What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Assistant (Part-Time) position at City of Ontario?
The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below. Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early. The first review of applications will be conducted on December 2, 2024.
Are you a cultural enthusiast with a knack for storytelling and a passion for bringing the arts and local history to life? The Ontario Museum of History and Art is seeking vibrant individuals dedicated to assisting in contributing to an atmosphere that sparks curiosity and engages the community in meaningful ways as a Museum Assistant. The Museum serves as a dynamic community resource, fostering education, cultural appreciation, and social connections that contribute to the overall enrichment and vitality of Ontario's community. The Museum Assistant position performs a variety of activities and assists professional staff in various programs in one of three areas: Education, Collections or Exhibits.
The Museum Assistant classification is used throughout the Department of Museum, Arts & Culture in a variety of assignments. This recruitment will result in an eligibility list for this classification to meet the current and future staffing needs of the Department. The current vacancies are for Education, Collections, and Exhibits.
The Museum Assistant position is a paid, part-time position scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week and is not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills and a passion for working in museums. Depending on the area of assignment, they will have the ability to handle and care for museum artifacts with precision and reverence, to lead informative and entertaining museum tours, or to collaborate with the team to design and implement captivating museum exhibitions. The successful candidate will embody the Department’s mission and vision as well as the qualities of a “Five Tool Player” – Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant – and the values of the City's Approach to Public Service- Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the right way.
The City of Ontario's Community Life & Culture Agency endeavors to meet the Ontario City Council goal to "encourage, provide or support enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy city programs, policies and activities." Community Life & Culture does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, services and events available through the Recreation & Community Services, Library, Museum, Arts & Culture, and Housing departments.
The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture enhances knowledge and appreciation of our Inland Empire community through dynamic, inspiring, and creative exhibits, collections stewardship, family-friendly educational programs, cultural events, and public art. MAC reflects pride in our legacy, who we are, where we live, and who we aspire to be, as well as supports artists of all backgrounds who create experiences that are inclusive, innovative, and relevant.
The essential functions typically performed by the Museum Assistant include the following:
Assists with collection research, exhibition research and installation, administrative, and other tasks as required.
- Sets up and arranges tables, chairs, and related equipment for educational and public programs.
- Operates audio-video equipment.
- Participates in community outreach events and department events as needed.
- Supports museum special events and coverage of the museum front desk as needed.
Assists in exhibition installation and dismantling using power and hand tools. Utilizes tools in a workshop environment; works on ladders and adjusts track lighting.
Crates and uncrates artworks and exhibition components; moves and sets up exhibit furniture; paints and preps surfaces.
Supports distribution of exhibition marketing materials, such as press release, local news listings and university outreach.
Organizes exhibits storage including tools, hardware, and pedestals
Tracks purchases for exhibitions and retrieves supplies from local hardware stores
Maintains cleanliness of current exhibitions on display needed.
Updates artist lists and exhibition labels
When assigned to Collections, functions performed include:
Installs, arranges, assembles, and prepares artifacts for exhibition, ensuring the artifacts' safety, reporting their status and condition, and identifying and correcting any problems with the set-up.
Performs a variety of museum collection care activities including accessioning, deaccessioning, caring for and handling objects.
Classifies and assigns registration numbers to artifacts and supervises inventory control.
Prepares artifacts for storage and shipping.
Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers to assist with routine registration tasks.
Assists with maintaining database records.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures in relation to collections care.
Assists with determining which items from collections can be used for exhibition and educational programs.
Assists with processing loans to the museum, including intake, condition reporting, documentation and entry into the database.
When assigned to Education, functions performed include:
Leads exhibition tours for K-12 school audiences and the general public.
Supports the development and coordination of museum public programs, tours and program reservations.
Provides other administrative support, including filing, preparing correspondences, maintaining calendars, and scheduling as needed.
Collaborates with Curator of Education in the development of exhibit gallery guides, tour training, and visitor materials.
Desirable:
Ability to read and speak Spanish.How to Apply
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
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Salary : $20 - $25
