PROGRAM SPECIALIST (EXHIBITION PREPARATOR) (AT-WILL)
City of TorranceAbout the role
Posting number: 26010023EP
Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Job classification: PROGRAM SPECIALIST (AT-WILL)
Posting type: Open Continuous
Categories: Community Services, Recreation, Miscellaneous, Performing Arts, Customer Service, Museum, Arts, Arts, Design, Entertainment & Media
Summary
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Cultural Services Division of the Community Services Department!
The mission of the Cultural Services Division is to strengthen the City of Torrance as a unique center for cultural programs, the arts and arts education through developing the Torrance Cultural Arts Center as a unified campus for learning and excellence; providing classes, programs, and events that enrich the community through arts training and instruction for all levels of learning; creating new arts experiences and attracting new audiences; serving the unique needs of artists, connecting their work to the public and developing unique artistic resources of and for this community. The Torrance Art Museum (TAM) is the premier exhibition space located in the South Bay community of Torrance whose programming is primarily focused on the temporary display of contemporary art.
The Program Specialist (Exhibition Preparator) prepares gallery walls for installation, including patching, light painting and cleaning; advises curators and artists on practical aspects of the install of artworks; installs and de-install artworks as indicated by curator(s) and artists; handles art objects and equipment in a safe and professional manner; packs and unpacks artworks per standards in the field; documents and records condition of artworks on delivery/collection and return; keeps supplies, tools and equipment organized; assists shipping companies to ensure art works arrive and depart safely and on time; and performs related work as required.
Hours: This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position. Hours are flexible but concentrated around exhibition installation and deinstallation. This position may be expected to work some evenings and weekends. Employees are not to exceed 980 hours per fiscal year.
Examples of duties
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Graduation from High School or equivalent and one year of recent part-time work experience directly related to recreation or community programs and services. Some positions may require specific experience in a field such as: fine or performing arts, sports, preschool, therapeutic recreation, senior citizens, parks or science programs. An Associate's degree in a related field is desirable.
In addition to the minimum qualification
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