Student Employment

Gallery attendant applications for 2025-26 will open in mid-July 2025.  Shifts cover 2 galleries:

• Robert L. Ringel Gallery, across from Fowler Hall
• Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries, Yue-Kong Pao Hall

We are looking for students who are reliable, enthusiastic, and friendly with an interest in the visual arts.  Gallery attendant applicants must be eligible for Work Study through Financial Aid.

Available Positions

All Purdue Galleries internships are restricted to students enrolled in the Museum & Archives Studies minor unless otherwise noted.  Work Study is required for Gallery Attendant positions.  Click on a position title to view a job description PNG.

• Collections Management Intern (closed for AY2026-27)
• Social Media & Outreach Intern (closed for AY2026-27)
• Curatorial Intern (closed for AY2026-27)
• Events Intern (closed for AY2026-27)
• Exhibitions Intern (closed for AY2026-27)
• Gallery Attendant (closed - reopening July 2026)

Application

To apply for a student staff or internship position at Purdue Galleries, please email your résumé and cover letter to galleries@purdue.edu.  In the email subject, please specify which position you are applying for.  Contact Erika Kvam at ekvam@purdue.edu with any questions.  Gallery Attendant applications are open to Purdue WL undergrad students with Work Study awards.