Job Opportunity Notice - Gallery Attendant
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
(This position is an As Needed/Intermittent Staff Position with no health
care benefits.)
The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG), located in Barnsdall Art
Park in Hollywood, seeks a Gallery Attendant. The Gallery Attendant will
facilitate visitor experience. This is a part-time, as needed position and
is not eligible for benefits.
Established in 1954, LAMAG is the longest running institution in Los
Angeles devoted solely to exhibiting art. The gallery focuses on artists
from Los Angeles – in particular underrepresented artists whose work may
not otherwise have found a platform. Our exhibitions, educational and
public programs aim to inspire conversation about the contemporary issues
and ideas that resonate most with the people of Los Angeles. LAMAG is a
facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Responsibilities:
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Maintaining art exhibits and galleries, including opening and closing
the gallery
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Patrolling the gallery to protect exhibits
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Maintaining a high standard of customer service at all times, including
the front desk and in the galleries
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Generating interactive and sociable experiences of the gallery and its
programs for visitors
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Monitoring and reporting on visitor response and experience of gallery
and its programs
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Enforce museum policies
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Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
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Assisting with gallery education and tours
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Updating social media
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Selling catalogs
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Preparing galleries for lectures, study classes, and special events by
setting up such items as chairs, tables, speaking platforms, microphones,
and projectors
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Receiving and stacking incoming supplies
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May occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes or to
meet technological changes or emergencies
Qualifications:
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Personable, punctual, and positive attitude
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Interest in contemporary art
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Excellent communication and public speaking skills
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Prior experience at a cultural institution preferred
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Ability to multi-task and flexibility with day to day tasks
Requirements:
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Weekends, holidays, and some evening availability
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Familiarity with Dropbox, Google Suite including Drive, Docs and Mail
and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
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Customer service experience
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High school diploma or GED required
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Bachelor's degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and
experience
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Must be able to stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods;
climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve
materials; pull, push, and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
All interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and
completed City application, which can be downloaded at
http://per.lacity.org/application.pdf. Send applications to
ciara.moloney@lacity.org by close of business on Monday, July 22nd.
Job: City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs needs a Gallery Attendant (Los Angeles)