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**The Position**:
**Assistant Curator**

**_ A 9.5% general salary increase will be applied to the current salary listed, _**_effective July 14, 2024._**
- Are you passionate about sharing the mission and goals of a Museum? Looking for a new career where you have the ability to utilize your skills in museum education and be a part of an exciting and diverse team? If so, the City of Ontario has the perfect opportunity for you The Ontario Museum of History & Art is searching for an organized and self-motivated individual to join the team as an Assistant Curator assigned to Education. The Assistant Curator assigned to Education is responsible for development and coordination of school and volunteer programs, including assisting in the development of public programming and outreach materials, resulting in effective communication of the Museum’s exhibits and community programs and activities.The Assistant Curator classification is used throughout the Department of Museum, Arts & Culture in a variety of assignments. This recruitment will result in an eligibility list for this classification to meet the current and future staffing needs of the Department. **The current vacancy is for a Curator of Education.**The Community Life and Culture Agency**

The City of Ontario's Community Life & Culture Agency endeavors to meet the Ontario City Council goal to "encourage, provide or support enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy city programs, policies and activities." Community Life & Culture does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, services and events available through the Housing Services, Library, Museum, Arts & Culture, and Recreation & Community Services Departments.

The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture enhances knowledge and appreciation of our Inland Empire community through dynamic, inspiring, and creative exhibits, collections stewardship, family-friendly educational programs, cultural events, and public art. MAC reflects pride in our legacy, who we are, where we live, and who we aspire to be, as well as supports artists of all backgrounds who create experiences that are inclusive, innovative, and relevant. To learn more about the Ontario Museum of History & Art, please view the Department's Strategic Plan here. (Download PDF reader)

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario is proud to have the reputation of being a progressive City, providing solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Financial Services, Human Resources/Risk Management, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City’s team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
- The City’s vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the year(s) to come. We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website. A few useful links are listed below, including a link to the City’s 2024 State of the City:

- **State of the City** **(Video link)

**The Ontario Plan** **(The City’s Comprehensive Business Plan for Development)

**Smart Ontario** (Information about recent City projects)
- **Downtown Ontario** (What to do in Downtown Ontario)

**Examples of Essential Functions**:
**The essential functions performed by all Assistant Curators typically include the following**:

- Assists curatorial staff on collection management, exhibit and educational program development.
- Assists in the development of graphic materials to market collections work, exhibits and public programs.
- Coordinates in-house exhibition research for upcoming exhibits and permanent collections.
- Assists with division budgets and expense tracking, correspondence, reports, arranges studio visits, and general office responsibilities.
- Represents the Museum at events, meetings, and gatherings of the City and general public.
- Coordinates the activities of volunteers, staff, contract artists, and program participants.
- Collaborates with other City departments and assists in communication efforts between the Museum and artists, volunteers, participants, and other community organizations.
- When assigned to Education, functions performed include:_
- Coordinates development of K-12 educator materials, including outreach brochures, lesson plans, and sample activities.
- Assists in managing the activities and planning of education programs in history, gardens, visual, and/or media arts, including research, design, staffing, and assessment.
- Teaches and/or coordinates tours and workshops for K-12 stud