Employment
Current Openings
Career opportunities at the Institute and Museum of California Art are posted on UCI’s Career portal.
Director of Development
Classification: Full-time / Exempt
The Director of Development (DOD) serves as an important member of the management team of UCI’s Institute and Museum of California Art (IMCA). The DOD reports to the Interim Deputy Director and has a dotted line relationship to the Museum Director and to the Associate Vice Chancellor, Development. In coordination with Museum and Advancement leadership, this position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising program for IMCA, including both individual and institutional giving, as part of UCI’s $2 billion Brilliant Future campaign. A central element of this campaign is the vision to secure the resources to construct and open a new art museum on campus. A key component of the Chancellor’s Arts and Culture Initiative, IMCA is a start-up with limited, though growing, personnel and financial resources situated within a large, established institution that is part of the University of California public system. The DOD must be an experienced fundraiser who is comfortable navigating a museum environment that is developing inside a complex organization; and a creative and entrepreneurial thinker with demonstrated major gift successes who can advance multiple priorities simultaneously. The building campaign goal has not yet been set and will be finalized once the facility project moves forward into a design development phase. However, capital fundraising for the building is already underway.
For full job description, please see the posting on UCI Career Opportunities or search the campus job openings by entering keyword: 15195
Please submit an online application as instructed. Due to the volume of resumes that IMCA receives, we are regretfully unable to respond to phone calls and emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process.
Museum Educator
Department: Education
Classification: Part-time / Hourly
Position Summary: Museum Educators report to the Associate Director of Education and Community Engagement. Museum Educators work together as a cohort to build relationships with community partners, K-12 schools, and the University. They assist in the development of interactive lesson plans and the facilitation of inquiry- and dialogue-based gallery experiences for all ages and audiences. Museum Educators contribute to the Education Department’s goal to build knowledge and new scholarship on California Art, art education, STEAM, 21st century learning and pedagogy through collaboration and programs.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the interim museum remains closed to the public. Museum Educators are currently supporting Virtual School Visits for students in grades 3 – 12.
If you are interested in being considered for a Museum Educator position, please email a letter of interest and your resume to Sofia Gutierrez, Associate Director of Education and Community Engagement, at sofiag7@uci.edu.
Submit letters of interest and resumes by June 30.
Interviews begin July 15.
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 of interactive studio activities and facilitation of inquiry- and dialogue-based art-making experiences for all ages and audiences. Teaching Artists contribute to the Education Department’s goal to build knowledge and new scholarship on California Art, art education, STEAM, 21st century learning and pedagogy through collaboration and programs.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the interim museum remains closed to the public. Teaching Artists are currently supporting Virtual School Visits for students in grades 3 – 12.
If you are interested in being considered for a Teaching Artist position, please email a letter of interest and your resume to Sofia Gutierrez, Associate Director of Education and Community Engagement, at sofiag7@uci.edu.
Submit letters of interest by June 30.
Interviews begin July 15.
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Gallery Guide
Department: Visitor Experience
Classification: Part-time / Hourly
Position Summary: Gallery Guides report to the Visitor Experience Manager. Gallery Guides greet visitors as they enter the gallery and ensure that all visitors have proper access. They are responsible for the protection of the artwork on view and enforcement of museum policies during public hours. Gallery Guides record attendance, provide exhibition information, orient visitors, and answer questions about parking, hours, upcoming exhibitions and programs, school visits, group visits, weekly tours, and membership benefits. Gallery Guides possess strong verbal and communication skills and demonstrate an interest and ability to engage and interact with diverse publics.
If you are interested in being considered for a Gallery Guide position during the 2021 – 2022 academic year, please email a letter of interest and your resume to Julie Delliquanti, Visitor Experience Manager, at jdelliqu@uci.edu.
Internships
There are currently no internships available.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please email Julie Delliquanti, Visitor Experience Manager at jdelliqu@uci.edu.