Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre
New Plymouth District Council's Cultural Experiences Team brings together a world-class contemporary art gallery, a dynamic regional museum, and a beloved network of central and community libraries to celebrate the region's stories, people, and creativity. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, a leading contemporary art gallery, delivers dynamic exhibitions, events, and experiences to our community and visitors. We're looking for an amazing part-time Senior Information Officer to join us and lead our front-line gallery team!
Mo te tunga - About the role
The Senior Information Officer plays a pivotal role in bridging the front-of-house team with leadership, ensuring the seamless delivery of exceptional visitor experiences in both operational and active capacities. This 20 hour per week position requires active participation in the exhibition spaces, which necessitates a certain level of physical fitness to manage the demands of the role. You will manage weekend operations, including staff rostering, hosting protocols, and some performance monitoring. Your responsibilities also include upholding health and safety standards, implementing visitor surveys, and maintaining a high standard of gallery presentation.
We are seeking a friendly and approachable individual with extensive customer service experience, management background and strong cultural and community awareness. The ability to work effectively within a political environment is essential. Flexibility, including availability to cover a mix of weekend and evening work, is essential
Join us in delivering exceptional cultural experiences at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre. If you have the passion, skills, and experience to contribute to our dynamic team, apply now to become a Senior Information Officer and help us celebrate the creative potential of Taranaki and Aotearoa.
Key accountabilities:
A strong focus on supporting the Supervisor in either Health and Safety requirements and systems, or wellbeing, staffing, and HR processes
Acts as a point of receipt and distribution of communication for the Information Officer team and Team Leader
Undertakes rostered shifts as exhibition Information Officer (two-three days/week)
Works on office-based projects and administrative tasks as required
Manages weekend activities by overseeing roster and shift changes, ensuring uninterrupted levels of service
Provides support to the Information Officer team to deliver best-practice visitor experiences
Assists with visitor tours as required
Develops hosting protocols tailored to each exhibition suite
Ensures timely and effective communication between gallery teams
Monitors team performance and engagement, aligning with gallery goals and aspirations
Ensures legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled
Personal attributes:
Works proactively and collaboratively with others to enhance and develop organisational performance
Takes responsibility and accountability for actions and decision-making
Performs effectively and consistently within a political environment
Maintains cultural awareness and keeps up to date with community and gallery-related issues
Actively seeks ideas and opportunities to strengthen business performance and visitor experience delivery
Be part of something extraordinary. Join the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery team today!
Applications close on Thursday, 12 December 2024.
Closing Date: Thursday, 12 December 2024
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