Closing Date: May 19 th , 2025, at 9:00PM (PST)

Positio n: Technical Assistant – Museum Collection – MOAH

Department: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services – Arts & Museums

Range: $22.04. – $25.51/hour

Non - Exempt – Overtime Eligible

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Technical Assistant – Museum Collection supports the care, documentation, and interpretation of the Museum’s collections across all Arts & Museum facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records and databases, processing documentation for the permanent collection and all incoming and outgoing artworks, assisting with exhibition preparation and object handling, and contributing to interpretive content related to the collection. This role applies to museum best practices to ensure the preservation, accessibility, and thoughtful presentation of artworks and artifacts. This position reports to the MOAH supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
  
  

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with the detailed documentation of all incoming and outgoing artworks and objects, including the creation and maintenance of condition reports, damage reports, status updates, and associated images.
• Edit and maintain collection records, including accessioning and cataloging new acquisitions and items in the permanent collection.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to acquisitions, incoming and outgoing loans, and transfers.
• Generate reports from collections management systems and other databases as needed.
• Administer the proper care, storage, and documentation of permanent collection items, incoming and outgoing loans, and transfers.
• Monitor storage and exhibition areas for environmental conditions, potential hazards, safety concerns, and overall cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with museum policies, procedures, and best practices for the care, handling, and preservation of collection objects.
• Assist with exhibition preparation, including the design and production of labels and didactic materials, display setup, and the creation of related condition and object safety reports.
• Assist with the physical handling, preparation, packing, and shipping of artworks and artifacts as needed.
• Contribute to interpretive writing projects, including blog posts and educational materials related to permanent collection items and archives.
  
  

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt.

Required Skills

• Ability to organize
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants and the public
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance
• Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Arts or a related field is desirable
  
  

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
  
  

Guiding Principles

• Put people first.
• Be visionary.
• Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
• Be Fiscally Responsible.
• Be Creative.
• Always Improving.
• Be Adaptable and Resilient.
  
  

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)
• Operate Equipment (none)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)
  
  

Environmental Factors

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
• Interruptions (frequent)
  
  

Essential Cognitive Functions

• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
• Organize (frequent)
  
  

Disaster Service Worker

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/ .