GALLERY AIDE

City-of-Huntington-Beach,-Ca; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Huntington Beach Art Center is seeking two part-time Gallery Aides to support exhibitions, programs, and arts classes in our community. Positions are non-permanent and may require nights, weekends, and special events, with up to 1,000 hours per year.

Ideal candidates bring museum/arts experience, strong communication, and interest in serving the public. CPR/First Aid within 3 months is required; other duties include registration, information dissemination, and light custodial tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework supported.
• Two years of related experience and/or training.
• CPR and First Aid certificates must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Responds to customer inquiries in person and by phone.
• Disseminates information about art center programs.
• Registers customers for art classes and activities.
• Prepares and balances city funds generated by programs for deposit.
• Updates and proofs portions of the City’s Community Recreation Guide and HB Sands.
• Processes memberships.
• Provides marketing support.
• Provides audio/video technology support.
• Prepares multi-use classrooms for classes or rentals.
• Assists in exhibitions, events, and art projects.
• Performs light custodial duties when custodian is absent.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Public relations

Communication

English usage

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CivicRec software

Word processing

Job description

This is a Part Time, Non Permanent Position

The Huntington Beach Art Center provides outstanding exhibitions, public programs, and a wide variety of cultural arts classes to enrich the lives of our residents and visitors of all ages. We are seeking two part-time Gallery Aides who are passionate about supporting a multi-faceted arts organization with a commitment to serving the community.

The ideal candidates will use their museum, arts, and culture experience and skills to support and enhance arts access and participation. Under the direction of the Art Center's Community and Library Services Coordinator, the incumbents will receive various scheduling assignments, including nights, weekends, and special events. Effective and cooperative communication, interpersonal skills, arts and culture education and experience, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment requiring attention to detail are essential.

Note: This recruitment may close at any time, and will close as soon as the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.

Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 – June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

• Responds to customer inquiries both in person and on the phone
• Disseminates information regarding art center programs
• Registers customers for art classes and activities both in person and by mail
• Prepares and balances city funds generated by art center programs for deposit
• Updates and proofs portions of the City's Community Recreation Guide, the HB Sands
• Processes memberships
• Provides marketing support
• Provides audio/video technology support
• Prepares multi-use classrooms for art classes or rental activities
• Assists in the preparation of exhibitions, special events and art projects
• Performs light custodial duties in the absence of custodian
• Performs related duties as assigned

The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Knowledge of

• City and departmental policies and procedures
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Computer word processing and related software applications
• Effective public relations/customer service principles, practices and techniques
• CivicRec registration software

Ability to

• Work independently in the absence of a supervisor
• Provide excellent customer service to the community at all times
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Operate personal computers and related software
• Maintain accurate records; record and retrieve information
• Lift or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, as well as heavier objects with assistance
• Be available to work nights, weekends and special events

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent certificate, supplemented by college level coursework. An Associate's degree in art or above is preferred.

Experience

Two (2) years of related experience and/or training.

Licenses/Certifications

CPR and First Aid Certificates must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE

• Application Review
• Department Interview
• Selection Process
• Background Investigation
• Appointment

Please note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.

Incumbents must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Work is performed in a general office environment. Requires hearing and speaking skills to answer the telephone or converse with coworkers and the general public. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.