Operations Manager

 

With a mission of Building Community through Art, the Petaluma Arts Center (PAC) is dedicated to building our community's creative capacity by making art an increasingly vital and meaningful part of our public life. 

In service of our mission and vision, PAC

  • Strives to present innovative, inspiring and meaningful art exhibitions.

  • Maintains a sustainable, accessible and inclusive space for community gatherings and for diverse artistic expressions and experiences.

  • Enriches Petaluma both culturally and economically.

  • Provides artistic and educational opportunities for learners of all ages.

  • Fosters creativity by embracing new audiences and new ways of seeing the world.

Position Summary: 

The Operations Manager will be the primary staff contact for facilities and operational functions of PAC.   
This position reports to the Executive Director. 
This is a part-time exempt position of 20 hours/week, with paid time through our PTO system.  Some evening and weekend hours required. Salary is $30,000 per year. 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations

  • Serve as the the primary staff contacts on-site during open hours, opening and closing the building

  • Function as staff liaison for all facilities needs including alarm, janitorial, maintenance, supplies, phone and internet, signage

  • Serve as liaison to contact employees

  • Maintain inventory of office supplies and maintain storage.

  • Maintain records: contracts, local, state and federal required forms

  • Prepare financial documents for bookkeeper including Square and Stripe reports, credit card statement, check requests, assigning account number to payables and receivables 

  • Manage cash and bank deposits

Programs and events

  • Set-up and tear-down for lectures, classes and other programs

  • Set-up, tear-down and refreshments for opening receptions and other events

  • Work with Volunteer and Visitor Services Manager to staff events with volunteers

Exhibitions

  • Coordinate shipping, drop of and pick up of art

  • Work with contract installer to ensure needs and supplies for exhibitions are met

  • Order banners and postcards according to exhibition schedules.

  • Manage and track art sales 

General

  • Perform general administrative and office management duties

  • Support Executive Director as needed

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required:

  • Experience with cash management and accounts payable and receivable

  • Ability to organize and execute events 

  • Familiar with database management 

Preferred:

  • Experience in gallery or museum settings

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Attention to detail 

  • Willingness to wear multiple hats

  • Problem solver

  • Ability to collaborate with others to achieve goals

  • Strong communication skills

For more information or to express interest, please contact:

Carin Jacobs, Executive Director

carin@petalumaartscenter.org