<p>At Utah Valley University, our Assistants help bring the Roots of Knowledge experience to life by welcoming and engaging visitors, guiding tours, and sharing the stories behind this one-of-a-kind stained glass masterpiece. Working under the direction of the Gallery Manager, you will play a key role in creating a positive and educational experience for guests of all ages while supporting the gallery's daily operations.</p> <p>This position offers the opportunity to develop professional skills in public engagement, event support, and cultural education, all within a collaborative and inspiring environment. You will contribute to the care and organization of departmental resources, assist in scheduling, and help ensure the gallery runs smoothly, making every visitor's experience memorable and enriching.</p> <ul> <li>Manages department calendars, files, and records by answering communications, scheduling tours, organizing files, recording and updating processes, and department data and results. </li><li>Staff the gallery as scheduled to support the patron experience, greeting and helping guests, sharing resources, and offering tours.  </li><li>Staff the gallery as scheduled to support the patron experience, greeting and helping guests, sharing resources, and offering tours.  </li><li>Leads expert-level, specialized private guided tours and regularly leads public guided tours. </li><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties or any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years. </p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Supervisory experience is preferred.Knowledge</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of art history, humanities, and world history.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of educational museum practices.</p> </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li> <p>Skilled at working with the public and a variety of audiences while providing a high level of customer service. </p> </li><li> <p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </p> </li><li> <p>Skills in presenting, planning, public speaking, drafting, editing, and online communication. </p> </li><li> <p>Skills in organizing information to create staff schedules, coordinating tasks and deadlines efficiently.</p> </li><li> <p>Skills in guiding a team with a clear vision, motivating team members and developing effective solutions to maintain progress and overcome obstacles.</p> </li><li> <p>Highly skilled in organizing information, coordinating tours, tracking tasks and deadlines.</p> </li></ul> <p>Abilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ability to work both independently and in small collaborative groups without close supervision.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to manage calendars for several people. </p> </li><li> <p>Ability to present to people of various age groups.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to speak and stand in front of a small audience for a extended periods of time. </p> </li><li> <p>Ability to get along with others.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to communicate detailed information at an appropriate level for the audience. </p> </li><li> <p>Ability to be proactive. </p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds. </p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work independently without close supervision. </p> </li><li> <p>Ability to exhibit a positive and enthusiastic attitude. </p> </li><li> <p>Ability to be punctual and reliable.</p> </li></ul>