AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

City of Torrance Community Services Department

PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY

INTERN II--(Torrance Art Museum Event Coordinator)
CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION--SALARY $16.09 per hour

The City of Torrance Community Services Department is currently accepting applications for one Intern II (Event Coordinator) at the Torrance Art Museum (TAM), a program of the Cultural Services Division.

DESCRIPTION:

Under supervision of the TAM Curator, the Intern II (Event Coordinator) will initiate and facilitate special events and programs at the TAM, including museum events (panel discussions and film showings) and rentals (weddings, meetings and parties.) This is a part time as needed position, budgeted for an average of 52 hours per month (624 hours annually.) Previous experience working in a cultural facility with an active rental program is desired.

DUTIES:
* Coordinate with Museum staff and volunteers on all public programs, including set up requirements and publicity.
* Respond to public inquiries regarding rental availability;
* Coordinate public rental events;
* Serve as primary contact for renters and their subcontractors, such as chair rental companies;
* Supervise staff assisting with events;
* Report Facility maintenance issues as needed;
* Actively promote TAM for rentals;
* Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
* Proper handling of art objects in order to set up events around exhibitions
* Common rental and catering practices
* Microsoft Word and Excel programs
* Exceptional Customer Service practices
* Facility marketing and renting strategies.
*
ABILITY TO:
* Work independently and within time constraints and deadlines;
* Work and attend all rental events and TAM programs, including evenings and weekends;
* Read, write and comprehend instructions in English;
* Exercise Common Sense
* Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with all persons contacted in the course of work including renters, fellow employees and other City representatives, curators, artists and outside vendors.
* Research and learn a facility rental computer program;
* Set up and break down chairs and tables.
* Learn and follow proper procedures for handling cash and payments
* Learn and follow emergency procedures.

HOURS:

Maximum 52 hours per month. Hours are flexible and will include evenings and weekends.

FILING DEADLINE: Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 5:00pm
For more information, contact Eve Rappoport, Cultural Services Division Manager at (310) 618-2376 or ERappoport@TorranceCA.Gov

Interested applicants can submit an application, resume and cover letter to the City of Torrance Human Resources Department, 3231 Torrance Blvd., during the following hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Human Resources Department is closed every other Friday. Applications, resume and cover letter can also be submitted on line via the Human Resources Department web page at http://www.torrnet.com/106.htm

Only those candidates whose training and experience best meet our needs will be invited to participate in the interview process. If no qualified applicants apply by the deadline, the position will be reopened. Oral interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 29, 2012.
The City of Torrance is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Applicants with disabilities who require special arrangements must
contact the above-named personnel prior to testing/interview.

Eve Rappoport
Cultural Services Division Manager
Community Services Department
City of Torrance | 3031 Torrance Blvd| Torrance CA 90503 | 310.618.2380 voice | 310.781-7106 fax | ERappoport@TorranceCA.Gov | www.TorranceCA.gov

from LA Culture Net