Museum Manager:

The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture is searching for a creative, organized, and community-oriented leader to join the team as a Museum Manager. This position will support administrative operations of the newly AAM-accredited Ontario Museum of History and Art. The Manager will work closely with the Director of Museum, Arts & Culture, and oversee three full-time staff in the divisions of Education, Exhibits, and Collections, as well as one part-time Graphic and Marketing Specialist.

The ideal candidate for the position will demonstrate a deep understanding of museum operations, have previous work experience in an art or history museum, and possess exceptional communication skills. They will cultivate innovation and experimentation by developing and enhancing programs that actively encourage new audiences to explore and engage with art and local history. This individual will lead the development of an interpretive plan for the Museum and the renovation of our main permanent exhibition Gem of the Foothills within the next 10 years. They will oversee the Museum’s efforts to create distinctive exhibitions that garner critical attention while fulfilling our mission to advance an understanding of regional history and art. They will manage all external communications for the Museum and should have exceptional written communication skills.

The Department of Museum, Arts & Culture (MAC) enhances knowledge and appreciation of our Inland Empire community through dynamic, inspiring, and creative exhibits, collections stewardship, family-friendly educational programs, cultural events, and public art.  MAC reflects pride in our legacy, who we are, where we live, and who we aspire to be, as well as supports artists of all backgrounds who create experiences that are inclusive, innovative, and relevant. To learn more about the Ontario Museum of History & Art, please view the Department's Strategic Plan here. (Download PDF reader)
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Arts & Culture Manager:

The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture is searching for a creative, organized, and community-oriented leader to join the team as an Arts & Culture Manager. This position will oversee the City’s newly established Public Art Program and annual Arts Festivals. Working closely with the Director of Museum, Arts & Culture, the Museum, Arts & Culture Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of capital public art projects from inception to completion, including permanent, temporary, and creative placekeeping projects and programs. They will increase public awareness of Arts & Culture programs and projects by promoting community involvement, coordinating special events, and developing strategies to attract artists to the City for collaboration on public art projects and special events. This role will work interdepartmentally to promote Ontario as a regional arts destination. The Arts & Culture Manager directly supervises two full-time and two part-time staff members.

Our vision is to be the premier arts and cultural center for the Inland Empire by engaging diverse audiences, presenting dynamic experiences, and preserving our regional legacy. The ideal candidate for the Arts & Culture Manager position will have experience in managing a public art program, demonstrate an understanding of large-scale construction projects, and possess a strong sense of public service. They will develop effective public participation strategies and activities to establish effective working relationships with community groups, maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern program operations, and conduct needs assessments, research and analyze statistical and other data in order to make recommendations on administrative and operational problems, policies and procedures.

The Department of Museum, Arts & Culture (MAC) enhances knowledge and appreciation of our Inland Empire community through dynamic, inspiring, and creative exhibits, collections stewardship, family-friendly educational programs, cultural events, and public art.  MAC reflects pride in our legacy, who we are, where we live, and who we aspire to be, as well as supports artists of all backgrounds who create experiences that are inclusive, innovative, and relevant. To learn more about the City of Ontario’s Public Art Program, please view our website here: https://www.ontariomuseum.org/public-art/
For more information and to apply, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ontario/jobs/4276516/museum-arts…