PROGRAM SPECIALIST (EXHIBITION PREPARATOR) (AT-WILL) - City of Torrance
Torrance, CA
About the Job
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The City of Torrance is accepting applications for a Program Specialist (Exhibition Preparator) to join the Cultural Services Division of the Community Services Department!
The Department
The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs and facilities for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Torrance. The Community Services Department offers Torrance residents the unique opportunity to help achieve a sense of purpose, identity, self-worth and improved self-esteem within the specialized areas of Cultural Arts, Library, Parks and Recreation.The Division
The mission of the Cultural Services Division is to strengthen the City of Torrance as a unique center for cultural programs, the arts and arts education through developing the Torrance Cultural Arts Center as a unified campus for learning and excellence; providing classes, programs, and events that enrich the community through arts training and instruction for all levels of learning; creating new arts experiences and attracting new audiences; serving the unique needs of artists, connecting their work to the public and developing unique artistic resources of and for this community. The Torrance Art Museum (TAM) is the premier exhibition space located in the South Bay community of Torrance whose programming is primarily focused on the temporary display of contemporary art.
The mission of the Cultural Services Division is to strengthen the City of Torrance as a unique center for cultural programs, the arts and arts education through developing the Torrance Cultural Arts Center as a unified campus for learning and excellence; providing classes, programs, and events that enrich the community through arts training and instruction for all levels of learning; creating new arts experiences and attracting new audiences; serving the unique needs of artists, connecting their work to the public and developing unique artistic resources of and for this community. The Torrance Art Museum (TAM) is the premier exhibition space located in the South Bay community of Torrance whose programming is primarily focused on the temporary display of contemporary art.
The Position
The Program Specialist (Exhibition Preparator) prepares gallery walls for installation, including patching, light painting and cleaning; advises curators and artists on practical aspects of the install of artworks; installs and de-install artworks as indicated by curator(s) and artists; handles art objects and equipment in a safe and professional manner; packs and unpacks artworks per standards in the field; documents and records condition of artworks on delivery/collection and return; keeps supplies, tools and equipment organized; assists shipping companies to ensure art works arrive and depart safely and on time; and performs related work as required.
The Program Specialist (Exhibition Preparator) prepares gallery walls for installation, including patching, light painting and cleaning; advises curators and artists on practical aspects of the install of artworks; installs and de-install artworks as indicated by curator(s) and artists; handles art objects and equipment in a safe and professional manner; packs and unpacks artworks per standards in the field; documents and records condition of artworks on delivery/collection and return; keeps supplies, tools and equipment organized; assists shipping companies to ensure art works arrive and depart safely and on time; and performs related work as required.
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Hours: This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position. Hours are flexible but concentrated around exhibition installation and deinstallation. This position may be expected to work some evenings and weekends. Employees are not to exceed 980 hours per fiscal year.
Job Type: Recurrent - Variable Hours
Agency: Community Services
Location: Torrance
Source : City of Torrance
