Hourly City Worker - Public Arts Intern

City of Glendale•Glendale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Library, Arts & Culture of the City of Glendale’s Library, Arts & Culture department, the Public Arts Intern will assist in providing programmatic and marketing support to the Arts & Culture Commission’s initiatives including but not limited to: Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station Exhibits, Beyond the Box - Utility Box Mural Art Program, and Jewel City Concert Series. The Public Arts Intern will also assist in producing the Spotlight Series (podcast highlighting arts and culture organizations in Glendale) and updating the Glendale Public Art Map. The Public Arts Intern position is part of the LA County Department of Arts & Culture’s Arts Internship Program and is a temporary unclassified, non-civil service, hourly, part-time position with no medical, dental or accrued leave benefits, with the exception of AB1522 - healthy workplace healthy family act. Applicant must be a currently enrolled undergraduate college student or recent graduate who completed their undergraduate degree from May 1 – September 30, 2026) who is interested in a 20-30 hour a week internship from October 2026 through February 2027. Candidates must submit a current college transcript or proof of enrollment as part of the application process and agree to complete 400 hours of service by the end of February 2027.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a community college in pursuit of an undergraduate degree.
Must attach proof of enrollment via transcript. Failure to attach transcript or proof will result in automatic disqualification of application.
Valid Class C California driver's license is required.
Exceptional customer service practices.
Basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Basic office computer systems and applicable software.
Proper English, spelling, and grammar.
Provide exceptional customer service to those using the Library, Arts & Culture Department.
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Read, write, communicate effectively and comprehend directions in English.
Willingness to assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Complete 400 hours of service by the end of February 2027.
Work the necessary hours and times, including overtime, to accomplish goals, objectives and required tasks.
This position is only open to currently enrolled undergraduate college students or recent graduates who completed their undergraduate degree from May 1 – September 30, 2026.
Applicants must reside or attend college in Los Angeles County.
Students who have already earned a BA, BS, or a higher degree (prior to May 1, 2026) are not eligible for the Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program.
Students who have previously participated in the program are not eligible to participate a second time.
Students must be able and willing to complete 400 hours of service by the end of February 2027.

Nice To Haves

Experience in performing data entry work is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing programmatic and marketing support to the Arts & Culture Commission’s initiatives including but not limited to: Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station Exhibits, Beyond the Box - Utility Box Mural Art Program, and Jewel City Concert Series.
Assist in producing the Spotlight Series (podcast highlighting arts and culture organizations in Glendale).
Update the Glendale Public Art Map.
Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
Attend meetings of the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission (ACC).
Assist in preparing materials for the ACC meetings.
Participate in staff meetings and team meetings related to marketing and publicity of ACC programs.
Drives on City business.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.