Applications will be reviewed beginning Friday, August 22, 2025, and every Friday thereafter until filled.
Please read the job bulletin thoroughly to understand application submission requirements. This position is in Los Angeles and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for employees who have passed their probationary period and can satisfactorily perform their essential work functions independently and remotely as determined by management. Specific telework schedules may be discussed further during the hiring process.This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California African American Museum (CAAM). Founded in 1977, the California African American Museum's mission is to research, collect, preserve, and interpret, for public enrichment, the history, art, and culture of African Americans. In 1984, CAAM moved to its 44,000-square-foot home at Exposition Park, south of Downtown Los Angeles. With an emphasis on California and the western United States, the museum's permanent collection houses 4,000 objects, including paintings, photographs, film, sculpture, historical documents, and artifacts. CAAM avidly supports the work of under-represented artists of color to genuinely represent how people of the African diaspora have contributed to American culture and the world at large through temporary art and history exhibitions and public programming for visitors of all ages.
CAAM seeks a Program Manager to fill the role of Exhibitions Manager. Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the California African American Museum (CAAM), the Program Manager is a senior level manager overseeing exhibition implementation, quality assurance of exhibition deliverables, exhibition project management, loan agreements, and curatorial overview. Under the working title, Exhibitions Manager, this role manages the exhibition coordinator and is integral to ensuring seamless exhibition execution, vendor and public programing collaboration, coordination of traveling shows, and loan execution.
The Exhibitions Manager brings expertise in curatorial quality assurance, project management, and organization, and is adept at setting goals and timelines for gallery transitions. The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining the museum's comprehensive exhibition calendar, departmental processes, and museum timelines, ensuring all stakeholders execute deliverables and fulfill contractual obligations effectively under state guidelines. Working closely with the leadership team, the Exhibitions Manager contributes to the design, development, installation, and maintenance of exhibitions. This role also encompasses project coordination and the completion of associated administrative tasks to support the museum's operational success.
CAAM is a small department located in Los Angeles, south of Downtown Los Angeles within Exposition Park. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.
If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for exhibition planning and project management, and a commitment to bringing curatorial visions to life through impactful, well executed exhibitions, we invite you to apply. This position is full-time permanent. We especially encourage veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. To learn more about CAAM, visit our website at caamuseum.org
You will find additional information about the job in the .
The selected candidate will be required to submit to pre-employment hiring clearances which include the following: Department of Justice Livescan fingerprint and medical testing for tuberculosis, within three business days of receipt of a conditional offer of employment.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California African American Museum
Maria Hernandez
Attn: State Human Resources
700 Exposition Park Drive
3rd Floor
Los Angeles , CA 90037
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California African American Museum
Maria Hernandez
State Human Resources
700 Exposition Park Drive
3rd Floor
Los Angeles , CA 90037
Loading Dock mail attendant in sealed envelope labeled: CONFIDENTIAL/STATE HR
08:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Free parking is available to employees. The building is within close distance to public transportation, including the Metro Expo Line and a variety of restaurants.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(213) 744-7533
HR@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
To be considered for the job vacancy you MUST satisfy one of the following requirements:
List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for the classification (see Examination Information section below).
Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
STATE CLASSIFICATION EXAM INFORMATION: At this time there is not an active examination for this classification listed on CalCareers . The department will be administering an examination at a later date. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above are encouraged to apply for the position and may be hired as a TAU.
What Is A TAU? Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU): Appointments in a temporary, full-time position that are not hired from a civil service employment list.
When no eligible list exists for the classification of the vacant position, at the time when an employee is needed, this type of TAU appointment is utilized.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the class. Employees hired in lieu of a permanent are permitted to work up to nine (9) months pending the completion of a new examination for the class.
A TAU in lieu of permanent appointment triggers an examination. The hiring department will host an examination within 2-3 months of the expiration of the appointment. Therefore, the employee should be made aware of this and is encouraged to compete in the examination. The employee must successfully compete in the examination and be reachable in order to continue employment beyond the 9-month limit.
TAU employees are not permanent and do not serve a probationary period.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS will be verified based on the information listed on the State application* prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please refer to Minimum Qualifications in the class specifications.
EDUCATION INFORMATION : If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Foreign Degrees: Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at*Applications with "SEE RESUME" or "SEE ATTACHED" will not be considered.
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