Exhibitions Registrar (Arts & Sciences Professional III-H)

Description

Are you a detail-oriented arts professional with experience working in a gallery or museum setting?

The Palo Alto Art Center is looking for an Exhibitions Registrar to work closely with the Director, Lead Preparator, guest curators and Installation Crew to present approximately four to five group exhibitions annually. In this role, you’ll be actively collaborating with other team members and community members, while also balancing independent work.

At the Palo Alto Art Center , creativity, community, and connection come together. It's your place to see and make art, activate your creativity, and expand your community. To learn more about who we are and what we do click here :  Palo Alto Art Center.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• A detailed-oriented professional with a knowledge of best practices for museum registration and installation.
• A flexible, adaptive mindset that can adjust to changing priorities and demands.
• Someone who can work successfully with a diverse range of colleagues and collaborators, with different communication and work styles.
• A cultural worker with an interest in contemporary art who enjoys working with artists and creative professionals.

Work Hours and Schedule :

Part-time, approximately 10-20 hours per week depending on exhibition schedule.

Additional hours required during installation and deinstallation periods.

Position is hybrid, with some work offsite and a minimum of a shift per week in the office.

The City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position :

Essential Duties

Planning

Exhibition Registration

Payments and Purchasing

Exhibition Coordination

Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience working with objects in a professional museum or gallery setting.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements :

This position requires a limited amount of physical activity in addition to desk work : crouching, lifting.

This is an SEIU Hourly ( limited-benefits ) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position :

Medical Stipend

$3.80 effective the pay period including July 1, 2024.

Sick Leave

Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.

Retirement

City of Palo Alto PST (Part-time, Seasonal & Temporary Employees) Retirement Plan