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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

School and Teacher Programs Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Education

SUPERVISOR: Director of Education

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time/Non-exempt

PAY RANGE: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE: On-site, 40 hours/week; hours are generally 8AM to 5PM but may be off shifted to accommodate evening and weekend events and programs (on or off-site)

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

The Crocker Art Museum brings people together and connects them in unexpected ways with art, ideas, each other, and the world around them. This position helps to fulfill this by developing, planning, and implementing a dynamic schedule of educational programs for K-12 schools and teachers that align with the Museum's mission and goals and California State Content Standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Build and foster relationships and develop partnerships with schools and school districts through on-site visits and outreach activities for teachers, administrators, and school boards that promote the Museum's educational programs and grow its audience.
Work with educators, Museum staff, independent contractors, and others to develop curriculum-based workshops with related online curriculum guides and lesson plans as well as other high-quality programs and instructional resources that are relevant, accessible, meet audience needs, and support pre-K – 12 grade learning through reflection, participation, and exchange.
Prepare and conduct age-appropriate interdisciplinary arts education programs designed to encourage pre-K-12 students and teachers to appreciate and understand art and its impact on culture through object-based learning. This includes implementing hands-on art classes and curriculum-based tours and workshops for students and/or teachers related to the Crocker’s collections and exhibitions—at schools throughout the Sacramento region and at the Museum.
Coordinate tour + art workshops and artist-to-go programs in schools and onsite including hiring, training, and managing a corps of on-call artist educators
Develop and lead pre-and in-service training and other professional development opportunities for school educators.
Create and communicate annual calendars of program offerings. Keep accurate statistics and other records on all aspects of programming. Schedule and/or conduct program evaluation and documentation, schedule facilities and instructors, select and maintain supply inventories.
Manage the Art Ark, a mobile art gallery and classroom that travels to schools and community sites throughout the Region. Develop thematic biennial installations tied to common core and content standards, and oversee scheduling, staffing, and other logistics.
Collaborate with other Museum departments to integrate school programs with exhibitions and collections and other facility use.
Help develop grants and other funding opportunities for school and teacher programs, including proposal development and writing, program delivery, data and budget tracking, and final reporting.
Supervise and train staff, docents, and other volunteers to work with school and teacher audiences.
Collect, interpret, and analyze program attendance data, generate reports using attendance data and qualitative evaluation to assess strengths and determine direction for future school programs and partnerships.
Work in collaboration with Marketing and Communications staff to publicize and promote school and teacher programs to the public.
Teach classes, professional development seminars, and other programs as needed.
Participate in interdepartmental and cross department committees/teams as needed.
Remain up to date in knowledge of museum education theory, curriculum development, and current issues and practices in informal and formal education and object-based learning.
Assist in evaluating and documenting school and teacher programs through written and other means and disseminate information to interested parties.
Represent the Crocker at professional conferences and community meetings.
Develop and deliver engaging, curriculum-based tours and workshops for pre-K-12 school groups
Establishes the curriculum for and oversees the implementation of PreK-12 object-based learning school programs that take place in the Museum’s galleries and classrooms, in schools and on virtual platforms. Regularly review and revise program content in accordance with updates to state and national education policies, needs, and standards along with departmental pedagogies and strategic priorities.
Expand the reach of the Museum’s school and teacher programs by cultivating strategic partnerships with other institutions, community members and school districts, leading collaborative efforts to research, develop, and assess engaging programs for school and teacher audiences.
Supervise and coach team, including volunteer docents, that designs and delivers onsite and virtual programs for PreK-12 audiences. Provide thought leadership in museum pedagogy, object-based teaching and instructional design, ensuring that department activities support strategic priorities.
Oversees the Museum’s PreK learning and teacher professional development programs, serving as the Museum’s primary liaison with area school districts and partners.
Collaborates with Development department members to identify funding opportunities and manage and report on grant funded school and teacher programs. Leads efforts and collaborates with colleagues to produce online, asynchronous curricular resources for the Museum’s website and other popular online K-12 learning sites that support classroom teachers and reflect departmental values and pedagogies.
Actively build and maintain strong working relationships throughout the Museum, including with education, curatorial, security, building operations, visitor services, and marketing and communications teams.
Actively participate in cross-departmental committees, as appropriate, that further visitor access and engagement.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) Degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Art Education, Education, other relevant field or equivalent job experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Three or more years of successfully planning and facilitating inquiry- and object-based teaching and learning experiences in art museums for diverse audiences with a focus on PreK-12 students. Experience working with classroom teachers preferred.
Knowledge of current theory and practice in museum education and PreK-12 learning standards and trends.
Two or more years of successful leadership in a supervisory and/or project management role. Experience facilitating collaborative projects and building consensus among diverse perspectives in both internal and external constituent groups.
Management and administrative experience, including ability to think strategically, problem solve, budget planning and supervision a team.
Intrinsic motivation for field scholarship, lifelong learning, and praxis; desire to broaden and deepen field knowledge as well as the ability to adopt a beginner’s mindset.
Ability to work independently while seeking out and receiving input and feedback from a variety of sources, channeling feedback into actionable strategy.
Ability to assess priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and ask for help when needed.
Creative, critical, and experimental thinking in problem-solving approaches and strategies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; Ability to communicate tactfully and work well with colleagues, volunteers, community partners, and visitors.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises teaching artists, educators, and others delivering school programs.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares and manages budgets related to School and Teacher Programs, including grant budgets.

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.

The employee is required to stand, walk and/or sit for long periods of time. They must be able to make oral presentations to large groups, have strength to move from standing to sitting and back with some ease, and have the dexterity to carefully handle objects, as well as the ability to lift and move items of various weights and sizes. Position has occasion to lift and/or move objects of 25-40 lbs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Crocker Art Museum strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum makes employment decisions based on merit and business need 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.

Human Resource Manager

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

SUPERVISOR: TBD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Exempt

HIRING RANGE: $87,360 - $90,272

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 implementing HR policies, overseeing payroll, 401(k), and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and fostering a positive workplace culture that aligns with the Museum’s mission and values.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Employee Relations & HR Operations

Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, benefits and HR-related concerns
Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire orientations and exit interviews.
Support managers in handling performance, disciplinary, and conflict resolution matters.
Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial HR investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, or workplace incidents.
Document investigation processes and outcomes clearly and confidentially.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with legal and organizational standards.
Oversee DEAI staff committee

Payroll & Benefits Administration

Administer semi-monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Manage employee benefits programs including health insurance, COBRA administration, retirement plans, FMLA, and other leave policies.
Serve as the primary liaison with benefits providers; coordinate open enrollment and respond to employee benefit inquiries.
Reconcile payroll and benefit report date in conjunction with Finance department.
Coordinate with 3rd party administrators and brokers to manage 401(k) and benefit plans.
Administer worker’s compensation policy and audit.
Assist employees with benefits and retirement-related questions and issues.

Compliance, Policy, and Safety Oversight

Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures.
Coordinate annual compliance trainings (e.g anti-harassment, safety)
Oversee basic workplace safety protocols and assist in implementing safety-related training and documentation in coordination with museum leadership
Ensure incident reports are properly completed and tracked and assist with follow-up as needed.

Recruitment & Talent Management

Collaborate with department heads to develop staffing strategies
Oversee recruitment efforts, including job postings, interviews and performance review processes.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field; PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred
Minimum of 5 years if progressive human resources experience, including at least 3 years with direct responsibility for payroll and benefits administration.
Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws, payroll regulations, and HR best practices.
Understanding workplace safety standards and OSHA basics is a plus.
Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity or similar) and HRIS platforms.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, mission-driven, and creative environment.
Strong presentation skills.
Must demonstrate a high level if integrity and maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive employee and organizational information.

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.
Oversee administration of departmental and committee budgets.

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 accommodation 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:

Preparator

TITLE: Preparator

DEPARTMENT: Curatorial

SUPERVISOR: Manager of Exhibition Design and Lead Preparator

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: On Call Part-time/Non-exempt, up to 20 hours or 999 hours in a calendar year.

HIRING RANGE: $22.00 to $22.55 per 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 engaging audiences by creating dynamic and educational exhibition installations. Working as part of a team of art preparators/installers, this position is primarily responsible for facilitating the installation of exhibitions in the Museum per the Museum exhibition program.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

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
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.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

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.
Transport art in 26’ moving trucks; knowledge of proper strapping techniques required.
Three years of professional art installation experience working in an art museum, gallery, related institution, or art studio.
Familiarity with lighting art.
Ability to work with new/digital media, such as A/V setup and projection, digital editing.
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.

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.

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 50 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.