Gallery Aide - Community & Library Services

City of Huntington Beach • Huntington Beach, CA

4d • Onsite

About The 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. 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Knowledge of computer word processing and related software applications
• Knowledge of effective public relations/customer service principles, practices and techniques
• Knowledge of CivicRec registration software
• Ability to work independently in the absence of a supervisor
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to the community at all times
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to operate personal computers and related software
• Ability to maintain accurate records; record and retrieve information
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, as well as heavier objects with assistance
• Available to work nights, weekends and special events
• A high school diploma or equivalent certificate, supplemented by college level coursework.
• Two (2) years of related experience and/or training.
• CPR and First Aid Certificates must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate's degree in art or above is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provide marketing support
• Provide audio/video technology support
• Preparation of multi-use class rooms for art classes or rental activities
• Assists in the preparation of exhibitions, special events and art projects
• Light custodial duties in the absence of custodian
• Performs related duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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).
• Benefits required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED