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OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) VALUES
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) MISSION
We inspire understanding and empathy with stories and experiences of California’s art, history, and natural environment to build more equitable and connected communities.
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) VISION
We envision a just and vibrant future where our communities value and honor one another and the world around us.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Preparator prepares, handles, installs, de-installs, transports, monitors and maintains art, artifacts, specimens, museum furniture, museum exhibitry, and the museum environment for the Core Galleries, temporary exhibitions, collections storage and institutional projects. The position collaborates extensively with Production, Collections, Design staff, and other museum departments, on logistics related to the care, access, handling, storage, and presentation of art, artifacts, and specimens to enhance visitor experience and increase collections access. The Associate Preparator has an intermediate knowledge of safe handling, transportation, display, storage, and fabrication methods. Leads sub-teams.
This position is exclusively represented and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between OMCA and the OMCA Workers United, AFSCME Local 4510 (AFL-CIO).
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) VALUES
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) MISSION
We inspire understanding and empathy with stories and experiences of California’s art, history, and natural environment to build more equitable and connected communities.
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) VISION
We envision a just and vibrant future where our communities value and honor one another and the world around us.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accountant works onsite to provide financial management services that include the day-to-day management of vendors, contracts, credit cards, and accounts payable, assist payroll entry, and various general ledger account reconciliations. Recommends, develops, designs, implements, and maintains upgrades and improvements to procedures and systems as assigned. Supports the Finance team in department-related administrative tasks. This position works a hybrid schedule, with three days required on-site.
This position is exclusively represented and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between OMCA and the OMCA Workers United, AFSCME Local 4510 (AFL-CIO).
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) VALUES
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) MISSION
We inspire understanding and empathy with stories and experiences of California’s art, history, and natural environment to build more equitable and connected communities.
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) VISION
We envision a just and vibrant future where our communities value and honor one another and the world around us.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Human Resource and Payroll Specialist supports OMCA’s Human Resources function with general human resources and payroll administrative duties, to include but not limited to payroll and benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding, state and federal compliance and HRIS support and other duties as assigned.
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) VALUES
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) MISSION
We inspire understanding and empathy with stories and experiences of California’s art, history, and natural environment to build more equitable and connected communities.
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) VISION
We envision a just and vibrant future where our communities value and honor one another and the world around us.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Visitor Insights Specialist enhances the visitor experience at OMCA by providing a welcoming presence in the galleries and garden; offering excellent customer service; assessing conditions in the galleries and garden to ensure the safety and security of visitors and collections; creating a visitor feedback loop; and conducting rigorous evaluations and audience research projects. This position focuses on the visitor and their experiences, rather than the educational role of explaining exhibition content. The Visitor Insights Specialist is a facilitator and active researcher who uses evaluative thinking to both address the needs of visitors and inform the work of OMCA.
This is a Part-Time two-day per week (15 hours per week) position.
This position is exclusively represented and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between OMCA and the OMCA Workers United, AFSCME Local 4510 (AFL-CIO).
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) VALUES
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) MISSION
We inspire understanding and empathy with stories and experiences of California’s art, history, and natural environment to build more equitable and connected communities.
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) VISION
We envision a just and vibrant future where our communities value and honor one another and the world around us.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Director, Membership is responsible for growing and managing OMCA’s membership program ($75 - $1,499 levels). The Associate Director, Membership will develop strategies to increase revenue through acquisition and strong member retention, enhancing the program to deepen members’ connection to the museum, and emphasizing the philanthropic impact of their gift. The position will track and report on membership revenue, manage the annual membership budget, and manage the Membership Coordinator. The Associate Director, Membership will work collaboratively across the museum to identify opportunities for members to find deep and meaningful connections to OMCA. Ideal candidates will embrace new digital marketing trends and demonstrate enthusiasm for innovations in the field of museum membership.
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) VALUES
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) MISSION
We inspire understanding and empathy with stories and experiences of California’s art, history, and natural environment to build more equitable and connected communities.
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) VISION
We envision a just and vibrant future where our communities value and honor one another and the world around us.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs is responsible for the overarching vision and strategy that bring together exhibitions, collection gallery installations, and collection initiatives that support OMCA’s brand as a museum, garden, and gathering place and that advance its social impact of building trust, understanding, and connection between people and communities. Working closely with the Director & CEO and other department managers, the position leads the development of a comprehensive content calendar for the Museum’s temporary exhibitions and collection installations that showcase the breadth of OMCA’s interdisciplinary collections, center equity and community voice, engage multiple constituencies, and tell the unique and compelling stories of Oakland and California. The position also partners closely with the Senior Director of Learning, Experience and Programming in leading the Content and Experience “circle” that comprises departments that collaborate to create a dynamic and integrated set of exhibitions and programs that align with the Museum’s mission and achieve OMCA’s audience, social impact, and financial sustainability goals. As a member of the Senior Directors Council, the position shares in overall leadership for the Museum, including responsibility for strategic planning and policy-making. This position oversees approximately 35 employees in the Collections, Curatorial, Design, and Production departments, and directly coaches and supervises 6 positions.
Gallery Host
Help welcome and orient school groups to the galleries during OMCA field trips. Gallery Hosts make sure students, teachers, and chaperones feel welcome by warmly greeting groups as they enter galleries, sparking student curiosity, and supporting teachers and chaperones with gallery logistics and materials such as clipboards, pencils, and activity handouts.
School Group Greeter
Help welcome and serve as a first point of contact for school groups visiting OMCA! School Group Greeters make sure students, teachers, and chaperones feel welcome onsite by setting a positive tone, sharing Museum guidelines, and orienting groups at the start of their field trip.
School Programs Facilitator
Help students explore California art, history, and natural sciences during gallery programs at OMCA! As a School Programs Facilitator, you’ll engage students through inquiry and dialogue, and help students make connections between their own lives and the Museum’s galleries and exhibitions during 60-minute Guided Gallery Visits.