with potential for a higher starting wage depending on experience. This role is essential for delivering excellent front-line customer service and ensuring the safety and security of the museum galleries, artwork, and visitors. Responsibilities include supervising student workers who staff the museum during open hours, ensuring that the Museum is staffed adequately by recruiting, hiring, and scheduling student employees. The specialist supports the planning, setup, and execution of special events and programs, of which the Mulvane Art Fair is a highlight. Administrative functions are also key aspects of this role, contributing to smooth museum operations through tasks such as payment processing, data entry, document organization, and responding to public inquiries. This position requires a candidate capable of handling diverse tasks with professionalism and a commitment to fostering a safe, engaging, and educational environment for museum visitors and participants.