[ARTE MUSEUM Los Angeles] General Affairs Associate

d'strict; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Vision insurance fullypaid

401(k) with employer matching

PTO / PSL

20 complimentary museum tickets per q

Job summary

ARTE MUSEUM Los Angeles is seeking a General Affairs Associate to oversee personnel administration and daily operations at the Santa Monica venue. You will ensure facilities, documents, equipment, and cross-departmental needs are handled accurately, while safeguarding confidential information.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires 3+ years in admin/general affairs, basic accounting knowledge, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative or general affairs experience.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; professional interaction at all levels.
• Discretion with confidential employee and company information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment and consumables; restock as needed.
• Support day-to-day operational responsibilities across the venue.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical documentation systems.
• Manage office security; visitor passes and employee access.
• Provide logistical support for events, meetings, and internal gatherings.
• Coordinate condolences and congratulations arrangements for employees as needed.
• Collaborate with headquarters and cross-functional teams to support various tasks.
• Greet visitors and provide professional assistance via phone, email, or in person.
• Facilitate onboarding for new hires; ensure access and resources are ready from day one.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About D'strict

d'strict is a design company that creates innovative spatial experiences by developing content with digital media technology. Since its establishment in 2004, d'strict has remained at the forefront of technological advancement — delivering custom-developed media content (Commercial Service), licensing media art content, and operating its own exhibition venues (Art Service).

About D'strict

d'strict is a design company that creates innovative spatial experiences by developing content with digital media technology. Since its establishment in 2004, d'strict has remained at the forefront of technological advancement — delivering custom-developed media content (Commercial Service), licensing media art content, and operating its own exhibition venues (Art Service). d'strict is the creator of numerous highly-acclaimed public art projects, including at K-Pop Square in Seoul and at Times Square, New York. The company has earned multiple domestic and international design awards — including the iF Design Award — for its innovative creative capabilities.

ARTE MUSEUM

ARTE MUSEUM is an immersive media art exhibition space presented by d'strict, acclaimed for the landmark public media art installation 'WAVE' at COEX in Seoul. Exhibits center around the theme 'ETERNAL NATURE,' reinterpreting the elements and spaces of the natural world as large-scale immersive media art. Through the fusion of cutting-edge digital media technology and visual creativity, each artwork captures nature's eternal qualities — allowing visitors to experience nature unconstrained by time and space. Launched in Jeju, South Korea in September 2020, ARTE MUSEUM has since expanded to major cities worldwide — including Las Vegas and New York — attracting a cumulative total of over five million visitors and earning several global design awards, including the iF Design Award.

Join the team at ARTE MUSEUM Los Angeles — d'strict's newest U.S. venue, opening Mid-December 2026. As ARTE MUSEUM continues its global expansion, this role will play a key part in launching and shaping the guest experience at our newest U.S. destination.

Position Details

Position Title: General Affairs Associate

Employer: ARTE MUSEUM Los Angeles

Reports To: General Manager

Location: Santa Monica, CA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $27.00 – $29.00 per hour (overtime eligible)

Position Summary

The General Affairs Associate is responsible for overseeing personnel administration and daily operational functions at ARTE MUSEUM Los Angeles. This role serves as the operational backbone of the venue — ensuring that facilities, documents, equipment, and cross-departmental needs are handled with accuracy and care. If you have a knack for handling confidential information with discretion, a solid foundation in basic accounting, and the versatility to meet the diverse needs of a fast-moving team, this role is an excellent fit.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment and consumables, ensuring their proper utilization and timely restocking throughout the museum venue
• Assist with day-to-day operational responsibilities across the museum venue
• Maintain organized documentation systems — managing both electronic and physical files and folders
• Oversee office security, including the management of visitor passes and employee access
• Provide logistical support for company events, meetings, and internal gatherings
• Coordinate congratulatory and condolence arrangements for employees as needed
• Collaborate with headquarters and cross-functional departments to provide support across a variety of tasks
• Greet internal and external visitors and provide prompt, professional assistance via phone, email, or in person
• Facilitate a smooth onboarding experience for new hires, ensuring all required resources and access are in place from day one

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant administrative or general affairs experience
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Highly motivated and adaptable — comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional organizational skills; detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential employee and company information with the utmost discretion

Why Join Us

• Be part of the opening team for a first-of-its-kind immersive art experience in the U.S.
• Work within a globally expanding brand alongside a passionate, creative team
• Contribute directly to the growth and guest experience of ARTE MUSEUM's newest Santa Monica location

Benefits

• Medical and Vision insurance fully paid by employer
• 401(k) with employer matching
• PTO / PSL
• 20 complimentary museum tickets per quarter

Arte Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis. Arte Museum considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.