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Employment Opportunities
The Hammer Museum is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
• ACADEMIC PROGRAMS COORDINATOR (CONTRACT POSITION)
• MUSEUM STORE DIRECTOR (CONTRACT POSITION)
• RAISER'S EDGE COORDINATOR (PART-TIME, LIMITED-TERM POSITION)
Academic Programs Coordinator (Contract Position)
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Academic Programs, the Academic Programs Coordinator coordinates the Museum’s UCLA student-related academic programs. These academic programs include but are not limited to the Hammer Student Association, Hammer Interns, student professional development programs, and outreach to the campus. The Hammer Student Association is an organization of undergraduates and graduates with Publications, Events, and Outreach committees that produce an annual art journal and organize large events and up to four workshops at the Hammer each year. Hammer interns work in all departments and are recruited and scheduled through Academic Programs. They also participate in a series of professional development programs organized by the Hammer.
Responsibilities include coordinating all aspects of the Hammer Student Association under the oversight of the Assistant Director, Academic Programs such as organizing meetings, logistics, and events; and overseeing, archiving, and evaluating all student work. Other tasks include coordination of the Hammer Intern program, including recruitment, training, evaluation, and scheduling, as well as organizing the professional development series. The Program Coordinator also leads public tours as needed and conducts major student recruitment and outreach on campus throughout the year. Administrative duties include but are not limited to organizing and maintaining education department and Artist Council files; maintaining financial records for all programs; scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements for artists and museum consultants; preparing drafts and final correspondence, memoranda, reports, tables, and other documents; and assisting the Assistant Director, Academic Programs with additional administrative duties.
To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and salary history to resumes@hammer.ucla.edu with “Academic Programs Coordinator” in the subject line. Selected applicants will be contacted. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, we are regretfully unable to respond to phone calls and emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process. EEO/AA.
Museum Store Director (Contract Position)
The Hammer Museum is seeking a Museum Store Director. Open since 1990 and in recent years named one of the best museum shops by Los Angeles Magazine, the Hammer Museum Store has received critical acclaim for its selection of art-related books and children’s section. The Museum Store seeks to establish itself as the unique and preeminent physical and online source in Los Angeles for innovative and hard-to-find products, commissions, and limited editions of exceptional quality by emerging and up-and-coming local artists, artisans, craftspeople, and designers which reflect the Hammer's distinct aesthetic and mission.
Under the supervision of the Director, Administration, the Museum Store Director has overall responsibility for the mission-related and creative success of all retail and wholesale functions of the Museum Store, including physical and online stores featuring art and design books, jewelry, accessories, housewares, gifts, and other Museum merchandise. With the support of the Assistant Manager, Retail Operations, the Museum Store Director is also responsible for ensuring the optimal customer experience that is fully integrated into the overall Museum visitor experience, setting and meeting ambitious revenue goals, and creating maximum operational efficiency and sound fiscal management of the Museum Store.
The Museum Store Director will be charged with establishing and implementing a highly-sophisticated, distinguished, and one-of-a-kind retail vision that is consistent with, furthers, and promotes interest and goodwill in the mission, collection, exhibition, and program goals of the Museum. Active marketing and new retail business models may be considered to drive higher revenue goals in support of the Hammer’s mission.
To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and salary history to resumes@hammer.ucla.edu. Selected applicants will be contacted. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, we are regretfully unable to respond to phone calls and emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process. EEO/AA.
Raiser's Edge Coordinator (Part-Time, Limited-Term Position)
The Hammer is seeking a limited (temporary) Raiser’s Edge Coordinator three days per week to do data entry, create queries and reports, create and maintain address and invitation lists for mailings and events, train staff on RE, and proactively recommend solutions based on best RE practices and the Museum’s workflow, needs, and constituent base. Interaction with the Museum’s Development, Finance, and IT departments is essential. 3-5 years of Raiser’s Edge experience – preferably in a Museum environment – is required. Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Crystal Reports, and other Blackbaud Databases are a plus.
To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and salary history to resumes@hammer.ucla.edu and include "RE Coordinator" in the subject line. Selected applicants will be contacted. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, we are regretfully unable to respond to phone calls and emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process. EEO/AA.
