Work Study
Hiring: Gallery Attendants for Summer 2026
Closing Date: May 29, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST
THE POSITION
The Gallery Attendant will assist in the front of house operations of McIntosh Gallery, including supporting the Gallery Operations Officer in giving exhibition tours, disseminating curatorial materials to visitors, maintaining exhibition equipment, and daily gallery operations to professional museum standards. The Gallery Attendant will support events and public programs, as well as respond to visitor inquiries about exhibitions and collections.
Gallery attendants should have previous experience in arts education, customer service and/or a front of house role. An interest in and knowledge of contemporary art and historical Canadian art would be beneficial.
Training for this role includes Worker Health & Safety Awareness and AODA standard compliance in a broader cultural context, among other modules.
Additional information, such as eligibility requirements, can be found on the Office of the Registrar's website here. Interested candidates should apply online at workstudy.uwo.ca.
Our goal is to fill these roles as soon as possible, so we encourage early applications
What our work study students have to say...
"Working at McIntosh Gallery is an escape from my hectic schedule and allows me to stay connected to art. Meeting artists, speaking with curators, and engaging with guests are all unique, personal learning opportunities this job has provided me."
- Jessica Yang, Faculty of Social Science
(Honours Specialization Geography/Ivey AEO)
"My experience working at the Gallery has been great. The people who work here are so nice to be around, I really feel like I’m part of the team. Not only are the people great, but I love being able to see all the amazing exhibits that come to the Gallery. It’s a great addition to the UWO campus."
