TABLE OF CONTENTS

• VALUE OF VOLUNTEER TIME INCREASES BY 36 CENTS
• REMINDER: BUILDING A DIVERSE AUDIENCE FOR YOUR MUSEUM
• CALIFORNIA MUSEUM MONTH UPDATE
• OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
• MUSEUMS IN THE NEWS
• JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• GRANT DEADLINES
• BACK ISSUES OF CAM E-NEWS
• CONTACT CAM

FIND YOUR MUSE... Be a member of the California Association of Museums! If you are not a member, we encourage you to join us today and participate in the collective endeavor to strengthen the museum field in California. Membership benefits and fees are available at http://www.calmuseums.org/membership.

REMINDER: CAM CONFERENCE IN FEBRUARY 2006
SAVE THE DATE! The next CAM conference, Eyes on the Horizon: Envisioning and Realizing Our Future, will be held February 21-24, 2006 at the Monterey Beach Resort in Monterey. Monterey's breathtaking natural beauty and cultural offerings will be the backdrop for an unforgettable conference. Visit http://www.calmuseums.org/cam2006/index.html for additional information.

Get the Word Out in CAM e-News!
Please email the CAM office at cam@calmuseums.org to list any announcements pertaining to professional development programs, grant opportunities, or related opportunities in future editions of CAM e-News and on the CAM web site. Since it is not possible to include all the details of an announcement, please include a phone number, web site address, or email address so interested parties can get additional information. Please do not exceed a limit of 150 words per listing. All announcements are subject to editing by CAM personnel.

MARKETING & PR MANAGER / SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART
Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing and public relations program for the Museum that follows consistency of theme, through advertising, media, public relations and fundraising. BA in marketing, public relations or a related field. Send letter, resume and salary requirement to: Human Resources, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Fax 805.966.6840 or email to hr@sbma.net. EOE.

GRANT WRITER / SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART
Experienced grant specialist with a proven track record for researching, writing and successful submission of applications to local, state, corporate and foundations to fund exhibitions, educational programs and general operations of the Museum. Position requires well-developed writing and interpersonal skills, the ability to organize, prioritize, attend to detail and meet deadlines. Send letter, resume and salary requirement to: Human Resources, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Fax 805.966.6840 or email to hr@sbma.net. EOE.

DIRECTOR / THE NATIONAL CHAVEZ CENTER
The National Chavez Center (“Center”) Director is responsible for the management and development of the Foundation’s programmatic, development, and business activities of the Center, as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Center located in Keene, CA. The Center Director is also responsible for developing and implementing a business and operational plan for the Cesar E. Chavez Learning Institute (“Institute”), which is scheduled for completion in December 2007. Position requires a bachelor’s degree and seven years of experience in administration and operations of a museum, visitors center, or conferencing and retreat facility, or an advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MA) and four years of such experience. Experience in a non-profit organization is strongly preferred. Interested candidates send resumes via fax (661) 823-6177 or email fwmrecruiter@hotmail.com.

GRANTS MANAGER / ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART
The Orange County Museum of Art seeks a full-time Grants Manager. This position is responsible for the creation of foundation, corporate and government proposals to secure support for the museum’s exhibition and education programs. BA (English/Communications/Writing) with two years experience. Excellent writing and research skills and understanding of foundation/corporate community. Competitive salary and outstanding benefits. Send, email or fax cover letter and resume to: Orange County Museum of Art, Attn: John DeMichele, Director of Development, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 92660. jdemichele@ocma.net FAX: 949-759-5623. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted. EOE/NO CALLS PLEASE.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / LA RAZA GALERIA POSADA, SACRAMENTO
The Executive Director is responsible for the organization's administrative, financial and artistic health, and community relationships. S/he provides leadership and vision for the organization and manages the human and material resources to enable the organization to achieve its mission. This position reports directly to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director directly supervises all paid and volunteer staff. This position is currently open and hoped to be filled by June 31, 2005. All responses must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. PST on MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005. A complete job description and submission instructions can be found at www.galeriaposada.org.

VISITOR PROGRAMS MANAGER / SEYMOUR CENTER AT LONG MARINE LAB, UC SANTA CRUZ
The Seymour Center, a marine science public education center, seeks a full time, career Visitor Programs Manager. Responsibilities include visitor education in exhibit hall, aquarium, and outdoor tours of marine lab facilities; interpretive signage and exhibit planning/implementation; implementing, and assessing educational events; co-leading docent training; supervising staff/volunteers; developing/managing budgets; and visitor program administration and communications. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE SEYMOUR CENTER; interested candidates must apply through UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources. Please go to jobs.ucsc.edu/jobpostings/ for more information about JOB # 05-03-27. Go to shr.ucsc.edu/topics/employment-services/employment-process/faq.htm for information about the employment process. For more information about the Seymour Center go to seymourcenter.ucsc.edu.

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR / CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION
The California State Railroad Museum Foundation is seeking a Membership Coordinator to oversee the daily activities of the Membership Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years relevant professional experience in database/membership management, with advanced experience in the Raiser’s Edge. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a membership environment with recruitment and retention experience. Must be a quick learner, will have exemplary communication skills, customer service skills, and be able to prioritize and multi-task. Candidate will have the ability to plan and execute projects and must demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Fax resume and salary history to (916) 445-5982 or email to phoran@csrmf.org. No calls please.

GETTY MULTICULTURAL INTERN / THE CORITA ART CENTER
The Corita Art Center seeks a paid summer intern for its Getty Multicultural Internship position. The Corita Art Center is a gallery and archive dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the art of America's foremost serigrapher, Corita Kent. A former member of Immaculate Heart Community, Corita's works echo the Community's commitment to fostering peace and social justice. Fulltime summer position. M-F 9-5 and some weekends. This is a 10 week position starting in June 2005. Salary is $350/week. The intern will assist with all aspects of running and small museum including preparing and hanging exhibitions, facilitating education programs, inventorying and conserving works in paper, website content, memberships, sales and general administrative duties. Successful applicants must live or go to college in LA, have completed one semester of college by June 2005 and not graduate before December 2005. Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Email resume and cover letter by May 2, 2005 to Sasha Carrera, sashaihc@pacbell.net. For more information, visit www.corita.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / SAN FRANCISCO CAMERAWORK
San Francisco Camerawork seeks a well-qualified, dynamic individual to direct and lead the organization. Founded in 1974, Camerawork is nationally recognized as a focal point for innovation in photography and related media. The organization is currently positioned for a period of planned growth, including moving to a more centrally located and larger space that will expand the exhibition program. The candidate must have strong leadership and management capabilities, including the ability to motivate board and staff and be efficient and effective with limited resources; significant knowledge of current issues in contemporary art, with a deep understanding of photography and related media; skills in fundraising, financial management, and public relations. Minimum of 3-5 years demonstrated success in a management-level role in a non-profit visual arts organization or related institution. Salary: $60-65K plus fringe benefits. Closing date: May 15, 2005. For complete job description, go to www.sfcamerawork.org. Please send resume and cover letter to emily@museum-management.com.

MANAGER, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS / DESCANSO GARDENS
The Manager of School Programs is responsible for development and oversight of all school-related programs including school tours, special programs and the Harvest Garden (a horticulture program for students with special needs). The Manager also designs and presents training workshops for teachers and volunteers, and participates in grant proposal writing and reporting. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) required; teaching credential desirable. Send resume and letter of interest to Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011, Attention: Linda Mitchell, Director; or e-mail to lmitchell@descansogardens.org.

COORDINATOR, HARVEST GARDENS / DESCANSO GARDENS
The Harvest Garden at Descanso Gardens provides a horticulture program for high school students with special needs. Classes attend once a week for the entire school year. Approximately 250 students participate each week. The Harvest Garden Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the program, including curriculum development and implementation, training and supervision of volunteers and oversight for the maintenance of the garden. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience working with special needs students or a teaching credential desirable. Send resume and letter of interest to Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011, Attention: Linda Prosser Manager of School Programs; or e-mail to lprosser@descansogardens.org.

TEMPORARY REGISTRAR / JUDAH L. MAGNES MUSEUM
The Judah L. Magnes Museum, Berkeley seeks an experienced, detail-oriented, Registrar to manage and care for the permanent collection, artifacts on loan and exhibition from mid-May to December 2005. Responsible for a wide variety of tasks that relate to the organization, care, and management of the museum’s diverse collection of ceremonial Judaica and fine arts, and to the administration of exhibitions. Successful candidate must have a minimum of five to seven years museum registration experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; understanding of a variety of object materials and safe handling and storage of objects; participate in staff exhibition teams; strong interpersonal, oral and written skills; ability to problem solve, set priorities and to meet deadlines. By April 15, 2005 please send cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to: Registrar Search, Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley CA 94705.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGER / COPIA
The Volunteer Program Manager provides leadership and participates in the development, management and implementation of effective volunteer recruitment, training, utilization, motivation and retention programs in support of Copia: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts. Supports all volunteers in their work in an informal education environment dedicated to wine, food and the humanities; oversees the assignment and scheduling for all the Copia Volunteer Corps throughout the institution, in both public and office capabilities. To view the complete position description and view guidelines for submitting an application please visit our website at www.copia.org. No telephone calls, please.

COMMUNITY PROGRAM ASSISTANT / RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL MUSEUM
The Community Program Assistant will be responsible for overseeing a variety of youth, family and adult programs, including monthly Arts Walk programming, logistics planning for the annual Family Village Festival, and maintaining local community contacts. Under general supervision the Museum Community Program Assistant designs, implements and evaluates community programs for youth, family and adult audiences, with an emphasis in arts and cultural programming and large scale event planning. To apply, visit the City of Riverside's Human Resources website at www.riversideca.gov/human/jobline and click on Museum Program Assistant. Position closes on April 22.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CENTRO CULTURAL DE LA RAZA, SAN DIEGO
The new Executive Director must be a proven leader, able to help shape and implement an exciting vision for the future, and must have demonstrated skills and experience in funds development, team management, audience building, community partnering and arts program development. S/he must be entrepreneurial by nature, with excellent communication skills, able to lead the cultural arts center to new levels of accomplishment. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Trustees and will be responsible for the management of staff and contractors, as well as administrative and financial responsibility for the agency’s operating budget. A strategic thinker and effective collaborator, the Executive Director will have significant experience in fundraising, program management, partnership building, government relations, public policy and marketing. Knowledge of Mexican, Chicano and Indigenous art and culture is required. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of leadership, extensive experience working with high profile individuals and the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders, including policy makers, businesses, educators, media and donors. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. To apply please send letter of interest, resume and 3 references to: Director Search, Centro Cultural De La Raza, 2125 Park Blvd San Diego, CA 92101. Email: directorsearch@centroraza.com. No telephone calls please.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
HSSC’s Executive Director need not be a professional historian, but he or she must possess special interest in and enthusiasm for Southern California history. An appreciation for both popular and academic programs on historical topics is necessary, along with the ability to communicate effectively with both the general public and academic audiences. Also important is commitment to the support of teaching regional history, especially in K-12 settings. Finally, the successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to distinguish HSSC’s goals and activities from those of preservation groups and other history-related organizations, and exhibit the creativity to envision, design and implement new methods for carrying out the mission of the Society. To fulfill all functions, the Executive Director will report to and collaborate with HSSC’s Board of Directors. For more information, visit www.socalhistory.org.

HOW TO ADD A JOB LISTING
Please email the CAM office at cam@calmuseums.org to list any job opportunities in future editions of CAM e-News and on the CAM web site. Since it is not possible to include all the details of a job description, please include a phone number, web site address, or email address so interested applicants can get additional information and/or obtain a complete job description. Please do not exceed a limit of 150 words per listing. There is no charge to promote job listings in California museums. Unless a specific deadline is provided, all listings will be posted on the web site for 4 weeks.

CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL
For information, click CAC.

CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
August 1, 2005: The California Story Fund
October 1, 2005: The California Documentary Project
For information, click CCH.

CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT
For information, click CCHE.

HERITAGE PRESERVATION
For information, click CAP.

INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
May 15, 2005: Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
For information, click IMLS.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
June 1, 2005: Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants
June 13, 2005: Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth
August 15, 2005: Access to Artistic Excellence
For information, click NEA.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
May 2 and November 1, 2005: Challenge Grants
May 16, 2005: Preservation Assistance Grants
July 1, 2005: Preservation and Access Grants
July 15, 2005: Grants to Preserve and Create Access to Humanities Collections
September 16, 2005: Consultation Grants for Libraries, Museums, and Special Projects
November 1, 2005: Collaborative Research Grants
For additional deadlines and information, click NEH.

NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION
For information, click NHPRC.

If there are other grant opportunities you would like to share with the California museum community, please email the CAM Office at cam@calmuseums.org.

The federal government has recently adopted a new policy requiring organizations to provide a DUNS (data universal numbering system) with their grant applications and proposal to keep track of how federal grant money is awarded and dispersed. A DUNS number is issued by Dun and Bradstreet by phone at 1-866-705-5711.

We welcome your comments and inquiries. Please contact the CAM office at:

Celeste DeWald, Executive Director
California Association of Museums
P.O. Box 1455
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1455
Phone: (831) 471-9970
Email: cam@calmuseums.org
http://www.calmuseums.org/

CAM is supported in part by a grant from the California Arts Council. To read the California Arts Council's current weekly update with other information about the arts in California, the Arts License Plate, and other initiatives for the arts in California, please click CAC Current Weekly Update.