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Req No.
2024-1465
Category
Design
Overview

The Creative Producer plays a pivotal role in OMCA’s digital strategy, by developing and guiding others in the creation of engaging and strategic video content. The Museum’s dynamic audio/visual content spans elevating in-gallery experiences, external marketing and communications, and institutional resources. In this position, you will work closely with cross functional teams to create media assets that are on brand, meet the stated objectives, and can be repurposed across multiple platforms when required.

Req No.
2024-1463
Category
Collections
Overview

The Curator of the Art of California will engage visitors by celebrating, documenting, collecting and interpreting the art of the region’s past, present, and future. Drawing on OMCA’s rich collections, with emphasis on Oakland stories, and with an interest in connecting those stories to national histories and contemporary discussions, the position’s community-centered curatorial work will emphasize undertold stories, inspiration and resilience, collective and individual empowerment, and everyday life.

 

Req No.
2024-1462
Category
Visitor Experience
Overview
<p style="margin: 0px;">The Ticketing &amp; Retail Sales Lead is a critical public-facing member of OMCA&rsquo;s staff, who works as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team to welcome guests, sell tickets, memberships, and merchandise, and to provide a high standard of guest experience for a wide-range of on campus activities including<br />gallery admission, garden programs, and private event rentals.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><br />ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<br />The following reflects OMCA&rsquo;s definition of essential functions for this position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. OMCA may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES<br />● Support the Museum&rsquo;s mission, values, vision, and core commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, anti-racism and institutional relevancy for the future;<br />● Contribute to and support the OMCA strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity advancement;<br />● Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">● Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement.<br />● All positions will have core functional responsibilities, cross functional team activation and learning and development as a core function of each role</p>
Req No.
2024-1461
Category
Preparation
Overview

The Preparator Supervisor is responsible for the coordination and guidance of members of the preparator group. The incumbent provides mentorship, coaches to efficacy, and facilitates work amongst and between preparators and other staff. Along with all preparator staff, this position collaborates with the Exhibition and Collections staff on the preparation, fabrication, installation, de-installation, maintenance, transportation and storage activities related to temporary exhibitions, core gallery rotations, collections care and institutional projects. Serves as Lead Preparator for assigned projects. Supervises Associate Preparators and Technical Specialists. 

Req No.
2024-1459
Category
Marketing and Communications
Overview

The Associate Director, Communications develops institutional communications strategies and manages communication projects including: publicity efforts for all exhibitions, programs, events, and institutional needs; press previews coordinated by Communications Specialist; writing press releases and materials; cultivating media relationships and pitching press coverage; managing on-site media production crews; and overseeing event and press photography to support OMCA’s photo asset needs. The Associate Director, Communications leads cross-functional communications strategies and meetings, including forecast planning for communications workflows and meetings between executive leadership and other departments. 

 

This position provides support to the Museum’s eNews program and blog, providing oversight of messaging and storytelling to ensure consistency with OMCA’s branding. The Associate Director, Communications participates in strategic planning meetings and provides consultation on promotional and marketing partnerships, as well as other strategies that will support OMCA’s institutional priorities and overall growth. This position reports to the Senior Director of Marketing, Communications, and Visitor Experience.