Job Posting: MUSEUM GUIDE - TEMPORARY INTERMITTENT

California African American Museum

JC-471966
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MUSEUM GUIDE - TEMPORARY INTERMITTENT
GUIDE II/CALIFORNIA AFRO-AMERICAN MUSEUM

$21.14 - $26.93 per Hour

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

The first review of applications will take place on April 18, 2025 and every Friday thereafter until postions are filled.

The California African American Museum (CAAM) seeks enthusiastic and reliable Gallery Guides (Guide II) to join its Visitor and Community Engagement team. Gallery Guides serve as the public face of the museum, helping to ensure a welcoming, engaging, and informative experience for all guests.

Under the supervision of the Guide Supervisor, Gallery Guides rotate between the information desk, galleries, and office-based assignments to support a range of interpretive, educational, and operational functions. Responsibilities include greeting and orienting visitors, facilitating exhibition tours and gallery dialogue, assisting with public programs and workshops, responding to inquiries, and ensuring the environment reflects CAAM’s standards of accessibility, care, and cultural integrity. Gallery Guides also contribute to the development of learning materials, document visitor engagement, and support the smooth daily operation of the museum.

This is a dynamic public-facing role that requires strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Ideal candidates are adaptable, dependable, and excited to support CAAM’s mission to present and interpret the art, history, and culture of African Americans. We especially encourage veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Visit our website at https://caamuseum.org/visit to learn more about us.

CAAM is located in Los Angeles, South of Downtown Los Angeles within Exposition Park. This position is temporary-intermittent, working a maximum of 1000 hours per fiscal year. The work schedule will be set during the museum's regular business hours, seven days per week, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's day. Schedules are determined based on museum needs, including public hours, weekends, and special events.

Visit our website at caamuseum.org to learn more about us.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

PLEASE REFER TO DUTY STATEMENT IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT SECTION.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-471966
Position #(s):
317-211-8733-XXX
Working Title:
MUSEUM GUIDE - TEMPORARY INTERMITTENT
Classification:
GUIDE II/CALIFORNIA AFRO-AMERICAN MUSEUM
$21.14 - $26.93
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent
Work Shift:
TBD/During Museum Business Hours
Work Week:
TBD/Monday - Friday

Department Information

The mission of the California African American Museum (CAAM) is to research, collect, preserve, and interpret for public enrichment the history, art, and culture of African Americans with an emphasis on California and the western United States.

Founded in 1977, as the first African American museum of art, history, and culture fully supported by a state, CAAM moved to its 44,000-square-foot home in Exposition Park, just south of Downtown Los Angeles, in 1984. The museum’s permanent collection houses 4,000 objects that span paintings, photographs, film, sculpture, historical documents, and artifacts.

CAAM has a strong mandate to support the work of under-represented artists of color and to think expansively about the way that people of the African diaspora have contributed to American culture and the world at large. That is achieve through a rotating schedule of temporary art and history exhibitions and public programming for visitors of all ages.

caamuseum.org

Special Requirements

The selected candidate will be required to submit to pre-employment hiring clearances which include the following: Department of Justice Livescan fingerprint and medical testing for tuberculosis, within three business days of receipt of a conditional offer of employment.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California African American Museum
Maria Hernandez
Attn: State Human Resources
700 Exposition Park Drive
3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90037

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California African American Museum
Maria Hernandez
State Human Resources
700 Exposition Park Drive
3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Loading Dock mail attendant in sealed envelope labeled: CONFIDENTIAL/STATE HR
08:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to Statement of Qualifications section of the bulletin.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Proficiency in personal computer operations, including electronic spreadsheets, schedules, database activity, and word processing.
• Proficiency in project assistance, record-keeping, and report support.
• Work efficiently and effectively under pressure, prioritizes tasks, and maintain a high level of productivity.
• Ability to effectively understand and contribute to the department's mission.
• Assist in multiple projects; track information; follows institution's policies to comply with state policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective work relationships to contribute to a healthy work environment.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

HEALTHY WORKPLACE/HEALTHY FAMILIES ACT PAID SICK LEAVE
An employee who works for 30 or more days within a year is entitled to paid sick leave. Employees will earn 24 hours of sick leave each calendar year. An employee can use accrued sick leave beginning the 90th day of employment. Unused sick leave does not carry over and is not eligible for cash out at the termination of employment. Employees appointed on a temporary intermittent basis are not eligible for health, dental or vision benefits.

Free parking is available to employees. The building is within close distance to public transportation, including the Metro Expo Line and a variety of restaurants.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Maria Hernandez
(213) 744-7533
HR@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Julia Lugo
(213) 744-7477
jlugp@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

TEMPORARY INTERMITTENT

Temporary Intermittent employment is irregular hourly employment that is less than full time each year. It is used to provide a trained work force available on an "on-call" basis to supplement a department's full-time staff in handling peak workloads.

Temporary Intermittent employees are not appointed from a civil service employment list. Employees are scheduled for less than six months, if employed on a daily basis, or less than 1,000 hours in a given fiscal year (July 1 - June 30), if employed on an hourly basis. Temporary intermittent employees do not serve a probationary period, or gain civil services status.

Temporary Intermittent employees serve at will which means, TI's are free to terminate their employment at any time, with or without reason. Likewise, the department also has the right to terminate Temporary Intermittent (TI) employment at any time, with or without reason.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Please answer the following question in a separate Word or PDF document along with your STD 678 State Application.

Please ensure that your document is 1 page in length, includes your name and contact information and is typed in Arial Font 12pt.

Why are you interested in working as a Guide II at the California African American Museum? Please highlight how your prior experiences and qualifications demonstrate your ability to:
- Engage visitors in dialogue and interpretation
- Support public programs and educational activities
- Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive museum environment
- Collaborate with team members across a range of tasks, including administrative and digital communication systems

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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