Los Angeles

Preservation Manager
Part-Time (20 hours per week)
Pay Rate: $33.00 per hour (City classification: Arts Manager I)
Hollyhock House is a historic house museum and Los Angeles’ only UNESCO World Heritage site. Located
at 4800 Hollywood Boulevard in Barnsdall Art Park, it is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department
of Cultural Affairs.
Preservation and restoration of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structures and landscape is ongoing.
Current and upcoming projects include transformative work on the Residence A guest house (set for
completion in late 2024), showcase landscape features, and Hollyhock House bedroom-wing interior
finishes and building systems.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Site Director & Curator (Arts Manager II), the Preservation Manager (Arts Manager I)
contributes to research, content development, collections management, and project coordination with a
focus on preservation and restoration of the historical structures and collections in Barnsdall Art Park.
Key responsibilities for the Project Curator, Preservation include the following:
 Conducts research on the site and its structures, furnishings, and collections
 Makes recommendations and manages restoration and maintenance projects
 Maintains digital records on restoration and preservation projects and prepares associated
reports
 Assists with object and archival collections management
 Conceives and executes interpretive programs and resources for the public, volunteer docents
and staff
 Assists with administrative tasks as needed: supply sourcing and ordering, correspondence, and
updates to printed and digital materials
 Works effectively as part of a team
Requirements:
1. Three years of full-time paid experience as a program administrator or director of an
organization responsible for supervising staff and for coordinating, developing, and
implementing:
 Fine arts, digital media arts, visual arts, folk arts, performing arts, or cultural activities and
programs; OR
 Programs and activities involving public arts, or cultural activities and programs; OR
 Grant writing, fundraising, public relations, and/or marketing campaigns for arts, cultural, or
educational institutions or programs/ activities; OR
2. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized four-year college or university in Arts History, Art
Administration, Architecture, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Historic Preservation,Marketing, Communications, English, Non Profit Management, Public Art, or various artistic
disciplines such As Music, Theater, Dance, Film, Design, Digital or New Media, Fine Arts,
Literature, or Folk and Traditional Art; AND two years of full-time paid experience coordinating a
program which involve the activities described in requirement #1; OR
3. A Master’s degree or Artist Diploma or Arts Certificate from a recognized conservatory, college
or university in Arts History, Art Administration, Architecture, Business Administration, Cultural
Studies, Historic Preservation, Marketing, Communications, English, Non Profit Management,
Public Art, or various artistic disciplines such as Music, Theater, Dance, Film, Design, Digital or
New Media, Fine arts, Literature, or Folk and Traditional Arts; AND one year of full-time paid
experience coordinating a program which involve the activities described in requirement #1.
In accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, candidates must meet the minimum
requirement of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an exemption and report their
vaccination status prior to being hired by the hiring City department. The ordinance is available at
https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf
The ideal candidate has:
 At least three years of work experience relevant to the responsibilities above
 Research experience in architectural history and material culture
 Knowledge of Frank Lloyd Wright is a plus
 Good interpersonal skills
 Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
 California Driver’s License is required
Schedule:
Occasional nights and weekends as programming requires
To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter to hollyhockhouse@lacity.org by September 18, 2023 with the
subject: Preservations Manager.
Final selection will be based on a review of cover letter and resume, as well as an oral interview and
writing sample. Interviewers may also contact present and former supervisors, as well as review City
Personnel files (if applicable) as part of a candidate’s evaluation.
We are unable to respond to phone calls and emails regarding the status of applications and the
recruiting process.

House Manager, Hollyhock House
Part-Time (up to 20 hours per week)
Pay Rate: $16.78 per hour (City classification: Gallery Attendant)
Job Description:
Hollyhock House is a historic house museum and Los Angeles’ only UNESCO World Heritage site. It is
operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. We are seeking house managers to
work as part of the team facilitating the visitors’ experience and tour program.
Key responsibilities:
● Open and close the museum for public and private tours
● Assist visitors, answer questions, and ensure policies are followed
● Operate a POS, sell tickets, check-in visitors and groups
● Assist with volunteer docents and special events
● Conduct tours when necessary
● Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
Qualifications:
● Personable, punctual, and positive attitude
● Interested in art and/or architecture
● Excellent communication and public-speaking skills
● Prior experience at a cultural institution preferred
● Comfortable multi-tasking and being flexible with day-to-day tasks
● Bilingual is a plus
Requirements:
● Weekend and some night availability
● Basic computer and POS skills
● Customer-service experience
● High school diploma or GED required
● Bachelor’s degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
● Must be able stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; climb up and down stairs;
bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
In accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, candidates must meet the minimum
requirement of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an exemption and report their
vaccination status prior to being hired by the hiring City department. The ordinance is available at
https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf
To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter to hollyhockhouse@lacity.org by September 18, 2023 with the
subject: House Manager.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are unable to respond to phone calls and
emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process.

Arts Associate (Assistant Visitor Services Manager), Hollyhock House
Part-Time (up to 20 hours per week)
Pay Rate: $27.52 per hour
Hollyhock House is a historic house museum and Los Angeles’ first-and-only UNESCO World Heritage
site. Located at 4800 Hollywood Boulevard in Barnsdall Park, it is operated by the City of Los Angeles
Department of Cultural Affairs.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Arts Manager, the part-time Arts Associate (Assistant Visitor Services Manager) works
closely with the full-time Arts Associate (Visitor Services Manager) to coordinate Hollyhock House’s
visitor services and tour program. The Assistant Visitor Services Manager is a key point of contact for
public program information and management of the volunteer docents and part-time program staff.
This position is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of procedures and
materials to ensure efficient and effective execution of the site’s public programs.
The Arts Associate’s key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
 Coordinates general museum reception for the public, special guests, and groups in a cheerful,
efficient manner
 Ensures a positive and safe experience for all Hollyhock House visitors, fostering access and
return visits
 Serves as front-of-house lead and provides coverage for House Managers/Gallery Attendants
during breaks and as needed
 Provides and maintains accurate information about programs and services
 Processes admissions and monitors online ticketing data
 Communicates program information to visitors and the general public, responding to inquires
quickly and accurately
 Assists in managing tour program operations and is attentive to and responds to security and
emergency issues
 Assists in recruiting, supervision, and scheduling volunteers and part-time program staff and
coordinating the initial training and continued education for both
 Coordinates public programs and special events, including set up/take down as required
 Accurately captures data for internal and external program reporting
 Assists with administrative tasks as needed: mail pick up and processing, organizing house/tour
supplies, maintaining forms, supply sourcing and ordering, correspondence, and updates to
printed and digital materials
 Maintains a clean, professional, front-line work environment
 Works effectively as part of a team
 Regularly works one weekend day as well as occasional evenings as required to supervise tour
programs and special events

Requirements:
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Arts
(design, literary, media/communication, performing, and/or visual), Cultural Studies, Literature,
English, Art History, Art Administration, or a closely related field; OR
2. An associate of arts degree from an accredited two-year college with a major in Arts (design,
literary, media/communication, performing, and/or visual), Cultural Studies, Literature, English,
Art History, Art Administration, or a closely related field, including completion of 9 semester
units or 14 quarter units in the fields listed; AND two years of full-time paid experience within
the last ten years in assisting and coordinating a program in an organization responsible for fine
arts, public art, or cultural programs and activities; OR
3. Four years of full-time paid experience within the last ten years in assisting and coordinating a
program in an organization responsible for fine arts, public art, or cultural programs and
activities
In accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, candidates must meet the minimum
requirement of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an exemption and report their
vaccination status prior to being hired by the hiring City department. The ordinance is available at
https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf
The ideal candidate has:
 At least three years of relevant experience
 Experience in the field of cultural tourism
 Experience coordinating volunteers
 Knowledge of Frank Lloyd Wright is a plus
 Good interpersonal skills
 Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and POS (Point of Sale) platforms
 California Driver’s License is required
Schedule:
Regularly works one weekend day. Occasional nights and full weekend (Saturday & Sunday) coverage as
programming requires; possible overtime.
To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter to hollyhockhouse@lacity.org by September 18, 2023 with the
subject: Assistant Visitor Services Manager.
Final selection will be based on a review of cover letter and resume, as well as an oral interview.
Interviewers may also contact present and former supervisors, as well as review City Personnel files (if
applicable) as part of a candidate’s evaluation.