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Visitor Experience Associate (Wednesday–Sunday)

The Skirball Cultural Center—an institution guided by a spirit of welcome—seeks a warm, friendly, and flexible self-starter with excellent communication skills for the full-time position of Visitor Experience Associate. This person serves on the Visitor Experience team within the Skirball’s Education and Visitor Experience department and reports to the Visitor Experience Manager. This is a 36–40 hour/week position with a pay rate of $15.70/hour and full benefits. The general schedule is Wednesday–Sunday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, with two six-hour workdays and some schedule shifts to accommodate evening programming.

Responsibilities:

Greet, welcome, and engage with visitors in a warm, professional, and outgoing manner that sets them up for a positive overall Skirball experience.
Perform box office sales using Altru ticketing system.
Resolve any ticketing issues efficiently while providing exceptional customer service. Handles all transactions with attention to detail, discretion, and security.
Receive, track, and account for daily cash and credit receipts ensuring accuracy and completeness. Generate daily Will-Call lists.
Work closely with Security, Porters, and Volunteers at the membership desk to help the lobby run smoothly and ensure a positive visitor experience.
Share visitor experiences and weekend activity reports with manager and other senior staff as requested.
Adhere to COVID-19 safety policies due to working with the public and in different environments.
Some scheduled shifts may include working from home.

Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and verbal communication skills and a friendly, professional demeanor. Active interest in interacting with people for the bulk of each day. Prior experience interacting with families desirable.
Prior sales/box office experience desirable.
Excellent attention to detail, effectiveness as a team player, and ability to solve problems nimbly in a changing environment.
Ability to convey the Skirball’s mission and share information about its exhibitions, programs, and other offerings with visitors.
Ability to interact positively with people of different generations and backgrounds.
Basic math skills to account for receipts, prepare routine reports, and resolve errors.
Basic computer skills and competent written communication skills.
Fluency in (spoken) Spanish preferred.
Please send resume and cover letter, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: Visitor Experience Associate (Wednesday–Sunday)
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
FAX: (310) 440‐4595
hr@skirball.org

Graphic Designer

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a motivated, experienced, and creative professional for the position of full-time, in-house Graphic Designer. A member of the Communications and Marketing department, the Graphic Designer will work under the general supervision of the Graphic Design and Web Manager to create design solutions—both print and digital—that define the Skirball’s visual brand and supports its communications and marketing strategies.

Responsibilities:

Create graphic design for a wide range of communications and marketing materials to promote the Skirball’s exhibitions, programs, and institutional initiatives to general and target audiences. Materials include print ads, flyers, brochures, postcards, general Skirball branded materials, invitations, signage, and large-format graphics, plus a variety of digital media such as banner ads and social media images. 
Make updates within existing templates for social media, video slides, e-blasts, digital signage, and wayfinding. 
Maintain consistency in visual brand identity and uphold the Skirball’s design style guide. 
Collaborate closely with colleagues within the Communications and Marketing team and across the institution. 
Update and create graphics for the Skirball website using its Drupal content management system, upholding design aesthetic appropriate for Skirball audiences. 
Deliver production-ready files to media partners and print vendors, ensuring that all specifications and deadlines are met. Oversee press checks and quality control as needed. 
Direct photography and videography shoots as needed. 
Commitment to grow graphic design knowledge through participation in workshops, further education, or reading/researching professional literature. Attend professional development conferences when possible. 
Perform all duties in accordance with the Skirball’s established mission and values.
Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and characteristics: 

A track record designing effective communications and marketing materials created in accordance with an institutional visual brand identity.  
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs and expert knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop (Mac platform). 
Strong understanding of best practices relating to page layout design, typography, and photo manipulation for both print and digital usage. 
Knowledge of offset and digital print production. 
Experience in website maintenance and design. Drupal knowledge a plus. 
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 
Positive, energetic, and cooperative work ethic. Self-starter approach to problem solving and enthusiasm in completing both simple and high-profile projects equally. 
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a sincere commitment to establishing productive relationships, both within and beyond the institution. 
Superb organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong QA skills. 
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in graphic design with 3+ years professional experience as a print and digital designer. 
A keen appreciation for and understanding of the Skirball Cultural Center’s mission.
This position will start remotely and ultimately transition back to on-site work.  Full-time, permanent, non-exempt position, salary range $24-27 per hour. 

Please send resume and cover letter, preferably by e-mail (PDFs preferred), as well as a link to online portfolio, to the address below. Finalists may be required to take a skills test. 

Recreation Leaders II + IV – Cultural Arts

The City of South Gate’s Cultural Arts Division is now accepting applications for a Recreation Leader II and a Recreation Leader IV.  Rec Leaders support a range of programs by providing assistance to the Cultural Arts Coordinator.

 

Examples of duties (included but not limited to):

  • Coordination of art classes;
  • Assistance with installation and de-installation of exhibits;
  • Tracking, safe handling, packing and transport of objects in the Museum’s collection;
  • Research and organization of Museum’s collection;
  • Assistance with social media strategy and creation of social media posts;
  • Assistance with community engagement initiatives;
  • Assistance with record keeping of programs and events (including survey data);
  • Provides customer service via, phone, email and written correspondence;
  • Researches special projects;
  • Other duties as assigned.

We are looking for detail-oriented team players who are able to juggle various tasks. Applicants should be highly organized, computer literate, eager to learn and have excellent communication skills. Familiarity with the Southeast Los Angeles community preferred.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent plus successful completion of college-level coursework in in an arts-related field and one-year experience in visual and performing arts administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job (volunteer and internship experience okay!). Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) and knowledge of graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite) preferred.

 

Rate of Compensation:

$15.40-18.72/hr (Rec II)

$18.63-$22.65/hr (Rec IV)

 

Applications close on:

Monday, May 17th

 

To learn more and apply, visit:

Apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sogate

Client Service Administrator – Fine Art Auction House

Bonhams is an international auction house, founded in 1793, which holds more than 400 specialist sales a year in 60 different categories at our flagship salerooms in London, New York, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong.

We are seeking a passionate and energetic Client Services Administrator to join our Client Services team in Los Angeles, CA, on a full-time basis, to provide an outstanding experience to our visitors and clients. We are looking for individuals who are positive, quick problem-solvers who thrive in a busy and highly visible role, have a passion for the arts and are looking to gain an excellent foundation for understanding how an international auction house appraises works of art, builds client relationships and conducts its auctions.

Key tasks include, but are not limited to:

·       Manage the front desk and ensure that the lobby area is always clean and tidy

·       Ensure that our visitors and clients feel acknowledged, welcomed, and well informed, and are quickly connected to appropriate Bonhams department and staff members should they have any inquiries

·       Stay informed and aware of the preview and auction schedule for each of our locations

·       Service client queries by phone, team email inbox, and in person quickly and accurately

·       Assist with pre and post-sale administration, before and during auction, taking and entering absentee bids, and processing internet bids and web related queries

·       Manage client’s accounts, updating internal systems with client details and ensuring appropriate ID is on file

·       Engage in cashiering responsibilities, such as handling cash and recording payments accurately, and balancing sales

·       Supply Bonhams shipping quotes and coordinate with the operations and shipping departments for collections

·       Be flexible with your schedule, as this role provides support during special events, sale previews and offsite auctions

·       Maintain a supply of current auction details and schedule at the front counter

·       Oversee the opening and closing of the lobby daily

·       Support new hire and ongoing training initiatives

·       Be available and interested in assisting with ad-hoc projects as they arise

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 year’s relevant work experience

·       Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

·       Great attention to detail and consistent, proactive, internal and external communication

·       Excellent demonstration of first-class customer service skills and experience dealing with a diverse range of people

·       A positive team player who is able to maintain knowledge of departments, personnel, names and titles of senior management and executive officers, as well as branch locations

·       Possess a genuine interest and thorough knowledge of art history and art market

·       Proficiency in Microsoft and Outlook programs and database software

·       Must be flexible to cover a fluid and growing sales schedule, inclusive of evenings and weekends

 

 

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email at Recruitment.us@Bonhams.com, with ‘Administrator, Client Services -LA,’ in the subject line.

 

In addition to an active and progressive work environment, Bonhams offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans with a company match, flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and offer a generous vacation policy.

 

Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

Getty Marrow Media Arts Intern 2021

2021 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Summer Internships

Criteria for Intern Candidates: The internship opportunities are intended for members of groups underrepresented in professions related to museums and the visual arts, including but not limited to individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander descent. Intern candidates can be sought from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts. In addition, each intern must meet the following eligibility criteria: (1) currently enrolled undergraduate and have completed at least one semester of college by June 2021; and (2) must be a resident or attend college in Los Angeles County; and (3) be eligible to be legally employed in the US.

Please note that students who have previously served as Getty Marrow Multicultural Undergraduate summer interns at the Japanese American National Museum are not eligible for consideration. Students enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible. Finally, staff members and relatives of staff or board members are not eligible.

Intern Stipend:  $6,000 gross for Full-Time (40 hours/week),10 consecutive weeks.

Dates of Internship: This year’s internship will offer some flexibility to comply with Public Health Officer Orders and allow students to work both on and off-site as needed to comply with city and county orders. 10 consecutive weeks between 6/14/21 thru 8/20/21, Full-Time (40 hours a week).  May require some evening & weekend hours. Please note: given the ongoing changes due to the pandemic, the descriptions and responsibilities are subject to change.

The mission of the Japanese American National Museum it to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. The Japanese American National Museum is the largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry.

The Getty Marrow Media Arts Intern will work in the Watase Media Arts Center (MAC), which is dedicated to furthering JANM’s mission through unique documentaries, innovative exhibition components, video life histories that preserve and share the Japanese American experience, and social media posts. Intern will participate in the post-production (editing) phase of making media components for the museum’s upcoming exhibitions and programs (70% time), create social media posts (15% time), and log newly restored archival footage (15% time).

Highlighting the internship will be the opportunity to work on two upcoming exhibitions. In late 2021, JANM will open Sutra and Bible: Faith and Japanese American World War Two Incarceration. This exhibition will explore the important role that religious institutions and individuals played in providing a sense of security and stability for Japanese Americans during World War II. Using iconic religious objects and moving stories, this exhibit takes the visitor through the ways that religion played an important role in reestablishing a sense of community, offering comfort, and bringing people together in a time of war. Additionally, JANM will present Women’s Voices in late 2021. Through artifacts, artworks, oral histories, videos and sound clips from JANM’s collections, Women’s Voices will highlight lesser-known stories and add further context around the experiences of Japanese American women over several generations. Depending on project need, the intern may serve as assistant editor, editor, and/or interview transcriber.

To bolster JANM’s web presence, the intern will spend a portion of her/his time collaborating with our Marketing and Collections teams to create original social media posts that promote content from the JANM archives. The intern will log and describe archival home movie footage, which has been recently restored by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. Additionally, the intern will lead a digital final project of her/his own design, making use of web technology to tell a story that is relevant to JANM’s mission. It will be released through JANM’s YouTube channel and other social media outlets.

Media Arts Intern Requirements: Video editing experience (using Final Cut Pro X and/or Premiere Pro) is strongly recommended. Competency in digitization/digital asset management, including scanning and editing photographs in Photoshop is desired. Strong research and written communication skills are critical. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 5:00pm, Thursday, May 6, 2021.

To apply submit your cover letter, employment application form, resume, with 2 letters of recommendation. Candidates selected for interview will also need to provide 1 copy of an official undergraduate transcript(s). Transcripts must record at least one semester of college by June 2021.

Employment Application forms are available at http://www.janm.org/jobs

Submit applications to Attn: Human Resources
Re: Getty Marrow Summer Internship (Specify Intern Opportunity)
Email to: hr@janm.org (a word.doc format or pdf file)

Finalists will be contacted for Zoom video and phone interviews the week after the application deadline.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Getty Marrow Exhibition and Audience Engagement Intern 2021

2021 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Summer Internships

Criteria for Intern Candidates: The internship opportunities are intended for members of groups underrepresented in professions related to museums and the visual arts, including but not limited to individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander descent. Intern candidates can be sought from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts. In addition, each intern must meet the following eligibility criteria: (1) currently enrolled undergraduate and have completed at least one semester of college by June 2021; and (2) must be a resident or attend college in Los Angeles County; and (3) be eligible to be legally employed in the US.

Please note that students who have previously served as Getty Marrow Multicultural Undergraduate summer interns at the Japanese American National Museum are not eligible for consideration. Students enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible. Finally, staff members and relatives of staff or board members are not eligible.

Intern Stipend:  $6,000 gross for Full-Time (40 hours/week),10 consecutive weeks.

Dates of Internship: This year’s internship will offer some flexibility to comply with Public Health Officer Orders and allow students to work both on and off-site as needed to comply with city and county orders. 10 consecutive weeks between 6/14/21 thru 8/20/21, Full-Time (40 hours a week).  May require some evening & weekend hours. Please note: given the ongoing changes due to the pandemic, the descriptions and responsibilities are subject to change.

The mission of the Japanese American National Museum it to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. The Japanese American National Museum is the largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry.  

Exhibition and Audience Engagement Intern:

The Exhibitions and Audience Engagement Intern will work closely with the Vice President of Exhibitions and Art Director. The intern will focus on supporting the traveling Poster Display of “A Life in Pieces: The Diary and Letters of Stanley Hayami”. Just a teenager when World War II began, Stanley Hayami began writing a diary about his struggles and ambitions as a young person coming of age with one critical difference – he was writing from inside the Heart Mountain concentration camp. By 1944, Hayami was drafted into the legendary U.S. Army 100th/442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team and continued to document his experience by writing letters back home to his family. At the age of 19, Hayami was killed in battle while trying to rescue a fellow soldier, but his legacy lives on through his diary and letters.

“A Life in Pieces” will be an XR (extended reality) experience where his diary and words are presented in a virtual world through smart phones or other VR devices. His story will be accompanied by a traveling Poster Display and interpretive activities that illustrates the complex notions of democracy that young people encounter whenever it is challenged. Through his diary written while in camp, viewers will experience the internal conflict that a young person experienced as he sought to find his place in an America that promised hope and opportunity, but was fraught with challenges for people who looked or appeared “different.

The intern will work with the project team to develop interpretive activities for the Poster Display (25% time), beta test these activities with local focus groups for efficacy and purpose (25% time), create and package these activities (25% time), and develop a letter of offering and a list of potential locations to send this package to (25% time).

Exhibition and Audience Engagement Intern Requirements: Strong research and written communication skills are essential. Strong attention to detail and highly organized. Strong design skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Experience with graphic design and typography. Experience with gallery installations, Slitter/Cutter/Creasers, and Digital Printing  Press desired but not required. Interest in learning about working as an arts professional in a nonprofit.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 5:00pm, Thursday, May 6, 2021.

To apply submit your cover letter, employment application form, resume, with 2 letters of recommendation. Candidates selected for interview will also need to provide 1 copy of an official undergraduate transcript(s). Transcripts must record at least one semester of college by June 2021.

Employment Application forms are available at http://www.janm.org/jobs

Submit applications to Attn: Human Resources.
Re: Getty Marrow Summer Internship (Specify Intern Opportunity)
Email to: hr@janm.org (a word.doc format or pdf file)

Finalists will be contacted for Zoom video and phone interviews the week after the application deadline.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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