Administrative Intern
Employer: City of Los Angeles
Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA)
Part-Time: Up to 20 hrs /week
Pay Rate: $17.50 per hours
The Barnsdall Junior Art Center (BAC), located in Barnsdall Art Park in Hollywood seeks an
Administrative Intern. This is a part-time, as needed position and is not eligible for benefits.
Since 1946, Barnsdall Art Center (BAC) has cultivated a space for adults to discover a
passion for creativity through various art forms. The BAC aims to enrich the lives of everyday
people with its affordable yet substantial artmaking classes. Through artmaking, the center
strives to connect various cultures together and build a vibrant, inclusive arts community. BAC is
a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA).
The Administrative Assistant for Barnsdall Art Center is responsible for supporting the core
programming at the BAC. Providing this support will be vital in helping the center staff stay
organized and efficient while running our world renowned arts education program. Duties may
include ensuring filing and documentation is kept up to date, customer service – via email,
phone, or greeting visitors.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited:
● Updating information and records
● Dealing with queries by phone and email
● Greeting visitors at reception
● Assisting in tracking of purchase orders and deliveries
● Taking minutes at meetings
● Drafting emails and reports
● Scanning, printing and photocopying
● Keeping track of office supplies
● Maintaining Google Drive for each session’s programming
● Assisting in track of inventory of office supplies, art materials and equipment
Qualifications
● Interest in arts and community art
● Personable, punctual, and positive attitude
● Be thorough and pay attention to detail
● Self-starter and team player
● Customer service experience
● Excellent oral and written communications skills
● Ability to multi-task and flexibility with day to day tasks
● Familiarity with Google Suite, Zoom and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Requirements
● Able to work onsite as well as remotely, some weekends and evening availability
● Must have valid California Driver’s license with reliable form of transportation
● High school diploma or GED required
Physical Requirement :Must be able to 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.
In accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, candidates must meet the minimum
requirement of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an exemption and report their
vaccination status prior to being hired by the hiring City department. The ordinance is available at
https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf
To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter to sarah.shin@lacity.org by November 9th, 2022 with the
subject: Administrative intern for BAC. Final selection will be based on a review of the cover
letter and resume, as well as an oral interview. Interviewers may also contact present and former
supervisors, as well as review City Personnel files (if applicable) as part of a candidate’s
evaluation.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are unable to respond to phone calls and
emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process.