Senior Program Specialist (Assistant Museum Curator & Social Media) (At-Will)

City of Torrance•Torrance, CA

About The Position

The City of Torrance is recruiting a Senior Program Specialist to serve as Assistant Museum Curator, assigned to Exhibitions. The position is responsible for researching, developing, and coordinating upcoming exhibitions. It is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as-needed position. Hours are flexible but concentrated around exhibitions, and some evening and weekend work may be expected. The role is within the Community Services Department, which provides cultural arts, library, parks, and recreation services, programs, activities, and facilities to Torrance residents and others who live, learn, work, and play in the City.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Two years of increasingly responsible part-time experience at the level of a Program Specialist.
Some positions may require specific experience and/or education or certification in areas such as recreation, fine or performing arts, art history, sports, early childhood education, adaptive recreation, senior citizens, parks, or science programs.
Some positions may require a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

A BA/BS in Recreation, Cultural Studies, or a related field is desirable.
Degree in Visual Arts, Art History, or Museum Studies.
Experience in public programming in museum and gallery environments.
Knowledge of arts education and programming.
Knowledge of principles and practices used in the exhibition and interpretation of artwork.
Excellent customer service.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with people encountered during work.
Supervisory experience is desired.