Gallery Attendant

18th Street Arts Center is seeking a Gallery Attendant (Part-time, Temporary) to join our team of arts professionals. This position will report to the Executive Assistant.

Job Summary: Manage the gallery and administrative tasks

• Hosts front desk reception for artist-in-residence and gallery. Turns on and off all Airport exhibitions daily.
• Greets and directs office/gallery visitors, answers the main office telephone system, responds to direct requests for information, and/or forwards messages to appropriate staff. 
• Reporting any problems concerning an exhibition, visitor, or resident artist to the Executive Assistant.
• Support Executive Assistant in administrative support for staff. 
• Support Events Coordinator in hosting events.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Gallery Attending - 60%

• Learning about the exhibitions to educate visitors.
• Opening and closing the gallery and managing any AV or technology used in the exhibitions.
• Welcoming visitors, sharing information about the exhibition and the organization, and answering their questions.
• Helping visitors contact other staff when appropriate.
• Attending to artist-in-residence questions and needs or directing them to appropriate staff.
• Notifies relevant parties (Curator, Head Preparator) when artwork is damaged or needs adjustments.
• Notifies Operations when gallery or building maintenance is required.
• Contacting 911 and the Airport Security 24hr phone number: 310-925-9847 //in an emergency

Administrative Assistance - 25%

• Transferring files from digital drives
• Research projects for various departments
• Other projects as needed

Events Assistance - 15%

• Assist with set-up and tear-down for events at all 18th Street Events

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Outgoing personality and willingness to interact with visitors and colleagues
• Acts as a team player who works well with others and shows courtesy and respect to colleagues
• Demonstrates an interest in art and nonprofit administration 
• Ability to complete administrative tasks promptly 

Nice-to-have but not required qualifications:

• Familiar with Google Drive and Smartsheets
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills. 
• Spanish fluency.

18SAC does not accept or review or return incomplete applications or applications sent via email, mail or in person. 

1. Respond to the following questions
2. Why does this position interest you?
3. How would this position move your career forward/
4. Can you share a time that you welcomed guests or worked in hospitality?
5. Current Resume 
6. List of three professional references 

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that an applicant is unlikely to meet 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.  We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.