POSITION TITLE: Gallery Crew/Exhibit Worker (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8449
DEPARTMENT: Lincoln Center
LOCATION: LINCOLN CENTER
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $16.00 per hour
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is
3:00 p.m. MT on 6/14/2026 . The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
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Summary
Under the general direction of the Visual Arts Staff, responsible for the installation, and maintenance of Art Gallery exhibitions and general assistance with Visual Arts programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Constructs and installs exhibit structures, artworks, graphic elements, and label text for in-house, traveling and off-site exhibitions.
- Meets production schedules for constructing and installing exhibit components.
- Utilizes preventive conservation techniques in the handling and exhibition of artworks.
- Unpacks and repacks shipped artworks.
- Completes condition reports for gallery artworks.
- Performs on-going maintenance of temporary, permanent, and off-site exhibitions as instructed.
- Maintains a neatly organized work area and storage spaces.
- Assists with Gallery receptions, acts as Gallery attendant and assists with other Visual Arts programs and events as needed.
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is not responsible for the supervision of employees.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of media, methods, and materials used in exhibition construction and display.
- Knowledge of basic carpentry techniques, hand tools, and power tools.
- Knowledge of basic paint, adhesives, finishes, and applicable safety practices.
- Knowledge of audio-video equipment.
- Knowledge of accepted museum standards for the care, handling, and exhibition of artifacts and artworks.
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Able to contribute creatively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Able to keep and maintain accurate records.
- Able to maintain a safe working environment.
- Pro-active in pursuing and completing tasks
- Available to work evenings and weekends, when needed.
Education And Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred. Associate's degree, with focus on fine arts, design, history, museum studies, or construction, or one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; climb a ladder, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds with team assistance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work must be performed efficiently in an ever-changing work environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical And/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
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