ABOUT OMA

Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is a non-profit organization that began providing exhibitions and public programs in 1995 as part of their mission to bring people together to explore the art and stories of Southern California artists. OMA’s exhibition program is dynamic and robust, surprising visitors with fresh and exciting visual experiences nearly every visit. In addition to these boundary-pushing contemporary art exhibitions, OMA’s programming includes youth education programs, adult art classes, music, films, and creative community parties and events that appeal to locals and tourists alike. The OMA experience stimulates imagination, presents new ideas, and challenges the familiar in a welcoming environment for those new to art, longtime museum-goers, artists, art students, or simply the curious. For more information on Oceanside Museum of Art, visit www.oma-online.org.

To apply to this job, please send your resume and brief cover letter to: jobs@oma-online.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is seeking experienced educators who will facilitate Oceanside Museum of Art’s ArtQuest (AQ) fifth-grade field trip program. Gallery educators are responsible for facilitating interactive conversations about art in the gallery based on AQ themes and leading hands-on art lessons.

ArtQuest provides fifth-grade teachers and their students arts integrated, STEAM focused experiences that enliven Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The program helps fifth graders view OMA art galleries and museum visits as laboratories for learning. During in-class lessons and field trips students use art to experiment, problem-solve, hypothesize, and draw conclusions, and, in turn, develop critical thinking and visual literacy skills transferable to all curricular areas. A key component is students' ultimate discovery that scientists and artists share similar ways of thinking--creativity, curiosity, experimenting--that leads to their success.

Job Type: Flexible work week based on confirmed school tour schedules; not to exceed 25 hours per week

Compensation: $20/hr.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct inquiry-based gallery visits for fifth-grade students
• Lead hands-on art activities
• Work with classroom teachers and chaperones
• Participate in training sessions
• Conduct independent research on museum education practices, artists, and artworks associated with the highlighted exhibition
• Keep classrooms organized and prepared.
• Perform other tasks that pertain to the responsibility of the AQ program as assigned by the museum Education & Public Programs manager

Tour dates: AQ field trips occur Monday through Friday starting Tuesday, April 4th through Friday, May 19th (approximately 55 classes will visit). Field trips do not occur the week of April 10-14.

Hours: 8:30am-12:30pm (based on tour times 9:45am-12:00am)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA in Art History, Studio Art, Museum Studies or related field a plus
• Minimum six months teaching experience. Studio arts or museum education experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with groups of children and teachers, especially in informal educational setting
• Experience making art/or leading hands-on art lessons
• Basic understanding of educational theories or techniques, Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), age-grade characteristics, and child development stages

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

ABOUT OMA

Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is a non-profit organization that began providing exhibitions and public programs in 1995 as part of its mission to bring people together to explore the art and stories of Southern California artists. OMA’s exhibition program is dynamic and robust, surprising visitors with fresh and exciting visual experiences nearly every visit. In addition to these boundary-pushing contemporary art exhibitions, OMA’s programming includes youth education programs, adult art classes, music, films, and creative community events that appeal to locals and tourists alike. The OMA experience stimulates imagination, presents new ideas, and challenges the familiar in a welcoming environment for those new to art, longtime museum-goers, artists, art students, or simply the curious. For more information on Oceanside Museum of Art, visit www.oma-online.org.

To apply to this job, please send your resume and brief cover letter to: jobs@oma-online.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

Oceanside Museum of Art is looking for an upbeat and entrepreneurial individual to join our lively team as Events and Rentals Manager. This position is perfect for someone who wants to contribute to Oceanside’s public life and will help OMA build and grow our new Facility Rental Program. This role will focus on revenue generation while providing infrastructure for all internal programs and events, and acting as on-site manager for both rentals and events.

Knowledge and interest in the arts is encouraged and the ability to thrive in an exciting, fast-paced environment is necessary. We love making the museum a better place to work every day and we want you to join us!

This position is part of the Operations and Programs team which includes Programs and Education, Visitor Services and Community Engagement, and Facilities and Exhibition Preparation. They will report directly to the Director of Operations and Programs.

 Job Type: Full-time salaried position, requires frequent evenings and weekends.

Compensation: $55,000- $65,000 based on experience.

Benefits include:

• Vacation: 10 days per year, accrued from hire date plus 10 paid holidays and 2 floating paid holidays.
• Sick Leave: 10 days per year, accrued from hire date
• Retirement: 403(b) employee contributions + employee matching offered (discretionary)
• Full suite of employee benefits and professional development provided by Insperity, Inc.
• Health Insurance: OMA pays 100% of Individual medical, dental, and vision (employee pays the difference between individual and family)
• Membership: Free Patron level membership including NARM and ROAM plus a 25% discount at the museum store

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facility Rentals

The Events and Rentals Manager is responsible for sales, planning, and operational tasks associated with museum rentals. The Manager will create and implement policies and procedures for client relations including sales materials, rate sheets, contracts and preferred vendor lists.

The Events and Rentals Manager will also collaborate with OMA’s Marketing team to discuss trends, determine advertising opportunities, and create dynamic marketing materials that showcase our unique space, and help us achieve our revenue goals.

This position is also the face of the museum for all rental clients, and will work as the main point of contact from initial inquiry to the completion of the event which includes, but is not limited to answering questions, scheduling site visits and walk-throughs, outlining all rental event logistics, creation and completion of contracts, and confirming deposits and payments. They will be the on-site manager for all rentals, and responsible for scheduling support staff as needed for larger events. The Events and Rentals Manager ensures the safety of all staff, clients, and artwork at every rental event.

Special Events

The Event and Rentals Manager is also responsible for the logistical support of in-house museum events for various departments including Development, Exhibitions, Membership, and Public Programs. They will collaborate with various OMA departments to facilitate planning, layout, catering, beverage service, décor design and implementation. They will be responsible for acquiring proper licensing for events, as well as managing the inventory and sales for our beverage program and revenue goals. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with local vendors in support of OMA events and facility rentals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous event management experience
• Must be able to work nights and weekends
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with a take-charge, upbeat attitude
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment while remaining detail oriented
• Experience in being the on-site point of contact for rental clients
• Experience with tracking income and managing a budget

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to lift 35 pounds
• Sales experience a plus
• Experience in marketing and/or media relations a plus
• Catering and/or event design a plus
• Experience with managing venues, specifically arts venues is highly favorable
• Experience managing beverage inventory and sales a plus

Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.