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Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Career
Job Number: 001728-24-CCS
Department: Convention & Cultural Services
Opening Date: 02/01/2024
Closing Date: 2/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
This single-position classification is responsible for the creation, development, and evaluation of the interpretive and educational programming at the City of Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum. The position is responsible for developing and implementing an annual plan designed to promote student, adult, educator, and family programs of the highest quality, author new products, and manage resources. The position provides leadership and strategic direction to the Education staff, and works closely with members of the senior management team towards the fulfillment of the institutional vision and mission. The Curator of Education is the primary liaison between the Art Museum and various external constituencies, working to attract and retain diverse audiences and cultivate participation in and contributions to the Museum.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by the Director of the Crocker Art Museum. Administrative supervision is provided by the Director of Convention, Culture and Leisure. Responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision of full-time, contractual, intern, and volunteer staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Develops strategic plans, annual business plans, and budgets for the education division; establishes priorities for meeting long-range and short-term goals; determines budgetary requirements to reduce cost of services; and monitors progress towards strategic and annual goals.
- Provides strong leadership; serves as the organization's expert on formal and informal education; reviews, develops, and improves the Museum's education offerings; fosters the perception of the Crocker Art Museum as an innovative educational organization and a national leader in gallery-based education.
- Supervises, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of subordinate staff.
- Directs the enhancement and expansion of electronic/new media and evaluation of Educational programs.
- Promotes positive and cooperative collaborations among the Museum staff to achieve desired results for product and program development; and builds strong working relationships with senior management team.
- Maintains a high level of expertise in museum operations and trends.
- Participates in fundraising initiatives that increase education support, user access, and product and program delivery.
- Acts as a public spokesperson for the institution on education matters; and serves on institutional committees and teams as appropriate.
- Develops, directs, and maintains a variety of internal and external relationships, programmatic collaborations, and partnerships with local, regional and national groups and organizations to insure fulfillment of Educational strategies.
- Provides exceptional customer services to those contacted in the course of work.
- Collaborates with marketing and other staff to communicate and develop the Museum's education identity; identifies and cultivates new audience opportunities; develops new programs; and works to improve the visitor experience.
- Other duties may be performed as required; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of museum operations.
- Principles and practices of curriculum design and development
- Principles of personnel administration, current office management and supervisory methods and practices.
- Principles and practices of gallery-based art education.
- Theories, history, and practice of museum education.
Skill in:
- Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Effective and efficient project management.
- Organizing multi-layered events.
- Practicing effective leadership/management; consensus building.
- Proficient use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications, and software.
Ability to:
- Independently develop, interpret, and present materials for various groups and audiences.
- Initiate, plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate various activities of a museum education program.
- Prepare and present clear and concise reports.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and a diverse public.
- Effectively plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive education program with a broad scope and high degree of complexity.
- Accurately assess organizational issues and opportunities.
- Prepare, implement, and manage budgets.
- Work in a demanding environment, requiring flexibility and creative problem solving abilities.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in an art museum or related organization, including one or more years of managerial-level experience.
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a major in art history, arts administration, art education, museum studies, museum management or a closely related field. A Master's degree in Museum Education is highly desirable.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Proof of Education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of Education records will be due at time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;
2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;
3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.
5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules:
Union Contracts:
Salary Schedule:
01
APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment
02
PROOF OF EDUCATION: I understand proof of Education, such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.
03
EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a major in art history, arts administration, art education, museum studies, museum management or a closely related field by time of appointment if I am selected for the position.
04
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.
05
Describe your philosophy of museum education?
06
What would your approach to audience de...
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Career
Job Number: 001728-24-CCS
Department: Convention & Cultural Services
Opening Date: 02/01/2024
Closing Date: 2/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
This single-position classification is responsible for the creation, development, and evaluation of the interpretive and educational programming at the City of Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum. The position is responsible for developing and implementing an annual plan designed to promote student, adult, educator, and family programs of the highest quality, author new products, and manage resources. The position provides leadership and strategic direction to the Education staff, and works closely with members of the senior management team towards the fulfillment of the institutional vision and mission. The Curator of Education is the primary liaison between the Art Museum and various external constituencies, working to attract and retain diverse audiences and cultivate participation in and contributions to the Museum.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by the Director of the Crocker Art Museum. Administrative supervision is provided by the Director of Convention, Culture and Leisure. Responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision of full-time, contractual, intern, and volunteer staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Develops strategic plans, annual business plans, and budgets for the education division; establishes priorities for meeting long-range and short-term goals; determines budgetary requirements to reduce cost of services; and monitors progress towards strategic and annual goals.
- Provides strong leadership; serves as the organization's expert on formal and informal education; reviews, develops, and improves the Museum's education offerings; fosters the perception of the Crocker Art Museum as an innovative educational organization and a national leader in gallery-based education.
- Supervises, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of subordinate staff.
- Directs the enhancement and expansion of electronic/new media and evaluation of Educational programs.
- Promotes positive and cooperative collaborations among the Museum staff to achieve desired results for product and program development; and builds strong working relationships with senior management team.
- Maintains a high level of expertise in museum operations and trends.
- Participates in fundraising initiatives that increase education support, user access, and product and program delivery.
- Acts as a public spokesperson for the institution on education matters; and serves on institutional committees and teams as appropriate.
- Develops, directs, and maintains a variety of internal and external relationships, programmatic collaborations, and partnerships with local, regional and national groups and organizations to insure fulfillment of Educational strategies.
- Provides exceptional customer services to those contacted in the course of work.
- Collaborates with marketing and other staff to communicate and develop the Museum's education identity; identifies and cultivates new audience opportunities; develops new programs; and works to improve the visitor experience.
- Other duties may be performed as required; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of museum operations.
- Principles and practices of curriculum design and development
- Principles of personnel administration, current office management and supervisory methods and practices.
- Principles and practices of gallery-based art education.
- Theories, history, and practice of museum education.
Skill in:
- Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Effective and efficient project management.
- Organizing multi-layered events.
- Practicing effective leadership/management; consensus building.
- Proficient use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications, and software.
Ability to:
- Independently develop, interpret, and present materials for various groups and audiences.
- Initiate, plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate various activities of a museum education program.
- Prepare and present clear and concise reports.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and a diverse public.
- Effectively plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive education program with a broad scope and high degree of complexity.
- Accurately assess organizational issues and opportunities.
- Prepare, implement, and manage budgets.
- Work in a demanding environment, requiring flexibility and creative problem solving abilities.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in an art museum or related organization, including one or more years of managerial-level experience.
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a major in art history, arts administration, art education, museum studies, museum management or a closely related field. A Master's degree in Museum Education is highly desirable.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Proof of Education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of Education records will be due at time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;
- Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
- Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
- If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
- If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
- Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
- Proof of Education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of Education will be required at time of appointment.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;
- Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
- Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
- A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
- Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process.
3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.
5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
- Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
- For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
- Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
- Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
- Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules:
Union Contracts:
Salary Schedule:
01
APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment
- Yes
02
PROOF OF EDUCATION: I understand proof of Education, such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.
- Yes
03
EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a major in art history, arts administration, art education, museum studies, museum management or a closely related field by time of appointment if I am selected for the position.
- Yes
- No
04
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.
- Yes
05
Describe your philosophy of museum education?
06
What would your approach to audience de...
