Art Program Leader - Museum Operations

Job Description

Closing Date: June 17th,2025 at 9:00PM (PST)

Position: Art Program Leader – Museum Operations

Department: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services – Arts and Museums

Hourly Range: $18.13 - $20.99

Classification: Temporary

Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Art Program Leader will perform customer service duties, processing donations and sales, docent and support tours, prepare galleries for exhibitions, package artwork, install, and transport artwork. Additionally, the Art Program Leader will assist with the museums’ upkeep and maintenance of facilities, including preparing for rental, engagement, and special events at the City of Lancaster’s Museum of Art and History, MOAH: CEDAR, Western Hotel Museum, and the Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center.

The Art Program Leader – Museum Operations supports a dynamic exhibitions and events program across multiple arts and museums facilities. Art Program Leaders work an average of 18 hours per week and must be available to work a flexible schedule that includes work nights and weekends.

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Example of Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Direct, greet and provide courteous and accurate information regarding exhibits, activities, and events taking place at any one of the museum’s locations to guests.

Answer incoming calls; take messages, determine the purpose of callers, forward calls to appropriate personnel via phone and email.

Process donations and conduct sale transactions, ensuring proper use of cash handling procedures.

Docent and keep galleries clean and presentable daily.

Prepare gallery walls and other spaces for installation, including patching, painting, cleaning, and making minor repairs.

Safely and knowledgeably handle a variety of artwork, framed and unframed paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures, and multi-media works.

Install artworks based on a layout designed by curators and/or artists which may involve climbing ladders and scaffolding.

Adjust the lighting for each exhibition, moving spotlights on lighting tracks, and replacing bulbs.

Prepare and install gallery signage and labels.

Load and unload artworks into receiving areas, ensuring safe and proper handling techniques are practiced, including crating and uncrating works.

Prepare artwork and objects for storage.

Set up, staff, and tear down events and rentals.

Oversee and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment inventories.

Safely fabricate objects on site with the use of hand tools and power tools.

Operate company vehicles to safely retrieve or deliver artwork.

Perform related duties as required.

Required Skills:

Ability to organize.

Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, and the public.

Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Possess interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision; ability to work in a team environment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to work with all levels of employees and management, and willingness to give assistance to co-workers.

Must be well organized, highly motivated, and possess good writing, typing, speaking, and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of or an interest in, and appreciation of, the visual arts and history is preferred.

Ability to organize and coordinate a variety of duties related to assigned projects.

Ability to assist in organizing and implementing cultural activities.

Ability to perform clerical functions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.

Education and Experience:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance

Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Arts or a related field is desirable

Core Competencies:

Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information

Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work

Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity

Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability

Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards

Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers

Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information

Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness

Guiding Principles

Put people first.

Be visionary.

Be an ambassador for Lancaster.

Be Fiscally Responsible.

Be Creative.

Always Improving

Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate)

Position self to bend or twist (frequent)

To move, transport, position items up to 20 lbs. (frequent)

Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)

Operate Equipment (none)

Stationary or squatting position (frequent)Environmental Factors:

Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)

Interruptions (frequent)Essential Cognitive Functions:

Analyze (continuous)

Computations (frequent)

Generate Written Work Product (moderate)

Independent Problem Solving (continuous)

Interruptions (frequent)

Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)

Organize (frequent)

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting

The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.