Visual Arts

POSITION: Education Associate
COMPANY: Monterey Museum of Art
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2022
SCHEDULE: Full time, non-exempt
WORKPLACE: Hybrid– On Site, Community Locations, limited Remote
COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with experience
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Negotiable
About Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey Museum of Art is located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, California and is the only AAM accredited art museum between San Jose and Santa Barbara.
The Museum mounts 6-9 exhibits annually that reflect the diverse, creative legacies of Northern and Central California from the nineteenth century to the present day. The museum has a 7000-item collection reflecting the artists and movements of Central and Northern California. Particular strengths of the collection are works of the Carmel Arts Colony, California Photography, and Contemporary California artists of the region. MMA has a strong, ongoing commitment to address under-representation of women and people of color in its collection and exhibitions.
Currently the museum is open and operating under COVID restrictions including limited hours and capacity. MMA’s FY 22 operating budget is $2.2 million dollars, and it has a staff of 17 full and part time workers. The museum is currently in strategic planning with the goal of launching a capital campaign in FY 2024 to build a new museum in Monterey.
MMA Staff are values-driven, self-motivated and service oriented. Work/life balance is a priority: and the museum offers on-site and remote work options, well-being days off and flexible hours, as well as professional development and leadership coaching. MMA staff use Zoom, Asana, Podio and Microsoft Teams to help make our team-oriented work more collaborative and efficient.
The museum seeks candidates of diverse experiences and backgrounds with passionate commitment to the arts and cultural sector, museums, and public education. Read MMA’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement here: https://montereyart.org/about-us/policies/
POSITION DESCRIPTION
MMA Education and Public Programs spark creativity and promote learning through the arts by serving a diverse public including students, teachers, families, and life-long learners.
The Education Associate is charged with developing, implementing, and evaluating the museum’s K-12 programs, training and managing the Educator staff, and coordinating with parents, teachers, administrators, and docents to ensure that programs delivery is effective.
Successful candidates for this position should have at least 5 years of K-12 teaching experience in the arts, as well as formal training in visual arts, arts education and/or museum studies as well as knowledge of and passionate interest in California art from the 19th to 21st centuries.
The Department currently includes a Manager, an Associate, a Digital Programs Coordinator, and 2-4 Educators as well as up to 35 Docents. In addition, the Department collaborates with artists, curators, docents, educators, community partners and museum staff to create in-gallery experiences, digital resources, and community focused exhibitions, workshops, and camps.
Candidates should excel at designing, teaching, and training others in arts education curricula suited to K-12 learners with a particular focus on high school students. In addition, candidates should possess strong administrative skills and an inclusive and collaborative leadership style. Candidates must be able to demonstrate skill and experience in planning and execution of complex projects, in addition to excellent written and oral communication skills in English and preferably also in Spanish. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their knowledge, skill, and cultural competence with regard to working towards greater diversity, equity and inclusion in museum setting with the long-term goal of creating a place of belonging for all visitors, artists, and other stakeholders.
All museum personnel spend time in the galleries, attend museum functions, speak in public about our work and are engaged in the community as their schedules permit. MMA appreciates candidates who have skill in a second language, especially Spanish.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Develop curriculum and participatory programming aligned with the museum’s permanent collection, exhibitions on view, and initiatives
• Implement educational programming for school groups by designing and leading group visitor experiences; both in-person and virtual- for K-12 students
• Maintain school tour calendar and communications with schools
• Organize engagement opportunities for schools, youth organizations, community events
• Design and provide training to Educators, Interns and Docents
• Coordinate and be able to teach summer camps and after-school art programs
• Design and coordinate professional development opportunities for Educators
• Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Background
At least 5 years’ teaching experience (or equivalent) in visual and interdisciplinary arts
• Demonstrated skill in creating and teaching highly engaging and relevant arts learning experiences
• Demonstrated skill in writing lesson plans that support National and State core standards
• Prefer candidate with experience with public school systems, especially California
• Prefer candidate with public art experience
Oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to generate copy about education programming for websites, newsletters, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to speak in front of groups including children, adults, and leaders
• Spanish Language skills preferred
Leadership and Management Skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Skill in creating and maintaining authentic and positive, professional relationships with diverse stakeholders and staff
• Experience and/or training in leadership development and team building
• Demonstrated skill in mentoring youth and young professionals
• Training in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Creative Skills
• Demonstrated skill in at least one visual arts medium such as painting, printmaking, photography, etc.
• Facility with arts materials and processes, along with willingness and capacity to fabricate for classroom or workshop level events.
• Skill in generating and prototyping ideas that are implementable
• Skill in working with creative, time and budgetary constraints
Digital Skills
• Must be skilled and comfortable using/training to use PC and MAC computers as well as various software including Zoom, Asana Podio and Microsoft Teams
• Must learn how to use museum’s digital cameras, editing software, etc.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working with high school age students
• Willingness to learn from and embrace communities not served
Values
• Possess strong self-motivation to serve through the arts and culture sector
• Be scrupulous in protecting the well-being and safety of all children
• Be careful to protect the museum’s collection and exhibits
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Seldom (1–5%): smell, drive, and reach above shoulders
• Occasionally (6-33%): bend, twist, push, pull, climb, squat, crawl, kneel, and drive
• Frequently (34-66%): sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stand and walk; grasp with hands and fingers; and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Continuously (67-100%): use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; see (including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus), hear and speak; key (i.e., computer, calculator, telephone); and lift (up to 10 lbs.).
MACHINES, TOOL AND EQUIPMENT:
• Seldom (5-10%): automobile
• Occasionally (6-33%): copier, fax, and 10-key calculator
• Frequently (34-66%): computer
• Continuously (67-100%): writing instruments and telephone
TRAVEL:
This job requires minimal routine travel within close proximity to the regular assigned work location and occasional local and regional travel, must have a valid driver’s license.
Email cover letter, résumé or cv, and contact information for 3 professional references with “Education Associate” in subject line to Jennifer Wagner <hr@montereyart.org>

JOB TITLE: Deputy Director for Advancement and Finance
EXEMPT: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Executive Director DATE: December 2021
WORKS WITH: Manager of External Relations, Manager of Finance and HR
WORKPLACE: Hybrid with Consistent On Site Duties
Monterey Museum of Art is located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, California and is the only AAM
accredited art museum between San Jose and Santa Barbara. The Museum mounts 6-9 exhibits annually that
reflect the diverse, creative legacies of Northern and Central California from the nineteenth century to the
present day. The museum has a 7000-item collection reflecting the artists and movements of Central and
Northern California. Particular strengths in the collection are the works of the Carmel Arts Colony, California
Photography, and Contemporary California artists of the region. MMA has a strong, ongoing commitment to
address under-representation of women and people of color in its collection and exhibitions. In 2020 MMA
launched its Digital Wing, which now has more than 10,000 visitors a month.
Currently the museum is open and operating under COVID restrictions including limited hours and capacity.
MMA’s FY 22 operating budget is $2.2 million dollars, and it has a staff of 17 full and part time workers. The
museum is currently in strategic planning with the goal of launching a capital campaign in FY 2024 to build a
new museum.
MMA staff are values driven, self-motivated and service oriented. Work/life balance is a priority: and the
museum offers on site and remote work options, well-being days off and flexible hours, as well as professional
development and leadership coaching. MMA staff use Zoom, Asana, Podio and Microsoft Teams to help make
our team-oriented work more collaborative and efficient. The museum seeks candidates of diverse experiences
and backgrounds with passionate commitment to the arts and cultural sector, museums and public education.
Read MMA’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement here: https://montereyart.org/aboutus/policies/
POSITION SUMMARY:
In partnership with the Executive Director and in close collaboration with other managers, support, oversee and execute
key functions of Advancement and Finance to achieve strategic and sustainable growth and full financial control at MMA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
A key expectation of this position is to drive and manage major gift cultivation and selected campaigns/events along with
the relationships and systems to successfully secure MMA’s annual, capital and endowment fundraising targets.

Leadership:

• Collaborate with MMA Board, ED and Staff to set strategic and capital campaign goals.
• Coordinate MMA’s strategic and capital planning process on behalf of Board, Executive Director,
Stakeholders, Staff and Consultants
• Align leadership style with MMA’s team management orientation, progressive work place practices and
its commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with the Executive Director, Manager of Finance
and HR and Manager of External Relations as primary collaborators.
• Become a motivating leader/manager of Advancement with respect to Community, Board, Executive
and Staff
• Become a trusted advisor to Board and Executive with respect to Financial Management of MMA
• Mentor staff in Advancement and Finance, and in other areas as directed
Management:
• Provide on-site support to staff with regards to communication and coordination with Ex. Director,
Manager of Finance and HR, and Board of Directors.
• Support the development of an effective operational management system by mastering and utilizing
Asana, Outlook, Office 365, Quickbooks, and Donor Perfect, and be prepared to mentor and motivate
staff to use these as well.
• Help MMA determine whether Blackbaud is the appropriate next level of CRM

Advancement:
• Activate community relationships to cultivate existing and new prospective donors for MMA
• Lead the growth and continuous improvement of MMA donor cultivation including building systems,
stewardship, portfolios and utilizing staff, board and other community relationships.
• Manage the Executive Director’s prospect culitivation portfolio, calendar and ensure that personal
acknowledgements are sent.
• Develop and manage your own portfolio of prospects and donors, focusesd on major gifts for select
campaigns.
• Coordinate MMA annual Gala, including Gala Committee, contractors and vendors.
• Manage Collectors Circle events including Co-Chairs, Prospects/Guests, Staff and Contractor duties
• Develop, launch and manage MMA planned giving program to support endowment and capital
campaign goals
• Write and supervise the creation of donor cultivation letters, packets, brochures
• Staff co-management of Development and Audit Committees
• Attend all full board meetings
Finance:
• Work closely with the ED and Manager of Finance and HR to ensure accounting, reporting and
forecasting of the finances and investments of MMA on a monthly basis
• Develop financial forecasting capacity
• Manage cash receipts, deposits to bank, petty cash

GENERAL JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Relationship focused, Results driven. Takes initiative while remaining collaborative. Highly ethical and accountable to
standards, practices and goals. Demonstrates a service-oriented approach to all stakeholders and to work products.
Discretion. Diplomacy.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in management and finance, arts and culture, education
10 years’ experience in fundraising, finance, equivalent relationship building and creative problem solving.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
• Approximately 90% of the time performing job duties is spent indoors, within a standard office
environment or home office.
• Approximately 80% of the time is spent on the computer.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The temperature of the work environment is moderate and ranges from 65 – 80 degrees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Seldom (1–5%): smell, drive, and reach above shoulders
• Occasionally (6-33%): bend, twist, push, pull, climb, squat, crawl, kneel, and drive
• Frequently (34-66%): sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stand and walk; grasp with hands
and fingers; and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Continuously (67-100%): use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; see (including close
vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus), hear and speak;
key (i.e., computer, calculator, telephone); and lift (up to 10 lbs.).
MACHINES, TOOL AND EQUIPMENT:
• Occasionally (6-33%): copier, fax, and 10-key calculator, automobile
• Frequently (34-66%): computer and digital systems
• Continuously (67-100%): writing instruments and telephone
TRAVEL:
▪ This job requires local and regional travel within close proximity to the regular assigned work location and
occasional long distance travel as requested.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email cover letter, résumé or cv, and contact information for 3 professional references to Jennifer Wagner <jwagner@montereyart.org>
Please put DEPUTY DIRECTOR in the subject line.

Assistant Curator
COMPANY: Monterey Museum of Art APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2022 SCHEDULE: Full time, non-exempt
WORKPLACE: Hybrid (Remote and On Site)
DEPARTMENT: Collections and Exhibitions
REPORTING: Reports to MMA Executive Director COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with experience
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Negotiable
About MMA Monterey Museum of Art is located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, California and is the only AAM accredited art museum between San Jose and Santa Barbara. The Museum mounts 6-9 exhibits annually that reflect the diverse, creative legacies of Northern and Central California from the nineteenth century to the present day. The museum has a 7000-item collection reflecting the artists and movements of Central and Northern California. Particular strengths of the collection are works of the Carmel Arts Colony, California Photography, and Contemporary California artists of the region. MMA has a strong, ongoing commitment to address under-representation of women and people of color in its collection and exhibitions. Currently the museum is open and operating under COVID restrictions including limited hours and capacity. MMA’s FY 22 operating budget is $2.2 million dollars, and it has a staff of 17 full and part time workers. The museum is currently in strategic planning with the goal of launching a capital campaign in FY 2024 to build a new museum. MMA staff are values driven, self-motivated and service oriented. Work/life balance is a priority: and the museum offers on site and remote work options, well-being days off and flexible hours, as well as professional development and leadership coaching. MMA staff use Zoom, Asana, Podio and Microsoft Teams to help make our team-oriented work more collaborative and efficient. The museum seeks candidates of diverse experiences and backgrounds with passionate commitment to the arts and cultural sector, museums and public education. Read MMA’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement here: https://montereyart.org/about-us/policies/
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Curator supports research and planning for current and future MMA exhibitions and public programs. Working closely with Executive Director and Exhibitions and Collections Director s/he is responsible for a variety of curatorial and museum administration tasks including research and planning of exhibitions, developing dossiers, data bases and budgets, as well as managing contacts, meetings, and correspondence with artists, curators, collectors and colleagues; as well as coordinating public programs, the production of catalogs and other exhibition communication.
The Assistant Curator will gain significant experience in curating exhibitions and designing public programs, as well as in museum management and leadership including artist, curator and donor cultivation. The museum is actively advancing its programming and collecting using Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging goals, and this position will have an important role in identifying and vetting artists, curators, and exhibition proposals, as well as opportunities to propose and execute special events and exhibitions.
Successful candidates for this position should have 3-5 years of professional experience or formal training in visual arts museums and/or galleries, preferably with in-depth knowledge of Monterey County and northern California visual artists from the 19th to 21st centuries. Candidates must demonstrate skill and experience in planning and execution of complex creative projects, in addition to excellent written and oral communication skills. In addition, candidates should be able to demonstrate their knowledge, skill and cultural competence with regard to working towards greater diversity, equity and inclusion in museum setting with the long-term goal of creating a place of belonging for all visitors, artists and other stakeholders.
Working closely with the Director of MMA this position requires a high level of service-orientation, as well as diplomacy and discretion. In addition, it is critical that the person in this position demonstrates attention to detail and provides timely and reliable follow-up.
All museum personnel spend time in the galleries, attend museum functions, speak in public about our work and are engaged in the community as their schedules permit. MMA appreciates candidates who have skill in a second language, especially Spanish.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Exhibitions and Collections
• Provide ongoing curatorial research and planning support to the Executive Director and Director of Exhibitions and Collections in the development of 2022-2025 programming
• Track contacts, arrange and attend meetings, take notes and prepare follow-up plans and correspondence with artists, collectors, and external colleagues
• Help create, coordinate, and edit exhibition descriptions and didactic materials such as wall text, labels, and newsletter and website content.
• Help lead the programming of the Currents Gallery with emerging artists and relevant public education installations
• Help expand MMA’s acquisitions target list and develop dossiers on works under consideration.
Communications
• Works with Programs, Education, Development, and Marketing & Communications staff to prepare and edit materials to promote, publicize, and interpret exhibitions and related public programs.
• Assists with gathering and writing exhibition-related information pertinent to grant applications, final reports, and other institutional needs.
• Help ensure accuracy of information on all MMA publications, in print and online.
Programming
• Collaborate with Education and Public Programs to conceive, coordinate and execute programs, interviews, panels, symposia, etc. involving artists, curators and external colleagues.
• Assist with coordination of logistical needs for artist/curator visits including arranging honoraria, travel, lodging, meals, and any event-related logistics.
• Assist with hosting visiting artists/curators, including itineraries, transportation, and entertainment
• As requested, assist or lead staff training on exhibitions and/or conduct tours, workshops etc.
Administrative
• Update artist, curator, museum and colleague mailing lists.
• Other duties as assigned.
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• 3-5 years’ experience in curation and research related to visual arts and museums
• Training and proven success in advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging goals through exhibitions, collections and public programs
• Highly developed arts related writing and copy-editing skills.
• Strong oral communication skills and confidence in public speaking.
• Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Emotional and Social skills to work positively with diverse stakeholders including staff, trustees, artists, arts professionals, and the public.
• Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, Asana, Podio and Microsoft Teams
• Skilled in establishing priorities, coordinating multiple complex creative projects simultaneously, and setting and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and closely with a team.
• A flexible/versatile approach to ensuring every project’s success.
• Passion for contemporary art and culture.
• Advanced degree in art history, museum studies, or museum curating preferred.
• Some experience in the field, either at a similar organization or through independent practice.
• Fluency in English required,
• Second language desirable, particularly Spanish
JOB CONTEXT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
• Seated in a semi-private office and works in small groups in person and on Zoom
• Remote work schedule negotiable
• Must be able to sit for long periods of computer use.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours as necessary.
ENVIRONMENT:
• Approximately 90% of the time performing job duties is spent indoors, within a museum environment.
• Approximately 50% of the time is spent on the computer.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The temperature of the work environment is moderate and ranges from 65 – 80 degrees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Ability to lift 25lbs.
• Mobility, flexibility, gross body coordination, and dexterity sufficient to stand
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle
MACHINES, TOOL AND EQUIPMENT:
• Continuously (67-100%): computer, 10-key calculator, copier, writing instruments and telephone.
• Driving (20%)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Direct reports: None
Indirect reports: None

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email cover letter, résumé or cv, 1-2 substantive writing samples (no more than 2000 words) and contact information for 3 professional references to Jennifer Wagner <jwagner@montereyart.org>
Please put ASSISTANT CURATOR in the subject line.