erika.katayama
02-18-2015, 11:43 AM
EMPLOYER: Los Angeles County Arts Commission
POSITION: Civic Art Registrar
Los Angeles County Arts Commission seeks a full time, temporary (through June 2015) Registrar with experience in museum registration, collections management, cataloguing and database management for its Civic Art program.
The Civic Art collection is comprised of contemporary and historic public artworks located on County property. The breadth of the collection includes artworks that have been donated to the County, artworks commissioned under the auspices of the Board of Supervisors and various County Departments, pilot projects managed by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission that led to the establishment of the Civic Art Program, and artworks created since the adoption of the percent for art policy in 2004.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Reporting to the Civic Art Collections Manager and working as a member of a team, the position will assist with the following for a growing collection of 200+ civic artworks including sculpture, murals, architecturally integrated art, portable works and ephemera/documentation from temporary engagements and projects.
Examples of Duties:
Maintain and update the Civic Art collection management database EmbARK.
Receive and digitally file multimedia documentation of the civic art collection.
Evaluate and organize digital files.
Manage and maintain digital and physical files for the civic art collection and for completed civic art commissions transitioning into the collection.
Assist with a Countywide inventory of civic art assets.
Assist in the production of the Civic Art annual report.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:
Experience working with a collection management database, experience with the EmbARK Collection Manager system is desirable.
Experience with image and document scanning technology.
Knowledge of and experience with basic museum cataloguing rules and standards.
Experience with data entry and data management.
Computer literacy in Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to produce precise, detail-oriented work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and legible handwriting.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
The successful candidate will have a minimum two years of experience working directly with a collection inventory in a museum or library, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the public and/or private sector and a Bachelor’s Degree in art history, museum studies, information studies, library science or related field.
TERM & COMPENSATION: Term: This is a full-time temporary contract position until June 30, 2015. Compensation: $30/hour.
TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter stating why the position is of interest, résumé, and a list of three professional references and salary history to Clare Haggarty, Civic Art Collections Manager,Mhaggarty@arts.lacounty.gov ( Mhaggarty@arts.lacounty.gov)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position will remain open until the staffing need is met and may close without advance notice.
BACKGROUND: The Los Angeles County Arts Commission fosters excellence, diversity, vitality, understanding and accessibility of the arts in Los Angeles County. The Arts Commission provides leadership in cultural services for the County, encompassing 88 municipalities, and provides leadership in cultural services. In addition to its role implementing the County’s Civic Art program, the Arts Commission funds 380 nonprofit arts organizations through a $4.5 million grant program, implements Arts for All, the regional initiative dedicated to restoring arts education to 81 school districts, programs and operates the Ford Theatres and funds the largest arts internship in the country. The Arts Commission also produces free community programs, including the LA County Holiday Celebration for public television. www.lacountyarts.org.
POSITION: Civic Art Registrar
Los Angeles County Arts Commission seeks a full time, temporary (through June 2015) Registrar with experience in museum registration, collections management, cataloguing and database management for its Civic Art program.
The Civic Art collection is comprised of contemporary and historic public artworks located on County property. The breadth of the collection includes artworks that have been donated to the County, artworks commissioned under the auspices of the Board of Supervisors and various County Departments, pilot projects managed by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission that led to the establishment of the Civic Art Program, and artworks created since the adoption of the percent for art policy in 2004.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Reporting to the Civic Art Collections Manager and working as a member of a team, the position will assist with the following for a growing collection of 200+ civic artworks including sculpture, murals, architecturally integrated art, portable works and ephemera/documentation from temporary engagements and projects.
Examples of Duties:
Maintain and update the Civic Art collection management database EmbARK.
Receive and digitally file multimedia documentation of the civic art collection.
Evaluate and organize digital files.
Manage and maintain digital and physical files for the civic art collection and for completed civic art commissions transitioning into the collection.
Assist with a Countywide inventory of civic art assets.
Assist in the production of the Civic Art annual report.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:
Experience working with a collection management database, experience with the EmbARK Collection Manager system is desirable.
Experience with image and document scanning technology.
Knowledge of and experience with basic museum cataloguing rules and standards.
Experience with data entry and data management.
Computer literacy in Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to produce precise, detail-oriented work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and legible handwriting.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
The successful candidate will have a minimum two years of experience working directly with a collection inventory in a museum or library, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the public and/or private sector and a Bachelor’s Degree in art history, museum studies, information studies, library science or related field.
TERM & COMPENSATION: Term: This is a full-time temporary contract position until June 30, 2015. Compensation: $30/hour.
TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter stating why the position is of interest, résumé, and a list of three professional references and salary history to Clare Haggarty, Civic Art Collections Manager,Mhaggarty@arts.lacounty.gov ( Mhaggarty@arts.lacounty.gov)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position will remain open until the staffing need is met and may close without advance notice.
BACKGROUND: The Los Angeles County Arts Commission fosters excellence, diversity, vitality, understanding and accessibility of the arts in Los Angeles County. The Arts Commission provides leadership in cultural services for the County, encompassing 88 municipalities, and provides leadership in cultural services. In addition to its role implementing the County’s Civic Art program, the Arts Commission funds 380 nonprofit arts organizations through a $4.5 million grant program, implements Arts for All, the regional initiative dedicated to restoring arts education to 81 school districts, programs and operates the Ford Theatres and funds the largest arts internship in the country. The Arts Commission also produces free community programs, including the LA County Holiday Celebration for public television. www.lacountyarts.org.