Learning, Experience & Programming Developer

Overview

The Developer of Learning, Experience and Programming is responsible for the coordination and implementation of large-scale intergenerational public programs and cultural celebrations that support OMCA’s brand as a museum, garden and gathering place and advance its social impact of building trust, understanding, and connection between people and communities. The position specifically collaborates with staff, partners, and community members to develop OMCA’s Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid programming and cultural celebrations such as the Lunar New Year festival and Día de los Muertos that connect audiences to the Museum’s exhibitions, core galleries, and collections. 

The position works in partnership with a unit of Program Managers and Program Developers who work cross-functionally and support a cohesive slate of programming, learning, and experience activities.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following reflects OMCA’s definition of essential functions for this position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. OMCA may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. 

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Museum’s mission, values, vision, and core commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, anti-racism and institutional relevancy for the future;
• Contribute to and support the OMCA strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives;
• Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives;
• Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement.
• All positions will have core functional responsibilities, cross-functional team activation, and learning and development as a core function of each role.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Development & Implementation 

• Research, develop, implement, and evaluate intergenerational public programs and cultural celebrations that explore and amplify the big ideas & key messages of OMCA’s exhibition and collection gallery programs, contribute directly to the Museum’s institutional goals, and foster deep community relationships.  
• Work directly with cross-functional and project teams to brainstorm and identify program formats, community collaborations, and subject expertise that support intergenerational learning experiences. 
• Research, contract, and manage program participants (e.g. artists, bands, performing groups, historians, scientists, businesses, libraries, schools, community centers, and organizations, etc.) for deepening and broadening the museum’s civic engagement and participation of diverse intergenerational audiences.
• Manage the timeline, expenses, and all pre-planning duties for Friday Nights, Lunar New Year Festival, Dia de los Muertos cultural celebration, and select community partnership programs, with support from LEP Manager. 
• Schedule and attend partner planning meetings and site walk-throughs and serve as primary point of contact for all artists, partners and vendors.
• Coordinate internal logistics across multiple departments and work closely with Facilities and Safety staff, Engineers, Custodial, Security and AV to ensure smooth set up, implementation, breakdown and final cleanup of programs. 
• Develop staffing plan and lead an orientation for staff and volunteers assisting with programs, with support from the Volunteer Programs team. Supervise volunteers as needed.
• Provide staffing, setup and load-in/out support for intergenerational public programs, and as needed for other LEP programs, such as Thursday After Hours (January–March, 5-8pm) and School Program Performances (October and February).
• Keep abreast of the range of performing arts offerings in Oakland and the Bay Area and innovative approaches to linking performance and public engagement to audiences, settings, and content.

Research & Evaluation

• Support the development of program rationale and audience outcomes, implementation and evaluation plans. Manage internal stakeholder input; maintain current and accurate program data.
• Collaborate with evaluators to develop and execute formative, front end, remedial and summative evaluation of cultural celebrations ; 
• Incorporate visitor research and evaluation findings—both from OMCA and the broader field—into exhibition and programming projects. 

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of related experience.
• B.A. degree in related field preferred.
• English language proficiency in both spoken and written form; second language (particularly Spanish or Chinese) is desirable. 
• Demonstrated cultural competence and a history of building equitable and inclusive programming.
• Experience in program planning and management for diverse intergenerational audiences.
• Arts administration experience particularly in developing and coordinating large-scale public programs and cultural celebrations including contracting and communicating with artists, performing groups  and program partners. 
• Works well in a deeply collaborative, highly fluid culture.
• Ability to display and encourage visitor and internal customer service, take and share responsibility and treat others with respect.
• Knowledge of partnership and contract negotiations and management.
• Proficiency in computer systems and applications including Google Suite, Asana, and MS Office.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The environment may include:

• Museum environment involves both indoor and outdoor working conditions.
• Ability to travel between OMCA locations, and other travel as required by position responsibilities.
• Engage with diverse visitor populations for extended periods of time in the galleries or throughout the campus. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including Friday evenings (April-October), select Thursday evenings (Jan-March) and occasional weekends. 
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. 

EEO STATEMENT

The Oakland Museum of California is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, accessibility and equity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ability/disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We highly encourage our diverse community to apply for available employment, internship, fellowship and volunteer positions at the Museum, as we aim to ensure our staff reflects the diversity of our visitors and the surrounding community. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, OMCA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

COMPENSATION: $37.85 - $37.85

Salary : $38