Student Work Study

The museum offers a variety of work study opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. For information on application and hiring procedures, please contact Rita Barden, museum office manager, by e-mail at rita.barden@duke.edu or by phone: (919) 684-3307.

Visitor Services Representatives handle admissions fees, answer the telephone and direct calls, greet and keep an accurate count of visitors, assist visitors with the purchase of museum memberships and answer visitors' questions.

Periodically, work study positions are available with specific museum departments, including curatorial, education, membership, registrar, special events and public affairs. Inquiries are welcome through individual departments by calling Rita Barden, museum office manager, by e-mail, rita.barden@duke.edu, or phone, 919-684-3307.

Gallery guards patrol the galleries to ensure the protection of artwork, inspect galleries for cleanliness, report safety violations and answer visitors' questions.

The responsibilities of a Nasher Museum of Art Security Guard position include patrolling the galleries during business hours, including weekends, and for evening events.