Community Engagement Manager

The California Association of Museums is searching for a Community Engagement Manager! Founded in 1979, CAM's five organizational goals are: to foster networks and collaboration, advocate collectively and proactively, build capacity, share knowledge and best practices, and cultivate leadership and diversity.

About the California Association of Museums

The California Association of Museums (CAM) is a non-profit organization that serves the interests of California museums. Our mission is “CAM unifies and strengthens California museums to expand their collective impact”. In this capacity, CAM helps museums be relevant and effective organizations that serve California. CAM has approximately 1,200 members, located in almost every county. Our members include art and historical museums, natural history and science museums, aquariums, cultural centers, botanical gardens, and zoos.

General Duties

As a grant funded position, the Community Engagement Manager is an integral position that supports the initiatives and programs set forth in CAM’s Equity Action Plan. This role will be responsible for collaborating with the Equity Advisory Committee, and working with the CAM staff to ensure all CAM programs promote diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI). The main function of the position is to foster a culture of community, diversity and inclusion, and support underrepresented museum professionals to address issues and opportunities of equity that impact their learning and advancement. Under the supervision of the Executive Director and in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures, the manager’s primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as liaison to the Equity Advisory Committee, which includes scheduling, preparing for and/or facilitating meetings, setting agendas and work plans with committee chair(s), and providing updates on progress in completing the activities outlined in the Equity Action Plan.
• Design, produce, and/or facilitate diversity and equity workshops, roundtable discussions, online communities, networking opportunities and other programs that promote DEAI and support underrepresented groups within the California museum field;
• Coordinate and/or facilitate meetings, listening sessions, and focus group meetings that solicit feedback from key stakeholders and underrepresented groups;
• Create data collection, survey instruments, and reporting processes relative to CAM’s equity work and practices. Use data to monitor and report progress in areas impacted.
• Establish and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to determine impact of Equity Action Plan efforts.
• Manage and perform key tasks that support the implementation of DEAI-related CAM programs and services, which may include serving as a liaison for attendees and speakers and managing program volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with other CAM personnel to implement and promote programs, including regular participation in virtual staff and project management meetings;
• Occasionally, when needed, participate in in-person programs or Board meetings; and Perform other tasks and/or assist with other projects, as assigned by the Executive Director.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and constructive relationships with volunteers, staff, contractors, and community members
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Experience in facilitating group discussions
• Demonstrated skills in organizing ideas and program development
• Ability to work with little supervision with sufficient guidance/training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in and knowledge of best practices and principles in promoting DEAI within California’s arts and cultural sector, particularly museums
  
  

Minimum Experience

• At least one year of experience in pertinent areas of responsibility (see above)
• Proficiency in G Workspace, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs and Sheets, and Drive
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Commitment to promoting DEAI within California’s arts and cultural sector, particularly museums
  
  

Compensation and Benefits

This position is non-exempt Full-Time Temporary, with grant funding through Fall 2025 and a salary of $52,000. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays; a medical benefit savings account with employer contribution; various wellness incentives to support healthy activities outside working life; $50 a month for indirect costs associated with working from home; and a retirement plan with employee match up to 3 percent.

Applications and Inquiries

To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions only), please click the button below. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact Jennifer Caballero, Interim Executive Director.

As an alliance of museums and individuals, the California Association of Museums (CAM) is committed to realizing our vision of Stronger Museums for a Stronger California. We recognize that museums have been and continue to be complicit in promoting stories, individuals, and values that reinforce white supremacy and dominant cultures while marginalizing and oppressing others. To accurately represent the people of California, yesterday and today, strong, and resilient museums must center equity in their practices and work to intentionally disrupt racism and practices of exclusion.

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