Long Beach Museum of Art - Museum Assistant

The Long Beach Museum of Art is seeking a part-time employee to serve as a Museum Assistant. As an integral part of the Education and Visitor Services department, Museum Assistants perform a wide-variety of duties related to Museum operations, customer service, and educational programs that support the Museum’s mission. Museum Assistants are both the public face of the Museum and vital to behind-the-scenes operations. They are often the first and the last person a visitor encounters. Museum Assistants communicate well with all visitors and colleagues and are capable of completing tasks at the request of any Museum employee. They must be comfortable speaking to the public about art on display in the Museum and answering inquiries about artists in the Museum's permanent collection. Museum Assistants are reliable and have no hesitation when enforcing Museum regulations or confronting any potential issues.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Perform daily gallery operations, including opening and closing procedures. The Museum is open to the public Thursday, 11AM to 8PM, and Friday through Sunday, 11AM to 5PM.

·Keep the Museum campus and artwork secure during open hours by guarding artwork, manning registers, and monitoring security cameras.

·Greet visitors, answer inquiries in person and on the phone, and sell admissions and memberships.

·Assist Education, Visitor Services, Development, Operations, and Administration in maintaining databases and records that relate to Museum operations and events.

·Process Membership renewals and payments.

·Assist with sales, inventory, and reports for the Museum Store.

·Lead tours and hands-on workshops for local K-12 students, youth groups, families, and adults as needed. Educational Tours and programs take place Tuesday through Sundays.

·Develop and assist in implementing educational materials and programs for the public and LBMA’s Docent Council, under the guidance of department supervisors.

·Work exhibition openings, fundraising events, and other Museum special events, as needed.

·Perform office duties related to Museum projects.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Undergraduate degree preferably in Art Education, BFA or Art History, or working towards completion of an undergraduate degree with at least 1 year of prior employment in a non-profit, art, education, or customer service environment.

Ideal candidate will:

·Have excellent oral, written, computer, and customer service skills.

·Be punctual and responsible.

· Remain observant and alert over long periods of time and react quickly in an emergency.

· Be a motivated self-starter who can work collaboratively on projects.

·Have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Raiser’s Edge is a plus.

·Work 30 hours per week, Tuesday through Sunday. Flexible schedule a plus.

· Have a start date of July 15, 2011.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and references via fax or email to Bianca Velasco, Associate Director of Education and Visitor Services, at biancav@lbma.org. Fax 562-439-3587. No phone calls please.

Orange County Great Park - Program Specialist

Program Specialist
Orange County Great Park

The City of Irvine seeks an experienced, energetic, organized and creative individual to help implement the Orange County Great Park’s innovative Arts and Culture Center development plan, which includes a new 3,800 sq. ft. gallery space and a series of artist-in-residence programs in 6,400 sq. ft. of studio space. The Specialist will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing a variety of art exhibits, events and receptions that highlight the arts, culture and local heritage. Requires Bachelor's degree with some experience in municipal management, or equivalent. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Studio Art or Fine Arts and experience in municipal or nonprofit arts management are preferred. Visit www.cityofirvine.org/jobs by 4/11/11 for more information and to apply. EEO/ADA

Skirball Cultural Center - Assistant to the Vice President of Advancement

Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Advancement
Skirball Cultural Center

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a team player with superior communications skills for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Advancement. The Advancement department is responsible for advancing the mission of the Skirball through increased fundraising. Responsibilities include: processing donations; sending out invoices, receipts, and thank you letters; tracking and updating donation reports; gathering, maintaining, and researching information about potential donors; assisting with preparation of grant applications; and managing multiple databases, ensuring that accuracy and integrity of information is maintained. Four-year college degree and two years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative role within a corporate or preferably nonprofit or cultural environment. Excellent computer skills, including solid experience using Raiser’s Edge, Excel, and FileMaker Pro, required. Please refer to the website www.skirball.org for more details. To apply, send cover letter and resume to humanresources@skirball.org with “Administrative Assistant, Advancement” in the subject line.

Cal State Long Beach - PR Relations / Marketing Coordinator

PR Relations / Marketing Coordinator
University Art Museum - California State University, Long Beach

Experienced professional wanted to organize special events, oversee publication production, and work with press for the University Art Museum, California State University, Long Beach—a contemporary art museum. Background in arts, marketing, PR required. Familiarity with desktop publishing desired. ¾ time position. For more information, contact Ilee Kaplan, 562.985.5761.

Children's Museum at La Habra - PR/Family Programming Intern

Internships at the Children’s Museum at La Habra are geared towards college students and recent graduates who are interested in playing a direct role in inspiring today’s youth to learn in a hands-on environment. Our internships are typically offered in the fall, spring and summer and we accept applications year round. All applicants should be organized, self motivated, and have excellent people skills. All internship positions are on a voluntary basis only.

Specific Responsibilities
• Assist the Program Director with planning, creating, and preparing our Museum family programming and special events
• Assist the Outreach Coordinator with planning and preparing upcoming special events and community booth events
• Research, coordinate and prepare a Museum marketing video
• Research free marketing opportunities for non-profits. This includes free e-blasts, free ad space, free internet marketing, free radio bits, free television marketing, etc.
• Update and maintain all internet information about the Children’s Museum including the Museum’s website, Facebook, and Twitter
• Create and proof read press releases and media alerts
• Research and plan for our Hispanic population which includes writing Spanish material for our website, delivering bilingual visitor surveys, compiling Hispanic research, and assisting with Hispanic event planning and marketing
requirements:
Applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 8 weeks, 8-16 hours per week depending on the position. Preferred days of internship are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, but schedule is flexible. Knowledge of Powerpoint, Quark and Photoshop a plus. Ability to speak, read and write Spanish a plus.
Deadline to submit:
May 1, 2011