California African American Museum
Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA
The California African American Museum (CAAM) seeks enthusiastic and reliable Gallery Guides (Guide II) to join its Visitor and Community Engagement team. Gallery Guides serve as the public face of the museum, helping to ensure a welcoming, engaging, and informative experience for all guests.
Under the supervision of the Guide Supervisor, Gallery Guides rotate between the information desk, galleries, and office-based assignments to support a range of interpretive, educational, and operational functions. Responsibilities include greeting and orienting visitors, facilitating exhibition tours and gallery dialogue, assisting with public programs and workshops, responding to inquiries, and ensuring the environment reflects CAAM’s standards of accessibility, care, and cultural integrity. Gallery Guides also contribute to the development of learning materials, document visitor engagement, and support the smooth daily operation of the museum.
This is a dynamic public-facing role that requires strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Ideal candidates are adaptable, dependable, and excited to support CAAM’s mission to present and interpret the art, history, and culture of African Americans. We especially encourage veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Visit our website at https://caamuseum.org/visit to learn more about us.
CAAM is located in Los Angeles, South of Downtown Los Angeles within Exposition Park. This position is temporary-intermittent, working a maximum of 1000 hours per fiscal year. The work schedule will be set during the museum’s regular business hours, seven days per week, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s day. Schedules are determined based on museum needs, including public hours, weekends, and special events.
Salary: $21.14 – $26.93, hourly
Benefits: Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
HEALTHY WORKPLACE/HEALTHY FAMILIES ACT PAID SICK LEAVE
An employee who works for 30 or more days within a year is entitled to paid sick leave. Employees will earn 24 hours of sick leave each calendar year. An employee can use accrued sick leave beginning the 90th day of employment. Unused sick leave does not carry over and is not eligible for cash out at the termination of employment. Employees appointed on a temporary intermittent basis are not eligible for health, dental or vision benefits.
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: None
Deadline to apply: May 15, 2025
Documents required to apply: Other.
How to apply: Review the job description, duties statement, and job application packet checklist here. Follow the instructions provided by CalCareers to apply.
