MOCA Educator
Fridays 4-6 pm- Museum Experiences
Reports to: Youth Education Manager
Summary
Our MOCA Educators conduct classes in the MOCA Teen Art Force, the free weekly studio art courses in the Pavilion Studio. The Teen Art Force sessions for the 2024-25school year are as follows, excluding any legal holidays and MDCPS teacher planning days.
- Session 1 – September, 6, 2024- December, 20,2024
- Session 2 – January, 6, 2025- March 21 2025
- Session 3 - April 1 2025- May 30, 2025
The MOCA Educator position involves curriculum development and implementation within their assigned classes. MOCA Educators are independent contractors and community liaisons, and are welcome to attend any museum field trips. For this opportunity, we seek individuals with an understanding of the curatorial process—ideating, selecting, organizing, presenting, and interpreting artwork for an art exhibition—as well as the creative writing process, including discovery/investigation, prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing within the context of an art exhibition (e.g., curatorial statement, labels, marketing)and a published zine. Proficiency in Adobe Suite and the ability to meet strict deadlines are required.
Major Areas of Responsibility
The MOCA Educator will
- Teach assigned after-school teen program classes and/or other MOCA programs as needed.
- Develop and follow a comprehensive curriculum to be shared with MOCA EDU.
- Administer evaluations for Teen Art Force programs.
- Guide and monitor students through the curatorial process for the annual Teen Art Force Exhibition within given deadlines.
- Assist students with the development of the Teen Art Force MOCA Zine, meeting editorial and publishing deadlines.
- Be familiar with MOCA programming, including current exhibitions and events.
- Meet with new students to review program rules.
- Aid in maintaining supply inventory by coordinating with the Youth Education Manager regarding supplies needed for classes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet deadlines promptly.
- At least one year of teaching experience.
- Experience with art installation/uninstallation.
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Valid driver’s license and a laptop computer to complete tasks.
- Strong communication, organizational, and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and follow directives from the Youth Education Manager.
- Professional appearance and attitude.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Creole)applicants are highly desired but not required.
- Flexibility and improvisational skills.
- Fingerprint clearance required.
Terms of employment: MOCA Educators are hired on a yearly contractor basis and paid $165 per class taught, and must commit to the entire run of the 2024-2025 Teen Art Force run (with exceptions for legal holidays or emergencies).
Reporting to: Executive Director
Direct Reports: Operations Manager, Visitor Services Manager, Director of Finance (dotted line), Others (TBD)
Location North Miami, FL
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
For nearly thirty years, the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) has fulfilled its mission of presenting contemporary art and its historical influences through exhibitions, educational programs, and collections. Inspired by its surrounding communities, MOCA connects diverse audiences and cultures by providing a welcoming place to encounter new ideas and voices, and by nurturing a lifelong love of the arts.
Founded in 1981 in single gallery space, MOCA became one of the first collecting contemporary art institutions in Miami-Dade fourteen years later, following a $2.5 million grant from the federal agency for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create a center for contemporary art on municipal land in the heart of North Miami’s business district. In 1996, MOCA unveiled the new 23,000-square-foot building, designed by Charles Gwathmey of GSNY in conjunction with Miami firm Gelabert-Navia. Today, it's a beacon for discovering new artists and learning about our living cultural heritage, nurturing internationally renowned South Florida artists through its groundbreaking exhibitions and innovative educational programs.
MOCA’s permanent art collection reflects its curatorial vision and the support of generous donors, featuring an array of sculptures, paintings, and works on paper and more. With a focus on amplifying the work of historically under-explored artists, its exhibition program showcases acclaimed local, national, and international artists, cultivating an inclusive appreciation for contemporary art. MOCA’s influence and relevance on the international stage was notably demonstrated by the selection of AFRICOBRA: Nation Time as an official Collateral Event of the Venice Art Biennale 2019, the first major exhibition of AFRICOBRA’s work in Europe. MOCA premiered the original version of this exhibition during Art Basel Miami 2018 and supported its revised exhibition in Venice the following year.
MOCA is a vital cultural anchor in the heart of North Miami, serving this diverse community as a center for cross-cultural understanding and inclusion. The museum touches the lives of thousands of residents every year though a robust series of education programs and local partnerships. MOCA further engages members of its community through a variety of public events, including jazz concerts, film screenings, poetry readings, and art-making activities. Uniquely positioned as the only major arts organization within wide expanses of the region, MOCA’s reach and relevance extends across much of northern Miami-Dade County and southern Broward County.
A 501(c)(3) and department of the City of North Miami, MOCA is governed by a dedicated, 20-member Board of Trustees. Its annual budget of approximately $4.5 million is achieved through a combination of government support, contributed and earned revenue. Under the leadership of Executive Director Chana Budgazad Sheldon since 2018, MOCA has experienced rapid growth unprecedented in organization history. Museum leadership seek to sustain this growth with increased capacity and improved operational efficiencies while envisioning dynamic, transformational initiatives in the near and mid future, including a significant capital enhancement.
Scope and Responsibilities
The Deputy Director of MOCA is a critically important leadership position, serving as both a strategic partner to the Executive Director and overseeing the largest purview among the senior staff. As the chief operations officer of MOCA, the Deputy Director bears responsibility for the organization’s finances, strategy, earned revenue activities, human resources, information technology, facilities and other capital projects. The Deputy Director is also the critical liaison to the City of North Miami and manages MOCA departmental needs. This position reports to the Executive Director and collaborates closely with the other senior staff in curatorial, communications, fundraising, and education.
The incoming Deputy Director will have the extraordinary opportunity to steer MOCA through a pivotal phase in history and help the organization achieve new heights. This person will be charged with designing and implementing new policies and procedures to ensure the organization has the operational capacity to maintain its increased level of output and mission delivery. In conjunction with optimizing operational efficiencies, the Deputy Director will play a central role in nurturing an inclusive, positive, and equitable culture across the institution. The Deputy Director is the key driver of strategic planning and will partner with the Executive Director in envisioning and achieving near and long-range strategic objectives.
The next Deputy Director will join an organization beloved by its community, within an international profile, a dedicated team of talented staff, and substantial assets at a time of unprecedented growth. This person will build upon an enduring legacy and take MOCA to even greater heights.
Specific Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
• Closely collaborate with the Executive Director in supporting the work of the Board of Trustees, including serving as staff liaison to several key committees.
• Oversee and coordinate efforts to monitor, implement, and refresh the museum’s strategic plan in collaboration with the senior leadership and Board of Trustees, and serve as staff liaison to the Strategic Planning Committee.
• With Director of Finance, participate in the work of the Finance and Investment Committees of the Board of Trustees.
• Provide leadership of the museum’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts.
• Ensure that the museum follows best practices set forth by American Alliance of Museums (AAM) standards and leads the organization’s decennial process for reaccreditation by the AAM.
• Lead the promulgation, implementation, and review of all museum policies and procedures.
Business Operations
• In collaboration with the Executive Director and Director of Finance, oversee the annual budgeting process, including modeling earned revenue opportunities and use data to develop forecast models and project annual attendance and revenue targets.
• Oversee and coordinate interdepartmental efforts to strengthen the financial, administrative, and physical infrastructure that supports the museum’s current operations.
• Lead the planning and implementation of capital projects to revitalize the museum’s building, in coordination with City of North Miami, which owns the building.
• Recruit and oversee outsourced vendors for day-to-day management of human resources activities. Ensure that the organization maintains human resources policies and procedures that support a positive, equitable, and inclusive employee experience; oversee compensation structure and annual compensation reviews in close collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Recruit and oversee outsourced vendors for an overhaul and eventual day-to-day management of the museums IT infrastructure and help desk services.
• Provide leadership of functional areas of guest experience, security, facilities.
Key Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will understand and have experience in a museum that holds collections, whether in the arts, science, history, or an exhibitor of living collections, such as a zoo, aquarium, or botanical garden. Most importantly, all candidates must possess superior leadership skills combined with the functional expertise required to manage the business operations of a mid-sized, visitor-driven nonprofit organization. Other ideal experiences and qualifications include:
• Ten or more years in nonprofit administration with progressively increased levels of responsibility; at least five years managing the operation of a museum or related experience;
• A track record of maximizing earned income potential of a nonprofit arts and cultural organization or related commercial arts business;
• Capital projects management; specific experience relocating permanent collections and renovating buildings is a plus;
• Senior level planning capacity, particularly as relates to the development of integrated programmatic, financial and information systems required to support a multi-layered organization;
• Significant experience with financial management and budget development/oversight; significant experience in, or knowledge of, cash management and nonprofit accounting, including fund and grant accounting, compliance and reporting;
• Working knowledge of data analysis, performance and operation metrics;
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team setting within the department and across the organization. Effective project and time management, organizational, and research skills are necessary;
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI);
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with diverse audiences, internally and externally;
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• An MBA or comparable advanced degree is desirable, or knowledge, skills and experience equivalent to an advanced degree in finance and/or management.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole.
Personal / Professional Attributes
• Genuinely committed to the MOCA’s mission, vision, and values;
• Business savvy and entrepreneurial with a demonstrated ability to build and optimize revenue streams;
• An inspiring and dedicated leader/manager who can build consensus and effect change; the ability to project credibility, trust, enthusiasm, integrity, and motivate others in the same vein;
• A “doer” with a high energy level and a willingness to develop and execute a variety of activities ranging from the day-to-day to the broadly strategic; unafraid to roll up sleeves and get hands dirty;
• A creative problem solver who can present practical solutions to potential problems; design and explore systems and procedures to fit current and long-term needs; able to anticipate and act on events which may create opportunities;
• A person who is strategic, politically aware and financially astute; a consensus builder who can be both firm and decisive, and flexible;
• Collegial and collaborative, with an ability to share information easily; able to be tough-minded if required to ensure that goals are met;
• High emotional intelligence, the ability to build and maintain trust and exceptional leadership presence;
• Exceptional cultural competence and demonstrated commitment to DEIA;
• A resilient spirit with unrelenting enthusiasm;
• Unwavering personal integrity with ethics beyond reproach.
Contact Information
Philip DeBoer
Partner
Miami, FL
T: +1 786-558-2636
E: pdeboer@dhrglobal.com
Mariana Ochoa
Associate
Charlotte, NC
312-631-2292
mochoa@jobplex.com
Connie Medina
Executive Assistant
New Jersey, NJ
E: cmedina@dhrglobal.com
The Director of Finance is a dynamic and experienced member of MOCA’s team that plays a crucial role in overseeing all operational aspects of the museum’s finances. The Director is an expert in in database management, financial controls and best practices. The ideal candidate ensures compliance while fostering a culture of support and collaboration across departments. The Director participates in the short-and-long term financial planning of the organization and drives financial sustainability to support our mission.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
Financial Planning: Strategy & Budget
• Develop, in collaboration with the Deputy Director, financial strategy to support the organization's goals and long-term sustainability.
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget.
• Oversee implementation of financial plans and annual budgets for each department.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance across departments and provide regular reports.
Financial Reporting
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide regular updates for various internal and external stakeholders on all finance functions and activities.
Financial Operations: Accounting and Finance
• Oversee all accounting and finance functions of the organization (including the 501(c)3 and the City of North Miami requirements).
• Ensure all fiscal practices meet the highest standard of integrity and compliance.
• Oversee and implement financial policies and procedures that maintain an effective internal control environment and oversee adherence to policies.
• Continually work toward promotion of efficiency and effectiveness of all finance functions, via process and workflow improvements.
• Provide accounting and financial related assistance to other departments, including participation in training staff on fiscal procedures and budget management as needed.
• Perform year-end accounting system close, including the production of 1099 forms.
• Lead annual audit preparation and Form 990 submission.
• Process payroll.
• Develop and maintain effective tools for managing grants, supporting grant budget preparation, tracking, and reporting.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant, progressive work experience, in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial software.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving financial sustainability and growth.
• Ability to work well in a small, fast-paced, entrepreneurial team environment.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (or equivalent experience)
• High-level experience using accounting software
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite
Desired
• Masters Degree or Certified Public Accountant Certification
• Experience with Financial Edge NXT, EDEN, and Altru
This is a full-time, salaried position, with hours typically Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm. The position will require some early morning, late evening, and weekend hours as necessary due to museum events or other relevant meetings. While generally an in-person position, the museum does provide provisions for occasional hybrid work. A level 2 background check will be required upon the offer of employment.
Reports to: Deputy Director
Supervises: Finance Manager
Compensation: Starting at $85,000 including a competitive benefits package.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
Applicants: Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to JCamacho@mocanomi.org with subject DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. No phone calls please.
MOCA maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The museum hires, trains, promotes, compensates and dismisses employees without regard for race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, citizenship, or political belief that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.
The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is seeking an innovative and collaborative Graphic Designer to join our dynamic and creative team. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Graphic Designer will help shape MOCA’s visual identity across multiple platforms, including print, digital, and social media. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about art and design who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Qualifications:
DESIRED:
This is a full-time, salaried position requiring some early morning, late evening and weekend hours as necessary, especially during periods of high volume (Miami Art Week, exhibition openings, etc.). A level 2 background check will be required upon the offer of employment.
Reports to: Director of Communications
Compensations: Salary starting at $45,000 annually, commensurate with experience and including an excellent benefits package.
Applicants: Email your cover letter, resume, design samples, and three references to HR@aperiohr.com with the subject line "GRAPHIC DESIGNER."
MOCA maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The museum hires, trains, promotes, compensates and dismisses employees without regard for race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, citizenship, or political belief that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.
