Employment

Current Openings

Career opportunities at Langson Institute and Museum of California Art are posted on UCI’s Career portal.

Art Handler/Preparator

Department: Exhibitions

Classification: Part-time / Hourly

Position Summary: The Preparator is a hands-on, detail-oriented technician, who assumes the responsibility for preparation and installation of the Museum's temporary exhibitions and other art handling projects. Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Exhibitions and Facilities Management, the Preparator is responsible for museum-quality art handling related to installation and de-installation, including; receiving, packing and unpacking, handling, and displaying fine art objects; planning and directing the fabrication of exhibition pedestals, props, temporary walls, and other display designs; securing services of outside contractors; assuring a safe and healthy work environment through knowledge of best practices. The Preparator is a key team member for the Museum's ambitious schedule of exhibitions and collection use.

For the full position summary and to apply, click on the link above in the job title.

Principal Finance Analyst

Department: Provost General Operations

Classification: Full Time/ Exempt

Position Summary: Under general direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives, and as part of the Executive Business Office Financial Management Team, the Principal Finance Analyst provides high-level financial and administrative analysis and decision-making support for Langson Institute and Museum of California Art (IMCA) reporting to the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor.

For the full position summary and to apply, click on the link above in the job title.

UCI Student Opportunities

Gallery Guide

Department: Visitor Experience

Classification: Part-time / Hourly

Recruiting for Summer 2022, Academic Year 2022 – 2023, and Summer 2023
Candidates who are interested and available to start working in Summer 2022 should submit materials by May 1. Candidates who are interested and available to start working in Fall 2022 should submit materials by June 15.

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

· Answering questions about the art, artists, and exhibitions on view; parking; hours, upcoming exhibitions and programs; school and group visits; weekly tours; and membership.

· 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.

Standing for long periods

Gallery Guides are provided with Langson IMCA branded t-shirts and sweatshirts to wear during their shifts.

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, UCI is under numerous executive directives at this time. You can view these specific directives and instructions at the following link https://hr.uci.edu/disaster-relief/workingwell.php.

Compensation

This compensatory position is open to all UCI students.

Academic Year: $15 per hour, 4 – 19.5 hours per week

Summer: $15 per hour, 4 – 32 hours per week

To apply

Email cover letter and resume to Julie Delliquanti, Visitor Experience Manager, at jdelliqu@uci.edu. Candidates who are interested and available to start working in Summer 2022 should submit materials by May 1. Candidates who are interested and available to start working in Fall 2022 should submit materials by June 15.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.

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.

Application information for the 2022 - 2023 academic year will be available in Spring 2022.

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.

Application information for the 2022 - 2023 academic year will be available in Spring 2022.

Internships

The Registrar's Office at Langson Institute and Museum of California Art (IMCA) accepts applications for UCI undergraduate student intern positions.

Applications for Fall 2021 quarter are now closed.

Position Summary: The Registrar's Office creates and maintains the official records for all objects in Langson IMCA’s collection, oversees all artworks entering and leaving the museum, and is responsible for the care of the collection. The internship provides an opportunity to learn about best practices in museum registration and collections management and will gain an understanding of the day-to-day responsibilities of a museum registrar.

Primary duties include but are not limited to:

entering data into the museum collections database (EmbARK)
conducting copyright research
generating condition reports and shipping receipts
archiving files for incoming loans, outgoing loans and exhibitions

The ideal candidate is motivated, detail oriented, meticulous in gathering and entering information, and comfortable with computer work. The internship requires current undergraduate enrollment at UCI and a commitment of no fewer than 10 hours a week during the academic quarters.

This compensatory internship is open to all UCI undergraduate students.

To apply: Email a cover letter and résumé to Katie Zulueta, Assistant Museum Registrar, at kzulueta@uci.edu.