Program Specialist (Exhibition Preparator) (At-Will)

City of Torrance • Torrance, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Torrance is accepting applications for a Program Specialist (Exhibition Preparator) to join the Cultural Services Division of the Community Services Department. The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs and facilities for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Torrance. The Community Services Department offers Torrance residents the unique opportunity to help achieve a sense of purpose, identity, self-worth and improved self-esteem within the specialized areas of Cultural Arts, Library, Parks and Recreation. 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or equivalent
• One year of recent part-time work experience directly related to recreation or community programs and services
• Negative tuberculin test
• A valid California Class C Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• An Associate's degree in a related field is desirable
• Knowledge of Principals, techniques, and practices of art handling used in gallery/museum exhibitions
• Knowledge of Proper handling, shipping and transport of art objects
• Knowledge of construction techniques
• Knowledge of common building supply materials
• Knowledge of hanging and installing artwork
• Knowledge of painting
• Knowledge of setting lights
• Ability to Regularly lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 75 pounds
• Have physical stamina to climb ladders and be on your feet
• Use common hand and power tools
• Use scaffolding and a scissor lift
• Work independently and within time constraints and deadlines
• Work occasional evenings and weekends
• Read, write and comprehend instructions in English
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with all persons contacted in the course of work including fellow employees and other City representatives, curators, artists, volunteers and outside vendors
• Drive a passenger van and truck

Responsibilities

• 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-installs 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
• Performs related work as required

What This Job Offers

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