Careers | Crocker Art Museum

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The Crocker Art Museum brings people together with art, ideas, each other, and the world around them. Our staff works to make the Museum a dynamic, engaging, and inviting gathering place for our community and to bring to life the art on our walls in unexpected and meaningful ways. We strive to reflect the diversity of our region and welcome applicants with new perspectives, unique backgrounds, and a passion for serving the public.

Please explore our current open positions and reach out with questions. When applying, please attach your cover letter and resume to your email.

Applying to the Crocker

Thank you for your interest in a career with the Crocker Art Museum. We encourage you to apply for any role you feel qualified for and interested in. When applying, please attach your cover letter and resume to your email. We typically receive a high volume of applications and strive to reply to all applicants within two weeks.

Additional questions can be directed to camajobs@crockerart.org.

Open Positions

Director of Education

TITLE: Director of Education

DEPARTMENT: Education

SUPERVISOR: Mort and Marcy Friedman Director & CEO

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time/Exempt

HIRING RANGE: $100,000 to $115,000, depending on experience.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
The Crocker Art Museum is dedicated to promoting an awareness of and enthusiasm for human experience through art. We measure our success by our ability to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the communities we serve. This position helps fulfill this providing oversight, strategic leadership, and management for the education team of the Museum. The incumbent will be expected to execute approved plans personally and through department staff members.

As a member of the senior leadership group, the Director of Education will be expected to think and plan institutionally and ensure that programs support the Museum’s mission and strategic objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plans and supervises the interpretation of the Museum's collections and exhibitions.
Plans, conducts and supervises education programs and events for diverse audiences.
Oversees outreach initiatives and audience development programs.
Develops, directs and maintains a variety of internal and external relationships; programmatic collaborations and partnerships with local, regional and national groups and organizations to insure fulfillment of education strategies.
Recruits, trains, and supervises staff (paid and volunteer) to implement programs.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree required; M.A. in Museum Education preferred. Incumbent must have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in an art museum or related organization, including one or more years of managerial experience.
Knowledge of art, art history, gallery based learning, and educational theory and practice.
Public speaking, research, writing, and presentation skills.
Ability to work with diverse audiences.
A level head and self-confidence.
Attention to detail.
Ability to manage and follow through on simultaneous long- and short-term projects.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises Directly:

Manager of Studio Art Program
Public Program, Adult Education, and School and Teacher Program Coordinators
Education Assistants (3)
Volunteer Coordinator
15 – 20 contract staff

Supervises Indirectly:

200 – 300 Museum Docents and other Museum volunteers.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Museum’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan and DEAI initiatives.
Commit to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, cooperation, and openness to other’s perspectives.
Provide exceptional customer service.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and manages (+/- 1-million-dollar) Department budget.
Utilize Crocker resources wisely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Crocker Art Museum strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination, and is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs in order to have the best available person in each job. The Museum has a “zero-tolerance” policy prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, gender, genetic characteristics, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or other protected categories identified by federal, state or local laws. Any such discrimination is prohibited.

WORK SCHEDULE:
On-site, 40 hours/week. Hours are generally M – F 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with occasional evening and weekends.

TO APPLY:
Please email your cover letter and resume to camajobs@crockerart.org. Questions can be directed to (916) 808-5059.

Part-Time Preparator

TITLE: Part-time Preparator

DEPARTMENT: Curatorial

SUPERVISOR: Manager of Exhibition Design and Lead Preparator

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time/Non-exempt, up to 20 hours or 999 hours in a calendar year. This is a non-benefited position.

HIRING RANGE: $22 to $22.50 per hour, Depending on Experience

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Collaborate in a team environment to produce superior quality exhibitions
Installing and deinstalling exhibitions and installations according to the plans of the Exhibition Designer, Registrar, or designated Curatorial staff
Preparing and packing/unpacking objects for travel and assisting with incoming and outgoing shipments
Ability to safely use hand and power tools and other necessary equipment.
Paint galleries and exhibition furniture
Prepare signs and labels
Fabricate hanging and mounting systems for works of art
Ability to perform physical work associated with preparation of exhibits.
Perform maintenance duties to keep exhibits and displays clean and clearly labeled
Prepare artwork and historical artifacts for shipping; receive and unpack shipments of art objects and other exhibition related materials
Transport art in 26’ moving trucks; knowledge of proper strapping techniques required
Completing finish work for exhibitions or installations including lighting, leveling, cleaning, labeling, and signage
Ability to multi-task and assume a variety of projects simultaneously.
Perform related duties as required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Successful completion of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in art, commercial art, museum studies, art museum education, or a closely related field.
Ability to work with new/digital media, such as A/V setup and projection, digital editing, DVD authoring.
Ability to solve problems and find attractive and safe solutions to hanging and/or showcasing unusual works of art.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff members, volunteers, and subcontractors.
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to aggressive changeover schedule.
Valid California driver’s license.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

Rigging techniques for large and small objects.
Three years of professional art installation experience working in an art museum, gallery, related institution, or art studio.
Familiarity with lighting art.
Complicated fabrication of wood, metal, or plastic.
Familiarity with welding techniques; MIG and Oxy.
An understanding of the goals and strategies of art museum education.
Strong design skills and knowledge of a range of aesthetic styles to assure historical appropriateness and compatibility between the exhibition design and the art presented.
Matting and framing skills.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Use Crocker resources wisely.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct reports.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Museum’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan and DEAI initiatives.
Commit to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, cooperation, and openness to other’s perspectives.
Provide exceptional customer service.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for long periods of time; use hands and arms to reach, handle, and feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs or more.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Crocker Art Museum strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination, and is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business need in order to have the best available person in each job. The Museum has a “zero-tolerance” policy prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, gender, genetic characteristics, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Any such discrimination is prohibited.

Registrar

TITLE: Registrar

DEPARTMENT: Curatorial

SUPERVISOR: Chief Curator and Associate Director

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time/Non-exempt

HIRING RANGE: $28.25 to $28.75 an hour, depending on Experience

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
The Crocker Art Museum is dedicated to promoting an awareness of and enthusiasm for human experience through art. We measure our success by our ability to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the communities we serve. This position helps fulfill this by providing work related to the safekeeping and management of the art collection of the Crocker Art Museum and for any artworks loaned to the Museum. The specific aspects of care are outlined in the Museum's collection management policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Create deed-of-gift documents and nonexclusive rights agreements, etc.
Document and track incoming and outgoing loans
Accession and catalog new acquisitions, ensuring that all artworks are recorded, and documents are properly processed
Maintain inventory and historical files for each item in the collection, including database records and images
Develop and maintain record systems to identify and locate artworks that belong to the Museum or are on loan to the Museum
Assist in moving and tracking artwork destined for offsite storage
Oversee collections storage to ensure safety and accessibility of the artwork
Serve as risk manager for the permanent collection and administer the Museum’s fine arts insurance policy
Oversee the collections-management system
Respond to inquiries from staff and the public
Participate in the emergency preparedness team/practices for the Museum
Participate in Facilities, Events, and Education programming meetings to maintain Museum practices, policies, etc., specific to collections spaces (i.e. events taking place within galleries)
Maintain statistics that relate to the collection
Facilitate incoming and outgoing loan logistics, including shipping and receiving, packing and unpacking, installation, storage, and courier arrangements
Facilitate deaccessions, including determining objects' legal status, corresponding with donors and city officials, tracking the deaccession process, and coordinating the disposal of deaccessioned objects
With curators, assess loan requests for artworks in the Museum's collection
Generate and maintain documentation pertaining to incoming and outgoing loans including exhibition contracts, loan agreements, receipts, shipping documents, and condition reports
Maintain or supervise maintenance of holding and processing areas (cleaning, dusting, etc.)
Supervise and train employees and volunteers in the handling/processing of collections
Write reports and correspondence
Facilitate photography of objects in the permanent collection
Monitor the safe handling of artwork during installations and de-installations of permanent-collection galleries
Other related duties as assigned

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in art, art history, museum studies, or a related field. A master’s degree preferred.
Two years museum experience (preferably art)
Museum collections management practices, specifically art museum registration and ethics
Principles of art handling and conservation
Museum standards and techniques for shipping artworks
Copyright law and current art museum rights and reproduction practices
Collection management software
Museum professional environmental standards and security practices
Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Access with ability to upgrade easily or learn new programs as necessary
Collection-management software and Excel a plus
Maintain recordkeeping systems
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Work on numerous projects simultaneously and prioritize multiple and long-term projects
Safely handle artworks in a variety of media
Examine works of art for physical damage and/or defects

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no direct reports.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Museum’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan and DEAI initiatives.
Commit to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, cooperation, and openness to other’s perspectives.
Provide exceptional customer service.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilize Crocker resources wisely.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Crocker Art Museum strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business need in order to have the best available person in each job. The Museum has a “zero-tolerance” policy prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, gender, genetic characteristics, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or other protected categories identified by federal, state or local laws. Any such discrimination is prohibited.

WORK SCHEDULE:
On-site, 40 hours/week. Hours are generally M – F, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with occasional evening and weekends.

TO APPLY:
Please email your cover letter and resume to camajobs@crockerart.org. Questions can be directed to (916) 808-5059.

Visitor Service Representative

TITLE: Visitor Services Representative

DEPARTMENT: Visitor Services

SUPERVISOR: Visitor Services Manager

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Up to 20 hours/week or 999 hours a year

HIRING RANGE: $20.00 per hour

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

The Crocker Art Museum is dedicated to promoting an awareness of and enthusiasm for human experience through art. We measure our success by our ability to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the communities we serve. This position helps fulfill this by promoting an engaging visitor experience while enforcing Museum procedures and ensuring the visitor’s first and last impressions of their experience at the Museum is a positive one. Visitor Services Representatives provide excellent customer service and have good working knowledge of the Crocker exhibitions, programs, and facilities. They assist with visitor greetings and orientation and think creatively when faced with day-to-day scenarios. Visitor Service Representatives are cross-trained in customer service and sales, clerical tasks, museum exhibitions, and programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Always maintain a professional and courteous manner.
Act as an information resource for visitors and members and have a complete understanding of Museum activities.
Use ticketing system to process the sales of admission tickets and program registration.
Sell memberships based on an understanding of and ability to communicate the benefits of different membership levels.
Greet Museum visitors and answer general questions about Sacramento and the region.
Receive visitor complaints and help provide solutions for issues that may arise.
Understand and administer Museum policies regarding photography, items allowed in the galleries, coat check, etc.
Replenish materials for interactive gallery space, Tot Land, and collateral racks.
Follow procedures for opening/closing ticketing stations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workspace.
Communicate issues affecting customer experience to Manager of Visitor Services.
Use point of sale system to complete Museum Store transactions as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Must enjoy working with the public and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to remain professional and flexible in stressful circumstances and problem solve on the spot.
Experience working in museums or other art related organizations is recommended.
Have an interest in art, community, and customer service.
Must be available evenings and weekends.
Punctuality and dependability

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure cash drawer is balanced at the end of every shift.
Utilize Crocker resources wisely.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Museum’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan and institutional DEAI initiatives.
Commit to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, cooperation, and openness to other’s perspectives.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for maintaining the department in the absence of the Visitor Services Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Crocker Art Museum makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business need in order to have the best available person in each job. The Museum has a “zero-tolerance” policy prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, gender, genetic characteristics, religion, marital status, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws. Any such discrimination is prohibited.