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Current Openings

Executive Director of Development

Classification: Full-time / Exempt

Job ID 47947

Position Summary:
The Executive Director of Development (EDOD) for UCI Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art (Langson IMCA) is a senior professional who will work collaboratively with the Museum Director, the Deputy Director, and University Advancement (UA) to lead the development program of Langson IMCA and secure significant philanthropic investments to support it. Will maintain a portfolio of donor prospects that include the most influential, complex or highest rated donors. The primary activity of the EDOD is externally focused to cultivate and secure private philanthropic support; the EDOD’s effectiveness will be evaluated on the ability to achieve financial goals and meet metrics. The EDOD reports directly to the Deputy Director, with a dotted line to University Advancement. The EDOD will serve as a member of the Langson IMCA’s leadership team and also be a highly collaborative colleague with other development officers across the campus.

A full job description, candidate requirements, salary range,  and information about how to apply for this position can be found on UCI's Careers Portal.

UCI Student Opportunities

Gallery Guide

Applications for Summer 2023 and Academic Year 2023 - 2024 are now open.
Please submit resume and cover letter to Julie Delliquanti at jdelliqu@uci.edu.

Department: Visitor Experience
Classification: Part-time / Hourly

Position Summary:
Gallery Guides report to the Visitor Experience Manager with oversight from the Community Engagement Assistant. The Gallery Guide position combines the responsibilities of art protection with museum information and art appreciation.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to,

  • Greeting visitors as they enter the interim museum
  • Ensuring that all visitors have proper access
  • Protecting the artwork on view
  • Enforcing museum visitor policies during public hours
  • Recording attendance
  • Responding to questions about the art, artists, and exhibitions on view; parking; hours' upcoming exhibitions and public programs; school visits; group visits and the new museum project
  • Participate in paid training for each exhibition

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a public-facing position, enjoys engaging with diverse publics, is willing to assert themselves when needed in order to enforce policies and protect artwork, and demonstrates independent judgment, discretion, and initiative.

Required
Registered UCI undergraduate or graduate student
Punctuality and attendance
Must be able to commit to at least one shift per week (Tuesday through Saturday: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, 12:30 – 4:30 pm, or 9:30 am – 4:30 pm)

Preferred experience
Previous experience in retail, hospitality, or customer service
Experience/interest in working in a dynamic environment with periods of work that are busy and slow
Experience with, knowledge of, appreciation for, or interest in visual art
Familiarity with museum education, museum studies, and/or object-centered learning
Fluency in a second language (supports Langson IMCA’s mission to be welcoming and engaging with all visitors, including those who do not speak English or have limited English proficiency)

Other or Working Conditions
Langson IMCA's interim museum is located 2 miles from campus and accessible by car, OCTA bus, or bike.

Compensation
Academic Year: $15.50  per hour; up to 19.5 hours per week during the academic year
Summer: $15.50 per hour, up to  30 hours per week

For more information email Julie Delliquanti, Visitor Experience Manager, at jdelliqu@uci.edu.

Museum Educator

Department: Education
Classification: Part-time / Hourly

Position Summary:
As a member of the Education and Community Engagement Department, museum educators report to the associate director of education and community engagement. Museum educators help build relationships with community partners, K-12 schools, and the University. Museum educator assist in the development and implementation of discussion-based gallery experiences and interactive gallery lesson plans for K-12 grade students and scripts for adult guided lessons. Museum educators help Langson IMCA build knowledge on California art, art education, STEAM, 21st century learning and pedagogy, through collaboration and programs.

Please submit resume and cover letter to Sofia Gutierrez at sofiag7@uci.edu.

Teaching Artist

Department: Education
Classification: Part-time / Hourly

Position Summary:
Teaching artists report to the associate director of education and community engagement. Teaching Artists work together as a cohort to build relationships with community partners, K-12 schools, and the University. They assist in the development and implementation of discussion-based art and art-making experiences. Teaching artists assist in the development of interactive object-based lessons for K-12 students and adult programs. Teaching artists teach in the gallery and lead art workshops during school visits. They help Langson IMCA build knowledge and new scholarship on California Art, art education, STEAM, 21st century learning and pedagogy, through collaboration and programs.

Please submit resume and cover letter to Sofia Gutierrez at sofiag7@uci.edu.

 

MAILING ADDRESS
UCI Jack and Shanaz Langson
Institute and Museum of California Art
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-1010

INTERIM MUSEUM LOCATION
18881 Von Karman Avenue
Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92612

HOURS
Tuesday – Saturday | 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday & Monday | Closed

949-476-0003
imca@uci.edu

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