Gallery Attendant (Part-Time)

Hollyhock House is a historic house museum and Los Angeles’ only UNESCO World Heritage site. It is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. We are seeking Gallery Attendants to work as part of the team facilitating the visitors’ experience and tour program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Open and close the museum for public and private tours
• Assist visitors, answer questions, and ensure policies are followed
• Operate a POS, sell tickets, check-in visitors and groups
• Assist with volunteer docents and special events
• Conduct tours when necessary
• Weekend and some night availability
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Personable, punctual, and positive attitude
• Interested in art and/or architecture
• Excellent communication and public-speaking skills
• Prior experience at a cultural institution preferred
• Comfortable multi-tasking and being flexible with day-to-day tasks
• Bilingual is a plus
• Basic computer and POS skills
• Customer-service experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Five hundred hours of volunteer or paid experience assisting in the operation and maintenance of an art gallery or museum, including the construction and maintenance of display units and protection of exhibits.

This position must be able to lift 20 to 25 pounds and be able to conduct a variety of work assignments with various deadlines. Candidates must have a valid California Driver’s License. Candidates may be requested to disclose all sources of employment to mitigate risks of conflict of interest. Must be able stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary: $25.01, hourly

Benefits: Part-time positions accrue “Sick Days” from the date of hire and “Compensated Paid-Time-Off” (CPTO) after six (6) months in the position.

Education requirements: High School diploma

Deadline to apply: March 18, 2026

Documents required to apply:

How to apply: All interested applicants must submit the following three (3) documents as a single PDF file via email to hollyhockhouse@lacity.org with “Gallery Attendant” as the subject line.
• Cover Letter
• Professional resume
• Completed City of Los Angeles Application for Employment

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