Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art, Museum Assistant - Student Assistant

About the Role

The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) is seeking an eligible student employee for the academic year. This student assistant will assist with daily functions of the museum, collections work, creating and implementing educational activities, museum front desk services, and other tasks as assigned. Total hours and duration will be based on museum budget, student availability based on class schedule, and Federal Work-Study (FWS) allocation, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, duties include but not limited to:

• Museum Front Desk/Administration: Greet guests and visitors at the Front Desks or events; provide accurate information and directions about the campus and RAFFMA exhibits and services; assist with museum events and public programs including set-up, tear-down, gallery monitoring, and clean-up (advance notice provided); answer and direct phone calls; communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and the public so details are relayed accurately and promptly; organize museum storage (physical and digital); guide art activities and museum tours; lead tours of collections and exhibitions; assist museum staff as gallery guides and monitors; develop familiarity with exhibitions, museum practice, and etiquette (training provided); perform other tasks as assigned.
• Education & Events: Complete all requirements to become a museum docent; lead tours around the museum and exhibitions when needed; work with the museum's Learning and Engagement team to create activities, worksheets, lessons, and crafts for specific exhibitions, the collection, and the museum in general; assist with planning, organization, budgeting, set up/take down, and leading of museum events; work museum events when applicable.
• Collections: Complete all object handling requirements; work with Collections team to produce condition reports; update museum database records; handle collections requests; assist with collections inventory, collection storage, and rehousing initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
• Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student.

Required Qualifications

• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate).
• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate).
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for students interested in learning about art, art exhibition, and art education.
• Interest in ancient Egypt or contemporary art is encouraged.
• Student should be innovative, hardworking, and comfortable working with the public.
• Some public speaking may be required depending on assigned responsibilities.
• Ideal candidate will show interest in becoming acquainted with the basic history of the museum and all upcoming exhibitions and events to better represent the museum and its mission.
• Candidates with additional skills like graphic design and photography/videography preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and basic computer skills required.
• Please attach your Federal Work Study Allocation, if applicable. Allocation is posted on your MyCoyote Financial Aid Section.
• Applicants with only some or few preferred skills are encouraged to apply.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.90 - $17.00 per hour. The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Schedule

Academic year available hours: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm). Summer available hours: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm). This is an 'On-Campus Only' position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.

Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal. The application deadline is September 30, 2026; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.