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Collections Technician

artsforla on April 29, 2025

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks an enthusiastic team-player to serve as Collections Technician on the Collection Digitization Initiative. This position is full-time for a limited term ending January 23, 2026, with an option to renew. Reporting to and working alongside the Project Registrar, the Collections Technician will be responsible for working with the CDI team (composed of the Project Registrar, Collections Technician, and the Database Technician and Collections Researcher) to complete a full inventory of the 30,000 objects in the Museum’s collection, including verifying/updating tombstone and location information, assessing condition, assessing current housing condition, and repacking/re-housing as needed. This position also will digitize (scan and photograph) all objects, record accurate object information in the database, and maintain overall cleanliness of Collection Storage.

Salary: $24.50, hourly

Benefits: 403(b) plan (with employer match)
Health insurance with optional FSA
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid sick leave
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Free entry and access to Skirball programs/exhibits
Parental leave
EAP
Life insurance
AD&D and long-term disability insurance
Free entry to other museums through the museum reciprocity program
Employee discount

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: June 28, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: Review details at skirball.org and send resume and cover letter by email, to hr@skirball.org Re: Collections Technician

General Manager

artsforla on April 29, 2025

Invertigo Dance Theatre is seeking an LA-based General Manager to be the central project manager and administrator of the organization’s activities. The ideal candidate will be meticulously organized, proactive, collaborative, and a creative problem solver with an interest in supporting dance through arts administration.

The General Manager will support and collaborate across all facets of a nonprofit performing arts organization, including production, marketing, fundraising, and finance. If you want to know everything about how a dance organization works behind the scenes, this is the type of role for you. This position reports to the Executive Director (ED) and works with the entire Invertigo team, including staff, board, choreographers, dancers, teaching artists, and community partners.

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

– Act as a project manager for a variety of initiatives: tracking and following up on deadlines and deliverables for programming, marketing, fundraising, and events
– Act as the primary administrator for a variety of software and technology
– Serve as a liaison between functional areas, such as contractors and artistic personnel
– Act as primary administrator for Invertigo’s emails, social media accounts, and website
– As needed, work with project leads to create and distribute marketing materials
– Option to supervise one intern directly

For a more detailed list of job duties, please visit Invertigo’s website: www.invertigodance.org/jobs/

Minimum Qualifications:

– Ability to meet deadlines and stay organized
– Previous experience working in a non-profit and/or arts organization, which could include extensive volunteer experience
– Comfortable working with platforms such as Canva, Google Suite (including Google Sheets), and NationBuilder or other CRM
– Previous experience in client/customer-facing roles and a comfort speaking with a wide variety of colleagues, partners, and community members
Strong professional writing skills
– Demonstrated interest in the performing arts, connection to the mission, and alignment with the organization’s values
– Access to reliable transportation to travel across Los Angeles for in-person meetings, programmatic support, events, and performances

Ideal Qualifications:

– Ability to meet deadlines and stay organized, plus experience tracking team/project deadlines and managing an organization’s filing/drive/archive system
– 2+ years experience in a relevant role, which included project management for a nonprofit and/or arts organization
– Highly proficient in a variety of software and platforms such as Canva, Google Suite, CRMs, and advanced skills with complex spreadsheets
– Excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in being a relationship builder within the Invertigo community
– Excellent professional writing skills, with experience writing copy for marketing or fundraising purposes
– Experience working in the performing arts, connection to the mission, and alignment with the organization’s values

Location and Schedule:

The role is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings, events, rehearsals, performances, and classes. The daily schedule is flexible, with most online hours within 9am-5pm M-F. The General Manager will support Invertigo’s performances and events on weekends and/or evenings numerous times per year. The General Manager must get Invertigo’s mail at a mailbox in Mar Vista at least once per week.

Salary: Compensation is expected to be in the range of $28-38/hour for 35 hours/week, to be confirmed based on qualifications.

Benefits: This is currently a full-time, non-exempt, hourly employee position with generous paid time off, 11+ paid holidays, and health and dental insurance.

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: June 15, 2026

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@invertigodance.org with “Application: General Manager” as the subject. Applicants may be asked to provide relevant work samples. We look forward to reviewing your application!

General Manager

artsforla on April 28, 2025

Summary:
Invertigo Dance Theatre is seeking an LA-based General Manager to be the central project manager and administrator of the organization’s activities. The ideal candidate will be meticulously organized, proactive, collaborative, and a creative problem solver with an interest in supporting dance through arts administration.

The General Manager will support and collaborate across all facets of a nonprofit performing arts organization, including production, marketing, fundraising, and finance. If you want to know everything about how a dance organization works behind the scenes, this is the type of role for you. This position reports to the Executive Director (ED) and works with the entire Invertigo team, including staff, board, choreographers, dancers, teaching artists, and community partners.

Summary of Job Responsibilities:
-Act as a project manager for a variety of initiatives: tracking and following up on deadlines and deliverables for programming, marketing, fundraising, and events
-Act as the primary administrator for a variety of software and technology
-Serve as a liaison between functional areas, such as contractors and artistic personnel
-Act as primary administrator for Invertigo’s emails, social media accounts, and website
-As needed, work with project leads to create and distribute marketing materials
-Option to supervise one intern directly

For a more detailed list of job duties, please visit Invertigo’s website: www.invertigodance.org/jobs/

Minimum Qualifications
-Ability to meet deadlines and stay organized
-Previous experience working in a non-profit and/or arts organization, which could include extensive volunteer experience
-Comfortable working with platforms such as Canva, Google Suite (including Google Sheets), and NationBuilder or other CRM
-Previous experience in client/customer-facing roles and a comfort speaking with a wide variety of colleagues, partners, and community members
-Strong professional writing skills
-Demonstrated interest in the performing arts, connection to the mission, and alignment with the organization’s values
-Access to reliable transportation to travel across Los Angeles for in-person meetings, programmatic support, events, and performances

Ideal Qualifications
-Ability to meet deadlines and stay organized, plus experience tracking team/project deadlines and managing an organization’s filing/drive/archive system
-2+ years experience in a relevant role, which included project management for a nonprofit and/or arts organization
-Highly proficient in a variety of software and platforms such as Canva, Google Suite, CRMs, and advanced skills with complex spreadsheets
-Excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in being a relationship builder within the Invertigo community
-Excellent professional writing skills, with experience writing copy for marketing or fundraising purposes
-Experience working in the performing arts, connection to the mission, and alignment with the organization’s values

Location and Schedule:
The role is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings, events, rehearsals, performances, and classes. The daily schedule is flexible, with most online hours within 9am-5pm M-F. The General Manager will support Invertigo’s performances and events on weekends and/or evenings numerous times per year. The General Manager must get Invertigo’s mail at a mailbox in Mar Vista at least once per week.

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation is expected to be in the range of $28-38/hour for 35 hours/week, to be confirmed based on qualifications. This is currently a full-time, non-exempt, hourly employee position with generous paid time off, 11+ paid holidays, and health and dental insurance.

**Before you apply, please read more about Invertigo’s values here, and consider if this is the work culture you would like to support each day.

TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@invertigodance.org with “Application: General Manager” as the subject. Applicants may be asked to provide relevant work samples. We look forward to reviewing your application!

About Invertigo:
Invertigo Dance Theatre creates inventive performances and engagement programs grounded in storytelling, research, and collaboration with intersectional, multigenerational communities. With programming throughout LA County, Invertigo collaborates with a wide variety of artists and partners to create accessible, thought-provoking cultural experiences. Invertigo is home to the beloved and vibrant Dancing Through Parkinson’s program. For more information, visit www.invertigodance.org or find us on social media @invertigodance.

Salary: $28 – $38, hourly

Benefits: This is currently a full-time, non-exempt, hourly employee position with generous paid time off, 11+ paid holidays, and health and dental insurance.

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: June 1, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@invertigodance.org with “Application: General Manager” as the subject. Applicants may be asked to provide relevant work samples. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Project Archivist (Temporary)

artsforla on April 28, 2025

Introduction: The Venice Heritage Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, showcasing, and nurturing the diverse cultural heritage and histories of Venice, CA.
The Venice Heritage Museum (VHM), a project of the Foundation, serves as a tangible embodiment of this mission, offering exhibitions, educational programs, and events that give visitors the opportunity to experience the stories of one of the most unique and innovative communities in the United States. The museum currently holds over 4,000 photographic images, 1,000 items of ephemera, and a growing collection of museum objects.
Role Description: VHM seeks a Project Archivist to to minimally reprocess the museum’s paper-based archival collections. Though recently processed at the folder level, a lack of continuity in physical arrangement and naming conventions remains a barrier to accessibility.
Duties include but are not limited to:
– Assessing current housing of collection materials (approx. 13 linear feet) and identifying underfilled manuscript boxes for consolidation.
– Relabelling and transferring folders to their assigned locations in accordance with existing finding aid.
– Identifying inconsistencies between collection materials and their descriptions.
– Coordinating with the Consulting Archivist to review progress.

Salary: $2,000

Benefits: N/A

Education requirements: Master’s degree

Deadline to apply: May 12, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: By May 5, send resume and cover letter to info@veniceheritagemuseum.org with the subject line: Project_Archivist_First + last name.

Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited graduate degree in library and information science, archival studies, or accredited international equivalent.

Minimum two years of professional experience or combined professional and education equivalent.
Knowledge of archival theories and practices, including experience accessioning, processing, and preserving manuscript/archival records.

Knowledge of relevant standards for archival description including DACS and EAD.

Knowledge of basic preservation standards for archival collections.

Sound Engineer for Musical

artsforla on April 25, 2025

Seeking an experienced sound engineer for a musical at a school on the Westside of Los Angeles. Will need to setup 16 wireless packs and operate the board for tech rehearsals and one, two show day. The board is Midas M32.

Dates:
Install – Tuesday, May 27th – 1pm
Tech Rehearsals – Tuesday, May 27th through Thursday, May 29th:
3-5:45pm (3pm setup, rehearsals start at 3:35-5:30pm, wrap up to 5:45pm).

Show Day: Friday, May 30th, 8-11am (8am sound check / 9am Showtime) and 5-7:45pm (5pm setup / 6pm showtime / 7:15pm breakdown rental mics)

Salary: $1,000 – $2,000, DOE

Benefits: N/A

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: May 9, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Work Sample/Portfolio

How to apply: email your resume to Nate – ncohen@wns-la.org

Temporary Manager, Communications (Art Program)

artsforla on April 24, 2025

Salary $90,521.60 – $135,740.80 Annually
Location Los Angeles, CA
Job Type Contingent Employee – Temporary
Cabinet CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OFFICE
Opening Date 04/22/2025
Closing Date 5/4/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA Exempt
Bargaining Unit Non-Contract
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
**THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY (UP TO 40 HOURS) WITH LIMITED BENEFITS. (Please see Benefits tab for additional information.) No Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP) will be established. You will only be contacted if there is an interest from the hiring department.**
Manages and oversees the planning and execution of communications, public relations, and marketing campaigns on Metro social media channels and across all paid media.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of May 12th, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
• Plans, prepares and oversees the execution of Metro advertising campaigns, including social media, digital, out of home (OOH), print, and broadcast
• Plans and executes annual department and ad hoc project-level strategic plans and campaigns
• Plans, prepares, and oversees the design, typesetting, and printing of publications
• Plans, prepares, and oversees the conceptual design, production, and distribution of video programs
• Manages, reviews, and edits content on Metro social media platforms
• Oversees special event production and execution
• Manages VIP (Very Important Person) tour program of the agency and construction projects
• Develops and manages relationships with print, electronic, and digital media providers/vendors
• Coordinates with social media content producers and community managers across the agency to implement best practices and train staff
• Writes, edits, and proofreads copy for all public information materials and video productions
• Oversees commercial filming program and manages vendor
• Plans and acquires photography and graphics for publications, and footage and other video-related elements for use in video productions
• Develops and monitors budgets and costs
• Collaborates with staff in other units of the communications department and outside departments
• Analyzes production contracts and vendors’ performance and identifies solutions to minimize production and printing costs
• Prepares reports and recommendations on communications and promotional goals and activities
• Conducts surveys and research on publications; prepares reports and recommendations
• Prospects and generates new sales leads
• Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency’s safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field; Master’s Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience performing work in marketing, advertising, or other communications programs; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
• Experience writing, editing, and proofreading content for diverse arts communications platforms, including websites, blogs and email newsletters
• Experience making recommendations for image and video content for a range of arts communications platforms
• Experience developing arts communications content, including toolkits for arts partners
• Experience working within established workflows, such as Asana or similar, in a highly collaborative environment
• Experience reviewing and providing guidance to specialized audio/visual contractors
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
• Theories, principles, and practices of communications and public relations
• Mass communication techniques and promotional program management
• Digital marketing strategy and channels, content marketing, and social media
• Electronic media materials and processes, including advertising, copywriting, scriptwriting, production techniques, distribution, and placement
• Advertising and promotional tactics
• Special event production
• Video and print production processes and formats
• Print media materials and processes, including photographic, video, and graphic media
• Media planning and buying
• Finance and budget analysis
• Data research techniques
• Maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
• Editing techniques; proofreading symbols and terminology
• English composition, grammar, and punctuation
• Modern management theory
Skill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
• Planning strategic campaigns/programs for multiple focus areas
• Leading strategy, planning, and development of media campaigns
• Defining channels for use in campaigns, and where the approach is paid, earned, or owned
• Critical thinking
• Understanding the dynamics of today’s media landscape and its impact on Metro’s business and customers
• Reviewing, understanding and reporting data using analytics
• Performing data and statistical analysis
• Navigating Metro billing system
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcome
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, outside representatives, and public officials
• Mediating and negotiating
Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
• Distinguish best practices and approaches to various social media platforms
• Prioritize competing tasks
• Think and act independently
• Work independently and lead a team
• Make financial decisions within a budget; resolve budget discrepancies and reconcile invoices
• Synthesize complex information
• Apply and evaluate publication strategies
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts, and labor/management agreements
• Represent Metro before the public and governmental entities
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Travel to offsite locations
• Supervise, train, and motivate assigned staff
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
(DL)
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Salary: $90,521.60 – $135,740.80, annually

Benefits:

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: May 4, 2025

Documents required to apply: Other

How to apply:

Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro’s website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website 

Teaching Artist

artsforla on April 24, 2025

Venice Arts is seeking a creative educator to join our team this summer to lead our Food Photography workshop!

In this 2-week-workshop students will Learn to take photographs so good you can almost taste them! Students will learn how to stage and photograph food, and merchandise for a diverse range of clients and platforms. Partnering with Levain Bakery and other professionals, students will get an inside look at photography and marketing as a career.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational knowledge of photography and marketing.
Teaching artists are expected to create theme-based projects that ignite the creativity and storytelling skills of their students! Candidates should also have an interest and a passion for working with under-resourced and underserved youth. As well as, knowledge or interest in developing their ability to engage with students from a trauma-informed and culturally competent lens. Finally, candidates will have a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives,
and experiences, and will create a welcoming environment for all students.

Venice Arts provides templates, examples and 1:1 support to help each teacher craft a fun, dynamic, and exciting workshop. Venice Arts requires all teaching artists to attend paid training and allow for classroom observations, and feedback. We look for educators who are eager to continue learning and excited to collaborate with their peers.

Qualifications
● Prior experience working with youth ages 10-18 is required
● At least one year of teaching experience preferred
● Familiarity with project-based learning and interactive teaching
● Must have a foundational understanding of photography
● Must have a foundational understanding of visual storytelling
● Must have experience with digital DSLR cameras
● Must have a foundational understanding of art history of contemporary practices
● Must have experience with Mac computers and iPads
● Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
● Familiarity with personal storytelling or documentary arts is a plus
● Experience in layout, printing, and framing, art is a plus

We strongly prefer applicants who view teaching as an extension of their artistic practice and are interested in building a sustained working relationship with Venice Arts.

Salary: This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Entry level teaching artists begin with a teaching rate of $30 per hour. Class prep, syllabus writing (up to 8 hours), and mandatory training are paid at an administrative rate of $25/hour.

Benefits: N/A

Education requirements: High School Degree

Deadline to apply: June 17, 2025

Documents required to apply:

How to apply: Application Requirements
● Resume
● One page cover letter describing your experience working with youth and a little about your background as an artist. Please also include a brief workshop idea; a couple sentences about a theme/topic that inspires you and the final project students would be working to complete. Please do not send a completed lesson plan! This is simply an opportunity for you to share what inspires you, and the type of work you wish to facilitate.

How To Apply
Fill out an application right here down below and attach a resume and cover letter in a single pdf. No phone inquiries, emails or walk-ins.

Fashion Design Teaching Artist

artsforla on April 24, 2025

Venice Arts is seeking a creative educator to join our team this summer to lead our Fashion
Design workshop!

In this 2-week-workshop students will illustrate their own fashion line with 3 unique looks that share a unifying color or pattern. Students will have the opportunity to apply mixed media elements using fabric and paper samples to their 2D model.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational knowledge of illustration as well as fashion design. Teaching artists are expected to create theme-based projects that ignite the creativity and storytelling skills of their students! Candidates should also have an interest and a passion for working with under-resourced and underserved youth. As well as, knowledge or interest in developing their ability to engage with students from a trauma-informed and culturally competent lens. Finally, candidates will have a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives,
and experiences, and will create a welcoming environment for all students.

Venice Arts provides templates, examples and 1:1 support to help each teacher craft a fun and exciting workshop. Venice Arts requires all teaching artists to attend paid training and allow for classroom observations, and feedback. We look for educators who are eager to continue learning and excited to collaborate with their peers.

Qualifications
● Prior experience working with youth ages 10-18 is required
● At least one year of teaching experience preferred
● Familiarity with project-based learning and interactive teaching
● A foundational understanding of illustration and fashion design
● A foundational understanding of visual storytelling
● Experience with Mac computers and iPads
● Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
We strongly prefer applicants who view teaching as an extension of their artistic practice and are interested in building a sustained working relationship with Venice Arts.

We strongly prefer applicants who view teaching as an extension of their artistic practice and are interested in building a sustained working relationship with Venice Arts.

Salary: This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Entry level teaching artists begin with a teaching rate of $30 per hour. Class prep, syllabus writing (up to 8 hours), and mandatory training are paid at an administrative rate of $25/hour.

Benefits: N/A

Education requirements: High school diploma

Deadline to apply: June 10, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Application Requirements
● Resume
● One page cover letter describing your experience working with youth and a little about your background as an artist. Please also include a brief workshop idea; a couple sentences about a theme/topic that inspires you and the final project students would be working to complete. Please do not send a completed lesson plan! This is simply an opportunity for you to share what inspires you, and the type of work you wish to facilitate.

TO APPLY: Fill out an application here and attach a resume and cover letter in a single pdf. No phone inquiries, emails or walk-ins.

Administrative Manager for the Prison Project

artsforla on April 24, 2025

The Administrative Manager plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of The Prison Project, including The Reentry Project, The Youth Project, The Mentorship Project, and The Alumni Network. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day tasks that keep each program running smoothly and providing practical solutions through organizational strategies to implement protocols and policies. The Administrative Manager also oversees the administrative responsibilities of the Alumni Development Coordinator and Alumni Advocacy Coordinator and supports the Director of Programming with employee management specific to payroll, allocations, record keeping, and grant maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll Management:
Prepare payroll for The Prison Project by compiling weekly invoices, verifying hours, mileage, and per diems, and ensuring compliance with internal schedules and administrative guides: review and correct timesheets bi-weekly for approval by the Director of Operations and TAG Controller.

Financial Allocation:
Prepare and submit the Payroll Allocation Workbook by reconciling employee earnings
with labor distribution and payroll summary reports. Ensure all entries match with
organizational charts of accounts before submitting them to the controller.

Administrative Guides and Training:
Update administrative guides and trainings memos for alumni, teaching artists, and staff. Facilitate various administrative training sessions in collaboration with Alumni and
Development Coordinators.

Record Management:
Collaborate with various coordinators to obtain, organize, and maintain records on
TAGPP Drive, covering attendance, reports, and receipts for various projects.

Grant Maintenance and Reporting:
Assist with grant writing and maintenance, oversee tracking systems, and report relevant data for grant and philanthropic monthly and quarterly reports.

Conduct training for staff on grant protocol compliance and calendar management for
reporting, and tracking data to submit accurate reports.

Travel Coordination:
Organize and manage travel logistics, including booking and tracking project
events and staff travel expenses. Maintain organized records of travel receipts linked to
specific grants.

Research and Evaluation:
Oversee implementation of evaluation plans and provide necessary training and
supervision for coordinators involved in research related to grant evaluation.

Communication and Protocols:
Oversee the management of the Prison Project Email, providing organizational protocols
and training for communication standards.

Coordinate open workshops and events, ensuring all administrative requirements are met, and communication is clear and accurate.

Meeting Management:
Organize and conduct staff meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting notes.

Editing and Compliance:
Edit learning materials, proposals, and reports as needed to ensure clarity and
consistency across projects.

Tools and Software:
Utilization of Paylocity for payroll processing, Google Calendar for scheduling, and
TAGPP Drive for documentation storage and management is crucial for this role.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Accurate accounting and detail-oriented
Strong communication skills
Ability to delegate
Adaptability in an unconventional workspace
Ability to work and meet deadlines unsupervised
Flexibility to solve problems in an ever-changing environment
Inspire commitment and enthusiasm among partners
Ability to collaborate and work as a team member
Ability to hold strong boundaries in carceral and other settings

Salary: “Starting at $45,000 annually but commensurate with experience”

Benefits: This position is a full-time salaried, non-exempt with health benefits and paid time off. The Actors’ Gang work week is 35 hours for full-time employees.

Benefits: Health, Dental, and PTO, Access to CalSavers retirement account. Vision is available to the employee at an additional cost.

Education requirements: Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline to apply: May 2, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: Send a resume, cover letter, and three references to prisonproject@theactorsgang.com with the subject line: TAGPP – Administrative Manager by May 2, 2025

Ceramics Studio Manager

artsforla on April 23, 2025

The American Museum of Ceramic Arts seeks a dynamic candidate to serve as its Ceramics Studio Manager. The Studio Manager is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, and safety of a 12,000 square-foot ceramic studio, including managing equipment, materials, and personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Foster positive relationships with colleagues, artists, students, and visitors
Deliver exceptional customer service in person, over the phone, and via email
Communicate regularly with the studio and museum team regarding studio needs, priorities, scheduling, and marketing
Oversee all aspects of the Artist-in-Residence program, including the artist selection process, and provide support and guidance to artists during their residency
Manage inventory needs to ensure seamless studio operations
Coordinate scheduling, loading, and unloading of gas and electric kilns; production of studio glazes; and maintenance of kilns, tools, and equipment with the Studio Technician
Oversee studio cleanliness and safety standards
Prepare materials, set up spaces, and coordinate with instructors and volunteers to support classes, workshops, and public events
Monitor, prioritize, and implement studio repairs and maintenance
Coordinate scheduling for K-12 programs with the Education Manager
Maintain administrative systems: calendar, POS program, timesheets, contracts, class registration, attendance tracking, security, and kiln logs
Develop and manage adult ceramic programs
Recruit and train staff
Represent the studio at community events and build partnerships with other organizations
Assist with studio budget development, expense tracking, and financial management
Update studio social media and contribute content and news on studio channels (Facebook, Instagram, Linktree, Mailchimp)

Qualifications, Skills, and Personal Attributes

Possess an appropriate undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience in ceramics or related areas
At least 2-3 years of working in the field
Knowledge of kiln firing processes (gas, electric, salt, soda), glaze chemistry, and materials handling
Ability to lift 60 lbs. and perform physical labor, including climbing ladders and moving heavy objects
Excellent organizational and computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Gmail, and Google Calendar
A valid driver’s license
Working knowledge of Spanish is helpful
The ability to drive a forklift is helpful
Ability to work as part of a team, work with interruptions, and adapt to changing priorities

Working Conditions

The manager will work in general office and ceramic studio conditions, with some participation in museum activities. Responsibilities will require evening and weekend hours consistent with the studio and museum’s schedule of events and activities.

The position involves a significant amount of contact with museum staff, volunteers, donors, and the public, which may be of a sensitive or confidential nature. Discretion and sound judgment are essential. The manager must be able to relate well to individuals from various backgrounds and positively represent the museum in these relationships.

Studio work involves exposure to clay and glaze materials, kiln heat, and occasionally using power tools. Must follow all safety guidelines and be willing and able to clean and maintain studio spaces regularly.

Salary: $62,000, annually

Benefits: Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation days.
50% of the health insurance premium is covered.
An annual stipend is provided to attend NCECA.
Teaching opportunities at AMOCA offer additional compensation opportunities.

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: June 15, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Send a letter of interest and resume to: bgerstein@amoca.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Preferred start date is July 7, 2025.