Senior Art Program Leader – Rentals & Events

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Senior Art Program Leader – Rentals & Events

Company: City of Lancaster


Description: Closing Date: February 25th, 2025, at 9:00 PM (PST)Position: Sr. Art Program LeaderDepartment: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services – Arts & MuseumsHourly Range: $22.04 – $25.51Classification: TemporaryFLSA: Non-Exempt – Overtime EligibleJob Summary:Under general supervision, the Sr. Art Program Leader assists in developing and managing the Lancaster Museum of Art and History’s facility rental and events program. This role supports daily operations, provides customer support during private and public events, maintains museum spaces, and ensures adherence to policies and procedures. This position reports to the Arts and Museum Coordinator.Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May oversee Art Program Leaders

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

• Collaborate closely with museum operations to support daily tasks and achieve short-term goals for the facility rentals team.
• Conduct rental walkthroughs and tours of arts and museum facilities for current and prospective clients.
• Be knowledgeable of rental facilities policies and procedures.
• Check availability and book facility rentals and events for both internal and external clients.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.
• Assist the Sr. Technical Assistant with managing their team’s regular schedule and covering shifts when needed.
• Monitor team progress, ensure smooth and efficient workflows, report issues to the Sr. Technical Assistant
• Track the progress of team-based projects, making regular updates and keeping project statuses current.
• Act as the first link in their teams’ chain of command, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assign tasks and deploy individual team members appropriately.
• May serve as the primary liaison and point of contact between the public and team, as needed.

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.Minimum Requirements :

• Basic office skills (printing, Microsoft Suites, etc.)
• Enthusiasm for art, community, history, and culture
• Arithmetic
• Attention to detail
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organize
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants and the public
• 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 (frequent)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequently)
• To move, transport, and position items up to 50 lbs. (frequent)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (moderate)
• Operate Equipment (moderate)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Environmental Factors:

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
• Interruptions (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions:

• Analyze (frequent)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (infrequent)
• 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 job’s essential functions. 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 .

Salary: $22.04 – 25.51 per hour

Location: Lancaster, CA

Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:01:43 GMT


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