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DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION / TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

intern@artsforla.org on October 25, 2023

As a member of the Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater’s management and production team, the Director of Production / Technical Director oversees technical operations of REDCAT’s innovative program in performance, dance, film, music and theater, reporting to REDCAT Executive Director and Vice President, Cultural Partnerships. With experience with—and passion for—helping artists to realize their vision, the Technical Director oversees all theater and production operations, working with in-house Associate Technical Directors and hired technical crew.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Oversees and manages all technical aspects and related assets of REDCAT theater, including lighting, sound, video, rigging, and other production areas, as well as use and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
  • Works with Deputy Director, Finance and Operations, on the preparation and tracking of production budgets; maintains inventory and orders specialized supplies.
  • Manages Associate Technical Directors and works with Deputy Director, Performing Arts, to ensure schedule and necessary technical specifications, equipment, and production needs for individual performances, productions, and programs.
  • Familiarity in reading and creating technical drafting, equipment purchasing, staff and part-time crew management, and onsite execution.
  • Oversees rigging, carpentry, and general production, supervising and assisting as needed during technical installs, and providing project management across multiple projects.
  • Sourcing and construction of scenic elements, props, or artist’s touring sets.
  • Arranges for pickups and deliveries of equipment and production material.
  • Maintains general theater operations, facility, and equipment.
  • Maintains theater equipment and tools; arranges for the repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance of equipment, materials and facility.
  • Safeguards proper equipment and facility operations and safety needs for fulltime and part-time theater staff.
  • Works with REDCAT curatorial team on installation and technical elements of REDCAT gallery exhibitions.
  • Responsible for the overall safety of the theater and maintaining protocols and relationships with LA City and County; working in partnership with Disney Concert Hall staff.
  • Plans, drafts, and manages production budget including tracking bid estimates, contracts, invoices, POs, timesheets, and reimbursement requests.
  • Works with artists in research, rental, and/or purchase and delivery of necessary materials.
  • Recommends and plans purchases of technical equipment and other capital theater facility needs.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Knowledge and experience with technical aspects of theater and performance production, including construction, rigging, lighting, and sound.
  • Knowledge and experience with managing staff and part-time crew
  • Knowledge of and strict adherence to regulations and protocols for CA live theatrical performances.
  • Passion for realizing an artist’s vision, as well as problem-solving, and creative production.
  • Experience with safety and use of power tools, ladders, and lifts, and electrical equipment.

Salary: $83,694 – $94,634

Benefits: Medical, 403b employer contribution, PTO

How to Apply
This position is available immediately. If you are interested, please visit here by November 4, 2023

REDCAT encourages all to apply who have the skills, especially Women, Non-Binary, and BIPOC individuals who may not think they qualify for the role.

Equity & Diversity
California Institute of the Arts shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Further Information
CalArts has a multidisciplinary approach to its studies of the arts through six schools: Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater. CalArts encourages students to explore and recognize the complexity of the many aspects of the arts. It is supported by a distinguished faculty of practicing artists and provides its Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts students with the hands-on training and exposure necessary for an artist’s growth. CalArts was founded in 1961 and opened in 1969 as the first institution of higher learning in the United States specifically for students interested in the pursuit of degrees in all areas of visual and performing arts.

Program Coordinator for the Center of Creative Workforce

intern@artsforla.org on October 24, 2023

Venice Arts seeks a part-time Program Coordinator to join our Center for Creative Workforce
Equity’s (CCWE) team. This position plays a pivotal part in our mission to provide free, high-caliber education, internships, jobs, and related creative pathway programs to talented low-income young people, ages 18-24. The successful candidate is pro-active, highly organized, enjoys multitasking and engaging with a variety of people. If you are passionate about education and community engagement, please apply now.

Working under the Center’s Director, the Coordinator is responsible for a wide range of cyclical tasks with the following roles and responsibilities:

Program Admin Support

  • Maintain updated enrollment forms and program info, ensuring that both are
    accurate and accessible for participants and employers
  • Maintain the annual program and event calendar, including production calendars
    that help ensure the smooth operations of programs and initiatives
  • Maintain internal databases (student, employer, partner), using AirTable and Excel;
    external databases (CalJobs) as required; pull reports as requested; and provide
    data in a timely manner for entry into the organization-wide database
  • Assist with preparations for the Digital Storytelling Fellowship and Editing
    Pre-apprenticeship programs, ensuring that all logistics are coordinated smoothly
    (student packets, teaching materials, classroom set-up, equipment, etc.)
  • Proctor Adobe Premiere Pro Certification exams
  • Handle all communications with program participants and alumni, addressing their
    questions, concerns, and placement needs

Outreach

  • Coordinate all outreach activities for each program or event to ensure robust
    participation, including to alumni, community partners, and others as directed

Internships, Apprenticeships, Jobs

  • Once employer partners are established by the Director, coordinate formal
    onboarding, including ensuring that partners understand the mechanisms of
    placement through Venice Arts’ workforce partners (LA County, South Bay
    Workforce Investment Board, GEI/Group Effort Initiative), and that worksite and all
    other paperwork is completed and received
  • Onboard interns placed with workforce partners; check in with partners/students to
    assure all is going smoothly; facilitate youth and employer evaluations
  • Maintain regular communications with students/alumni about internships,
    apprenticeships and jobs, assuring résumés are received by sector partners

Creative Conversations

  • Coordinate the logistics of the annual Creative Conversations series, which puts industry creatives and other professionals in front of students to discuss their insights and perspectives. This includes securing presenter bios, creating registration forms, managing reminders, assuring back-end tech, and timely coordination with Venice Arts’ comms team.

Qualifications

  • You have a background in filmmaking; prior experience in community-based arts education a strong plus.
  • You are exceptionally well-organized, detail-oriented, enjoy logistics, and are a self
    sufficient troubleshooter.
    Proficiency with Apple computers and software—especially Adobe
    Suite—and familiarity with a range of camera, sound, and peripheral equipment, required.
  • You are personable, have excellent communication skills, and are comfortable working with a wide range of individuals, partners, and community organizations.
  • You are experienced with a variety of business software used for data entry, spreadsheets, and file management; familiarity with Google Drive and G Suite required, and experience with Filemaker Pro and/or AirTable a plus.
  • Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. This is a 100% on-site, in-person position that requires COVID-19 vaccination. The position may offer an opportunity for full-time work in the New Year.

Salary: This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position that starts at $23/hour. Benefits include vacation time-off, compensated sick time, an opportunity to contribute to a 401(k), and more. The work schedule is generally Monday-Friday, although the schedule may be adjusted to accommodate program schedules.

To Apply, please email your cover letter and resume to ajani@venice-arts.org by October 27, 2023

Processing Archivist/Cataloger

intern@artsforla.org on October 23, 2023

The Processing Archivist/Cataloger is a full-time hourly (non-exempt) permanent position with the Library and Archives (LAA) at the Autry. This position will primarily be responsible for providing basic processing for LAA’s archival collections as well as cataloging book and non-book collections. The collections to be processed and cataloged consist of primary sources, monographs, and rare publications “created in the 19th to the 21st centuries. These historic collections pertain to the Autry’s institutional history; Native American cultures and people; Western entertainment; archaeology; regional history; and the history of the American West.

Salary: $26.00

ULTRA GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE

Best-in-class healthcare insurance plans:
2 Medical HMOs – Value Network and Full Network
2 Medical PPOs – Traditional and High Deductible PPO with Health Savings Account (HSA)
2 Dental Plans
1 Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care costs
One of the best PTO policies in the sector, including very generous paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid bereavement leave.
A 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions up to 5%.
Employer-paid Life and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) insurance. Additional Voluntary Life Insurance also available.
Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Pet Insurance.
Identity Theft insurance.

To Apply, please email a cover letter, and resume to hr@theautry.org by November 15, 2023

If you have any questions, please contact us at hr@theautry.org

Theatre Operations Manager

intern@artsforla.org on October 23, 2023

To provide overall support in the operations of the facilities at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. This position provides support for operations at the Center for the Arts, enhancing the educational experience at the university for all students and providing a professional laboratory to train students in the arts.

Duties

  • Supervise front of house at all major performances and assign student staff for all performances. Oversee box office, concessions, parking, and merchandising for each event. Hire and train student ushers and house managers.
  • Manage off and on campus rental groups including responding to all inquiries, scheduling, confirming dates, preparing estimates, preparing contracts, and managing deposits. Maintain rental budgets.
  • Maintain schedules for Smothers Theatre, Raitt Recital Hall, and Lindhurst Theatre. Respond to on campus and off campus requests for facility use.
  • Secure hospitality for visiting artists including housing, transportation, catering, and security.
  • Maintain facilities in coordination with other Pepperdine departments (Department of Facilities Services, Planning, Operations, and Construction, etc). including maintenance, security, and cleaning issues.
  • Assist the Managing Director with day to day operations, including contracting, programming, fundraising, marketing, and development.
  • Supervise Box Office and Patron Communications Manager to ensure all ticketing needs are met. Oversee financial processes for front of house. Maintain PCI compliance standards (Payment Card Industry compliance).
  • Plan and oversee the Parkening International Guitar Competition, produced at Pepperdine approximately every four years.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Uphold University mission through work performed.

Salary: $64,480 – $68,000

Benefits: In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package. See here

To Apply or for more information  please visit here by November 27, 2023.

Director of Education

intern@artsforla.org on October 21, 2023

ABOUT THE ROLE
Building upon 30 years of serving Orange County California’s schools, Pacific Symphony’s vision for the future includes deepening, expanding, and optimizing partnerships with K-12 schools, contributing to a community where every student has equitable access to the transformative power of music.

As a key leader within the Education and Community Engagement team, the Director of Education will serve as a connector, program manager, and collaborator. The primary focus of the Director’s role is leadership for the nationally recognized elementary school partnership
initiative, the Frieda Belinfante Class Act program. Class Act is approaching its 30th Anniversary, and the program is currently undergoing a strategic program review, with the majority of research and evaluation to be completed by the close of 2023.

The Director will have the opportunity to shape the new direction of the program, based on the research and recommendations from the program review. This will be done in collaboration with the current Class Act staff, volunteer, and musician team, and alongside the Vice President of Education and Community Engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to impact the future of partnerships between Pacific Symphony and Orange County schools, and to take a central role in creating equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for Orange County’s students.

In addition to the duties as program director for Class Act, the Director will serve as the primary connector to the education community for the Symphony. The Director will stay current on educational practice, building strong relationships with the local education community, including music specialists, visual and performing arts coordinators, and leaders in school districts. The Director will also make recommendations on, and contribute to, the future direction of Pacific Symphony’s work with K-12 schools and will advise on content for other Education and Community Engagement programs as required.

In the summer months, the Director will oversee all educational content for the Musical Playground at Symphony in the Cities Concerts. The Musical Playground provides pre-concert, interactive, and family-friendly activities at each of the concerts, currently three concerts each
summer. They will manage a summer coordinator for this project and provide direction and training to the coordinator to ensure a positive learning experience for both the coordinator, and the children and families served through the program.

The successful candidate will be a strategic and empathetic leader and strong manager who possesses the ability to maintain and grow programs that are innovative, educationally sound, financially sustainable, and well-aligned to both community needs and the Symphony’s mission. They will have an enthusiasm for working with orchestral musicians, and experience in collaborating with and guiding teaching artists.

The Director’s role is firmly anchored at the crossroads between the educational community and the orchestra, with primary work environment being on the administrative staff of a professional orchestra. The successful candidate will be experienced and comfortable in the orchestra environment or have an excitement and willingness to learn and grown as a manager within an orchestra.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Class Act and the Education Community

  • Serve as Program Director for Class Act, the Symphony’s award-winning elementary school
    partnership program, overseeing partnerships with up to 35 schools (the program currently
    serves 19 schools).
  • Collaborate with the Vice President of Education and Community Engagement on the final steps of the Class Act program review and lead the implementation of the program redesign and launch.
  • Lead curricular design and script-writing process with team of collaborators and designers, including conception, evaluation, and piloting of new program elements.
  • Provide leadership, training, guidance and support to Class Act musicians. Facilitate
    training sessions, workshops, and ongoing professional development to enhance musicians’ pedagogical skills, ensuring they remain effective and inspiring mentors to young learners.
  • Thoroughly understand the Symphony’s collective bargaining agreement and ensure
    compliance with work rules
  • Supervise and support the Class Act Program Manager in overseeing all administrative
    aspects of Class Act.
  • Co-lead interdepartmental team in developing content for annual Youth Concerts, including assisting with contracting and overseeing guest artists and collaborating with the Director/Scriptwriter.
  • Develop effective assessment tools and oversee program assessment.
  • Develop and monitor program budget, assisting in the preparation of funding proposals, and maximizing earned and donated income strategies.
  • Develop and maintain quality relationships with students, parents, teachers and
    administrators in Class Act’s partner elementary schools, leveraging opportunities to
    support schools in advocating for strong music and arts education.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with leaders in the Orange County education community, including Visual and Performing Arts Coordinators and district TOSAS(Teachers on Special Assignment).
  • Attend twice-monthly meetings with the Orange County Music and Arts Administrators, representing the Symphony and building opportunities for collaboration.
  • Remain current on issues facing the education community on the local, state, and national levels, maintaining an understanding of how these issues interface with the Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement programs.
  • Serve as a music education resource for the Education and Community Engagement
    department, including review of content as needed.

Symphony in the Cities

  • Recruit, hire, and supervise the Musical Playground Coordinator in the creation of
    educational content for the Musical Playground for Symphony in the Cities summer
    concerts (currently 3-4 concerts each summer).
  • Provide management support and oversight for the Musical Playground as needed to
    Symphony in the Cities sites.

Organization and Cross-Departmental

  • Serve as a leader and contributor in strategic planning, evolution, design and data-driven
    decision making around existing and future educational programming.
  • Maintain a strong commitment to equitable and inclusive practice, both in content
    creation and program design.
  • Collaborate with the Vice President of Education and Community Engagement in soliciting
    input from the Symphony’s Music Director and President, ensuring a smooth flow of
    communication on all programmatic considerations.
  • Collaborate with major gifts team by participating in fundraising and stewardship visits.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Institutional Giving and the Vice President of Education
    and Community Engagement in preparation of grant applications and reports.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Public Relations colleagues to promote education
    programs and to create marketing materials for public education events.
  • Support institutional and departmental projects as needed.
  • Given that Class Act is currently undergoing a program review, the Director’s duties may evolve based on program evolution. It is anticipated that the Director will take an active role in this evolution, and that any changes in duties will be in service of program constituents’ needs, and of the Director’s professional growth.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education

Bachelor degree in Music or Music Education required. Masters degree or advanced training
in Music, Music Education, or Arts Management/Administration a plus.

Experience

Seven to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in managing arts education
programs for an orchestra or other not-for-profit, or in leading an education and community
engagement department. Though this role is primarily a management one, experience gained
in curriculum design and/or teaching music is a plus.

Skills

  • Deep knowledge of, and professional experience in, classical music, music and arts
    education.
  • A strategic thinker, with experience in program design for in-school partnerships with
    arts organizations, and a vision for optimizing opportunities for growth and evolution.
  • Strong written and verbal communicator, able to navigate complex interpersonal
    environments.
  • An inspirational leader and manager, excited to grow and sustain a high performing team
    of staff, teaching artists, and volunteers, unified around a shared vision.
  • Prioritizes inclusivity and equity in program design and decision making.
  • Understanding and sensitivity in working with people from a variety of identities and lived experiences.
  • Independent and self-motivated, with strong project management skills and the ability to juggle competing timelines and priorities efficiently and creatively.
  • A connector of people, and an empathetic listener, able to build an environment of mutual respect.
  • Enthusiasm for, and experience with, managing and collaborating with professional
    musicians and functioning optimally and collaboratively within a collective bargaining
    agreement.
  • Experience in working with schools and school districts, with an understanding of current educational practices, and the unique role a symphony orchestra can play in celebrating, supporting, and enhancing music programs in schools.
  • Strong financial management skills, including experience in creating and managing
    budgets.
  • Strong organizational and operational ability with a keen attention to detail
  • Engaging public speaker.

Some candidates may see the above list and choose not to apply because they don’t match every single bullet point. If this opportunity is an exciting or inspiring one for you, we encourage you to apply anyway! If you have life or professional experience that you feel would serve you well in this role but may not be listed here, please be sure to highlight that in your cover letter.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Direct supervision of part-time Class Act Program Manager and summer Musical Playground Coordinator. Indirect supervision of four part-time Class Act Regional Managers. Responsible for supervising project managers, content creators, orchestra musicians, student musicians, interns, and volunteers.

Salary: $70,000-$85,000

Benefits: Pacific Symphony offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation and paid holidays, as well as sick leave and personal days off. It provides a wide selection of health benefit options including medical, dental, vision, life and long- term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending
accounts, an employee assistance program, and complimentary tickets.

TO APPLY

  • Email your resume and cover letter to Patrick Brien, Vice-President & COO, Arts
    Orange County: pbrien@artsoc.org.     Arts Orange County will be partnering with Pacific
    Symphony in this search process.
  • Please submit all materials no later than November 21, 2023.
  • Please begin your subject line with the words “Director of Education”
  • No phone calls please

Please see job description for details here

Cultural Organizer – Leimert Park

intern@artsforla.org on October 19, 2023

Reports to: Community Arts Program Director
Status: Part-time or Full-time hourly, 20-40 hours/week
Terms: $20-$24/hour, commensurate with experience

Priority Deadline: November 1st, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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:

  • Executing community organizing in alignment with outreach plans for Leimert Park Healthy Culture Hub. Can include conducting on the ground outreach and communication with community members, as well as via text/call.
  • 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.
  • Outreach for youth and community participants
  • Maintain ongoing communications with neighborhood stakeholders and partner organizations; track communication, meeting notes and attendance records
  • Site host for community workshops on Saturdays, May-June
  • Create slideshows, design and prepare work samples and certificates, organize information for youth and/or adult community meetings, artist selection panels, and project specific needs
  • Research, prepare, and coordinate orders and deliveries of project supplies and youth arts packets
  • Attend Community Arts Team meetings or workshops when appropriate;
  • Communicate effectively with LA Commons staff, artists 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.

Salary: $20-$24/hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits: PTO, medical, vision, dental insurance eligible

To Apply, please visit here to complete an online application

https://www.lacommons.org/
4343 Leimert Park Blvd. Los Angeles 90008

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

To apply, please visit here to complete an online application

Cultural Organizer

intern@artsforla.org on October 19, 2023

Reports to: Community Arts Program Director
Status: Part-time, hourly, 25-30 hours/week or Full-time 40 hours/week
Terms: $20-$24/hour, commensurate with experience

Priority Deadline: November 1st, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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, MacArthur Park and neighborhoods and communities across Los Angeles County. This position requires availability Tuesdays-Thursdays from 3:00-7:00 PM, with some flexibility to work Fridays and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Executing community organizing in alignment with outreach plans for each neighborhood. Can include conducting on the ground outreach and communication with community members, as well as via text/call.
  • 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 and/or adult community meetings, artist selection panels, and project specific needs
  • Research, prepare, and coordinate orders and deliveries of project supplies and youth arts packets
  • Attend meetings or workshops when appropriate;
  • Communicate effectively with LA Commons staff, project partners, artists, youth mentors 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 and MacArthur Park/Westlake a plus.
  • Outstanding English written and verbal communication skills; Spanish proficiency a plus.
  • 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.

Salary: $20-$24/hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits: PTO, medical, vision, dental insurance eligible

To Apply, please visit here to complete an online application

lacommons.org
4343 Leimert Park Blvd. Los Angeles 90008

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

LA Commons website: https://www.lacommons.org/
LA Commons Opportunities page: https://www.lacommons.org/opportunities

For any questions, please reach out to jobs@lacommons.org

Gallery Associate

intern@artsforla.org on October 17, 2023

Van Zaig Gallery in Palm Desert is seeking a part-time Gallery Associate 12–20 hours per week for contemporary art sales and administration.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop client relationships and generate gallery sales (both walk-in traffic and outreach)
  • Oversee daily gallery operations including sales, logistics, marketing, exhibitions, and management
  • Complete sales transactions and maintain accurate sales records

The ideal candidate has knowledge of art and the contemporary art market and experience with contemporary art sales and gallery administration. Knowledge of Artlogic preferred but not required.

Salary: $25–$35/hour

This position is compensated both hourly and with commission.

To Apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@vanzaig.gallery by December 1, 2023.

Community Engagement Coordinator – Artist as Catalyst (AAC) Los Angeles

intern@artsforla.org on October 17, 2023

Community Engagement Coordinator – Artist as Catalyst (AAC) Los Angeles
December 2023 – May 2024 (part-time temporary)

ABOUT THE PEACE STUDIO

Established in 2020, The Peace Studio (TPS) is a national non-profit (501c3) organization that develops artists and journalists who seek to inspire hope and catalyze transformative social change. At the heart of our work is the belief that artists and journalists are the ones best positioned to respond to a violent world. Their stories and work will either shape our culture towards greater justice and peace, or away from it. Since its founding, TPS has served more than 350 artists and journalists to this end, providing them with funding, tools, mentorship, and platforms to create the change they wish to see in their own communities. You can learn more at thepeacestudio.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Peace Studio is seeking a part-time, contracted Community Engagement Coordinator to support our forthcoming Artist as Catalyst (AAC) program in Los Angeles in May 2024. A successful applicant will be someone deeply rooted in the Los Angeles community with clear experience implementing and administering effective programs and events for artists. They will be excited by the opportunity to promote AAC LA to the broader young artist community in Los Angeles, to forge relationships with the 2024 program participants, and to play a critical role on the AAC LA program team.

The Community Engagement Coordinator will report directly to The Peace Studio’s Programs Manager, and will work in tandem with a local, part-time Program Lead. The role is an independent contractor position lasting 6 months.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Artist as Catalyst (AAC) Program, originally born in Miami and now making its way to LA and other communities in 2024, is an immersive, four-day experience for emerging artists living and working in the Greater Los Angeles area that are interested in making a positive social impact with their art. 40 young Catalysts, between the ages of 18-26, are selected each year to partake in studio classes, keynote conversations, and interactive workshops on the themes of Artistry, Citizenship, and Entrepreneurship.The program benefits those young artists who are looking to build community around the questions: How do I make great art, make a living, and make a difference?

The program is to be held in Santa Monica, CA near Ocean Avenue. More details on our hosting partner will be announced in November. All four days of programming will be free of charge to all participants.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Serve as primary point of contact for all AAC program participants
  2. Serve as logistical lead for all AAC third party vendors, including organizing meals and ground transportation, and purchasing key program materials
  3. In collaboration with the Program Lead, provide administrative support for each AAC Program Presenter
  4. Assist the Program Lead in application outreach strategy and program promotion
  5. Design, distribute, and archive all relevant paperwork (i.e. photo / video release forms, welcome packets, etc.)
  6. Oversee the creation and dissemination of all program information to AAC program participants
  7. Assure that all accessibility accommodations are met to the best of TPS’s abilities
  8. Participate in the selection of and directly supervise a Community Engagement Intern

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  1. Must reside in Los Angeles, CA
  2. 2-3 years of experience doing community engagement work
  3. Proven ongoing engagement within the LA arts community
  4. Proficiency in G-suite, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets
  5. Comfortable with social media platforms particularly Instagram

PREFERRED

  1. Program facilitation experience
  2. Comfortable with public speaking
  3. Graphic design experience (at minimum, experience working with Canva)

COMPENSATION AND TIME COMMITMENT
This is an independent contractor position with total project fee between $10,000 and $12,500 based on experience

You will need to be available full-time for the duration of the Artist as Catalyst program itself, which is likely to be held May 22-25, 2024.

HOW TO APPLY
All interested candidates should submit a resume and a short cover letter here expressing their interest in the role no later than Friday, November 10.

Program Lead – Artist as Catalyst (AAC) Los Angeles

intern@artsforla.org on October 17, 2023

Program Lead – Artist as Catalyst (AAC) Los Angeles
December 2023 – May 2024 (part-time temporary)

ABOUT THE PEACE STUDIO

Established in 2020, The Peace Studio (TPS) is a national non-profit (501c3) organization that develops artists and journalists who seek to inspire hope and catalyze transformative social change. At the heart of our work is the belief that artists and journalists are the ones best positioned to respond to a violent world. Their stories and work will either shape our culture towards greater justice and peace, or away from it. Since its founding, TPS has served more than 350 artists and journalists to this end, providing them with funding, tools, mentorship, and platforms to create the change they wish to see in their own communities. You can learn more at thepeacestudio.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Peace Studio is seeking a part-time, contracted Program Lead to curate and facilitate a new Artist as Catalyst (AAC) program in Los Angeles in May 2024. A successful applicant will be someone deeply rooted in the Greater LA community with clear experience working with and facilitating programs for artists. They will be excited by the opportunity to become the first LA AAC Program Lead and will bring a wealth of ideas and their own personal artist network into shaping this inaugural program, while also utilizing the previous version of this program done in Miami as a framework and guide. They will also be collaborative and ambitious, and care deeply about the space created to serve LA’s incredible emerging artists.

The Program Lead will report directly to The Peace Studio’s Programs Manager, and will work in tandem with a local, part-time Community Engagement Coordinator. The role is an independent contractor position lasting 6 months.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Artist as Catalyst (AAC) Program, originally born in Miami and now making its way to LA and other communities in 2024, is an immersive, four-day experience for emerging artists living and working in the Greater Los Angeles area that are interested in making a positive social impact with their art. 40 young Catalysts, between the ages of 18-26, are selected each year to partake in studio classes, keynote conversations, and interactive workshops on the themes of Artistry, Citizenship, and Entrepreneurship. The program benefits those young artists who are looking to build community around the questions: How do I make great art, make a living, and make a difference?

The program is to be held in Santa Monica, CA near Ocean Avenue. More details on our hosting partner will be announced in November. All four days of programming will be free of charge to all participants.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Propose program content and schedule
  2. Select and engage all Program Presenters
  3. Assist in application outreach strategy and program promotion
  4. Lead and set an agenda for all program-specific team meetings
  5. Project manage the production process with the support of the Peace Studio Programs Manager, including the creation of the program Run of Show
  6. Act as the primary liaison with program facilitators and vendors
  7. Propose additional panelists (2) for the application review process
  8. Facilitate the program
  9. Participate in the selection of and directly supervise a Production Intern
  10. Potentially attend one local fundraiser in the months leading up to the program to speak with donors about the 2024 Catalyst program
  11. Conduct post program evaluation and generate a post program report

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  1. Must reside in the greater Los Angeles, CA area
  2. 3-5 Years experience in producing arts/cultural programming
  3. Knowledge of the LA arts landscape
  4. Proven engagement within the LA arts community
  5. Experience in program facilitation and public speaking
  6. Proficiency in G-suite, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets
  7. Comfortable with social media platforms particularly Instagram

COMPENSATION & TIME COMMITMENT
This is an independent contractor position with total project fee between $15,000 and $20,000 based on experience

You will need to be available full-time for the duration of the program itself, which is likely to be held May 22-25, 2024

HOW TO APPLY
Visit here to submit your resume and short cover letter by November 10, 2023.