Careers | Crocker Art Museum

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The Crocker Art Museum brings people together with art, ideas, each other, and the world around them. Our staff works to make the Museum a dynamic, engaging, and inviting gathering place for our community and to bring to life the art on our walls in unexpected and meaningful ways. We strive to reflect the diversity of our region and welcome applicants with new perspectives, unique backgrounds, and a passion for serving the public.

Please explore our current open positions and reach out with questions. When applying, please attach your cover letter and resume to your email.

Applying to the Crocker

Thank you for your interest in a career with the Crocker Art Museum. We encourage you to apply for any role you feel qualified for and interested in. When applying, please attach your cover letter and resume to your email. We typically receive a high volume of applications and strive to reply to all applicants within two weeks.

Additional questions can be directed to camajobs@crockerart.org.

Open Positions

Director and Chief Executive Officer

The Crocker Art Museum seeks an experienced and collaborative executive leader to serve as its next Mort and Marcy Friedman Director & CEO (Director). Today, the Crocker is one of the largest art museums in North America and a vibrant center of culture for California’s diverse Capital Region. The Museum offers an array of special exhibitions, events, and programs to augment its stellar collections of Californian, European, Asian, African, and Oceanic artworks, works on paper, and international ceramics. In a city of 500,000+ residents within a metro region of 2.2M, the Crocker draws an audience of nearly 190,000 annual visitors to its nearly 89,000 square feet of exhibition space.

Reporting to the board of co-trustees, the Director will continue to advance the Crocker’s impact and legacy in Sacramento and increase its regional and national profile. The Director will lead the vision and serve as the public face of the Crocker, nurturing and expanding relationships with the City of Sacramento, Crocker Art Museum Association, community partners, donors, artists, stakeholders, and the field, while leading a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers within the Museum. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Crocker, including its administration, employees and volunteers, financial operations, fundraising, public profile, development and care of its collection, programming, related scholarship, long-range planning, and community engagement.

TO APPLY:

The Crocker Art Museum has partnered with Isaacson, Miller to conduct a search for its next Director and Chief Executive Officer. To apply for this position, please visit the Isaacson, Miller website and complete the online application.

Part-Time Preparator

DEPARTMENT: Curatorial

SUPERVISOR: Manager of Exhibition Design and Lead Preparator

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time/Non-exempt, up to 20 hours or 999 hours in a calendar year. This is a non-benefited position.

HIRING RANGE: $22 to $22.50 per hour, Depending on Experience

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

The Crocker Art Museum is dedicated to promoting an awareness of and enthusiasm for human experience through art. We measure our success by our ability to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the communities we serve. This position helps fulfill this by engaging audiences by creating dynamic and educational exhibition installations. Working as part of a team of art preparators/installers, this position is primarily responsible for facilitating the installation of exhibitions in the Museum per the Museum exhibition program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Collaborate in a team environment to produce superior quality exhibitions
Installing and deinstalling exhibitions and installations according to the plans of the Exhibition Designer, Registrar, or designated Curatorial staff
Preparing and packing/unpacking objects for travel and assisting with incoming and outgoing shipments
Ability to safely use hand and power tools and other necessary equipment.
Paint galleries and exhibition furniture
Prepare signs and labels
Fabricate hanging and mounting systems for works of art
Ability to perform physical work associated with preparation of exhibits.
Perform maintenance duties to keep exhibits and displays clean and clearly labeled
Prepare artwork and historical artifacts for shipping; receive and unpack shipments of art objects and other exhibition related materials
Transport art in 26’ moving trucks; knowledge of proper strapping techniques required
Completing finish work for exhibitions or installations including lighting, leveling, cleaning, labeling, and signage
Ability to multi-task and assume a variety of projects simultaneously.
Perform related duties as required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Successful completion of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in art, commercial art, museum studies, art museum education, or a closely related field.
Ability to work with new/digital media, such as A/V setup and projection, digital editing, DVD authoring.
Ability to solve problems and find attractive and safe solutions to hanging and/or showcasing unusual works of art.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff members, volunteers, and subcontractors.
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to aggressive changeover schedule.
Valid California driver’s license.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

Rigging techniques for large and small objects.
Three years of professional art installation experience working in an art museum, gallery, related institution, or art studio.
Familiarity with lighting art.
Complicated fabrication of wood, metal, or plastic.
Familiarity with welding techniques; MIG and Oxy.
An understanding of the goals and strategies of art museum education.
Strong design skills and knowledge of a range of aesthetic styles to assure historical appropriateness and compatibility between the exhibition design and the art presented.
Matting and framing skills.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Use Crocker resources wisely.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct reports.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Museum’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan and DEAI initiatives.
Commit to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, cooperation, and openness to other’s perspectives.
Provide exceptional customer service.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for long periods of time; use hands and arms to reach, handle, and feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs or more.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Crocker Art Museum strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination, and is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business need in order to have the best available person in each job. The Museum has a “zero-tolerance” policy prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, gender, genetic characteristics, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Any such discrimination is prohibited.

Government & Corporate Giving Manager

TITLE: Government & Corporate Giving Manager

DEPARTMENT: Development

SUPERVISOR: Director of Institutional Advancement

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time/Exempt

HIRING RANGE: $83,000 -- $87,500. Salary will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

The Crocker Art Museum is dedicated to promoting an awareness of and enthusiasm for human experience through art. We measure our success by our ability to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the communities we serve. This position helps fulfill this by generating funds from new and existing partners, including corporations, foundations, organizations, and government granting agencies. Core to this position is the effective written presentation of the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, programs, and institutional priorities through the development, execution, and follow-up of solicitations and proposals. This position is also responsible for ensuring funded projects are executed and funds are spent in compliance with funder requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In consultation with the Director of Institutional Advancement, manage a comprehensive funding strategy and grant schedule.
Conduct research on corporations, foundations, organizations, and government granting agencies to identify potential funders.
Cultivate funders through regular email and phone communications, and in-person meetings as needed.
Work closely with various departments to gather information and prepare materials for grant applications and reports.
Draft concepts, proposals, applications, presentations, and reports.
Onboard relevant Crocker staff to funded projects and work with project directors and managers to ensure all proposed outcomes are clearly defined, communicated, and delivered.
Manage all funded awards and ensure project expenses are properly tracked and all grant deadlines are met.
Oversee and implement stewardship strategies for corporate and foundation funders, including benefit fulfillment.
Provide analysis and reports to track progress toward fundraising goals.
Maintain updated records for institutional funders in the fundraising database (Tessitura).
Coordinate with the Marketing department on grant and sponsorship related activities, including but not limited to: annual report, ArtLetter member magazine, funder recognition, and other outreach materials.
Maintain knowledge of Museum programs and initiatives. Must be able to write a strong case for support to funders.
Attend appropriate and important community, civic, and social events/activities.
All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 3 years of demonstrated grant writing and management experience is required.
Prior experience managing federal or city, county, and state funded grants is preferred.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through written communications in both the persuasive and expository writing style.
Intellectual curiosity and problem-solving ability.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and across departments.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Tessitura or other CRM software experience preferred.
Ability to successfully plan and achieve short-term and long-term fundraising goals.
Knowledge of institutional funding best practices.
Excellent organizational and project management skills that reflect ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
Ability to understand and employ various financial skills, e.g., budgeting and forecasting.
Punctuality.
Good judgement.
Skills in diplomacy.
Must be available some evenings and weekends.
Ability to monitor own work to ensure quality and accuracy.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Museum’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan and institutional DEAI initiatives.
Commit to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, cooperation, and openness to other’s perspectives.
Represent the Crocker at a variety of programs and functions.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Director of Institutional Advancement in preparing the annual budget and work plan. Must work within established budgets.
Steward the Museum’s resources responsibly.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness when dealing with financial tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Crocker Art Museum strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business need in order to have the best available person in each job. The Museum has a “zero-tolerance” policy prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, gender, genetic characteristics, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or other protected categories identified by federal, state or local laws. Any such discrimination is prohibited.

WORK SCHEDULE:

On-site with opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after three months of employment (16 hours per week maximum for remote work). Hours are generally 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Receptionist

TITLE: Receptionist

DEPARTMENT: Development

SUPERVISOR: Director of Institutional Advancement

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time/Non-exempt (20 hours/week)

Mon – Fri; 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

HIRING RANGE: $20.00 to $20.50 an hour.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

The Crocker Art Museum brings people together and connects them in unexpected ways with art, ideas, each other, and the world around them. This position helps fulfill this by providing administrative support to the Museum staff offices, performing data entry tasks, and providing excellent customer service to Museum members, donors, and visitors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Open and distribute the Museum’s mail on a daily basis.
Prepare and distribute a daily log of the checks received.
Track and fulfill external donation requests.
Perform routine clerical and data entry functions including attendance logs and reports.
Manage supply inventory for the Museum’s staff offices by placing supply orders, coding invoices for signature, and organizing and restocking supplies when they arrive.
Maintain general orderliness of Museum reception desk, waiting area, mailroom, pantry supply closet, and conference rooms.
Field phone calls and messages from the Museum’s general and membership phone line and email accounts; draft written responses or replies by phone or email; respond to regularly occurring requests for information.
Provide excellent customer service to all Museum donors and members by maintaining an understanding of Museum activities and products and communicating membership levels, events, and other related activities.
All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Combination of education and work experience demonstrating strong communication, technology, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Strong knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation to compose and edit business documents, letters, and other materials.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively in teams and across departments while interacting professionally, diplomatically, and productively with colleagues and contacts at all levels.
Ability to solve problems independently, establish processes and improve efficiency.
Self-motivated with an ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Experience with database (CRM) software programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Punctuality.
Good judgement.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Museum’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan and institutional DEAI initiatives.
Commit to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, cooperation, and openness to other’s perspectives.
Represent the Crocker at a variety of programs and functions.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Steward the Museum’s resources responsibly.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness when dealing with financial tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and/or sit for long periods of time. They must have physical dexterity and the ability to carefully handle objects, as well as ability to lift and move items of various weights and sizes. Positions have occasion to lift and/or move objects of 15-20 lbs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: