City of Torrance

SALARY

$26.45 - $29.16 Hourly

LOCATION

Torrance, CA

JOB TYPE

Recurrent Regular Part-time (30-39 hrs/wk)

JOB NUMBER

26100024

DEPARTMENT

COMMUNITY SERVICES

OPENING DATE

10/27/2026

SALARY

$26.45 - $29.16 Hourly

LOCATION

Torrance, CA

JOB TYPE

Recurrent Regular Part-time (30-39 hrs/wk)

JOB NUMBER

26100024

DEPARTMENT

COMMUNITY SERVICES

OPENING DATE

10/27/2026

DESCRIPTION

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Senior Program Specialist to serve as the Assistant Museum Curator!

The Department

The Community Services Department offers Torrance residents the unique opportunity to help achieve a sense of purpose, identity, self-worth and improved self-esteem within the specialized areas of Cultural Arts, Library, Parks and Recreation. The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs and facilities for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Torrance.

The Position

The Senior Program Specialist (Assistant Museum Curator) assigned to Exhibitions is responsible for research, development, and coordination for all upcoming exhibitions.

For more information about the duties of the position, click here.

**Hours:**This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position. Hours are flexible but concentrated around exhibitions. This position may be expected to work some evenings and weekends.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills such as:

Graduation from High School or equivalent and two years of increasingly responsible part-time experience at the level of a Program Specialist. A BA/BS in Recreation, Cultural Studies, or a related field is desirable. Some positions may require specific experience and/or education/certification in a field such as: recreation, fine or performing arts, art history, sports, early childhood education, adaptive recreation, senior citizens, parks or science programs.

Some positions may require the following certifications: A valid California Class C Driver's License.

Ideal Candidate:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess:

Degree in Visual Arts, Art History or Museum Studies
Experience in public programming of museum and gallery environments;
Knowledge of arts education and programming;
Principles and practices used in the exhibition and interpretation of artwork;
Excellent customer service;
Effective oral and written communication skills;
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those met during the course of work.

Supervisory experience is desired.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. The application filing period opens Tuesday October 27, 2026

Only those applicants whose experience best meets the needs of the City and Department will be invited to participate in an oral interview.

SPECIAL NOTES

Visit www.torranceca.gov to find out more information about our community.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. For further information, click here .

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

EmployerCity of Torrance

Address

3231 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, California, 90503

Phone 310-618-2915

Websitehttp://www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs

EmployerCity of TorrancePhone 310-618-2915 Websitehttp://www.TorranceCA.Gov/JobsAddress

3231 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, California, 90503

SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST (ASSISTANT MUSEUM CURATOR & SOCIAL MEDIA) (AT-WILL) Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.

In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.

I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.

I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

Yes

QUESTION 2 Do you possess a degree in Visual Arts, Art History or Museum Studies?

Yes

Required Question

Senior Program Specialist (Assistant Museum Curator & Social Media)

City of Torrance