About the Art Museum
The mission of the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is to celebrate the power of art to inspire, instruct, challenge, and build community through collections, exhibitions, events, educational and cultural programs.
Job Opportunity: Museum Services Assistant
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is seeking a personable and enthusiastic part-time Staff Assistant to join our team. As a Staff Assistant, you will play an essential role in the daily operations of the museum, contributing to a welcoming and enriching experience for visitors. This position provides a part-time opportunity to engage with our vibrant art community and support the museum’s activities.
Main Responsibilities:
Assist with opening and closing the museum, ensuring all areas are properly secured.
Greet visitors and provide information on exhibitions, events, and museum activities.
Answer visitor questions in person, via phone or email correspondence.
Handle sales transactions in the museum’s gift shop, including refreshing and reporting on inventory.
Receive artwork and coordinate its proper handling and documentation.
Support membership system management, including mailings and assisting with member events.
Provide general backup support to all museum staff as needed.
Offer support to the executive director on various tasks as required.
Other Duties:
Serve as a weekend museum contact, working weekend days.
Monitor and ensure proper security and safety procedures are followed during opening and closing.
Assist with gift shop inventory and reporting to ensure the shop remains stocked with relevant items.
Help with membership renewals and member inquiries, as well as updating records in the membership system.
Assist in receiving and inventorying new artwork and items for museum exhibitions.
Participate in event preparation, assisting the museum’s staff with logistics, setup, and tear down.
Qualifications:
Must be available to work weekends.
Prior experience in a museum or customer service environment is preferred.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage visitors and answer inquiries.
Basic proficiency in computer skills, including email correspondence, point-of-sale systems, and record-keeping.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to lift and handle light materials and artwork (up to 50 lbs) as required.
Salary Range:
Hourly wage of $14.75 - $16.00 for up to 15 hours per week.
This is an onsite, part-time position that requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends when necessary to support museum activities. Benefits include access to a Simple IRA matching plan option.
If you are passionate about art, enjoy working with the public, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for the Staff Assistant position. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to: executivedirector@artlafayette.org.
Additional Information:
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette (AMGL), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1909, has enriched the lives of families throughout the region with its thought-provoking exhibitions and dynamic programs. The museum’s permanent collection, begun in 1911, includes over 1,300 objects and remains one of its most valuable assets.
AMGL is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), a recognition earned by fewer than 5% of museums in the United States. The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
The Museum’s History
The institution, now known as the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, was founded as the Lafayette Art Association on April 14, 1909. After a “general awakening of art interests all over (the) country and state”, some of Lafayette residents saw a chance to “stimulate and encourage interest in art and to give annual exhibitions, and also to establish and maintain permanent collections of works of art.” Twenty-five citizens, led by Laura Ann Fry, including members of the Art Club, came together at the Lafayette High School at Sixth and Columbia to found the organization. Superior Court Judge Henry Vinton chaired the meeting and was elected President. Laura Ann Fry was elected Vice President. In less than a month, the Association gained 386 members, each paying $1.00 in annual dues.
Laura Anne Fry
Board of Directors
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is designated by the IRS as a charitable 501(c)(3) organization. It is governed by a Board of Directors who are elected for a term of three years. They are eligible for two consecutive three-year terms. Museum members elect board nominees at the annual meeting. The Board of Directors is responsible for developing policies and administrating programs within the mission of the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette and hiring the Executive Director. The mission of the Art Museum is “To celebrate the power of art to inspire, challenge and instruct our community through collections, exhibitions, and programs.” The museum has been actively accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1982 and is the only accredited museum in Northwest Indiana.
President
Christopher Shelmon
Vice President
Gloria Weesner
Treasurer
Tracy Jones
Board Members
Ebony Barrett, Scott Busch, Gabrielle Cramer-Barash, Lynne Di Fabio, Charlyne Fabi, Penny Keller, Elizabeth Lockrey, Barry Loftus, Jessica Rebmann, Will Ryan, Terry Stevick, Carrie Wilson, Walter Wilson, Dustin Zufall, Ex-Officio with Voting Privileges— Jeffrey Love and Art League Co-Presidents: Kay Conner and Candiss Vibbert
Secretary
Judith Austin
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Access Policy
Diversity, inclusion, and equal access are fundamental principles at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette. Employment and access to the Art Museum’s facilities, collections, opportunities, and experiences are offered without regard to personal characteristics. These include age, race, disability, religion or creed; sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity; national origin or citizenship; and military or veteran status. For our employees or prospective employees, we do not discriminate based on marital or civil partnership/union; genetic predisposition; employment or caregiver status; pregnancy, or the make-up of one’s family. Victims of stalking, sexual or domestic violence are also protected.
These principles of diversity, inclusion and equal access apply to all aspects of the Art Museum’s operations, across all categories of individuals. Individuals should be able to share in the museum experience, free from biased or demeaning conduct or statements based on their personal characteristics.
The Art Museum endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations to members of the public, employees, and others, provided that such accommodation does not constitute an undue hardship on the museum. Individuals who wish to request accommodation should contact the Executive Director. Individuals with questions or concerns about this policy should contact the Art Museum’s Executive Director or Board President.
The Museum strictly prohibits retaliation against anyone who, in good faith, reports a violation of this policy or participates in an investigation into a potential violation of this policy.
Foundation Board
The Foundation is designated by the IRS as a charitable 509(a)(3)Type I organization. It exists solely to provide financial support and assistance to the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette. To that end, the Foundation will receive and acquire assets for the benefit of the Art Museum and will manage and invest the same for preservation, growth, and income production. It is the goal of the Foundation to maximize the long-term financial support of the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette.
President
Jeffrey Love
Vice President
Adam Henson
Treasurer
Tom Reed
Board Members
Ron Alting, Jim Bodenmiller, Stuart Boehning, Susan Chavers, Ed Chosnek, Angie Curtis, Mayor Erin Easter, Rob Galbraith, Gary Henriott, Jos Holman, Sheila Klinker, Grayce Lechtenberg, Inge Maresh, Prella McBride, Marianne Mitten Owen, Sue Holder Price, Carol Purdy, Willie Reed, James Risk III, Mayor Tony Roswarski, Lisa Schrader, Steve Schreckengast, Sarah Schwarz, Joseph Seaman, Rachel Shook, Kendall Smith, Sharon Theobald, Laura Vanier, Ex-Officio with Voting Privileges: Christopher Shelmon
Secretary
Robert Wu
Museum Staff
Chris McCauley, Executive Director
Christopher started his professional career in a small town (St. Ignace, MI) located just on the edge of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It was his passion for community and leadership that led him to his previous and longstanding profession with the Boy Scouts of America.
As Executive Director, Chris has combined his many areas of interest and talent. His ability to unite communities under the ideals of knowledge, enlightenment, and creativity; and the opportunity to pull our society into the realm of the fascinating and unique have made him a true asset to the Art Museum.
Andrea Klutzke, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions
Andrea Klutzke has lived in the Tippecanoe County area for over thirty years. She has shown and exhibited her work in various venues and galleries and lectured on the processes of artistic achievement. In 2017, the Purdue University alumna earned her MFA with a concentration in material arts and a minor in Art History. During her graduate years at Purdue, she taught ceramics, drawing, and art appreciation. Before her university experience, she spent ten years in the engineering field as a detailer and quality control specialist. She is excited to now be a small part of the big things the future holds for the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette.
Emily Sell, Operations Manager
Emily Sell is a dynamic professional with a passion for nature, creativity, and effective management. She holds an undergraduate degree in marketing from the prestigious Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. After her graduation, Emily embarked on a captivating journey in Indianapolis, where she honed her management skills through various positions, including floristry, event coordination, nonprofit work, and office administration. Her commitment to excellence, creativity, and community engagement serves as a testament to her drive for personal and professional growth. In her free time, Emily indulges in artistic pursuits, taking classes in welding, sculpture, and most recently, the Art Museum's Intro to Pottery.
Olivia Frazer, Marketing and Event Coordinator
Olivia Frazer holds a degree in English as well as Communications and Creative Writing from the State University of New York at Fredonia. With a detail-oriented, yet personable approach, her passion for curating unique and lasting experiences has been refined through roles such as freelance blogging, literary publishing, marketing, sales, and event coordination. Olivia is a Hoosier native, hailing from Franklin, and has felt very welcomed by the Greater Lafayette community. Outside of work, her artistic endeavors include sewing, writing, baking, and American Girl doll restoration.
Rebecca Brody, Membership Coordinator
After spending over 30 years in free-lance commercial artwork (mostly calligraphy and sign painting) and working in the foster care system, Rebecca Brody is now doing what she always dreamed of: painting watercolors. An artist at heart, her part-time work at the museum is about all the left-brained work she cares to do nowadays. When she’s not painting or teaching watercolor, she attends exercise classes at the YWCA with other artists and tries to avoid eating sweets.
LaDonna Vohar, Museum Shop Manager
Paducah, Kentucky, is LaDonna’s hometown, although she didn‘t really grow up there because her father was in the Air Force, and they moved around a lot. LaDonna facilitates a Live Model Open Studio, teaches Watercolor at the Museum, and coordinates the “Friday Night Live” monthly programs. She is an accomplished, self-taught artist best known for portraiture, murals, and other paintings in many different media. She is the President of the Wabash Valley Artists Society and a long-time member of Artists’ Own, a local gallery and gift shop. LaDonna enjoys the challenges of new and different projects. She has two sons and a fabulous dog.
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