Full Time

Assistant Curator – Education

The Position

Assistant Curator

The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.

Are you passionate about sharing the mission and goals of a Museum? Looking for a new career where you have the ability to utilize your skills in museum education and be a part of an exciting and diverse team? If so, the City of Ontario has the perfect opportunity for you! The Ontario Museum of History & Art is searching for an organized and self-motivated individual to join the team as an Assistant Curator assigned to Education. Assistant Curator positions are assigned to Education or Exhibits. The Assistant Curator in education is responsible for development and coordination of school and volunteer programs; and the Assistant Curator in exhibits is responsible for exhibition development, coordinating traveling exhibitions, including installations and dismantling; and all aspects of exhibition care, upkeep and security oversight. The Assistant Curator – Exhibits provides support to maintain professional levels of care for the Museum’s collections of historic materials. The Assistant Curator – Education, assists in the development of public programming and outreach materials resulting in effective communication of the Museum’s exhibits and community programs and activities.

The ideal candidate for this position will have chosen to make public service a career in order to make a positive impact on the community. Additionally, the successful candidate will be a role model for City’s Approach to Public Service – Commitment to the Community, Achieving Excellence Through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the Right Way – and emulate the qualities of a 5 Tool Player – Leader, Thinker, Operator, Communicator, and Public Servant. This list will be utilized for future vacancies; at this time there is one vacancy for an Assistant Curator in Education.

The Community Life and Culture Agency

The City of Ontario’s Community Life & Culture Agency endeavors to meet the Ontario City Council goal to “encourage, provide or support enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy city programs, policies and activities.”  Community Life & Culture does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, services and events available through the Recreation & Community Services, Library and Museum Departments as well as the Arts & Culture program.

Founded in 1979, the Ontario Museum of History & Art, Ontario is a public-private museum operated by the City of Ontario. Facilities include educational space, permanent local history exhibits, temporary exhibitions, and a museum store. The purpose of the Museum is to enhance knowledge and understanding of our community through dynamic and vibrant experiences. Ontario Museum of History & Art is a welcoming place that reflects pride in who we are, where we live and our legacy.

The City of Ontario

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including; Police, Fire, Administrative Services, Community Services, Development, Economic Development, Housing, and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City’s team is staffed with approximately 1,200 full-time and 200 part-time diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City’s website. A few useful links are also listed below:

Approach to Public Service (Download PDF reader) (Core values for City of Ontario employees)

OntarioCityEmployees.org (Information about City of Ontario employee benefit plans)

The Ontario Plan (The City’s Comprehensive Business Plan for Development)

Examples of Essential Functions
The essential functions performed by all Assistant Curators typically include the following:

– Assists Education and Collection Curators on expanded public program development.
– Assists in the development of graphic materials related to cross marketing with local and regional exhibits.
– Assist curatorial positions and provides support in focus areas of collections management and care, and educational programming.
– Coordinates in-house exhibition research for upcoming exhibits and permanent collection.
– Assists with the development and implementation of marketing strategies and tools.
– Assists with public exhibit receptions
– Assists with researching and developing grant applications and other funding opportunities.

When assigned to Education, functions performed include:

– Coordinates development of K-12 educator materials, which may include outreach brochures, lesson plans and sample activities.
– Researches, designs, plans, implements, and assesses education programs in history, gardens, visual, and media arts.
– Teach and/or coordinate tours and workshops for K-12 students and adults in, history, gardens, visual, performing, and/or media arts.
– Assist volunteer docents to create and implement relevant and scaffolded curriculum without bias or discrimination, including the development of proposal, syllabus and lesson plans for each class meeting, workshop, tour, and other related programs.
– Coordinate the activities of contract teaching artists, staff, volunteers, and program participants.
– Strong communication skills to communicate efforts across museum departments and serve as a liaison between the Museum and teaching artists, volunteers, participants, and other community organizations.
– Provides metrics, data collection, maintenance, analysis, and reporting on students and community participants.
– Assist with development of a strategic community engagement plan to increase visitorship to the Museum, especially school and community groups.
– Assists with public programs and tours.
– Coordinates outreach and manages logistics for public programs and school tours.

When assigned to Exhibits, functions performed include:

– Coordinates traveling exhibition installation, dismantling, care, upkeep, and security.
– Coordinates transportation and insurance requirements for traveling exhibitions.
– Develops exhibits using collection based objects.
– Coordinates distribution of exhibition marketing materials, such as press release, local news listings and university outreach.

Qualification Guidelines

Education

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in U.S. or California History, Museum Studies, Art, History, Anthropology or closely related field.

Experience

Two years of museum experience, including either collections management, exhibition development, and the development of public education programs, volunteer programs, or experience with museum education. Possession of a Master’s degree may substitute for one year of related experience.

Licenses
Valid Class C CA driver’s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Desirable

Prior experience working with public schools preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Supplemental Information

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Supplemental Questions

To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.

Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write “no experience” for the appropriate question.

Email Notices

Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from “@ontarioca.gov” or “governmentjobs.com.” If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Agency
City of Ontario
Address
200 North Cherry Avenue

Ontario, California, 91764
Phone
909.395.2442
909.395.2000
Website
http://www.ontarioca.gov

Executive Director

Creative Growth Arts Center is seeking a compassionate and visionary Executive Director (ED) who will support artists, staff, board, families/caregivers, and organizational partners while fostering a welcoming and all-inclusive environment that ensures the fullest exploration of creative expression in the visual arts for artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED serves as the Chief Executive Officer and leads the organization in refining and implementing its strategic direction and plan. This includes capitalizing on Creative Growth’s position at the vanguard of art and disability, ensuring the continuity of high-quality programming, renewing a commitment to meeting access needs and centering disability justice, and planning its long-term financial sustainability.

The ED has primary oversight over all operational aspects of the organization, including the sale of major works, development of opportunities for expanded partnerships, curation and visibility for Creative Growth and its artists, and the proactive participation in the local and worldwide contemporary arts community.

The ideal candidate is a versatile, forward-thinking, strategic, and visionary executive nonprofit leader with experience guiding teams and programs in a busy and fast-moving arts nonprofit organization. With a flexible and entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving, this individual will be an ongoing learner, receptive to new ideas and adaptable to change. This ED possesses a leadership style that promotes transparency and collaborative decision-making with stakeholders, including staff, artists, and the Board.

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience as a senior executive.  A fearless champion of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility work, the ED will be empathetic and approachable, with advanced cultural competencies and cultural humility.  They will have the ability to resolve conflict, handle difficult situations, and make tough decisions with compassion and grace and in a timely fashion.  They will foster a welcoming, accessible, supportive, and joyful environment for artists, staff and all at the studio and gallery, via online programs, at exhibits and shows, and anywhere Creative Growth is represented.

The position is a full-time, exempt position.  Creative Growth offers a competitive salary depending on experience and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The position will remain open until filled.  First consideration will be given to applications received by August 19, 2022.  To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please electronically submit your resume and letter of interest to The Byers Group at: creativegrowth.ed@byersgroupca.com.

Confidential inquiries are encouraged and can be directed to: Ms. Brett Byers, 323-403-8279, brett@byersgroupca.com and/or Ms. Christine Boulware, 312-691-6098, christine@byersgroup.com.

Youth & Teen Dance Program Coordinator

ODC Dance Company – Youth & Teen Dance Program Coordinator

Position Summary  

The Youth & Teen Program Coordinator reports to the Director of School Programming, and works in close coordination with the Artistic Directors of the 2 teen companies, Dance Jam and Seeds. The Youth & Teen Program Coordinator performs administrative duties for the ODC School Youth & Teen Program, executing the coordination and communication tasks required for the daily operations of the program, acting as a primary point of contact for Youth & Teen inquiries, and as Performance Coordinator and Manager of the Teen Companies, and School Productions. The Youth & Teen Program Coordinator works as part of the ODC School Staff, composed of the School Director, the Director of School Programming, the School Operations Manager, and the School Administrative Associate.

Roles & Responsibilities  

  • Primary point of contact for all Youth & Teen Program Inquiries – responds and follows up to answer all incoming communications with support from the school administrative staff.
  • School Performance Coordinator/Manager for the following groups, events and productions:  1) Dance Jam, Teen Contemporary Company; 2) Seeds, Teen Hip Hop Dance Dance Lab/Company; 3) December, and May Showcases, end-of-school session performances; 4) Step Onstage, performance class, preparing throughout the school year for culminating production.  Management includes scheduling, performance/production oversight, parent communiques, preparing and receiving teen company contracts, weekly check in meetings with each company, tracking attendance and email/text responsiveness, registration oversight for each company.
  • Registrar with assistance from school staff at high volume times.
  • Coordinates the Youth & Teen Scholarship Program, with assistance from school administrative staff.
  • Assists with Youth & Teen Program scheduling, including studio changes for classes, and prepares the Daily Schedule.
  • Assists with Youth & Teen faculty and accompanist communications, and substitute tracking.
  • Coordinates Youth/Teen Program student foot traffic between the Commons and Theater buildings.

Qualifications   

  • Minimum 21 years of age and eligible to work in the US
  • Based in proximity of the Bay Area to allow regular on-site work on the ODC campus (351 Shotwell Street and 3153 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110)
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant, administrative experience required
  • Experience with Performance/Production
  • Experience with youth and families, previous work in a school or community program is a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Organized and attentive to detail
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
  • Comfortable working with a full range of age groups and with people of all backgrounds and abilities in a dynamic, culturally diverse dance environment
  • Fluent in G-suite,and Microsoft Office, including Excel. Experience with Asana, Slack, and CRM systems such as MindBody and PatronManager is a plus. 
  • To safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients ODC requires the following steps regarding Covid 19 vaccination– all employees must take all necessary steps to be fully vaccinated as defined by the city and county of San Francisco as a condition of employment, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.

Compensation and Time Base 

  • This is an at-will, full-time, hourly position (eligible for overtime) with a time base of 40 hours per week.  The required schedule for this role is a Sunday-Thursday workweek to support the School’s class schedule. 
  • This position is based on ODC’s San Francisco, CA campus and offices with arrangements for some flexibility for remote work.
  • $26 – 28 per/hour DOE
  • As a dance organization committed to physical well-being, ODC’s benefits package currently includes health coverage for full-time employees (vision and dental coverage are available at the employee’s cost), a retirement savings plan and a life insurance plan.  The role earns and accrues two weeks paid vacation as well as sick leave.  Additional benefits include pre-tax commuter deductions, access to tuition-free dance classes at ODC, complimentary tickets to select ODC performances, and a dynamic work environment.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please email your current resume and a cover letter to:  HR@odc.dance
Note, please reference “Youth & Teen Coordinator”  in the subject line.

ODC requires proof of vaccination for the members of our staff who work in-person on campus.

Development Manager

Job Description
This position reports to and works closely with the DRAA Executive Director on development initiatives and collaborates with a small DRAA team and key staff at the Lesher Center. We seek an experienced development specialist with a passion for the arts and an outstanding ability to communicate our mission to patrons, donors, and the community. Physical presence at the DRAA Office is expected, remote on occasion or for special projects.

The Development Manager must have a strong desire to make a difference in our region’s enhancement of the arts. There is an opportunity for advancement based on performance.

Essential Job Duties

  • Under the supervision of the DRAA Executive Director, the Development Manager will lead development initiatives for DRAA, which include corporate, institutional, foundations, and individuals
  • Draft grant and sponsorship proposals for DRAA and supported programs from the Lesher Center for the Arts, Bedford Gallery, and Center Repertory Company
  • Research new donor opportunities, including corporate, institutional, foundations, and individuals
  • Assist in the planning and execution of donor and fundraising events and other activities, some of which occur in the evenings and on weekends
  • Assist in cultivating current individuals, corporations, and foundational donors and in forming new relationships 
  • Prepare deposits of all donations
  • Manage and leverage DonorPerfect software for tracking donations and memberships, supporting overall development efforts, and streamlining donor experience for a variety of donation types in collaboration with the Program Manager
  • Enter donations into DonorPerfect and prepare donor acknowledgments in partnership with the Program Manager and Community Engagement Specialist
  • Create donor recognition and donor solicitation copy and content for brochures, direct mail, social media content, website donor information, press releases, and newsletters in collaboration with the Head of Marketing
  • Draft press releases announcing Grant Awards and other newsworthy items in collaboration with the Head of Marketing
  • Other duties in support of DRAA and the Lesher Center as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, Business, Public Relations, or a related field
  • Institutional fundraising experience, preferably for a nonprofit organization
  • Exceptional writing ability, including authorship of applications for grants, sponsorship proposals, and press releases
  • A team member that is eager to “pitch in” to get things done
  • A warm, outgoing, friendly personality with the ability to interface with all levels of management, decision-makers, and the public
  • A desire to learn, advance, and grow
  • Reliable transportation, vehicle insurance, and valid CA driver’s license

Salary $65,000-$75,000 with the potential to negotiate based on experience

Benefits Medical plan reimbursement and paid vacation days for a full-time schedule

To Apply Along with your resume, provide salary history and relevant writing samples, and include a cover letter indicating why you are the best candidate for the role. Please send this information to hr@draa.org. To be included in the first round of review, submit your application by August 22, 2022. The position will be open until filled. No phone or email inquiries, please.

Development Director

The Development Director is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with communications and the board of trustees. Under moderate supervision, this one-person department position co-creates the museum’s development strategies and encompasses major responsibility for managing logistics related to donor management and cultivation. A successful candidate demonstrates vision, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic, while attending to the daily, organizational details critical to success. A desire to work in a small organization, with an understanding of its opportunities and limitations is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Membership and Individual Donors

·         Plan and oversee all initiatives – from conception of strategies through implementation—for the cultivation, acquisition, renewal, upgrade and stewardship of members and donors

·         Research prospective donors

·         Prepare routine correspondence with members and donors including gift acknowledgement and fulfillment of membership benefits

·         Manage CRM database, including maintenance of data integrity, developing standards for data-entry and enhancing database functionality. Reconcile all gift entries with accounting system on a regular basis

·         Coordinate the fulfillment of donor benefits

·         Manage year end giving appeal including drafting letter, building mailing list and tracking and reporting on results

Organizational Leadership

·         Assist the Board: attend and take minutes at meetings, staff committees

·         Track all Board fundraising efforts and activities

·         Represent the museum at community meetings and events as indicated

Special Events

·         In collaboration with the Board of Trustees, oversee the production of Craft Contemporary’s annual gala, including catering, data management and gift processing, mailings, response tracking, and production of printed materials, volunteer coordination, and event logistics

·         Develop other fundraising events in collaboration with the museum director and/or museum trustees.

·         Conceive and oversee the implementation of member events including opening receptions

·         Oversee and manage rental events

Corporate/Foundation Relations

·         Assemble materials for grant submissions and reporting

·         Conduct research into prospective corporate and foundation donors

 

Marketing and Communications

·         Develop and/or oversee creation of appropriate collateral materials on a timely basis

·         Coordinate with the communications staff to assure timely and consistent messaging across all platforms to accomplish our mission, extend the museum’s audience and promote the museum’s community reputation.

Supervision

·         Supervise front desk staff

·         Supervise Digital Marketing Manager

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of one to three years of fundraising or communications experience in a museum, non-profit arts organization or related non-profit or experience as an executive assistant.
Experience supervising volunteers
Outgoing, upbeat, and comfortable cultivating relationships
Fluency in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) and email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
Ability to manage and maintain email correspondence in timely manner
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including copyediting proficiency and communicating ideas to a group
Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM software—Bloomerang.) Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies and tools
 

Team-oriented and comfortable working in a small organization and shared office space, superior interpersonal skills
Positive attitude and solution-oriented approach
Demonstrate mature judgment, with a high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
Receptive and able to incorporate feedback into work
Detail-oriented and organized
Awareness of arts and culture in Los Angeles
Ability to work weekends and evenings, as needed 

Salary Range: $68,000 to $78,000 DOE
To apply please send resume and cover letter to Executive Director Suzanne Isken: suzanne@craftcontemporary.org. Craft Contemporary is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity at all levels of our work.

 

Visitor Services Supervisor

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Visitor Services Supervisor

South Coast Botanic Garden (SCBG), an 87-acre urban oasis in Palos Verdes, CA, is enjoying the recent success of a stunning new four million dollar Rose Garden, a show-stopping 400 square foot Living Wall, and the arrival of Hide and Seek, a long-term exhibition of eight remarkable large-scale works of fine art sculpture. There is even more excitement to come, with a long-range Vision Plan that will reimagine the entire guest experience, including the creation of a 3.5 acre Children’s Garden and a 17-acre Water Garden to be unveiled in the coming years. There’s never been a better time to join this dynamic team.

POSITION TITLE: Visitor Services Supervisor

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Associate Director, Membership and Visitor Services

JOB SUMMARY: The South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation (SCBGF) seeks a talented and enthusiastic individual with customer service and team-building experience to assist the Associate Director (AD) with leading the Visitor Experience Team. The Visitor Services Supervisor will keep the AD informed of any issues within the department and assist the AD with training new associates, monitoring sales contests and troubleshooting any database, technology or visitor issues that arise.

The Visitor Services Supervisor works with the AD, providing assistance with various programs and services including visitor services, ticketing and reporting. They are responsible for the various tasks involved in the overall opening, daily and closing operations of the Garden, including cash management and visitor relations. In the AD’s absence, the Visitor Services Supervisor serves as the Manager on Duty for all Visitor Experience Associates. This role will respond directly to visitors’ complaints, ensuring that the visitor is assisted to the best of their ability. They will assist with Health Department inspection visits, ensuring that the inspector is helped as needed and the executive team and county partners are notified of the visit.

The Visitor Services Supervisor will respond to Garden emergencies and provide direction to other Visitor Experience Associates on how to assist with the emergency. The Visitor Services Supervisor ensures proper scheduling of Visitor Experience Associates, processes transactions according to departmental standards, and interacts with visitors and other co-workers in a positive and polite manner. The Visitor Services Supervisor closes and approves all drawers as needed and reports any discrepancies promptly to the AD. They will monitor and resolve any unresolved online sales orders on a daily basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Supervise the Visitor Experience Associates (VEA) who are responsible for engaging with visitors and selling memberships. Address scheduling needs due to absences as needed.
● Responsible for opening and closing the Visitor Services Center each day and approving team member drawer balance
● Troubleshoot technology and database problems as needed
● Assist the AD with retail Kiosk operations by updating inventory, helping with merchandise delivery and storage, and providing general upkeep
● Create a welcoming and warm experience for all SCBG visitors
● Inspire guests to have an excellent visit through recommendations, effectively explaining what the Garden has to offer, suggest events, programs and memberships that may be of specific interest to the visitor, and outline SCBG policies
● Treat all SCBG employees and visitors with respect and contribute to a positive work environment while advocating for SCBG’s community and employee culture
● Upsell membership to visitors, encourage membership renewals and upgrades to current members to meet daily sales goals. Enter visitor information into database for membership program.
● Meet personal and team sales targets for memberships and donations
● Provide effective professional customer service both in-person or telephonically to address visitor complaints, assist visitors with ticket exchanges and/or returns, and apply creative problem solving when responding to visitor concerns.
● Always address visitors in a welcoming, polite and courteous manner
● Partner with facilities staff and events staff to deliver an exceptional visitor experience
● Resolve visitor issues and determine when to escalate them to management when appropriate
● Assist with class enrollment and registration
● Using the intercom system, make announcement to visitors in the Garden
● Handle confidential media/information with discretion
● Perform clerical tasks
● Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
● Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays and weekends
● Experience with Altru or similar database preferred
● Cash handling/cash register experience
● Customer service experience
● An approachable, friendly, enthusiastic demeanor
● Reliable attendance
● Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
● Good working knowledge of computers and familiarity with general office technology, including basic knowledge of Word and Excel
● Experience working in an environment with different cultures and backgrounds
● Must be self-motivated, focused and have a strong work ethic
● Presents in a neat, clean and well-dressed manner appropriate for customer-facing service
● Ability to work outdoors, in all weather conditions, as needed with extended periods of time standing, with or without accommodation

● Ability to engage with guests in a positive and pleasant manner at all times

QUALIFICATIONS:
● BA/BS preferred
● Retail experience or experience working in a public garden, museum or relevant attraction
● Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required

Position is full-time, non-exempt. The pay rate starts at $19 per hour with opportunities for advancement. Must be available weekends and holidays. Please submit your cover letter and resume to katelyn@southcoastbotanicgarden.org to apply. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation is dedicated to a practice of diversity, inclusion, access and equity for all employees and visitors.

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