Archivist

Job Summary:
We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Part-Time Archivist to work directly with a prominent artist, managing both completed and in-progress works. The archivist will play a vital role in organizing and cataloging the artist’s entire body of work, ensuring all pieces are accurately documented, appraised, and properly priced.

In addition to managing the artist’s collection, the archivist will be responsible for coordinating with galleries and assisting with logistical needs regarding artwork storage and transportation.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in art documentation, an eye for detail, and a passion for preserving an artist’s legacy.

Responsibilities:
Photograph, document, and catalog completed works and works-in-progress (WIP).
Manage the appraisal process for the artist’s personal collection, working with experts to ensure accuracy.

Regularly update the database, verifying that all artwork is cataloged with accurate details such as titles, dimensions, mediums, and pricing.

Liaise with galleries to ensure current and correct pricing for exhibited or sold artwork.

Maintain a thorough, organized archive of physical and digital records, ensuring easy accessibility.

Travel between the artist’s studio and three storage facilities to inventory and manage archived works.

Assist in preparing and managing artwork for exhibitions, transportation, and sales.

Qualifications:
Proven experience with Artbase or ArtLogic software, or similar art management systems.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage large volumes of data and materials.
Understanding of the art appraisal process and market trends.
Familiarity with photographing and documenting artwork for archival purposes.
Excellent communication skills to coordinate with galleries, appraisers, and external partners.
Ability to travel locally between the artist’s studio and storage facilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
Background in art history, museum studies, or a related field.
Prior experience working with an artist, gallery, or museum.

What we offer:
Opportunity to work closely with a successful and renowned artist.
Gain invaluable hands-on experience in the art world.
Be part of a vibrant and creative environment.
Potential for professional growth and networking within the art community.
If you are a proactive, reliable, and passionate individual looking to immerse yourself in the art world, we encourage you to apply!

Chinatown Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Salary: $35 to $49 per hour.

Benefits: Flexibility, PTO

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

Deadline to apply: October 22, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume

How to apply: To apply directly, email nicole.torres@humanihr.com

Manager, Foundation Partnerships

Manager, Foundation Partnerships

Development

Reporting to the Senior Director, Foundation Partnerships the Manager, Foundation Partnerships works collaboratively with senior leadership and colleagues across museum departments to maximize grant revenue by producing complex proposals and grant applications to support a range of museum programs and special projects. In addition, the Manager, Foundation Partnerships is responsible for managing the submission of reports in a timely manner, identifying new funding sources, and proactively managing the cultivation and stewardship of institutional funders, with an emphasis on securing grants ranging from $25,000 to $1,000,000. The Manager, Foundation Partnerships provides guidance and work direction to the Coordinator, Foundation Partnerships.

Responsibilities:

Manages and coordinates evaluation and monitoring of grant funded programs
Confers with Finance department and project directors to develop program goals and objectives, outline use of funds, and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding
Participates in exhibitions and curatorial department funding meetings: discuss prospects and funding strategies for exhibitions and develop plans for funding each project
Composes grant applications and reports and submits to foundations and government funding agencies
Develops new funding opportunities, monitoring literature related to funds available through grants from governmental agencies and private foundations and determines viability and feasibility
Actively maintains a portfolio of prospects: identifies, cultivates, and tracks solicitations and reports to foundation and government donors
Works closely with Senior Director, Foundation Partnerships to develop strategies to meet a range of revenue goals, both annual and for various special projects
Performs other duties or special projects as assigned

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Art History, English or related field

At least 5 years of experience with non-profit fundraising and proposal writing, including demonstrated success with foundation and government grant applications.

Salary: $66,000 – $68,000, subject to change 

Benefits: The position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan. LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: Apply here

Institutional Giving Officer & Grant Writer

LA Opera is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that plays a significant role in the cultural life of Southern California. Hundreds of LA Opera employees and artists help bring to life world-class opera that preserves, promotes, and advances the art form while embodying the diversity, pioneering spirit and artistic sensibility unique to Los Angeles.

Our productions are experienced by more than 100,000 audience members each year at our home at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in downtown Los Angeles. We reach many more through our community and school programs, Off Grand performances in venues across Los Angeles, and On Now digital content.

About the opportunity
Contributed revenue is a primary and critical source of LA Opera’s income, and the Institutional Giving Officer and Grant Writer serves an important role in advancing the company’s institutional giving goals and priorities.

The Institutional Giving Officer and Grant Writer is a member of our Development team and is responsible for creating and preparing grant proposals and reports, project budgets, final expense reports, and related materials and providing other support for institutional giving operations and projects. This position reports to the Director of Institutional Giving and Government Relations. This position helps provide some oversight of the work of the Institutional Giving Coordinator, who also reports to the Director of Institutional Giving & Government Relations.

This is a full-time administrative staff position based out of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in downtown Los Angeles. Presently there is some hybrid work flexibility, with the possibility of working remotely up to two days a week in most weeks. Some evening and weekend work may be required, in addition to regular office hours, related to performances and events.

Key responsibilities include the following:

Support strategic positioning of grant proposals; draft grant narratives and reports; prepare program budgets and financial expenditure reports; and oversee preparation of support materials.
Manage grants calendar and contract obligations, coordinating with other departments as needed; monitor outcomes of grant-funded programs and projects; maintain institutional operational documents and tracking tools; and supervise Institutional Giving Assistant’s daily tasks.
Manage distinct portfolio of institutional donors; support donor relations; research, identify and help cultivate new funders; and track institutional prospects.
Manage in-kind gift tracking; support planning and coordination of institutional events and special projects; maintain strong working knowledge of current company programs; attend performances and special events throughout the season; and support the Institutional Giving team as needed.

Who we are looking for:
We are seeking an individual with demonstrated experience writing successful grant proposals and reports. Successful candidates also will have a solid understanding of nonprofit development, including foundation philanthropy and government grant opportunities

Other requirements and preferred qualifications include the following:

Excellent oral and written communication skills 
Proficiency with project budgets and financial reports 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple, competing projects and deadlines 
Strong judgment regarding prioritization of tasks and ability to work well with minimal supervision 
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail 
Ability to work successfully with a variety of personalities and working styles 
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly 
Interest in the performing arts is helpful
Advanced knowledge of, and proficiency, in Microsoft Office Suite and aptitude to learn other applications, as needed 

We are committed to a workplace in which everyone has equitable opportunities and experiences a sense of belonging, and we are seeking an individual who champions and demonstrates this commitment.  

Salary: $70,000 to $75,000, annually

Benefits: This position is eligible to participate in LA Opera benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan with a company match; cell phone stipend; Employee Assistance Program; subsidized parking or public transit reimbursement; and complimentary and discounted tickets.

Education requirements: Resume, cover letter

Deadline to apply: October 14, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Apply and submit your resume and cover letter here.

If you don’t meet all the criteria listed above but you believe you have what it takes to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself in your cover letter.

Individuals of identities that are underrepresented in the arts fundraising field are especially encouraged to apply.  

LA Opera is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any legally protected categories. 

Database Specialist

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Gift Processing & Data, the Database Specialist ensures data integrity in LACMA’s constituent and donor database (Tessitura) and mailing lists. Tasks include data cleanup, tessitura lists building and front-end extractions. The Database Specialist will join a team that collaborates across departments advancing LACMA’s fundraising efforts, donor and member programs, and public communications. LACMA seeks a detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills, and who is experienced with CRM databases. The Database Specialist will work with Gift Processing and Data department in supporting Development and other museum stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

-Audits and monitors integrity of constituent records; Updates data as needed
– Creates constituent records, avoiding creation of duplicate records
-Builds and maintains Tessitura lists and output sets
-Formats and routes data output sets for internal review; updates mailing lists and Tessitura records based on feedback
-Accountable for managing timelines and delivering complex lists and extractions for Development and other museum stakeholders
-Works with integrated software, including Wordfly
-Utilizes project management tools such as Smartsheets and Trello to track projects and assigned work in a collaborative work setting
-Trains users on List Manager and is a point of contact for related questions and troubleshooting
-Assists in identifying opportunities to streamline processes and procedures
-Works with internal project stakeholders across departments with varied degrees of data literacy
-Manages multiple projects with competing deadlines and shifting priorities;
-Ability to remain adaptable

Salary: $24.00 – $26.50, subject to change, the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan.

Benefits: LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.

Education requirements: Master’s degree

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume

How to apply: Apply here.

Artistic Operations Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Overseen by the General Manager (GM), the Artistic Operations Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting guest artist relations, completing administrative tasks related to concert operations, and communicating with key constituents in the planning and onsite execution of each PSA performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Artistic:

Assist GM in managing relationship with artist agents and advancing soloists’ upcoming performances.

Create travel itineraries and assist in generating contracts, directions, and other documents for guest artists as needed.

Manage reservations and serve as point of contact for local hotel and car service.

Serve as point of contact for guest artists onsite: provide rides to/from the hotel, source hospitality, and deliver excellent customer service backstage.

Ensure that conductors, musicians, and guest artists are treated professionally and respectfully across the organization.

Assist GM in research projects during the season planning process.

Other duties as assigned.

Operations:

Assist GM in identifying and maintaining relationships with vendors throughout the season.

Keep accurate and regularly-updated records of production expenses and materials (season schedules, budget trackers, invoices, etc.)

Generate maps, directions, schedules, and other key documents necessary to communicate information with staff, vendors, orchestra members, and other stakeholders as needed.

Oversee front-of-house vendors and event personnel onsite when assigned.

Assist the GM in serving as point of contact with orchestra’s primary performance venues: the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia.

Coordinate schedules, facility needs, permit applications, and other event requirements as requested.

Attend PSA rehearsals and concerts, including youth orchestra services, when requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

Be a self-starter with the ability to take initiative and manage own time.

Possess an approachable, positive, and flexible demeanor to deliver good customer service backstage with artistic personnel and front-of-house with patrons.

Strong organization and problem-solving skills with ability to stay calm under pressure.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must possess basic knowledge of orchestral music and the ability to read music.

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds (such as boxes of music, chairs, music stands, etc.) either alone or with assistance.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain insurance, and have a reliable vehicle as this person will be required to drive to off-site locations, transport artists, and haul production-related supplies between venues, as requested.

Fluency in Microsoft Suite components and remote working tools such as Teams and Zoom.

At least 1-2 years of orchestra administration or production experience preferred.

While this is primarily an in-office position, this position will also be required to be present for evening and weekend rehearsals, performances and events, and load-in/outs at our venues. A flexible work scenario will be considered to accommodate this schedule.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The hourly range for this position is between $23-28 per hour, based on experience.

Salary: $23 – $28 per hour

Benefits: The Pasadena Symphony Association covers 100% of fulltime employees medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits and provides optional participation in the company’s 401(k)-retirement plan (unmatched). The Association also offers 10 paid holidays and 80 hours of accrued annual paid vacation.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: October 11, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Email an attached cover letter and resume/CV to the attention of Bella Sunshine, GM, at BSunshine@PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org.

Personal Assistant

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and highly organized Personal Assistant to support a dynamic and creative artist with both personal and professional tasks. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals to gain invaluable experience in the art world while managing a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced and non-conventional working environment.

This position requires flexibility and adaptability, as well as the ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism and composure.

Responsibilities:

Property Management: Oversee the maintenance and cleanup crews for two properties, handling any related issues with both locations, order items on Amazon and other platforms for household and studio needs, collect items from stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s for both home and studio, and research and secure furniture and other household necessities.

Scheduling and Coordination: Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, send reminders, and arrange travel schedules, including passports, hotel bookings, flights, and event planning.

Vehicle Maintenance: Manage car maintenance, including scheduling services and putting tags on vehicles.

Office Tasks: Perform photocopying and handle mail to ensure the bookkeeper receives all necessary documents, handle initial inquiries regarding meetings, donations, and investments, ensure the bookkeeper and studio manager are informed and can follow up, and perform occasional banking duties, including cash withdrawals and deposits.

Errand Running: Complete various errands, including grocery shopping, dry cleaning pick-up, and obtaining household and studio supplies, arrange and sometimes drive the client to doctor appointments, and occasionally assist with tasks related to the artist’s children, such as baby sitting and running errands.

Meal Coordination: Arrange lunch and occasionally dinner.

Contractor Coordination: Arrange for contractors or repair personnel to work on properties as needed.

Health and Safety: Maintain CPR certification (we will cover the cost of the class if you do not have certification upon hire).

Event Planning: Organize occasional parties at the residence, including securing DJs, food, and beverages. Secure tickets to various events.

Shipment Management: Handle the logistics of incoming and outgoing shipments.
Guest Management: Ensure the comfort of guests at the property, including providing tours of LA and coordinating amusement park tickets.

Qualifications:
Previous experience as a personal assistant, executive assistant, or similar role, preferably in a creative or artistic environment.
Strong personality with the confidence to speak up, give insight and hold others accountable when necessary, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.

Flexibility to handle a diverse range of tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software applications.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for running errands.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Knowledge or interest in the arts and creative industries is a plus.
Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to supporting the artist’s vision and goals.

Salary: $55,000 – 65,000

Benefits: Flexible Scheduling

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply:  October 29, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume

How to apply: Email your resume to nicole.torres@humanihr.com.

Senior Director of Advancement Services

As L.A.’s premier performing arts destination, The Music Center convenes artists, communities, and ideas with the goal of deepening the cultural lives of every resident in Los Angeles County. The $70 million non-profit performing arts organization has three divisions: TMC Arts, TMC Ops and TMC Business Services, TMC Arts, The Music Center’s programming engine, provides year-round programming inside The Music Center’s four theatres, which include Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum; on Jerry Moss Plaza; outside at Gloria Molina Grand Park, a 12-acre adjacent green space; in schools and neighborhoods all over Los Angeles County; and on a digital platform called The Music Center Offstage. TMC Arts presents world-class dance with Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, free and low-cost public concerts and events, as well as K–12 arts learning programs, workshops, performances, interactive experiences and special events. TMC Ops manages the theatres, the plaza and Grand Park, which comprise $2 billion in county assets, on behalf of the County of Los Angeles. TMC Business Services includes Advancement, Human Resources, Finance, Tech Services, and Marketing and Communications. The Music Center is also home to four renowned resident companies—Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera and LA Phil.

Position Summary:

Reporting to Senior Vice President (SVP) of Advancement, the Senior Director of Advancement Services designs and implements a comprehensive Advancement Services plan to maximize the effectiveness of fundraising at The Music Center. The Senior Director will be responsible for conceptualization, planning, implementation, and evaluation of four key areas: 1) donor/prospect database and hard files management; 2) prospect research and donor portfolio management; 3) gift processing, acknowledgements, donor recognition; and 4) advancement department budget and income goal development and tracking. The Senior Director is a senior staff advisor to the SVP and supervises a team of five advancement services professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Management of Advancement Services Function (10%)

Create, with input and partnership from key stakeholders, implement, and evaluate a multi-year plan for optimizing the effectiveness of the Advancement Services function.

Lead the Advancement Services team in meeting their annual goals. Conduct annual performance evaluation of direct reports.

Establish strong working partnerships throughout The Music Center, forging and managing collaborative working relationships at all levels.

Oversee onboarding of new Advancement staff to ensure their training in use of database, gift acceptance and acknowledgement policies and procedures, and budget tracking.

Donor/Prospect Database and Hard Files Management (50%)

Oversee Tessitura database of donors, prospects, and other relevant constituents regarding gifts and pledges, correspondence, biographical information, research, and relationships, with the goal of providing current, consistent and accurate data.

Develop and manage the donor database usage guidelines and train Advancement staff to ensure protocols for entering, maintaining information, and creating queries are followed.

Assess and recommend action on opportunities for improving data integrity and CRM function, including data cleanup projects and assessing potential software upgrades. Plan, lead and implement projects of this type.

Serve as the primary liaison for The Music Center with the Tessitura consortium.

Prospect Research and Donor Portfolios (10%)

Plan and oversee implementation of portfolio management programs that include measurable targets for each fiscal year and track the performance of gift officers.

Drive the moves management process in collaboration with the SVP and AVPs to ensure regular reviews and assessments of current prospects.

Design dashboard for gift officers and run statistical, financial, and constituent reports as needed.

Gift Processing, Acknowledgements, Donor Recognition (15%)

Responsible for creating, vetting, and ensuring placement of accurate donor credit lines and donor acknowledgement lists for a variety of formats and for various uses.

Working with frontline fundraisers, facilities staff and communication staff, plans and implements fabrication of donor signage and naming projects including inscriptions and physical signage, as well as ensuring program and positional naming is fulfilled online and print materials.

Oversees acceptance and acknowledgement processes for in-kind donations.

Assess and update The Music Center’s gift acceptance policies in collaboration with Finance to ensure appropriate compliance and alignment with giving trends, tax law, and other relevant considerations.

Assess and update The Music Center’s giving vehicles in collaboration with Finance to ensure fundraisers have accurate and timely information.

Oversee the gifts acknowledgement process and tracking including tax receipts and acknowledgement letters.

Oversee regular updating and maintenance of the development pages on The Music Center website and ensure that giving mechanisms are maintained on the website and social media.

Assess training needs and approaches for data and technology systems; partner with the advancement staff to improve and standardize procedures and processes.

Expense Budget Development and Income Tracking (15%)

Facilitate advancement staff work in developing expense and income projections. Track expenditures and progress toward income goals throughout the year. Implement a system of monthly reporting on projections vs actuals for both income and expenses.

Deliver Advancement yearly budget and mid-year income and expense projections as needed to the Finance office.

Prudently manage resources.

Serve as Advancement’s liaison to Finance and Technology Services.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent educational/professional experience

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the advancement services field.

Experience as a supervisor and team lead in developing effective multi-year plans, a high functioning staff, and a culture of collaboration and problem-solving.

Experience, preferably at a database administrator level, creating and implementing plans for data input, usage, and clean up with Tessitura or other donor focused CRM.

Commitment to highest level of accuracy and ethics in researching, storing, and reporting donor and prospect data.

Superior organizational skills, ability to multi-task and to effectively present complex information and respond to questions from people throughout the organization.

Excellent analytical, planning, diagnostic, and supervisory skills, with reliably sound judgment, self-direction, attention to detail, and high energy.

Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and visionary approach to organizational management preferred.

Experience managing a team to achieve results across a diverse portfolio of responsibilities.

Strong listening, writing, and speaking skills.

Genuine interest in The Music Center’s mission and commitment to the arts.

Ability to work holidays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Vaccination Policy: The Music Center requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at The Music Center must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, receiving either the primary 2-dose or 1-dose vaccine. At the Music Center, fully vaccinated is defined as 14 days after receiving the second dose of the 2-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or 14 days after receiving the 1-dose vaccine (J&J). Please contact The Music Center’s Human Resources Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.

This is a full-time, exempt position.

The weekly administrative schedule is 35 hours per week, approximately 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday, with adjustments to accommodate special events and activities. Currently, The Music Center practices a hybrid (remote with scheduled onsite team days) weekly schedule and work onsite/in person for live events, which may require on-site support. This scenario may change and is also subject to the responsibilities of the position.

Salary: $150,000 – $162,000 annually

Benefits: Compensation package includes medical, dental and vision plans, group term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick accruals, and 401(k) plan with employer match.

Education requirements: Bachelor’d degree

Deadline to apply: November 30, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Apply on ADP.

Curator

Active Cultures, an arts organization centering the confluence of food and art based in Los Angeles, seeks a new Curator. The Curator is a key member of the Active Cultures team and reports directly to the Director. As Curator they will be responsible for commissioning and developing artist projects and public programs; participating in project fundraising, and contributing to the holistic operations of the organization and its presence in the community.

The ideal candidate, located in, or willing to relocate to Los Angeles, is highly communicative and organized, collaborative, and dedicated to building working relationships with empathy and care. In close partnership with the Director, the Curator will play a critical role in defining the overall work of the organization in the years to come by contributing to strategic planning, new initiatives, and by collaborating with other staff on all aspects of production, communication, and budgeting. The ideal candidate should be familiar with and interested in the many generative intersections of food and art, both local and global, especially where critical social and environmental issues are at stake. This person is earnestly engaged in the values of Active Cultures’ mission, to expand the ways we understand foodways and feed cultural expression.

JOB DUTIES
Direct overall programming with a curatorial vision that aligns with Active Cultures’ mission
Lead the implementation of programs and events, including administration and some physical installation
Manage budgets for projects and publications.
Research grant and project funding opportunities, write proposals and reports with the AC team
Support the Director in the execution of fundraising initiatives, including the coordination of artist participation
Assist the Director in management of the Active Cultures extended team including program contractors and consultants, as well as Getty Marrow summer interns
Play a vital role as Active Cultures’ ambassador in the community through their own practice, demonstrating AC’s mission and values
Build and maintain relationships with artists, fellow arts organizations, foundations, patrons, curators, and other colleagues to amplify AC’s visibility and partnerships in the community

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Experience curating and organizing artist-centered projects and programs, including, but not limited to, performance, music, meals, and intersectional practices
Strong project management and organizational skills
Passion for contemporary art practice, foodways, and visual culture. Deep investment in food cultures and foodways
Strong knowledge of the Los Angeles art and food scene is essential; familiarity with national and international art landscape and experimental food scene is preferred
Exceptional writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Adaptability and excellent creative problem-solving skills
Located in or willing to relocate to Los Angeles

Salary: The role will begin as a part-time position with a salary range of $30-$35k based on time and experience, with the opportunity to grow into a full time position and senior role at the organization.

Benefits: Amenable to a flexible, hybrid work environment

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Submit resume and cover letter here. Be prepared to include a CV and letter of interest addressed to Laura Fried, Director.

Senior Director of Principal Gifts

ABOUT THE MUSIC CENTER: The Music Center is one of the largest and most highly regarded performing arts centers in the country, with a vision to deepen the cultural lives of all Angelenos. As LA’s premier performing arts destination, it has long been at the forefront of presenting innovative and critically acclaimed programs. With four iconic theaters and four renowned resident companies—Center Theatre Group, LA Master Chorale, LA Opera, and LA Philharmonic—The Music Center is a place where audiences find inspiration in live performance. The Music Center also programs and manages Grand Park, a 12-acre adjacent greenspace.

In addition to its illustrious dance programming, free and low-cost engagement experiences, and nationally recognized arts learning programs, The Music Center partners with local communities to expand events and activities beyond its downtown campus directly into schools and neighborhoods.

THE OPPORTUNITY: The Senior Director of Principal Giving is a highly collaborative, proactive, resourceful professional who is passionate about arts, culture, and civic engagement. The Senior Director is responsible for developing meaningful relationships by creating and overseeing cultivation and stewardship strategies that engage and connect principal donors to the mission and vision of The Music Center.

The candidate for this position will join a 22-person team of dynamic fundraising professionals. The Music Center is led by committed, diverse, and inspirational leaders. The Senior Director will execute a comprehensive plan to maximize the success of various fundraising efforts and secure significant philanthropic resources from individual donors for The Music Center’s fundraising priorities. In collaboration with The Vice President of Advancement, the Senior Director will also provide strategic leadership for various fundraising activities of the advancement office, including the launch of a historic comprehensive campaign.

The Senior Director of Principal Giving reports to the Vice President of Advancement and serves as an integral member of the development team. Reporting to the Senior Director is a team of two professionals.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
 Genuine interest in The Music Center’s mission and a strong commitment to the arts.
 A minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in the advancement field.
 A proven track record of success in personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and principal gifts from individual donors.
 A high level of comfort and effectiveness working with high-net-worth individual and organizational leaders.
 Ability to evaluate, strengthen, and enhance the principal gift pipeline. Develop and implement new and innovative ways to identify and acquire prospective donors, increase donor retention, and upgrade and renew existing donors.
 Demonstrate leadership experience in building fundraising programs and teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and achievement.
 History of direct experience in developing and implementing sophisticated strategies for donor/volunteer involvement, and proven ability to close gifts.
 Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from key leaders, donors, and prospects.
 Excellent listening, writing, and speaking skills.
 Superior analytical, planning, problem solving, and supervisory skills with reliably sound judgment, self-direction, attention to detail, and high energy.
 Adherence to the highest standard of best practices and ethics in the fundraising field.
 A bachelor’s degree is required.

The annual compensation range for this position is $150,000-$165,000. This is a full-time exempt position. Currently, the Advancement team practices a hybrid schedule with weekly work onsite for team days as well as for performance and events. The compensation package includes medical, dental, and vision health plan, welfare insurance benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation and sick days.

To apply, please visit howe-lewis.com and click on the “Assignments” tab on the top menu. You may also email your resume and letter of interest to kirk@howe-lewis.com

Salary: $150,000 – $165,000 annually

Benefits: The compensation package includes medical, dental, and vision health plan, welfare insurance benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation and sick days.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: “Howe-Lewis International is pleased to assist The Music Center with this exciting search. Email your resume and letter of interest to kirk@howe-lewis.com. All expressions of interest will be held in confidence.”

Business Manager, TMC Arts

As L.A.’s premiere performing arts destination, The Music Center convenes artists, communities, and ideas with the goal of deepening the cultural lives of every resident in Los Angeles County. The $70 million non-profit performing arts organization has three divisions: TMC Arts, TMC Ops and TMC Business Services. TMC Arts, The Music Center’s programming engine, provides year-round programming on Jerry Moss Plaza; outside at Gloria Molina Grand Park, a 12-acre adjacent green space; in schools and neighborhoods all over Los Angeles County; and inside The Music Center’s four theatres, which include Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. TMC Arts provides free and low-cost public concerts and events, as well as K–12 arts learning programs, workshops, performances, interactive experiences and special events, and hosts an annual series of performances and other events by internationally-known dance companies. TMC Ops manages the theatres, the plaza and Gloria Molina Grand Park, which together comprise $2 billion in county assets, on behalf of the County of Los Angeles. TMC Business Services includes Advancement, Human Resources, Finance, IT and Marketing and Communications. The Music Center is also home to four renowned resident partners—Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera and LA Phil.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, resourceful Business Manager in the Producing Department of the TMC Arts division. The successful candidate is an experienced team player and cultural arts professional with strong project leadership and institutional skills.

The Business Manager supports the work of TMC Arts via the Producing Department’s role partnering and supporting the implementation of programs across the division. Specifically, the Business Manager is responsible for contract template creation and administration, including with the various unions that work with TMC Arts. Acting as the primary liaison with external counsel and insurance agents, the Business Manager also internally advises on contract questions and routes all complex compliance related matters to appropriate parties. The Business Manager also liaises with the Executive Vice President (EVP)’s office to support creation and coordination of division-wide budgets and budget-related administration.

The Business Manager reports to the Senior Director, Producing and works closely with the Producing Production Manager and Producing Coordinator. The Business Manager interfaces with all TMC Arts and other TMC departments including but not limited to: Dance Residencies Programming, Digital Innovation, Arts Learning, Civic Strategies & Partnerships, Gloria Molina Grand Park, Scheduling & Events, Finance, Production, Guest Services, Security, Engineering, Housekeeping, on-site catering vendor (Levy), parking vendor, and other internal departments and their staff. The position maintains effective and on-going internal and external relationships (including vendors, volunteers, and with the general public) and serves as a primary point-of-contact for the department. The Business Manager must develop and maintain positive relationships with all levels of Music Center staff as well as key external individuals and organizations, including Resident Companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Business support to all TMC Arts program departments:

Establish and maintain TMC Arts contract templates (long-form and short-form) and procedures for legal approvals. Keep templates current and aligned.

Review, Advise & Approve complex contracts, as needed.

Act as primary communicator with legal counsel and insurance agents.

Manage requirements of TMC Arts union agreements via contracts, including with AFM, SAG-AFTRA, AGMA and AEA.

Act as primary internal communicator for all contractual obligations, including insurance protocols and requirements. Create and maintain training documents related to these obligations.

Research and administer rights, licenses, and clearances for live and digital productions. Communicate rights internally and track compliance.

In conjunction with office of the EVP, manage division comp ticket allocations.

Schedule Management:

Maintain TMC Arts Program Calendar.

Act as primary schedule communicator to TMC Scheduling & Events, providing weekly program calendar updates and making new space hold requests.

Obtain space requests from departmental program managers for booking of select venue spaces.

Create and submit the annual mainstage calendar to TMC Ops on or before Dec 1st.

Create and submit the annual rehearsal room request list to TMC Ops.

Finance Liaison:

Primary interface for Producing with the Finance Department for agreements and invoices for payment; including supervising Coordinator in the accuracy of coding invoices/agreement etc. and obtaining appropriate authorizing signatures, to ensure timeliness of payments to companies, unions and vendors.

Track departmental budget and participate in budget reforecasts throughout the fiscal year.

In conjunction with office of the EVP and as liaison with the Finance Department, support the compilation, analysis, and organization of division-wide budgets for the annual budget process.

Create and communicate financial settlement worksheets for all programs as contractually required.

Departmental administrative responsibilities

Research, document, and communicate, and report on best business practices for programs as they evolve and develop.

Develop and execute RFPs for technology or vendor improvement projects.

Business clerical duties and support as needed.

Supervise Producing Department Coordinator and Production Assistants on a per-project basis. As needed, recruit, manage and train part-time staff.

Hire and manage personnel engaged in supervision of performers of different age ranges

Attend meetings related to the duties described as necessary.

Assist staff during events as assigned.

Attend TMC related meetings and trainings

Act as deputy for Sr. Director, Producing as needed.

Work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

7 years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and demonstrated experience with larger scale performing arts institutions and administrative practices, including familiarity with union contracts, institutional as well as budgeting for productions and programs, stage production and management, and institutional Finance procedure.

Experience creating, administering, and negotiating contracts with the various unions of the entertainment industry, including AFM, SAG-AFTRA.

Broad familiarity with a variety of arts and cultural communities preferred. Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competency.

Must be a team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Able to think through complex requests and use logic and reason to develop and propose solutions, detail-oriented with strong follow-through skills; must be resourceful and self-directed to manage and complete multiple tasks on varying projects with tight deadlines; works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent people management ability; strong communication skills in writing and by voice; can effectively communicate with all levels of personnel; strong problem-solving skills; tact and diplomacy; approachable.

Demonstrated commitment and experience in fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion, both in the workplace and for each project of TMC Arts.

Comfortable multi-tasking; Flexible and adaptable to changing work assignments and priorities.

Exceptional skills and attention to detail with alpha numerical documents. Data proficiency, required.

Proficient in technology and technology-based communications, as well as full proficiency in computer use: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Dropbox is required.

Able to lift and move unassisted at least 40 pounds.

Must have a reliable source of transportation.

Working fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Education, experience, and training in the performing arts field required.

Must be able to work evenings and weekends including holidays.

Vaccination Policy: The Music Center requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at The Music Center must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, receiving either the primary 2-dose or 1-dose vaccine. At the Music Center, fully vaccinated is defined as 14 days after receiving the second dose of the 2-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or 14 days after receiving the 1-dose vaccine (J&J). Please contact The Music Center’s Human Resources Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.

This is a full-time, exempt position.

The weekly administrative schedule is 35 hours per week, approximately 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday, with adjustments to accommodate special events and activities. Currently, The Music Center practices a hybrid (remote with scheduled onsite team days) weekly schedule and work onsite/in person for live events, which require on-site support.

Salary: $91,500 to $97,000/year

Benefits: Compensation package includes medical, dental and vision plans, group term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick accruals, and 401(k) plan with employer match.

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: December 7, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: Apply on ADP. Submit a cover letter and resume. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.