GALLERY AIDE - COMMUNITY & LIBRARY SERVICES
Salary
$16.90 - $22.65 Hourly
Location
Huntington Beach, CA
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
PG112-0726-GA
Department
Community and Library Services Department
Opening Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
This is a Part Time, Non Permanent Position
The Huntington Beach Art Center provides outstanding exhibitions, public programs, and a wide variety of cultural arts classes to enrich the lives of our residents and visitors of all ages. We are seeking two part-time Gallery Aides who are passionate about supporting a multi-faceted arts organization with a commitment to serving the community.
The ideal candidates will use their museum, arts, and culture experience and skills to support and enhance arts access and participation. Under the direction of the Art Centers Community and Library Services Coordinator, the incumbents will receive various scheduling assignments, including nights, weekends, and special events. Effective and cooperative communication, interpersonal skills, arts and culture education and experience, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment requiring attention to detail are essential.
Note: This recruitment may close at any time, and will close as soon as the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.
Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 - June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.
Examples of Essential Duties
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments a needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of
City and departmental policies and procedures
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Computer word processing and related software applications
Effective public relations/customer service principles, practices and techniques
CivicRec registration software
Ability to
Work independently in the absence of a supervisor
Provide excellent customer service to the community at all times
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Operate personal computers and related software
Maintain accurate records; record and retrieve information
Lift or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, as well as heavier objects with assistance
Available to work nights, weekends and special events
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent certificate, supplemented by college level coursework. An Associates degree in art or above is preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years of related experience and/or training.
Licenses/Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certificates must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please Note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.
Supplemental Information
Incumbents must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Work is performed in a general office environment. Requires hearing and speaking skills to answer the telephone or converse with coworkers and the general public. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent certificate, supplemented by college level coursework?
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Do you possess an associates degree in art or above?
03
Please explain how your education, experience and/or training, such as those listed under "Essential Duties", have prepared you for the position. (Please include dates of and where education and training were obtained; employer, dates of employment, job title, and duties where experience was obtained.)
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This position requires that you complete First Aid and CPR training within the first three (3) months of hire. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
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If you are selected for hire, are you prepared to provide the following, when applicable: school transcripts/diploma, copies of certifications, and any other requested documentation of information you provided in the job application?
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If you answered "No" to the last question, please explain:
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Are you willing to work nights, weekends, and special events?
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Please provide the days of the week and hours of the day that you are available to work:
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Have you completed in full every relevant section of the application, including listing references with contact phone numbers?
(Note: You may add additional information to your application at this time by selecting any of the categories in the navigation to the left.)
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Are you a CalPERS RETIRED Annuitant?
Required Question
Employer City of Huntington Beach
Address 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California, 92648
Phone (714) 536-5492