The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Banquet Sous Chef. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this position is responsible for the execution of all banquet events and for managing back-of-house staff during certain a la carte services, functioning as a liaison between the frontline kitchen staff, the Executive Chef, and the front of house management team.

Starting salary: $70,000 per year

Responsibilities:

• Plan, oversee, and assist in day-to-day culinary operations of the banquet kitchen as it pertains to banquets
• Lead the Banquet Kitchen Team in food preparation and presentation during all events.
• Assign detailed preparation and specific duties lists to auxiliary banquet kitchen staff for upcoming events
• Select, order, and inspect and use only the highest standard food product in preparation of all menu items as per Banquet Event Order (BEO)
• Oversee and aid in production and execution of menu items.
• Monitor the receipt, storage, and rotation of food (complying with health department regulations), including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper containers for kitchen service
• Supervise, aid, and inspect daily cleaning procedures of kitchen, walk-in, and freezers
• Help train and supervise kitchen employees on proper techniques, plating, and organization; evaluate employees’ performance, give guidance, and discipline as necessary; create and maintain schedules; ensure employees punch in and out at the correct times
• Maintain food and labor costs as budgeted
• Assist in creating new seasonal menu items in coordination with the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef
• Maintain effective communications with the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef concerning food production; maintain consistent communication with banquet cooks
• Continue self-education of hospitality industry using available tools such as internet, industry magazines, and books

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• Current Manager’s ServSafe Certificate
• Ability to navigate through event management websites such as Ungerboeck 
• Working knowledge of kashrut observance and Kosher products
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation and of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Experience calculating figures and performing mathematical functions to meet business needs 
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy products and equipment and to stand and walk most of the working day
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate production needs to key personnel so they understand expectations and parameters
• Managerial and leadership skills to manage a large team in a commercial kitchen
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Preferred: fluency in Spanish

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: Banquet Sous Chef, Hospitality and Private Events
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org

Through funding provided by the Getty Foundation for the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Summer Internship program, the Communications and Marketing Department of the Skirball Cultural Center offers one summer internship for a qualified undergraduate student. Working closely with members of the team, the Communications and Marketing Intern will help raise awareness about the Skirball’s array of exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, specifically those related to Skirball offerings in late summer and early fall 2025.

Additionally, the intern will play an integral role in creating content for the Skirball’s communications channels, including social media accounts as well as the Skirball website and email newsletters. The intern will also assist the Communications and Marketing Department with additional projects as needed, including (but not limited to) copyediting, surveying audiences, creating e-newsletters, and light design work.  

Dates/Hours:  

The full-time summer internship will be held in-person at the Skirball Cultural Center (40 hours/week), with a stipend of $715 a week (approx. $17.87/hr.), for a consecutive ten-week work period starting June 2 and ending August 9. The intern may be eligible for telework/working remotely on select days of the week. 

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in weekly planning meetings to help determine communications objectives and advertising/marketing/promotional campaigns
• Conduct grassroots outreach to a wide range of communities in order to stimulate attendance and diversify audiences at Skirball programs and exhibitions
• Develop digital outreach materials and maintain the outreach database
• Assist with e-newsletter creation and reporting
• Create content for social media, engage with the community on specific platforms, collect analytics, and assist with social media-specific projects when assigned
• Write two to three articles about Skirball initiatives for the website and/or print publications
• Contribute to market research projects—including conducting in-person/online surveys, tabulating survey responses, and tracking results
• Proof and fact-check Skirball publications, such as bimonthly calendars, direct mail postcards, and informational brochures
• Research, maintain, and update press clippings 

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes: 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve independently and collaborate with others
• Interest in communications, PR, and/or marketing in the nonprofit field
• Familiarity with and/or interest in social media platforms
• Some design background or knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of website CMS is helpful but not required
• Ability to commute to and from the Skirball independently (transportation is not provided)

Eligibility:

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in either a Bachelor's degree program or an Associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 2024. Students who graduated this semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
• Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County.
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are eligible

While this internship is intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions, eligible candidates from all backgrounds will be considered. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution—community college, trade school, and public and private university—and are not required to demonstrate a previous commitment to the visual arts. Candidates will have the opportunity to show their interest in museums and visual arts professions and how they might add diverse and underrepresented perspectives, which can include—among other things—socio-economic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin, and/or any other life experiences. 

Please send a resume and cover letter by email, using the contact information below. Your cover letter should explain your interest in this internship, your academic and/or job experiences that are most relevant to this position, as well as how this internship might impact your long-range academic and career goals. In your letter, please describe your commitment to equity, diversity, access, and inclusion with respect to museums and arts education. Please include your school, year, and major. 

Application Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025

Human Resources
Re: Getty Marrow Communications Internship
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. 
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org 

Through funding provided by the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Summer Internship program, the Museum Department of the Skirball Cultural Center offers one summer internship for a qualified undergraduate student. The Curatorial Intern will have the opportunity to learn about museum curatorial work as a career pathway and to gain hands-on experience in many facets of museum work. This position focuses on exhibition development for a major fall 2025 contemporary art exhibition: Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston. This exhibition presents the work of painter Philip Guston (American, b. Canada 1913–1980), the child of Jewish immigrants from Odessa (present-day Ukraine), and Trenton Doyle Hancock (American, b. 1974), a leading Black contemporary artist based in Houston, Texas, in dialogue for the first time. It explores resonant connections between their work and the role that artists play in the pursuit of social justice. The intern will work closely with the Museum team on different stages of exhibition development and will gain experience in exhibition research, checklist development, writing of in-gallery text, and the design and installation process. Additionally, the intern will do in-gallery observation and evaluation of current temporary exhibitions. Specific assignments will vary depending on departmental needs and the intern’s interests. 

Dates/ Hours: 

The full-time summer internship will be held in-person at the Skirball Cultural Center. (40 hours/week), with a stipend of $715 a week (approx. $17.87/hr.), for a consecutive ten-week work period starting June 2 and ending August 9. 

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in exhibition research, including material for exhibition content and object loans for checklists; organize and maintain research files
• Assist in writing and editing exhibition wall text
• Support final planning for a major fall 2025 exhibitions: Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston
• Support evaluation of current exhibitions:
  • Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion
  • Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity
  • Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream, and Dirty Dancing by Marisa J. Futernick
  • Later in Life: Adult B'nai Mitzvah by Sabrina Gschwandtner
• Attend and participate in department meetings and shadow other staff in the Museum department to gain familiarity with the work and functions of registrars, designers, preparators, and administrators

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes: 

• Interest in building a career in the arts, arts education, museum education, or related field
• Ability to work as a team player with a professional, positive attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Interest in learning about Jewish culture
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve independently and collaborate with others
• Ability to commute to and from the Skirball independently (transportation is not provided).

Eligibility:

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in either a Bachelor's degree program or an Associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 2024. Students who graduated this semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
• Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County.
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are eligible

While this internship is intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions, eligible candidates from all backgrounds will be considered. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution—community college, trade school, and public and private university—and are not required to demonstrate a previous commitment to the visual arts. Candidates will have the opportunity to show their interest in museums and visual arts professions and how they might add diverse and underrepresented perspectives, which can include—among other things—socio-economic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin, and/or any other life experiences. 

Please send a resume and cover letter by email, using the contact information below. Your cover letter should explain your interest in this internship, your academic and/or job experiences that are most relevant to this position, as well as how this internship might impact your long-range academic and career goals. In your letter, please describe your commitment to equity, diversity, access, and inclusion with respect to museums and arts education. Please include your school, year, and major. 

Application Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025

Human Resources
Re: Getty Marrow Curatorial Internship 
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. 
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org 

Through funding provided by the Getty Foundation for the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship, the Education Department of the Skirball Cultural Center offers one summer internship to a qualified undergraduate student. The Education Intern will help develop, coordinate, and facilitate on-campus programs for family audiences related to the award-winning permanent children’s and family destination Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, the Archaeology Dig, the Family Art Studio, and summer exhibitions Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion, Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity, and Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream, and Dirty Dancing. 

Dates/Hours:

The full-time summer internship will be held in-person at the Skirball Cultural Center. (40 hours/week), with a stipend of $715 a week (approx. $17.87/hr.), for a consecutive ten-week work period starting June 2 and ending August 9. 

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm. 

Responsibilities:

• Work with Education and Family Programs team members to develop, coordinate, and facilitate educational summer programming for family visitors. These programs are designed for people of all ages but intended to serve our primary audience of children and their families ages 8 and under
• Play a pivotal, front-facing role in supporting and facilitating interactive programs for families in the Family Art Studio, outdoor Winnick Amphitheater and Breezeway, and South Arroyo Garden. Programs include storytelling, musical programs, and artmaking activities led by guest artists and Skirball educators
• Serve as a facilitator in the Family Art Studio, Noah’s Ark, and at the outdoor Archaeology Dig site, as needed
• Contribute to research on upcoming projects and assist with visitor surveys and other data collection that inform Education and Family Programs

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• Interest in building a career in the arts, arts education, museum education, or related field.
• Ability to work directly with families and visitors of all ages and backgrounds in a warm and welcoming manner.
• Ability to work as a team player with a professional, positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multisensory, stimulating work environment.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and collaborate with others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Physical ability to work multiple hours with sustained energy in a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces with variable conditions (heat, cold, etc.)
• Interest in learning about Jewish culture
• Ability to work Saturdays and occasional evenings
• Ability to commute to and from the Skirball independently (transportation is not provided)

Eligibility:

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in either a Bachelor's degree program or an Associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 2024. Students who graduated this semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
• Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County.
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are eligible

While this internship is intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions, eligible candidates from all backgrounds will be considered. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution—community college, trade school, and public and private university—and are not required to demonstrate a previous commitment to the visual arts. Candidates will have the opportunity to show their interest in museums and visual arts professions and how they might add diverse and underrepresented perspectives, which can include—among other things—socio-economic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin, and/or any other life experiences. 

Please send a resume and cover letter by email, using the contact information below. Your cover letter should explain your interest in this internship, your academic and/or job experiences that are most relevant to this position, as well as how this internship might impact your long-range academic and career goals. In your letter, please describe your commitment to equity, diversity, access, and inclusion with respect to museums and arts education. Please include your school, year, and major. 

Application Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025

Human Resources
Re: Getty Marrow Education Internship
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. 
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org 

The Hospitality and Private Events department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Line Cook. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for performing a wide variety of moderately difficult food preparation in a high-volume institutional kitchen.

Starting salary: $20.25 per hour

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes
• Follows established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities
• Determines proper cooking time and temperature
• Operates broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in a safe and operable condition
• Keeps track of invoices and gives them to supervisor 
• Performs custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators 
• Understands and abides by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures 

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation
• Working knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls 
• Physical ability to stand and walk most of the working day
• Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail 
• Ability to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members

Please send resumé, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: Line Cook, Hospitality and Private Events
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Line Cook in its Hospitality and Private Events Department. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for performing a wide variety of moderately difficult food preparation tasks in a high-volume institutional kitchen.

Starting salary: $20.25 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Prepare or direct preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes
• Follow established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities
• Determine proper cooking time and temperature
• Operate broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Clean and sanitize all food preparation equipment and ensure that it is kept in a safe and operable condition
• Keep track of invoices and give them to the supervisor
• Perform custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators
• Understand and abide by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation; knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls and to stand and walk most of the working day
• Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail and to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members
• Ability to work 24-30 hours per week on mornings, evenings, and holidays

Physical and environmental demands of the job: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and carrying food trays and other items during most of a shift. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: Line Cook 
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
FAX: (310) 440-4595
hr@skirball.org

The Hospitality and Private Events department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Dishwasher. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning a wide variety of food preparation and service items in accordance with Health Department sanitation and safety standards. The Dishwasher will also help with routine food preparation.

Starting salary: $19 per hour

Responsibilities

• Washes and dries dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans, and related food preparation/serving items and equipment
• Loads and operates the dishwasher per approved guidelines
• Maintains all cleaning/washing equipment at proper temperature and in proper operating order; loads equipment correctly; checks temperature per approved schedule and adjusts as needed; disassembles, inspects, cleans, performs maintenance on, and reassembles equipment properly
• Checks all items for cleanliness and stores clean, dry items and equipment in proper places
• Cleans floor area of any water spillage, detergent, and/or foodstuffs per safety and sanitation guidelines
• Disposes of garbage in proper waste/refuse containers
• Assists with some food preparation, as needed
• Sweeps/mops the kitchen floor; wipes down surfaces to ensure high standards of cleanliness
• Responds to requests for service from other team members in a friendly, responsive manner

Qualifications

• Physical ability to stand/walk most of the working day, perform physical labor, and lift and carry heavy pots, trays, and other items
• Ability to read, comprehend, and accurately follow usage instructions for cleaning products and equipment
• Excellent hand-eye coordination to operate equipment
• Routine housekeeping/cleaning skills
• Ability to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members

Please send resumé, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: On-Call Dishwasher, Hospitality and Private Events
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org

The Operations department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable, self-motivated, attentive, detail-oriented individual for the position of Porter. This person is responsible for maintaining public, office, and surrounding facilities in clean and orderly condition to meet health and safety standards. They will also be required to set up and take down furniture and equipment for special events and meetings in accordance with design plans. This is a variable-hour, on-call position. The schedule for this position is based on scheduled programs and private events. This position reports to the Senior Facilities Supervisor.

Starting salary: $19 per hour

Responsibilities:

Maintenance

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and vacuums Museum exhibit spaces, hallways, stairs, restrooms, and office spaces; cleans furniture and fixtures; washes walls, windows, doors, and equipment.
• Empties trash and garbage containers.
• Cleans/sweeps parking lots, walkways, and surrounding areas to ensure they are free of debris.
• Operates minor cleaning equipment and uses biologically and environmentally safe cleaning agents in accordance with safety instructions.

Notifies supervisor concerning hazardous conditions in or repairs needed to facilities or equipment.

Events/Meetings

• Sets up tables, chairs, stands, boxes, equipment, etc. in accordance with pre-determined design plans.
• Breaks down event and meeting set-ups and stores furniture and other equipment; ensures furniture and equipment is clean and ready for future use.
• Cleans event areas (e.g., mops, sweeps, vacuums) as needed, to ensure area is clean and ready for the next event or meeting.
• Ensures all trash is disposed of properly.

General

• Assists with loading and unloading of equipment and furniture as needed; transports, stores, and/or delivers items throughout campus as requested.
• Responds positively to requests for assistance from staff and others.
• Performs related duties as required to meet Skirball mission and goals.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skill in institutional housekeeping
• Knowledge of floor care equipment, waxes, and cleaners
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, cleaning chemical instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to spend substantial time walking, standing, and performing the physical labor associated with cleaning facilities. This includes reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and to assist others with heavier items
• Ability to exert self physically to perform all duties of the job
• Ability to perform this job safely, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary, without endangering the health or safety of oneself or others
• Effective oral communication skills; fluency in Spanish, English, or both preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Courteous and friendly interpersonal skills
• Available to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability and willingness to perform all duties in accordance with the Skirball’s mission and vision
• Note: The environment is mostly clean and comfortable but may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, and drafts, and some duties outdoors in variable temperatures.

Please send resumé and cover letter, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources Department
Re: On-Call Porter
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a warm, friendly person with excellent communication skills for the position of Part-Time Busser. Reporting to the Zeidler’s Café Manager, this position is responsible for serving food and beverages to diners in a gracious and efficient manner, ensuring a positive dining experience for 20-25 hours per week. 

Starting salary: $20.25 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Appropriately set tables for meals, including sanitizing and setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glasses
• Clear dishes and glasses and take them to scullery for cleaning
• Maintain cleanliness in the front and back of the house
• Provide courteous and friendly customer service to all diners
• Assist serving food orders during peak hours; serve beverages and bread for the table
• Set up bus station with glasses, silverware, napkins, and additional service ware; ensure glasses and silverware are spot free and polished before they are set on the table
• Respond quickly to diner requests; rectify problem orders or promptly refer to the assigned waiter to address concerns 
• Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean; wipe down prior to the start of shift and clear any spills during service
• Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, tableware, and linens
• Fill and polish salt and pepper shakers and sugar caddies
• Ensure the dining room is free of dust and that the wood areas are cleaned at least once a week

 Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes

• Prior experience working as a busser or server assistant
• Have a current California Food Handler’s Certificate
• Be of legal age to serve alcohol in California
• Must be well-groomed, with hair cut or secured above the collar, clean clothes and shoes, etc.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English; to provide personable and professional customer service; to pay close attention to the needs of diners; to work on a team and interact respectfully with colleagues; to accomplish routine housekeeping, cleaning, and scullery tasks 
• Physical ability to stand/walk most of the working day and to lift and carry heavy trays and other items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Physical and environmental demands of the job: Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must be able to carry trays and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources 
Re: Part-Time Busser
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Prep Cook in its Hospitality and Private Events Department. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, this position is responsible for performing a wide variety of moderately difficult food preparation tasks in a high-volume institutional kitchen.

Starting salary: $20.25 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Prepare or direct preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes
• Follow established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities
• Determine proper cooking time and temperature
• Operate broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Clean and sanitize all food preparation equipment and ensure that it is kept in a safe and operable condition
• Keep track of invoices and give them to the supervisor
• Perform custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators
• Understand and abide by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation; knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls and to stand and walk most of the working day
• Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail and to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members
• Ability to work 24-30 hours per week on mornings, evenings, and holidays

Physical and environmental demands of the job: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and carrying food trays and other items during most of a shift. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: Prep Cook 
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
FAX: (310) 440-4595
hr@skirball.org

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a qualified Production Manager to coordinate with artists and outside contractors on the production of about sixty public events per year. Reporting to the Vice President of Public Programs, this is a full-time, nonexempt position that works in the Public Programs Department. This role requires working Monday through Friday, including evenings and weekends, depending on program scheduling.

Starting pay range: $31.25–$36/hour

Responsibilities:

• Support the Public Programs team as primary production lead, which includes developing and presenting a wide variety of Skirball programs and live and online events
• Assess in-house technical production needs and supervise technical/logistical pre-production through post-production
• Review artist tech riders and stage plots across multiple artistic categories (e.g., music, theater, dance) and artist/speaker technical requests, implementing necessary and cost-effective plans to meet these needs
• Supervise load-in, tech, sound check, rehearsals, program execution, and strike of all performances
• Serve as production stage manager
• Assist in design and approval of lighting, sound, and house configuration plans in collaboration with Skirball AV team
• Hire and supervise technical and production personnel/vendors for major music events and other multi-faceted productions
• Create facility usage plans and budgets for public-facing events
• Solicit bids from vendors, order production rentals and approve vendor invoices, adhering to approved budgets
• Develop/deliver quarterly reports for production-related expenses implement changes as needed to reduce expenses and/or increase income

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• 3–5+ years of broad experience in live production events, preferably with a working knowledge of producing programs for a cultural organization or music venue
• Working knowledge of producing performing arts, music concerts, literary programs, film, multi-media, conversation series, festivals, and exhibitions
• Exceptional interpersonal skills—exercises patience, diplomacy, and the ability to work well with people of different ages and backgrounds, particularly on the day of events
• Proven success producing effective programs
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to organize tasks and solve production-related problems, exercise good judgment, take initiative, and multitask.

Physical and environmental demands of the job: Prolonged periods of standing and walking in venues; including sitting at a desk daily. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: Production Manager 
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90049
FAX: (310) 440-4595
hr@skirball.org

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a mature, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support the Operations Department, which encompasses Security, Facilities, Engineering, Purchasing, Audio Visual, and Logistics. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations, this position is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties relating to special projects, facilities services, maintenance, purchasing, building improvements, refurbishments, and related administrative duties.

Starting salary: $29/hour

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate various contractor service agreements (e.g., landscape, pest-control, painting, pond maintenance)
• Plan, coordinate, and manage special projects and assist with developing the scopes of work for various projects
• Conduct research related to projects and daily operations
• Schedule and lead project meetings regularly with contractors and staff
• Review the Skirball’s event schedule to minimize project impact on programs, private events, and staff
• Work closely and conduct job walks with contractors and service providers to review scope of work and bid specifications
• Coordinate and schedule tasks with engineering, porters, security, AV, grounds, and outside vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation; review progress and provide ongoing critique for completeness, coordination, and constructability
• Provide advice and assistance regarding approvals, permits, and insurance requirements
• Prepare standard documentation and reporting forms, project status updates, submittal logs, anticipated cost reports, requests for information (RFIs), and submittal and RFI tracking reports
• Obtain regular progress reports from the project team 
• Update the calendar to reflect timeline shifts and project schedule changes
• Receive and verify invoices for accuracy and approvals; forward for payment
• Provide backup support to the Operations Help Desk and other Operations administrative functions 
• Maintain and oversee vendor service agreements
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings; take notes; prepare and distribute minutes
• Assist with the receipt and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Maintain office supplies inventory; assist with the coordination of maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of office equipment
• Prepare a wide variety of routine correspondence, forms, and reports
• Plan, organize, and coordinate department meetings, events, and training sessions 
• Assist with special events and minor projects as needed
• Coordinate travel arrangements for staff
• Process invoices and purchase orders
• Respond to telephone calls and emails from staff and outside vendors

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience in project management, risk management, and performance management 
• 5+ years of working experience in construction management or project management-related work
• Prior experience in an administrative role supporting operational functions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, deadlines, and follow-through
• Ability to exercise good judgment and manage a changing and varied workload
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills and the ability to negotiate contracts and draft business documents independently
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with project management software tools
• Core knowledge of construction concepts
• Preferred: fluency in Spanish 

Physical and environmental demands of the job: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking around. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. 

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources 
Re: Project Coordinator
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a cordial, reliable, and flexible collaborator with excellent communication skills for the temporary on-call position of Visitor Experience Associate. After an initial training period, this position will be called in to work on an as-needed basis during normal operating hours Tuesday–Friday, 10:30 am–5:00 pm and Saturday–Sunday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, with potential for additional hours and some schedule shifts to accommodate evening programming. This is a temporary, on-call position. After a two-day, paid training period, this position can anticipate working approximately 8–24 hours per month. Available immediately and will end on June 30, 2026.

Starting salary: $19/hour

Responsibilities:

• Greet, welcome, and engage with visitors in a warm, professional, and outgoing manner that sets them up for a positive Skirball experience
• Proactively seek information about Skirball operations and maintain up-to-date knowledge about policies, programs, exhibitions, and offerings to share with visitors and colleagues
• Perform box office sales and generate will-call lists using the organization’s ticketing system
• Organize and handle visitor transactions with attention to detail while providing courteous customer service with discretion and security
• Receive, track, and account for daily cash and credit receipts ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Work closely with Security, Porters, and Volunteers at the membership desk to help the lobby run smoothly and ensure a positive visitor experience
• Share visitor experiences and weekend activity reports with the Visitor Experience Manager and other senior staff as requested
• Respond appropriately to visitor feedback and resolve issues with direction and/or support from management
• Serve as a reliable and caring member of the Visitor Experience team

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and verbal communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude
• Professional demeanor and active interest in interacting with people for the bulk of each day
• Excellent attention to detail, effectiveness as a team player, and ability to solve problems nimbly in a changing environment
• Ability to convey the Skirball’s mission and share information about its exhibitions, programs, and other offerings with visitors
• Ability to interact with people of different generations and backgrounds in a respectful, kind, patient, and caring way
• Basic math skills to account for receipts, prepare routine reports, and resolve errors
• Basic computer skills and competent written communication skills
• Preferred: fluency in Spanish; prior experience interacting with families; prior sales/box office experience 

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: Temporary On-Call Visitor Experience Associate 
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90049
FAX: (310) 440-4595
hr@skirball.org