Employment Opportunities At The Broad

About The Broad

The Broad is a contemporary art museum founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler, the museum offers free general admission. The Broad is home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide, and presents an active program of rotating temporary exhibitions and innovative audience engagement. The 120,000-square-foot building features two floors of gallery space and is the headquarters of The Broad Art Foundation’s worldwide lending library, which has actively loaned collection works to museums around the world since 1984. Since opening in September 2015, The Broad has welcomed more than 2.5 million visitors.

Diversity Apprenticeship Program

Deadline: Applications accepted until April 5, 2019

About the Position

The DAP offers a nine-month, paid, full-time apprenticeship in preparation/art handling. We are especially committed to offering this opportunity to individuals from communities underrepresented on museum staffs and who are interested in building careers in art and cultural institutions.

The first month of the apprenticeship is a training period. During this time, you will learn a variety of skills, including how to pack, handle, and install artwork and artifacts. You will also learn how to maintain galleries, assist preparators (art handlers...

Retail Associate

Reports to: Director of Retail Operations

Classification: Part-time positions, non-exempt

Date Available: Immediately

About the Position

Our focus in the museum’s shop is on a highly individualized retail experience and on creating a unique, world class shopping destination for locals and out of town visitors alike. As a Retail Associate, you have the opportunity to set the standard for excellence in a museum shopping experience. From curating personal shopping experiences, to sharing knowledge about the collections and architecture, to finding new ways to surprise and delight our visitors every day, you will truly be the face of The Broad.

Duties and Responsibilities

Greet and welcome all visitors
Exhibit enthusiasm for and knowledge of the artists and artwork in the collection
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Executive Assistant to the Founding Director

Reports to: Founding Director

Classification: Full-time, exempt

Date Available: Immediately

About the Position

The executive assistant provides high-level administrative support to the museum’s Founding Director, working collaboratively with all levels of management and staff, and liaising with the museum’s board of directors, outside contractors, vendors, and VIP visitors. Administrative work includes managing the director’s appointments, sourcing and arranging all business travel, completing expense reports, and maintaining a fully updated calendar. Within The Broad’s fast-paced work environment, the position handles a high volume of correspondence, creating presentations for meetings including board meetings, and processing contributions and documents on behalf of The Broad Art Foundation. The executive assistant coordinates select events such as exhibition openings or other events, both large and small....

Visitor Services Associate

Reports to: Associate Director of Visitor Services
Classification: Part-time, non-exempt
Date Available: Applications accepted on a rolling basis

About the Position

We want visitors to feel comfortable asking any staff member to answer any question. All visitor services staff at The Broad are cross-trained in three visitor-facing areas: visitor orientation and ticketing, in-gallery experience, and safety and security. From planning itineraries, to sharing knowledge about the...

Preparator

Reports to: Head Preparator, Lead Preparator
Classification: Variable, hourly
Date Available: Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis

About the Position

As a member of The Broad prep crew, you will join an efficient, vibrant, and professional team of people who bring a wide range of skill and experience to build exhibitions. Our focus is on caring for our collection and our staff, using common sense and communication combined with good tools, techniques, and training. We stay up to date with developments in our field, and share our own innovations with our colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities

Read and understand technical drawings and installation...

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Employment Opportunities At The Broad

About The Broad

Diversity Apprenticeship Program

Retail Associate

Executive Assistant to the Founding Director

Visitor Services Associate

Preparator

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