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Exhibition Attendant/Docent, Governors Island
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council seeks two (2) qualified individuals for the position of Exhibition Attendant/Docent in the Department of Artist Residencies for our new visual and performing arts facility in Building 110 on Governors Island, part of the Swing Space program.
LMCC has scheduled three gallery exhibitions and a number of public events including open studios and open rehearsals during the island’s public access season, which runs from early June through mid-October 2010. The Exhibition Attendant/Docent will staff the gallery and guide visitors in the space during those times.
This is a part-time temporary position. The position reports to the Program Manager.
Primary responsibilities include:
- To perform daily security and maintenance of art exhibitions.
- Unlock and lock venue
- Turn exhibition on/off daily
- Ensure projects are clean, organized and fully functioning, and report any issues directly to LMCC
- Replenish exhibition printed materials as necessary
- Provide information to visitors and lead informal tours
- Maintain the space on a daily basis including minor cleaning and trash removal
Qualifications:
Personable, experienced public speaker with interest in and familiarity with contemporary art. A/V experience preferred but not required.
Hours:
Friday, 10AM–5PM, Saturday–Sunday, 10AM–7PM, early June through mid-October.
Compensation:
$12/hour (part-time)
To apply:
Please send resume and cover letter with the subject line “Production Assistant: YOUR NAME” to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
We apologize that we are unable to respond to applications unless a candidate is being considered for an interview.
No phone calls, please.
Production Assistant, Governors Island
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council seeks a qualified individual for the position of Production Assistant in the Department of Artist Residencies for our new visual and performing arts facility in Building 110 on Governors Island, part of the Swing Space program.
LMCC has scheduled a number of public events including exhibitions, open studios and open rehearsals during the island’s public access season, which runs from early June through mid-October 2010. The Production Assistant will provide production and logistical support in the planning and implementation of these public programs.
This is a part-time temporary position. The position reports to the Program Manager.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Work with exhibiting and resident artists to facilitate space issues in the gallery and studio spaces as related to public programs
- Provide technical assistance to open studios, open rehearsals and exhibitions including set up/strike, installation/de-installation, signage, printed materials, A/V support
- Support event management efforts such as maintaining guest lists, Island access, and hospitality/refreshments.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of arts production and/or administration experience
- Interest and knowledge of the artistic disciplines LMCC presents and communities we serve
- Hands-on work experience such as carpentry, construction/renovation, electrical/lighting and/or other production background is a plus
Hours:
20 hours/week. Some hours will take place during Public Access hours which are Friday, 10am – 5pm, Saturday - Sunday, 10am - 7pm.
Compensation:
$15/hour (part-time)
To apply:
Please send resume and cover letter with the subject line “Production Assistant: YOUR NAME” to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
We apologize that we are unable to respond to applications unless a candidate is being considered for an interview.
No phone calls, please.
