DEFINITION
Assists in the operations of an art gallery, care of its art collection, and serves students, faculty, administration, media, benefactors, and general public by preparing and presenting world class art exhibitions.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Assists in the physical operation of an art gallery and performs tasks involved in storing, cataloging, shipping, receiving, and installing art exhibits.
• Coordinates and monitors the use of art gallery facilities by students, faculty, and others.
• Maintains records and is responsible for the cataloging, assembling, care, and maintenance of a gallery’s art collection and art collections on loan to the gallery and ensures compliance with insurance or loan agreements.
• Arranges, assembles, maintains, and dismantles materials and display structures used in exhibition programs at an art gallery.
• Hangs and focuses lights according to an exhibit design using contemporary lighting consoles; selects proper lighting equipment for artwork based on material sensitivity.
• Provides guidance and assists student employees in the preparation of exhibitions and other gallery related projects.
• Oversees and maintains security related to the operation and maintenance of an art gallery and the art collection including direction of student employees who function as receptionists and security during gallery exhibition hours.
• Directs and assists with the packing, unpacking, and transportation of art works and collections arriving and leaving an art gallery.
• Assists in the orderly maintenance of the gallery, gallery workshop, and art collection storage vault.
• Frames, mounts, labels, places, and/or hangs various objects of art ensuring that aesthetic and safety standards are met.
• Assists in planning educational art exhibits and gathering information for labels and assists in arranging special film programs and lectures.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as power tools, painting equipment, and other equipment used in art galleries and art collections.
• Transports and arranges for transportation of art objects and exhibits.
• Arranges for necessary upkeep, restoration, and framing and reframing of art works in an art gallery.
• Orders, receives, inspects, and stores supplies, tools, and equipment related to an art gallery.
• Coordinates the day-to-day maintenance and cleaning of an art gallery including monitoring proper humidity and temperature levels for various artworks.
• Performs clerical work related to gallery business including gathering promotional materials, program preparation, word processing, record keeping, filing, answering telephone inquiries, mailing preparation, and maintaining an art gallery’s mailing list.
• May assist in the maintenance of an art gallery budget.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF AN APPLICATION:

Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND three years of full-time paid experience in the preparation and exhibition of artwork in a gallery or museum setting.

Special:  A valid Class “C” California driver’s license and/or travel to locations throughout the District may be required for some positions.

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EXAMINATION PROCESS:
The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

ACCOMMODATION:
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request, orally or in writing, an accommodation in the examination process. Documentation of the need for accommodation is required solely for the purpose of establishing that the applicant has an ADA disability and that the disability necessitates a reasonable accommodation. Typically, a letter from an appropriate health care or rehabilitation professional which establishes that the applicant has an ADA qualifying disability, identifies the functional limitations as they relate to the testing situation, and recommends/suggests the appropriate accommodation is sufficient.    In order for appropriate arrangements to be made at the testing site, a request for accommodation and required documentation must be received by the Examiner of Record at least 3 days prior to the administration of the test.