Senior Art Program Leader – MOAH: Cedar

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Senior Art Program Leader – MOAH: Cedar

Company: City of Lancaster


Description: Closing Date: Wednesday, July 9th,2025 at 9:00 PM (PST)Position: Senior Art Program LeaderDepartment: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services – Arts and MuseumsHourly Range: $22.04 – $25.51Classification: TemporaryNon-Exempt – Overtime EligibleJob Summary:The Senior Art Program Leader is a key team lead at MOAH: CEDAR, responsible for coordinating creative programs, workshops, and special events while supporting daily operations and public engagement. This role includes overseeing Art Program Leaders, with a focus on staff training, program quality, and visitor experience. Working closely with museum leadership and the Sr. Technical Assistant, the Senior Art Program Leader helps plan exhibitions, assist with installations, and ensure strong departmental communication and collaboration.Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee Art Program Leaders

Example of Duties & Responsibilities:Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Train, support, and oversee Art Program Leaders to ensure effective program delivery
• Coordinate with the Curatorial Assistant and senior staff to support daily museum operations
• Assist in planning, setup, and execution of public programs, workshops, and special events
• Lead and facilitate community workshops, tours, and educational activities
• Support the installation and deinstallation of artwork and exhibitions
• Help maintain clean, safe, and functional museum facilities
• Aid in internal communications and enhance public engagement and outreach
• Track and manage museum inventory, supplies, and equipment needs
• Strengthen relationships between the community, MOAH, and MOAH: CEDAR through active art programming and inclusive community engagement opportunities

Required Skills:

• Ability to organize
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants and the public

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Arts or a related field is desirable
• Four years of experience in planning & conducting community-wide or city-wide recreation programs

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 15 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)

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.

Salary:

Location: Lancaster, CA

Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:51:53 GMT


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