Employment

TITLE: Development Associate

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

SUPERVISOR: Director of Human Resources Equity & Inclusion

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time/Non-Exempt

HIRING RANGE: $64,480 to $65,900. Salary will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications. Benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, 403B, and vacation package.

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 fulfill this by ensuring that all Museum staff and volunteers are well oriented, provided with continuing education and development opportunities, and feel supported and valued.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Volunteer Management:
Develop and continually refine a robust volunteer program from recruitment through recognition.

• Develop and continually refine a robust volunteer program from recruitment through recognition.
• Works with all departments to develop and maintain a comprehensive volunteer needs assessment.
• Manages recruitment, orientation, training, and professionalism of volunteers.
• Tracks volunteers, and records skills, performance, availability, and scheduling through Volgistics or other software system.
• Helps develop a volunteer benefits and requirements program.
• Develops and implements volunteer appreciation and stewardship activities.
• Works with development to secure funding for volunteer programs.
• Creates and maintains a volunteer manual that provides museum information, scheduling procedures, job descriptions and expectations.
• Schedules volunteers based on departmental needs and organizational priorities and contacts volunteers to confirm their assigned role as well as their shifts’ start and end times.
• Works side-by-side with volunteers at various events
• Works to keep volunteers properly informed about the Museum and their duties, through orientation meetings, group sessions, manuals, emails, and phone calls.
• Ensures proper background checks are performed.
• Maintains and reports monthly volunteer statistics.
• Coordinates with the Docent, Board, and other specific volunteer programs.
• Works with appropriate staff to ensure volunteers are properly trained in their area of service.

Human Resources Management:

• Develop a robust onboarding system and deliver all aspects of the onboarding experience for new employees.
• Oversee the administration of human resources programs including but not limited to onboarding, benefits, leave of absences, disciplinary matters, and investigations.
• Oversees execution of payroll processing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of employee data updates including new hires, terminations, changes in status, and changes to pay rates.
• Partner with HR leadership to provide HR support in developing and executing plans that optimize organizational design and development, talent management, employee development, and employee relations.
• Work with HR Leadership to develop, implement and track training programs for Museum employees.
• Provide day to day performance management support and guidance to managers on management, coaching, career development, disciplinary actions, and employee relations. This also includes HR best practices, policies/procedures, and HR systems.

All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA degree and a minimum of 3 years in administration or human resource management and 1 year of payroll experience.
• Experience with volunteer management highly desired
• Knowledge and ability to use independent judgment regarding all relevant state and federal laws that govern HR management and employment issues, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Knowledge of methods related to the conduct of volunteer programs for non-profit organizations.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, motivate, lead, and relate effectively to a wide variety of individuals.
• Strong writing and editing skills. Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to develop and manage complex projects within guidelines.
• Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Outstanding organizational & time management skills.
• Experience with program evaluation.
• Excellent computer skills including excel, word processing, and database management, experience with Volgistics a plus.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to see change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and diplomatic skills.
• Ability to monitor work to ensure quality and accuracy.\Understanding of and affinity for art and museums and their missions.
• Must be able to occasionally work nights and/or weekends to cover Museum events.
• Bilingual highly desirable.

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.
• Represent the Crocker at a variety of programs and functions.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Director of Human Resources in preparing the annual budget and work plan and work within established budgets.
• Take care to use Crocker resources responsibly.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness when dealing with financial tasks.

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 occasionally required to stand, walk and/or sit for long periods of time. They must have physical dexterity and the ability to carefully handle objects, as well as ability to lift and move items of various weights and sizes. Positions have occasion to lift and/or move objects of 15-20 lbs.

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).

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.

TITLE: Educator

DEPARTMENT: Education

SUPERVISOR: Associate Director of Education

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: On Call

HIRING RANGE: $25 per instructional hour of teaching

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. We value the diversity pf individuals and the perspectives, insights, and values they bring to the workplace. This position helps fulfill this by supporting offsite school programs, community outreach, and on-site school programs by conducting arts education programs that support the mission of the Crocker and California State Standards. This position will support all programs for students, teachers, and adults in grades pre-K-12, with primary duties related to the Art Ark, Crocker Art Camp, Artist-to-Go, Tour + Art Workshops, Student Exhibitions, Public Programs, and Studio Classes. This position provides support and programmatic assistance to the Education Department, School Programs Coordinator, Studio Experiences Manager, and Associate Director of Education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Perform the daily logistics as necessary for teaching with the Art Ark, Crocker Art Camp, Tour + Art Workshops, Artist-to-Go, Public Programs, and Studio Programs.
• Prepare and conduct age-appropriate arts education programs designed to encourage pre-K-12 students to appreciate and understand artmaking and art history through use of the Crocker, its collections, and resources. This includes implementing hands-on art classes and workshops for students and/or curriculum-based art workshops for teachers and adults related to the Crocker’s collection—at schools throughout the Sacramento region and at the Museum.
• Assist in evaluating the programs through written and photographic records. Maintain a log of observations, track attendance; distribute, collect, and collate program evaluation surveys.
• Conduct classes, demonstrations (usually in the evening and on the weekends), Crocker Art Camp sessions, Tour + Art Workshop studio sessions, and Artist-to-Go presentations.
• Provide on-going classroom, studio, and supply maintenance, including cleaning and repairing of activity stations. Assist in coordinating Art Ark moves from site to site.
• Aid in monitoring security and safety of the Ark, including operating the wheelchair lift.
• Update School Programs Coordinator and Studio Manager on needed supplies on an ongoing basis.
• Attend staff, committee, and community meetings as assigned.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned, including Public Program events which can occur in the evenings and on the weekends.

General Duties

• Maintain positive customer relations (internal and external).
• Perform multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy, creativity, finesse, brand adherence, and flexibility.
• Accurately organize, and prioritize day-to-day project lists and assist with internal project management and cross-department facilitation to complete projects within set timelines.
• Provide general teaching services for the Museum's internal needs and participate in cross functional teams while working toward institutional outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with all Museum departments.
• Maintain an awareness of best practices in Museum and art education, including an active awareness of education programs at the Museum.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• One year of experience in an educational or teaching environment. Background in conducting art workshops and teaching a range of ages in classroom, community, and museum settings. Ability to engage children and youth in grades pre-K-12, and adults, through an inquiry-based method of investigating artworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art, Art Education, Art History, or related field, or equivalent experience. Knowledge of studio art processes and core understanding of art history.
• Experience communicating with teachers, school administrators and parents.
• Strong written and oral communications and organizational skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with members, visitors, volunteers, vendors, etc.
• Must be available to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
• Intellectual curiosity and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and across departments
• Ability to be flexible and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, particularly as they relate to coordinating programming at various stages of development and implementation.
• Ability to work on project teams and with diverse colleagues, audiences, and artists within the community. Awareness of physical and emotional health of children.
• Attention to detail; ability to work under deadline; ability to follow through on long- and short-term projects.
• Ability to write in clear and concise prose.
• Ability to communicate clearly in one-on-one or group situations.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and conduct research, some online.
• Given the outreach focus of this position, it is necessary that the Educator be able to travel in an expedient fashion to various school and community sites to implement job duties.

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.
• Remember you are a representative of the Crocker.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take care to use Crocker resources responsibly.
• Work with colleagues to assure educational projects adhere to department budget.

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 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 any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Any such discrimination is prohibited.

TITLE: Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance

SUPERVISOR: Manager of Finance

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time/Non-Exempt

HIRING RANGE: $26-28.50 Compensation will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications. Benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, 403B and vacation package.

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. We value the diversity of individuals and the perspectives, insights, and values they bring to the workplace. The Staff Accountant will help fulfill this by reconciling bank and general ledger accounts, reconciling special events revenue, and preparing internal reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Reconcile all bank accounts monthly, research discrepancies, and ensure accurate balances.
• Reconcile prepaid expenses, receivables accounts, interfund balancing accounts, and gift card liability quarterly.
• Record deposits into general ledger and provide other Accounts Receivable support as needed.
• Process payment for vendor bills and credit card statements and provide other Accounts Payable support as needed.
• Reconciles special events revenue.
• Post general ledger journal entries and prepare internal reports as needed.
• Provide grant financial data as assigned.
• Budget to Actuals review of all accounts payable invoices submitted to Finance.
• Track Accounts Receivable invoice processing and account balances.
• Support Director of Finance and Controller with miscellaneous projects as needed.
• Exhibit sound and accurate financial judgment; explains reasoning for decisions.
• Use discretion and include appropriate people in financial decision-making process.
• Demonstrate efficiency and thoroughness in financial computations.
• Monitor own work to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Maintain transaction support and procedural documentation.
• Observe internal control procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Accounting degree desired, AND three plus years hands-on experience in accounting required.
• Previous fund accounting experience desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and across departments.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and diplomatic skills.
• Ability to analyze and report data to support decision making process.
• Experience with computerized accounting system (knowledge of Financial Edge a plus).
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel.
• Preference for working in a non-profit environment.
• Intellectual curiosity, problem-solving ability, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly accurate math and accounting skills.
• Ability to understand and resolve complex issues and problems.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects, generate timely work product and manage time effectively.
• Interpersonal skills that promote good customer service to both internal (staff and visitors) and external (vendors and public) customers.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct reports

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Museum’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan including institutional Diversity, Equity, Access & Inclusion initiatives.
• Commit to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, cooperation, and openness to other’s perspectives.
• • Represent the Crocker effectively.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use all Museum’s resources wisely and endeavor to minimize expenses and maximize revenue.
• Safeguard all Museum funds and assets

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 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 any other made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Any such discrimination is prohibited.

TITLE: On-Call Preparator

DEPARTMENT: Curatorial

SUPERVISOR: Manager of Exhibition Design

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: On Call

HIRING RANGE: $18-$20 per hour, Depending on Experience

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

The Preparator engages 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.

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:

Ensure that projects and supplies are within the annual fiscal budget.

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.

TITLE: Accounting Associate - Revenue

DEPARTMENT: Finance

SUPERVISOR: Finance Manager

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full time/Non-exempt

HIRING RANGE: $20 to $22.50 per hour

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

Crocker Art Museum brings people together and connects them in unexpected ways

with art, ideas, each other, and the world around them. We value the diversity of individuals and the

perspectives, insights, and values they bring to the workplace. This position helps fulfill this by recording

all restricted and unrestricted revenue and pledge payments into the general

ledger.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Prepare Deposits:
  • Verify cash and check totals, prepare weekly deposits.
• Records all Tessitura, Outbound, Square, Stripe, Pay pal, credit card and cash transactions.
• Post deposits to accounting software and file documentation in appropriate accounting files.
• Monthly revenue documentation.
• Empty lockers and donation boxes.
• Prepare internal reports as needed.
• Reconciles revenue and pledge payments.
• Conserve organizational resources through accurate financial record keeping.
• Exhibit sound and accurate financial judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions.
• Review, balance, and interpret computer reports.
• Include appropriate people in the financial decision-making process.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in financial computations.
• Monitor your own work to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Back up for Accounts Payable tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• AA Degree in accounting, finance or related field AND 2 years of hands-on experience, or a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with members, visitors, volunteers, vendors, etc.
• Intellectual curiosity and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and across departments.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and diplomatic skills.
• Excellent numerical ability to review and process invoices.
• Ability to organize and process cash deposits.
• Knowledge of and experience with any accounting software.
• Interpersonal skills that promote good customer service to both internal (staff & museum visitors) and external (vendors and public) customers.

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.
• Remember you are a representative of the Crocker.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take care to use Crocker resources responsibly.
• Conserve organizational resources through accurate financial record keeping.
• Exhibit sound and accurate financial judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions.
• Include appropriate people in financial decision-making process.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in financial computations.
• Monitor own work to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Fiduciary responsibilities include the safeguarding of all museum funds and assets.

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 to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15-20 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 any other made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Any such discrimination is prohibited.

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).