Collections Registrar: Registrar of Interpretive Collections

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 (CAAM) 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States, the museum’s permanent collection houses 4,000 objects, including paintings, photographs, film, sculpture, historical documents, and artifacts.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 Registrar of Interpretive Collections to fill the role of Collections Registrar. Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, the Registrar of Interpretive Collections performs work to support the California African American Museum’s collection management. Under the working title, Collections Registrar, the incumbent is responsible for the cataloging, care and preservation of all art objects related to the collection of California African American Museum and traveling exhibitions. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining an accurate database and ensuring proper storage for art and compiling the legal documents relating to museum collections and loans.

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 detail-oriented professional with a passion for preserving and cataloging art, along with a commitment to maintaining the integrity of museum collections and traveling 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 caamuseum.org

Salary: $5,588.00 – $6,997.00, monthly

Benefits: 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.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: June 5, 2025

Documents required to apply: Other.

How to apply: Review the State Class Specification, the duties statement, and the Job Application Package Checklist here. Follow all application instructions provided through CalCareers.