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.
Maintaining art exhibits and galleries, including opening and closing the gallery
Patrolling the gallery to protect exhibits
Maintaining a high standard of customer service at all times, including the front desk and in the galleries
Generating interactive and sociable experiences of the gallery and its programs for visitors
Monitoring and reporting on visitor response and experience of gallery and its programs
Enforce museum policies
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
Assisting with gallery education and tours
Updating social media
Selling catalogs
Preparing galleries for lectures, study classes, and special events by setting up such items as chairs, tables, speaking platforms, microphones, and projectors
Receiving and stacking incoming supplies
May occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes or to meet technological changes or emergencies
Personable, punctual, and positive attitude
Interest in contemporary art
Excellent communication and public speaking skills
Prior experience at a cultural institution preferred
Ability to multi-task and flexibility with day to day tasks
Weekends, holidays, and some evening availability
Familiarity with Dropbox, Google Suite including Drive, Docs and Mail and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Customer service experience
High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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 (5:00PM) on Saturday, November 30th.