Posted June 13, 2026
Gallery Host
Oakland Museum of California
Oakland, California, United States 94601
Full Time
Reference: 285243871
Gallery Host
US-CA-Oakland
Job ID: 2026-1502
Type: Intern
# of Openings: 10
Category: Learning Initiatives (Education)
Oakland Museum of CA
Overview
Gallery Host
Help welcome and orient school groups to the galleries during OMCA field trips. Gallery Hosts make sure students, teachers, and chaperones feel welcome by warmly greeting groups as they enter galleries, sparking student curiosity, and supporting teachers and chaperones with gallery logistics and materials such as clipboards, pencils, and activity handouts.
Responsibilities
Your Role:
- Welcome and orient school groups to the galleries.
- Engage self-guided school groups in casual conversations about the exhibitions and galleries.
- Assist adults and students with group management, wayfinding, encourage exploration, and serve as a hospitality resource.
- This role primarily works indoors.
Qualifications
Scheduling:
- 9:30am-1pm on Wednesdays
- 10:30am-2pm on Thursdays and Fridays
- Minimum two shifts per month
Training requirements beyond OMCA volunteer orientation:
- Gallery host orientation (2.5 hours).
Interested? Please send an email with your interest to [email protected] to receive further information regarding signing up and information sessions.
If you’re already an OMCA volunteer, sign up for our next training session through Shiftboard.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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