Technician​/Specialist; Public Art and Gallery Assistant Las Vegas

The city of Las Vegas is currently accepting applications for the position of technician/specialist (public art and gallery assistant). This role involves performing a variety of specialized technical and administrative functions in support of the city’s Public Art and Gallery Program.

This is an hourly level position in the technician series. This position is distinguished from other technician positions by the assigned duties. This position may be summer, seasonal, or year-round depending on the department’s needs. Scheduled hours for this position are limited to 19 hours or less per week (shift may vary). Hourly employees are also limited to 1,560 hours of work in any 18-month period.

The purpose of this δυνα recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current/future openings.

The public art and gallery program assistant is responsible for delivering administrative and technical support to the Public Art and Gallery Program. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of general office operations, visual art practices, art collections, and art handling procedures. The ability to work independently while managing a full range of responsibilities is required.

Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a gallery attendant during weekend hours, acting as the primary on-site staff member responsible for opening and closing the gallery; greeting and assisting visitors; monitoring exhibitions; providing general information regarding artworks, exhibitions, and programs; and ensuring the safety, and proper care of the facility and artworks.
• Inputs, updates, retrieves, and maintainselda data in a variety of databases and record systems; prepares reports as required; and performs recordkeeping, filing, indexing, and other general clerical and administrative duties.
• Assists with the handling, transportation, and installation of artworks owned by or on loan to the city of Las Vegas Public Art and Gallery Program, in accordance with established procedures and professional standards.
• Examines artworks and documents the condition using standard condition reports, employing industry-established methods, terminology, and review processes.
• Performs basic preparatory work related to exhibition installation, which may include minor repair of display vitrines, pedestals, and shipping or storage crates.
• Follows established work methods, techniques, and schedules, and complies with applicable city and departmental policies, procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Answers the telephone; provides a wide variety of assistance to the general public in a courteous manner.