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Chief Curator

artsforla on July 24, 2024

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: Chief Curator
Department: Curatorial Affairs
Reports to: David C. Copley Director & CEO
Employee Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Primary Work Location: La Jolla

JOB SUMMARY: Provide leadership in all aspects of artistic programming, overseeing, and managing MCASD’s active acquisitions, exhibitions, education, artistic, and interpretive programming, while keeping with the mission and vision of the Museum throughout performance of duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Working with The David C. Copley Director & CEO, uphold and extend the artistic vision of the institution.
• Supervise curators to assure efficient and impactful curatorial programming, including exhibitions, acquisitions, and publications, and to uphold high standards of exhibition production.
• Supervise and set priorities for education team to ensure program development and deployment aligns with Museum and community interests.
• Supervise and structure digital projects public programs and interpretation for cohesive messaging and multifaceted engagement.
• Initiate, budget, plan, and implement internally generated exhibitions (some to travel) and oversee incoming exhibitions.
• Undertake original research and provide scholarly contributions to publications and gallery texts.
• Manage the content development and production of MCASD-developed catalogues for exhibitions and the permanent collection.
• Identify and implement institutional partnerships for joint programming, exhibitions, and acquisitions.
• Working with The David C. Copley Director & CEO and staff, contribute to the
process of accessioning works of art into the permanent collection and building collecting priorities through purchases, donations, and deaccessions.
• Contribute to the implementation of quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees Collections Committee.
• Develop and maintain an annual departmental budget that includes exhibitions, publications, education programming, salaries, and general departmental needs.
• Work closely with The David C. Copley Director & CEO and development staff to identify and secure funding sources and grants, as well as cultivate patrons and organize and lead donor trips.
• Partner with communications team to raise the local, national, and international profile of MCASD.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts, including artists, dealers, curators, museum directors, and collectors.
• Represent the Museum on external advisory boards and committees.
• Provide ongoing vision, leadership, management, direction, mentoring, and scheduling of assigned staff.
• Travel and work alternate, part time, or special event shifts, including weekends and/or after regular business hours as needed.
• Ensure safe work environment through knowledge of and adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: Excellent administrative, oral and written communication, and management skills, both strategic and operational, with an ability to motivate and work well with artists, colleagues, trustees, and visitors. Ability to articulate and lead the mission and vision of Museum. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and to work simultaneously on management of complex projects. Excellent experience in donor cultivation. Ability and willingness to travel as necessary to meet essential initiatives. Demonstrated excellence in organizing contemporary art exhibitions and publications, close familiarity with museum practices, knowledge of American and international art markets, and a broad knowledge of art history with particular expertise in art since 1950. Strong technical skills and proficiency in MS Office. Master’s degree in Art History or Fine Arts and a minimum of eight years recent, relevant experience or any equivalent education and experience. Ph.D. in related field preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

OUR WORK CULTURE: MCASD provides employees with a collaborative work culture where they can combine both their love and support of the arts and work in an enriching and diverse environment while further developing their specific professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ABOUT MCASD: It is an exciting time to join MCASD! Our La Jolla campus re-opened in April 2022 after a five-year expansion effort that doubled the building’s overall size. We are positioned to be a cultural beacon as the region’s foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time. From the coastal community of its La Jolla flagship building, MCASD provides an unprecedented variety of exhibition spaces and experiences for the community, showcasing an internationally recognized collection and a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and public programs.

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND ACCEPTANCE: MCASD is committed to the diverse and full inclusion of all qualified applicants. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. Studies show that people from underrepresented backgrounds and/or identities apply to positions only when they are confident that they meet 100% of the qualifications. We’d like to change that dynamic, so we don’t miss out on great candidates. If you have equivalent skills, experience, and/or education relevant to the job and are willing to learn, we value your expertise and encourage you to apply. MCASD will ensure that people with disabilities and/or qualifying medical conditions are provided reasonable accommodation.

BACKGROUND CHECKS AND LICENSING: Professional references and criminal background check. DMV/EPN Check.

VACCINATION STATUS: Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and demonstrate proof of vaccination upon hire, unless approved for a disability or religious accommodation.

EOE STATEMENT: We thrive by supporting and celebrating our diversity as a creative and collaborative team. MCASD prohibits discrimination and harassment against individuals based on race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary: $116,600 – $122,800

Benefits: 
– Holiday Pay, PTO, Floating Holidays, Sick Pay
– Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and AD&D Insurances
– Medical & Dependent FSA accounts
– Retirement Savings Plan
– Reciprocal Museum Admission

Education requirements: Master’s degree

Deadline to apply: August 24, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, writing sample

How to apply: Submit your cover letter, resume, and writing sample of either art history or gallery interpretation to organization website.

Teaching Artist

artsforla on July 23, 2024

The Hammer Museum’s Academic Programs department is seeking a teaching artist with experience facilitating community mural projects with high school age students for Fall 2024.

This position will serve as teaching artist for the Hammer’s partnership with Horace Mann UCLA Community School. In this semester-length program, two 10th grade classes work with a teaching artist and Academic Programs staff to explore intersections between art, community, and social justice. In Fall 2024, the program will focus on designing a mural for the school. The teaching artist will develop and implement a community mural curriculum and accompany the classes on visits to the Hammer Museum.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Design and implement 7-10 artmaking lessons in collaboration with Hammer staff and Mann classroom teachers that amount to the creation of a community mural.
Participate in planning meetings with Hammer staff and Mann classroom teachers.
Accompany Mann students on 1-2 field trips to the Hammer Museum.
Support the implementation of a culminating exhibition and student presentations at the Hammer Museum or Mann.

Qualifications:

B.A., M.A. or M.F.A. in Arts, Arts Education, or a related field
Experience teaching an art form to K-12 audiences in classrooms and/or workshop settings
Experience developing art lesson plans; with a strong understanding of Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards and Social Emotional Learning Frameworks
Experience leading community mural projects
Capacity to meaningfully connect artmaking activities with exhibitions on view
Understanding of Culturally Sustaining facilitation strategies
Skilled at leading group discussions
Strong knowledge of contemporary art Highly organized with excellent communication skills
TB test and completion of a satisfactory background and fingerprint investigation required.

Dates: The teaching artist must be able to commit to teaching 7-10 lessons at Horace Mann UCLA Community School between Sept. 23 and Dec. 12th 2024, plus supporting with 2 sessions to the Hammer Museum. Additional dates for sessions and planning meetings with Hammer and Horace Mann staff, tentatively scheduled to begin in late August 2024, will be determined at a mutually agreed upon time.

Salary: $60/hour. The teaching artist is an independent contractor. Project shall not exceed 60 hours.

Benefits: None.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree, master’s Degree

Deadline to apply: August 9, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, work sample/portfolio

How to apply: Submit a single PDF that includes a cover letter, resume, and documentation of your teaching (e.g., a sample lesson plan) to academicprograms@hammer.ucla.edu by August 9, 2024. Follow this format when naming your PDF: “First Name_Last Name.”

Call for Art-GETAWAY

artsforla on July 23, 2024

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, GETAWAY.

JPEGs due by Friday, October 25, 2024 at midnight (MST). Visit their website for a full prospectus.

Travel connects us to new traditions, challenges us with unique experiences, and broadens our perspectives. Every destination paints a vivid picture with its unique aromas, sounds, and atmosphere, creating unforgettable memories. From colorful festivals to historic villages and serene countryside lanes, share with us the places you’ve explored and the people you’ve encountered. We seek artwork that captures the thrill of travel and the joy of discovering new cultures. Show us GETAWAY from your perspective.

Salary: cash prizes

Benefits: Over $1,200 in cash prizes. All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: October 25, 2024

Documents required to apply: Work sample/portfolio

How to apply: 

ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to GETAWAY. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com we are happy to walk you through the process.

MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists for tips on how to get high quality images of your work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on their blog which you can find here www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640×480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.

Curator of Exhibits

artsforla on July 23, 2024

The Department of Museum, Arts & Culture is searching for a creative, organized, collaborative, proactive and community-oriented individual to join the team as a Museum Curator. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills including a mastery in museum writing, is comfortable working both independently and as a member of a team, has project management experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This is a great opportunity for an art or history curator to play a leading role in shaping the Museum’s efforts to create a distinctive exhibitions program that garners critical attention while fulfilling our mission to advance an understanding of regional history and art. Working closely with the Museum Manager, the Exhibits Curator will execute the curatorial vision for the Ontario Museum of History & Art and will be responsible for exhibit research, development, and production. The Exhibits Curator supervises a full time Assistant Curator and a part time Museum Assistant and works in partnership with Curators of Education and Collections.

Our vision is to be the premier arts and cultural center for the Inland Empire by engaging diverse audiences, presenting dynamic experiences, and preserving our regional legacy. The successful candidate will embody the Department’s mission and vision as well as the qualities of a “Five Tool Player” – Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant – and the values of the City’s Approach to Public Service- Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the right way.

The Museum Curator classification is used throughout the Department of Museum, Arts & Culture in a variety of assignments. This recruitment will result in an eligibility list for this classification to meet the current and future staffing needs of the Department. The current vacancy is for a Curator of Exhibitions.

Examples of Essential Functions
The essential functions typically performed by the Museum Curator include the following:

Researches, analyzes, and recommends new policy; implements existing policies.

Supervises and directs the activities of staff including employee selection, work assignment, performance evaluation, employee development, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution.

Corresponds with and assists various agencies and individuals regarding Museum business and information requests.

Reviews and follows correspondence, documents, and material, relating to public inquiries.

Attends meetings of the Board of Trustees, Board committees, City administration, community groups and organizations as required and/or in the absence of the Museum, Arts & Culture Director.

Represents the museum at events, meetings, and gatherings, of the City and general public.

Assists with developing content for promotional, outreach, and informational materials.

Assists in grant writing and other sources of resource development.

Works closely with museum staff, other City departments, contracted consultants and vendors, to ensure continued physical preservation of the museum building (a historic structure) and to ensure the proper care and conservation of the museum collections which it houses.

Develops and maintains maintenance procedures, logs and schedules, in accordance with professional standards and procedures.

When assigned to Exhibitions, functions may also include:

Coordinates the planning, design, and installation of exhibitions developed internally and externally with guest curators and other cultural organizations.

Works closely with other museum staff, community representatives, academic scholars and others in developing exhibits.

Works with professional colleagues to make arrangements for temporary/traveling exhibitions including shipping, receiving, insurance, condition assessment, etc.

Supervises the installation & de-installation of temporary/traveling exhibitions.
Conducts scholarly object-based research for upcoming exhibitions and collections.

Salary: $5,706.14 – $7,006.14 Monthly

Benefits: The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here www.ontariocityemployees.org.

Employees in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local 1932. For a list of benefits for Teamsters employees please click here 2024 Teamsters Benefit Guide (on website under benefits)

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: August 19. 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, references, college transcripts, writing sample

How to apply: Visit the City of Ontario website, at the top, hit careers.

 

Cultural Organizer – MacArthur Park

artsforla on July 22, 2024

About LA Commons:
We engage communities in the creation of art for public spaces that tells their unique stories and serves as the basis for dialogue, interaction and a better understanding of Los Angeles. Through collaboration with local partners who have built deep wells of trust, we leverage art and cultural approaches to create positive change.

Since 2002, we have worked with over 1,000 artists, trained and mentored over 3,000 youth artists, and engaged over 35,000 community members in collaboration with scores of partners in neighborhoods across Los Angeles County. Headquartered in Leimert Park, we are committed to investing in resilient networks of youth, artists and community partners in Central and South Los Angeles.

Position Overview:
The Cultural Organizer will work as a member of the LA Commons team under the direction of the Community Arts Program Director. The organizer will serve a key role in administration, facilitation and support of the work of LA Commons Community Arts projects in South Los Angeles. This position requires availability Monday through Friday 10am – 3pm, and Saturdays in May and June.

Responsibilities:
● Assist in organizing the story gatherings, celebrations and other program events related to the various projects.
● Maintain shared checklists and ensure timely completion of event related tasks including generation of contact lists for venues and event service providers, programs, sign-in lists and signage; and, acquisition of food and needed event equipment.
● Participate in and support youth leadership team in reaching its objectives
● Create slideshows, design and prepare work samples and certificates, organize information for youth meetings, artist selection panels, and project specific needs
● Research, prepare, and coordinate orders and deliveries of project supplies and youth arts packets
● Site host for community workshops on Saturdays, May-June
● Attend meetings or workshops when appropriate
● Communicate effectively with LA Commons staff, artists, community, organizational partners and youth participants
● Provide additional programmatic support as needed.

Skills, Knowledge, or Other Requirements:
● Strong connection to and understanding of Los Angeles neighborhoods; connections to our primary service neighborhoods in South Los Angeles such as Leimert Park and Hyde Park a plus
● Outstanding English written and verbal communication skills.
● Proficiency in Google suite, Microsoft Office, or similar business software
● Strong experience in community organizing, base building and outreach in-person and in virtual settings.
● Strong sense of professionalism and commitment to collaborative work
● Ability to take initiative
● Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage an unpredictable workflow and flexibility to respond thoughtfully and quickly.
● Interest and experience in arts and culture work
● Interest in community arts as an avenue for sharing stories, building community and creating opportunities for youth artists to share their talents and further develop their artistic and leadership skills
● Interest and experience in youth leadership development
● Must have valid CA driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance.
● Flexibility to work weekend and evening hours in alignment with scheduled programs.

LA Commons is a fiscally sponsored project of Community Partners, an Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.

Salary: $22-$24/hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits: benefits eligible

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: July 31, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: Apply here.

Development Manager

artsforla on July 22, 2024

About LA Commons:
The mission of LA Commons is to engage communities in artistic and cultural expression that tells their unique stories and serves as a basis for dialogue, interaction and a shared understanding of Los Angeles. Our programs are grounded in the philosophy that culture is a valuable community resource, art is a powerful tool for telling stories and creating change, and artists have an important role to play in the community development process. Our core participants are artists, youth, and residents of all ages in some of the most disinvested areas of Los Angeles. Through our activities, we empower and invest in our neighborhoods, while promoting greater compassion, connectedness and engagement between people in Los Angeles. Headquartered in Leimert Park, we are committed to investing in resilient networks of youth, artists and community partners in Central and South Los Angeles.

Founded by Karen Mack in 2000, our target audiences are artists and culture bearers, youth ages 15–25, and residents of all ages with limited access to cultural participation. Over the years, programs have brought together many artists and youth, and tens of thousands of community members in an innovative process of grass roots artistic and cultural discovery.

The heart of our work is our “Neighborhood Story Connection” program which creates a space where stories & voices are heard and then transformed into dynamic public art that reflects local hopes, dreams & identities. These public art projects bring communities together, support local businesses and culture-bearers and provide opportunities for people to experience authentic food, music, festivals and rich cultural histories across Los Angeles.

As a national and regional leader in equity-based creative placekeeping, we also work across sectors and with flagship arts & culture organizations to generate wider audiences and greater resources to uplift resident narratives in our neighborhoods. In 2024, as a Community Engagement Hub Partner for The Getty Initiative, Pacific Standard Time Arts: Art & Science Collide, LA Commons has designed a dynamic community engagement initiative centered on environmental and food justice: We Are the Harvest. We also lead a collaboration with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Cultural Treasures of South LA providing local residents with a participatory platform to spotlight the artists, sites, cultural practices, and tradition bearers they deem significant and a vehicle for furthering the development of their neighborhoods.

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is an integral part of the LA Commons team. The Development Manager will advance LA Commons’ individual giving program by promoting the organization’s mission and values, and enhancing relationships with donors and the larger LA Commons community. The Development Manager will lead the planning and implementation of annual special events.

Responsibilities:
● Identifying, sustaining and cultivating prospective and current donors
● Working closely with the organization’s leadership, fundraising consultant[s], and Board Members to develop cultivation plans
● Organizing and managing fundraising events
● Managing collaborative projects with various organization departments
● Overseeing donor database

Skills, Knowledge, or Other Requirements:
● Excellent communicator across all verbal, visual and written channels; able to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
● Highly organized multi-tasker with a project management mindset
● Inventive and adaptive, devoted to professional growth based on lessons learned and constructive feedback
● Proactive, motivated self-starter who thrives in a team setting
● Understands people and knows how to align their interests
● Ability to gain the trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
● Experience in collecting and using data

LA Commons is a fiscally sponsored project of Community Partners, an Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.

Salary: $60,000-$67,500 depending on experience

Benefits: Benefits eligible after 90-day waiting period; medical insurance, 403b account with employer contribution.

Education requirements: Associates degree

Deadline to apply: July 31, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references.

How to apply: Apply here.

Communications and Marketing Manager

artsforla on July 22, 2024

About LA Commons

The mission of LA Commons is to engage communities in artistic and cultural expression that tells their unique stories and serves as a basis for dialogue, interaction and a shared understanding of Los Angeles. Our programs are grounded in the philosophy that culture is a valuable community resource, art is a powerful tool for telling stories and creating change, and artists have an important role to play in the community development process. Our core participants are artists, youth, and residents of all ages in some of the most disinvested areas of Los Angeles. Through our activities, we empower and invest in our neighborhoods, while promoting greater compassion, connectedness and engagement between people in Los Angeles. Headquartered in Leimert Park, we are committed to investing in resilient networks of youth, artists and community partners in Central and South Los Angeles.

Founded by Karen Mack in 2000, our target audiences are artists and culture bearers, youth ages 15–25, and residents of all ages with limited access to cultural participation. Over the years, programs have brought together many artists and youth, and tens of thousands of community members in an innovative process of grass roots artistic and cultural discovery.

The heart of our work is our “Neighborhood Story Connection” program which creates a space where stories & voices are heard and then transformed into dynamic public art that reflects local hopes, dreams & identities. These public art projects bring communities together, support local businesses and culture-bearers and provide opportunities for people to experience authentic food, music, festivals and rich cultural histories across Los Angeles.

As a national and regional leader in equity-based creative placekeeping, we also work across sectors and with flagship arts & culture organizations to generate wider audiences and greater resources to uplift resident narratives in our neighborhoods. In 2024, as a Community Engagement Hub Partner for The Getty Initiative, Pacific Standard Time Arts: Art & Science Collide, LA Commons has designed a dynamic community engagement initiative centered on environmental and food justice: We Are the Harvest. We also lead a collaboration with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Cultural Treasures of South LA providing local residents with a participatory platform to spotlight the artists, sites, cultural practices, and tradition bearers they deem significant and a vehicle for furthering the development of their neighborhoods.

Position Overview
Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is an integral part of the LA Commons team. The Communications Manager will raise the visibility of LA Commons and its programs through strategic communications to key stakeholders. The manager will expand and manage LA Commons’ physical/digital marketing presence aligned with the organization’s brand and programmatic goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage a team of communications professionals and serve as a thought partner to programmatic leads to broaden the organization’s reach

Cultivate and sustain relationships with partners to reach diverse audiences

Set goals and marketing plans for the communications team informed by data analysis and project evaluation

Maintain press contacts and use relationships to expand the visibility of LA Commons

Track press coverage as one key measure of the effectiveness of communications activities

Additional tasks as assigned by the Executive Director

Skills, Knowledge, or Other Requirements

Excellent communicator across all verbal, visual and written channels; able to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people

Highly organized multi-tasker with a project management mindset

Inventive and adaptive, devoted to professional growth based on lessons learned and constructive feedback

Proactive, motivated self-starter who thrives in a team setting

Understands people and knows how to align their interests

Ability to gain the trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Experience with merchandising a plus

LA Commons is a fiscally sponsored project of Community Partners, an Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.

Salary: $60,000 – $67,500 depending on experience

Benefits: Benefits eligible after 90-day waiting period; medical insurance, 403b account with employer contribution.

Position is hybrid, requiring participation in-person at weekly meetings and events.

Education requirements: Associate’s degree

Deadline to apply: July 31, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: Apply here.

Outbound Subscription Sales Manager

artsforla on July 21, 2024

The Hollywood Pantages Theatre seeks an Outbound Subscription Sales Manager
The Hollywood Pantages Theatre/Broadway in Hollywood is seeking a highly motivated theatre lover with strong customer service, supervisory, and sales experience. This full-time role reports to the Director of Outbound Sales and collaborates with the Season Ticket Office to enhance outbound season ticket sales campaigns. The successful candidate will help develop the subscription sales team, aiming to increase season ticket sales revenue and exceed goals. We’re looking for a team player dedicated to providing excellent customer service and building both current and new relationships.
Position: Outbound Subscription Sales Manager
Department: Outbound Subscription Sales
Reports to: Director of Outbound Sales
Job Type: Full-Time – Non-Exempt
Schedule: Evening and Weekend Availability Required

Requirements and Qualifications:
– 4-year college degree preferred.
– Extensive knowledge of Broadway is a must.
– Previous sales experience.
– Supervisory experience and ability to motivate staff.
– Motivated, pro-active and willing to think outside of the box.
– Detail oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
– Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
– Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook.)
– Ticketmaster/Archtics knowledge a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
– This position currently directly supervises up to 12 Sales Associates with room to grow.
Additional Responsibilities:
Duties will include supervising and motivating an outbound sales team as well as:
– Facilitating and streamlining established outbound subscription sales policies and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency.
– Assisting in creation of annual strategic sales plans to increase season ticket subscription sales revenue from established and new clients.
– Assisting in identifying new opportunities for capturing new season subscription sales and refining current lead generation strategies.
– Assisting in potential development of community partnerships with local residences & community events as potential sales outlets.
– Assist in planning and implementation of subscription component of events aimed at audience retention.
– Processing sales orders and monitoring customer experience.
– Plan new programs to increase sales leads and opportunities.
– Generating sales leads from existing databases including past season ticket holders.
– Developing a full understanding of Ticketmaster/Archtics capabilities including but not limited to subscription capabilities.
– Assist in hiring as well as continuous supervising, training, coaching and motivation of Outbound Subscription Sales Associates as well as department supervisors.
– Management of in person lobby subscription sales efforts.
– Accurate record keeping.
– Additional duties as required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.

About Us:
Nederlander West Coast is committed to a workplace where everyone is free from bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment. The organization strives to ensure a welcoming work environment where everyone belongs and is valued, encouraged, and respected for their unique contributions. We are focused on building a culture that acknowledges and values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Salary: $60,000 – $70,000

Benefits: Employee is eligible to receive the standard Company benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance, additional optional Life/AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance and Accident Insurance, plus Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan, and participation in the Nederlander 401k Plan (non-matching).

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: September 1, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references.

How to apply: Email a cover letter and resume with “Outbound Subscription Sales Manager” in the subject line to: apply@nederlander.com

“We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all to apply. 
No phone calls please. Confidential inquiries welcome.”

Director of Education

artsforla on July 18, 2024

Craft Contemporary is Hiring: Director of Education.

Are you a passionate educator ready to lead at Craft Contemporary, a vibrant museum in Los Angeles? We’re seeking a Director of Education to spearhead our Education Department, enhancing our impact in the art community. Join us as we revitalize under new leadership!

Position Overview: As Director of Education, you will develop and manage educational projects tied to our exhibitions, fostering art appreciation across all ages. Responsibilities include overseeing school programs, teen initiatives, and community outreach, collaborating with artists and educators to create engaging programs.

Salary: $65,000 – $75,000

Benefits: “A benefits package will also be provided.”

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: August 12, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: For further details and to apply, visit here.

Operations Manager

artsforla on July 17, 2024

18th Street Arts Center is seeking to hire an Operations Manager (Full-time, Permanent) to join our small team of arts professionals. You will be in charge of providing leadership for the smooth functioning of our nonprofit artist residency center, which involves maintaining a harmonious and welcoming environment for guest artists and long term resident artists on our two campuses of studios in Santa Monica.

You will interface with our CFO and bookkeepers on bill payment, schedule and supervise our facility maintenance contractors, and oversee artist studio rental turnovers, and leasing.

Successful candidates will have 3 years prior experience in property management, a solid understanding of financial management, and excellent hospitality skills.

About 18th Street Arts Center

18th Street Arts Center reimagines, accelerates and amplifies the impact of artists on society. Conceived as aradical think tank in the shape of an artist community, 18SAC is a globally recognized catalyst for deploying artistic imagination to meet society’s needs. We curate an environment for artists and the public to directly engage in creating experiences and partnerships that foster positive social change.

Founded in 1988, 18SAC is a hub for artistic innovation that actively nurtures and promotes the work of contemporary artists from around the globe, from all disciplines at various career stages. Through its multi-tiered residency program, exhibitions, artist commissions, and community treasure mapping work, 18SAC provides artists with a center for artistic creation, innovation, collaboration and growth.

More information here: www.18thstreet.org

Operations Manager Responsibilities include:
● Provide leadership in managing the property for the organization
● Plan and oversee renovations, maintenance and repairs
● Build and maintain positive relationships with our vendors and contractors
● Oversee property-specific budgets and expense tracking
● Maintain, implement, and update operational policies and procedures
● Support Finance Dept in filing required property-related government documents
● Track and collect rents from tenants
● Make bank deposits
● Identify and address property management issues and opportunities for the company.
● Communicate in a timely manner with artists-in-residence during maintenance work

Operations Manager Job Requirements:
● 3 years experience in multi-tenant property management, or related field
● Solid understanding of building facilities systems
● Experience in management, operations, and leadership.
● Experience with general finance and budgeting
● Ability to build consensus and relationships among staff, artists, and contractors.
● Excellent communication skills.

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000

Benefits: Fully paid health benefits.
A matching retirement plan.

Education requirements:

Deadline to apply: August 10, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references.

How to apply: Upload the following documents to this application form:
1. Brief Cover letter specific to the position
2. Current Resume
3. Three professional references