Expressive Arts Workshop Facilitator

HaGomel provides free expressive arts programs that support emotional and psychological healing for women who have experienced sexual and other trauma. (https://hagomel.org/)

We are seeking a Spanish-speaking Facilitator who can lead multi-modal expressive arts programs involving visual art, writing, music, movement, mindfulness, and/or theater arts. All of our programs include at least two modalities.

Our immediate need is for a Facilitator to lead a 4-5 session series of workshops (every other week) for one of our community partners in the Pico-Westlake area. If this initial series is successful, we plan to continue this program for additional workshops and recommend this facilitator to lead workshops at other locations as well.

Facilitator must have reliable transportation and be able to bring the necessary supplies (to be provided or paid for by HaGomel) to the community partner location for each workshop.

Position Type
Part-time (5-10 hours/month); non-exempt.

Reports To
President and Program Director

Responsibilities
• Create multi-model expressive arts workshops for 90-minute time periods.
• Prepare written descriptions of each workshop to review with HaGomel supervisor.
• Obtain workshop supplies as necessary – supplies to be provided by HaGomel or reimbursed by HaGomel.
• Lead workshops with community partners.
• Complete follow-up report for each workshop to share with HaGomel supervisor.

Qualifications
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in arts, education, expressive arts therapy or related field of study.
• Expressive arts and trauma-informed facilitation training required.
• Experience/competency in the arts such as drawing, painting, artmaking, fabrication, writing/poetry, movement, yoga, and/or music required. Our workshops are multi-modal, so skills in more than one area are necessary.
• Minimum of two years of experience in expressive arts workshop facilitation.
• Compatible interests to our field and mission.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Two positive professional references.

HaGomel does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other restricting classification in the selection of employees.

Salary: $150 – $200 per workshop, depending on experience.

Benefits: This is an hourly/exempt position.

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

Deadline to apply: June 17, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, References

How to apply: Send a cover letter and résumé to elya@hagomel.org with the subject header “HaGomel Expressive Arts Facilitator.” Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Temporary Senior Manager, Transportation Planning (Public Art)

Description
Oversees, manages, and executes work activities that may have broad organizational-wide impact in an assigned organizational unit and manages the work of assigned staff and consultants on related projects.
Recruitment Timeline: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of June 9, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your Governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
• Manages complex transportation planning, implementation, funding, and analytical projects and programs
• Leads and facilitates development of strategies, processes, and policies
• Develops, negotiates, and executes major cooperative and service agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, and interagency funding plans to include scopes of work, financial plans, schedules, and contracts with other agencies and private developers
• Provides technical support and policy guidance to management on Metro plans, programs, and projects
• Applies, develops, and evaluates analytical, quantitative, and statistical tools and their results
• Represents Metro and makes presentations before various public/private audiences
• Participates and takes a leadership position in committees, forums, interagency task forces, and/or technical advisory groups
• Coordinates with municipal partners and ensures compliance with relevant policy guidelines and regulations
• Supports the acquisition processes and consultant contracts; manages schedules, staffing, technical deliverables, and budgets from the end user/business unit perspective
• Develops, forecasts, and monitors budgets for plans, programs, and projects
• Evaluates proposed legislation for impact on specific plans, programs, and projects
• Evaluates the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative funding plans, programs, and projects
• Prepares comprehensive reports, correspondence, and cost estimates
• Manages and coordinates the work of staff and/or consultants
• Guides work plan, staff, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement strategy to advance implementation of pilot projects and to implement Metro’s Vision 2028 Strategic Plan
• Coordinates with municipal partners to pilot new initiatives and to implement Metro’s Vision 2028 Strategic Plan
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency’s safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Civil or Transportation Engineering, Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field; Master’s Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
• Six years of relevant experience or three years supervisory-level experience in transportation planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or a related area; two years of relevant management-level experience preferred; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help supports election decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
• Experience incorporating public art project requirements into large-scale project planning, environmental compliance and/or preliminary engineering documents
• Experience managing copyright, licensing, intellectual property, and artist rights requirements
• Experience conceptualizing, developing and executing community-facing art engagement programs
• Experience developing scopes of work, leading artist procurement, negotiating artist contracts, and managing schedule and budget compliance
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, funding, and planning for a public agency
• Theories, principles, and practices of project and program management, transportation and land use planning, and regulations, contracts, and funding
• Financial, analytical, statistical, and reconciliation methods and practices
• Organization and processes of local, regional, state, and federal government, including legislative and funding processes and policies
• Political, socioeconomic, and environmental issues that influence transportation
• Modern management theory
• Applicable business software applications
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
• Managing the activities of a major transportation mode, project, or program
• Managing projects effectively
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Conducting studies, research, and analyses
• Understanding complex planning concepts
• Analyzing situations and issues, identifying problems, recommending and implementing solutions, evaluating outcomes, and making course corrections
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions and solving complex problems
• Preparing reports and correspondence
• Establishing and implementing relevant policies and procedures
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, outside representatives, and the public
• Writing and editing documents for diverse audiences, including complex and technical documents; and translating complex concepts into easy to understand terms
• Mediating and negotiating
• Managing multidisciplinary professionals to achieve goals
• Managing procurement contracts and negotiating
• Building consensus and support around new concepts and innovations
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
• Work independently or in teams
• Think and act independently
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
• Negotiate consensus solutions
• Promote and build support for innovation with internal and external stakeholders
• Effectively navigate complex political, controversial, and challenging subjects to build consensus and achieve desired outcome
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Represent Metro before the public
• Make financial decisions within a budget
• Supervise, train, and provide expert technical assistance to assigned staff
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Salary: $109,345.60 – $164,028.80, annually

Benefits: FLSA Exempt
Bargaining Unit Non-Contract
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: July 1, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume

How to apply: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro’s website and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties. Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website

Director of Marketing and Communications

THE POSITION
The Director of Marketing and Communications is a senior leadership role at Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), responsible for shaping and executing innovative, data-informed strategies that drive ticket sales, grow audiences, and enhance the Orchestra’s visibility. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the senior staff team, the Director leads earned revenue generation, audience development, digital marketing, patron communications, and institutional branding initiatives.
This position manages two full-time team members (Marketing Manager and Patron Services Manager) and oversees key consultants, including LACO’s national public relations firm 21C Media, a local PR consultant, graphic designers, photographers, and videographers. The Director collaborates cross-functionally with Development, Production, and Artistic teams to ensure all outward-facing communications are aligned, on-brand, on time, and effective.
The ideal candidate is a creative and collaborative marketing leader with a sharp focus on results, exceptional storytelling instincts, and a passion for live performance. They will bring strong campaign execution skills, a flair for audience engagement, and an eagerness to contribute to LACO’s next chapter of innovation and growth.
This is a pivotal moment for LACO, as the Orchestra prepares to become the resident ensemble of the new Colburn Center, a world-class Frank Gehry-designed concert hall opening in 2027. The Director will play a central role in shaping the narrative around this historic transition, crafting campaigns that build anticipation, attract new audiences to downtown, and position LACO for long-term institutional growth.

Salary: $115,000 – $130,000, annually

Benefits: Benefits include paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, and other standard employee benefits as outlined in the employee handbook.

Education requirements: Resume, Cover Letter

Deadline to apply: June 28, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Submit a detailed cover letter and resume to: info@laco.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Full job description can be found here.

Director of Finance and Administration

THE POSITION
The Director of Finance and Administration is a senior leadership role responsible for stewarding the financial health and administrative functions of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO). Reporting directly to the Executive Director and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director oversees all financial operations, human resources, insurance, IT, vendor coordination, and general office administration.
The Director manages budgeting, forecasting, audits, reporting, cash flow, and financial modeling in alignment with the 2023–2026 Strategic Plan and LACO’s future residency at the Colburn Center, scheduled to open in 2027. The Director also supervises a Finance Assistant and manages contractors and vendors in support of LACO’s internal operations.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and resourceful problem-solver who brings a balance of financial acumen, non-profit experience, administrative expertise, and a supportive, team-oriented leadership style.

Salary: $125,000 – $140,000, annually

Benefits: Benefits include paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, and other standard employee benefits as outlined in the employee handbook.

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

Deadline to apply: July 11, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Submit a detailed cover letter and resume to: info@laco.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Full job description can be found here.

Development Manager

Venice Arts seeks a full-time Development Manager with 3-5 years experience in a development office and experience with events, annual campaigns, individual donor development, and fundraising/development communications strategies. Working under the supervision of the Executive Director and the Director of Institutional Giving, this position has the following key roles and responsibilities:

Events
Act as the lead producer including, but not limited to, managing all event elements, from planning and communications through execution; maintain the event calendar and task spreadsheets; handle logistics; procure auction items, as relevant; manage all wrap activities

Annual Giving Campaigns
Manage annual campaigns, currently consisting of an online/direct mail spring “Camp Campaign” and an online/direct mail “Year-End Campaign.”
Work with the Dev Comm Team to identify the storyline, strategies, collaterals, tasks, and calendar for each campaign, assuring that they implement accurately and efficiently across online, social media and direct mail platforms.
Manage annual fundraising campaigns – online, social media and direct mail.
Coordinate with relevant teams to identify storyline, strategies, collaterals, tasks, manage logistics, including assuring implemented accurately and efficiently across online, social media and direct mail platforms.

Donor Development and Management
Assist in cultivation, engagement and stewardship and engagement of existing and prospective donors.
Manage administration, tracking and timely communications around individual and corporate giving.

Administrative Duties
Track and analyze data and interactions around events, campaigns and giving, generate reports for the Executive Director and Board, as applicable.
Assist in managing logistics around board meetings, donor engagement and materials.

Other Duties As Assigned

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000, annually

Benefits: This is an exempt (salaried), full-time, in-person position since working in a team is highly valued and necessary for success. Compensation in the $70,000-$80,000 range depending on experience; up to 3 weeks of compensated time-off (2-weeks of vacation plus a one-week holiday closure); 12 standard paid holidays; employer-paid medical and dental insurance; up to 8 days of accrued sick days; and an opportunity to contribute to a 401(k). While this position generally works Monday-Friday during standard business hours, candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, as occasional evenings and weekends, as well as offsite hours, will be required.

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: August 1, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, References

How to apply: Send résumé with a cover letter highlighting relevant experience to jaime@venice-arts.org, Development Manager in the subject line. No phone inquiries or walk-ins. Other materials may be requested if an interview is scheduled.

 

Managing Director

MANAGING DIRECTOR
POSITION SUMMARY

The Managing Director will oversee all operations at the Friendship Foundation, focusing on strategic planning, fundraising development, and community partnerships. The Managing Director reports to the Executive Director and requires a dynamic leader capable of managing multiple priorities, building relationships, and driving growth across all areas of the Foundation’s operations. This role involves collaborating closely with both the Executive Director and Chief Program Officer to craft a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing fundraising and the Foundation’s programs in preparation for the new 62,000 square-foot Friendship Campus, opening in 2026.

The Friendship Foundation, established in 2007, is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), ages 8- 35+, by providing socially integrated programs that promote friendship, independence, and purposeful living. We have established Friendship Clubs in 88 schools across 22 school districts with over 5,000 individuals involved and offer over 60 monthly community/social programs.

FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT

Manage the donor database and cultivate donor relationships.
Develop and execute the Annual Donor Appeal Campaign and Summer Donor Campaign
Identify and research potential funding sources, including government agencies, foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
Execute a comprehensive fundraising plan that encompasses major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special events
Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop donor and board member relations
Serve as a liaison to coordinate with corporate and community partnerships for volunteer initiatives and program sponsorships
Research and strategize future fundraisers and events for the Friendship Campus

OPERATIONS

Develop strategies and initiatives to further promote our mission of inclusion within the community.
Build strong relationships with parents, community partners, and donors.
Support board of director governance roles, schedule board meetings, implement board policies and decisions
Maintain all media releases, press releases, website content, and social media channels.
Plan and budget for events, including the annual Evening of Recognition, the Skechers Walk, etc.
Oversee the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk:
Communicate with surrounding education foundations and school districts regarding goals, expectations, and progress during the annual Skechers Walk. This includes outreach, marketing, progress tracking, and identifying fundraising incentives.
Implement goals and expectations with Foundation staff and community partners
Collaborate with Skechers Foundation on marketing, community outreach, event logistics, and social media
Assist Executive Director with Friendship Campus relations (capital campaign, construction process, researching, hiring, community partnerships, and communications with school districts.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Manage a $3M+ annual operating budget and financial health for the Foundation, with plans to increase capacity at the new 62,000 square-foot Friendship Campus
Work with Directors and accounting staff to monitor, update, and report on monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue projections.

QUALIFICATIONS

A strong background in managing nonprofit organizations is preferred.
Prior experience in a leadership role, as well as managing and supervising teams
Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Salary: $90,000 – $140,000, annually

Benefits: Paid time off
Health Benefits
401(k)

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: June 15, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume.

How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply to this Indeed job posting.

Stage Manager

🎭 NOW SEEKING A STAGE MANAGER 🎭
Are you passionate about live theatre and original work? Join us this summer for a bold new production in a friendly, creative, and collaborative environment led entirely by our in-house team of artists.
We welcome both emerging and mid-level stage managers who are excited to grow, collaborate, and be a vital part of the storytelling process.
📍 Rehearsals begin June 2, 2025 in Lakewood, CA
📍 We move to Second Story Theatre in Hermosa Beach on July 14
🎉 Production ends August 3, 2025
🗓️ Rehearsal Schedule:
Monday–Thursday, 7:30–10:30 PM
(No Fridays or weekends until tech week)
🎭 Live Performances:
Fridays at 8 PM
Saturdays at 2 PM & 6 PM
Sundays at 2 PM
💵 Stipend: $500 paid at the end of the production, plus a potential bonus based on ticket sales
📋 TO APPLY:
Visit our website (www.rimovisiongroup.org) and click on the “Casting” tab.
Do not send messages via social media.

Salary: $500 one-time Stipend

Benefits: “We welcome both emerging and mid-level stage managers who are excited to grow, collaborate, and be a vital part of the storytelling process.”

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: May 27, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: “Visit www.rimovisiongroup.org and click on CASTING. Then apply.

Part-Time Letterpress Teaching Artist

What We Are Looking For
Armory Center for the Arts based in Pasadena, California, is seeking a part-time Teaching Artist to lead letterpress studio classes for teens and adults.

The ideal candidate is:
An experienced teaching artist with three years leading letterpress art classes/ workshops in a cultural organization or educational setting.
Is comfortable and flexible with working in a shared letterpress studio space with other letterpress approved instructors.
Proven experience in letterpress printing, including proficiency with hand setting type, operating a Vandercook press, and other letterpress equipment.
Knowledge of paper types, ink properties, registration, and impression control.
Knowledgeable of the history, techniques, and artistry of letterpress printing.
Audience focused, experience supporting individuals and groups of varying skill levels and learning styles.
Passionate about traditional printmaking and a commitment to teaching others.
Able to clearly explain complex techniques and concepts to students in an accessible and encouraging manner.
Knowledgeable of studio and letterpress safety procedures and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
Experience with other printmaking techniques (relief printing, intaglio, lithography, collagraph, etc) preferred but not required.
Experience teaching from original works of art with a deep interest in socially relevant contemporary art.
Experience teaching teens, adults, and older adults.
Someone who can effectively engage with diverse personality types while maintaining a calm and composed demeanor with both staff and students.
Demonstrates social maturity and strong problem solving skills.
Comfortable with collaboration and giving direction. A team player.
Responsible, flexible, punctual, and able to work well under pressure.
Positive attitude.
Responsive, intuitive and flexible to the program needs.
Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent experience and a current studio practice.
Comfortable teaching and experimenting with a diversity of art mediums.
Able to speak, hear, see, reach, bend, sit, stand, and lift 25 pounds.
Fluency in Spanish or a language other than English is a plus.
Familiarity with the San Gabriel Valley is a plus but not required.

General Duties, Responsibilities, Essential Functions
Develop and teach letterpress classes and workshops for students of varying skill levels, sometimes offered as a 10 week session.
Curriculum planning, in-class instruction, prep and clean-up for each session (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer).
Maintain and operate a variety of letterpress equipment, including cylinder presses.
Provide classroom management in an open space studio environment where multiple classes occur simultaneously.
Submit supply lists on time that are within the budget of the program and age appropriate for the students.
Prepare instructional materials, demonstrations, and hands-on learning experiences.
Ensure proper care and safety of studio tools and equipment.
Instruct students in typesetting, press operation, paper handling, inking, and printing techniques.
Stand for extended periods while operating presses.
Lift and move type cases, paper reams, and press components (up to 40lbs).
Demonstrate manual dexterity for typesetting and press adjustments.
Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Attends teaching staff meetings, training sessions, and gallery walk throughs.
Maintain on-going communication with the VP of Programs and Directors about program issues, student concerns and needed support.
Notify VP of programs and Directors about scheduling issues and substitute requests.
Follow strict COVID-19 safety protocols as directed by the Armory.

Perform any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Salary: This is a part time position. Pay starts at $37 an hour for teaching hours. This position will occasionally be required to cover other shifts depending on needs of the organization. The schedule is subject to change.

Benefits: Benefits include paid sick time, opportunities for professional development, and free Armory studio art classes.

Education requirements: High School diploma

Deadline to apply: June 2, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: To apply, send a resume and cover letter to emplyoment@armoryarts.org. In the subject line of the email, write “Letterpress Teaching Artist”. Applications are due by Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5 p.m to be considered for Fall 2025 studio programming. Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered for future sessions beyond Fall 2025.

Part-Time Teaching Artist

What We Are Looking For
Armory Center for the Arts, based in Pasadena, California, seeks part-time Teaching Artists to lead engaging and inclusive studio art classes at our main location in Old Pasadena. We are looking for practicing artists and art educators with a deep expertise in their field, and a commitment to community centered environments.

We welcome applicants with demonstrated skill and teaching experience in drawing, painting, ceramics, stop motion animation, printmaking, and risograph printing, including experience working with children, teens, and adults.

The ideal candidate is:
An experienced teaching artist with three years leading art classes in a cultural organization or educational setting.
Knowledgeable of current art education practices, curriculum development, and art integration strategies.
Experience teaching from original works of art with a deep interest in socially relevant contemporary art.
Audience focused, experience supporting a class that has a diversity of learning styles.
Experienced and confident in teaching students as young as toddlers, K-8, teens, adults, older adults and/or system impacted youth.
Demonstrates maturity, strong problem solving abilities, and is able to identify and address high priority tasks.
Able to make judgments between the activities that are priorities and attend to those first.
Responsible, punctual, adaptable, and performs well under pressure with a positive, team oriented attitude.
Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent experience and a current studio practice.
Comfortable teaching and experimenting with a diversity of art mediums.
Able to speak, hear, see, reach, bend, sit, stand, and lift 25 pounds.
Fluency in Spanish or a language other than English is a plus.
Familiarity with the San Gabriel Valley is a plus but not required.

General Duties, Responsibilities, Essential Functions

Teaching Artists are responsible for implementing exceptional visual arts instruction over a 10 week period that can include Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer studio sessions.
Curriculum planning, in-class instruction, prep and clean-up for each session.
Provide classroom management in an open space studio environment where multiple classes occur simultaneously.
Provide guidance to teen volunteers who assist with some studio classes.
Submit supply lists on time that are within the budget of the program and age appropriate for the students.
Maintain on-going communication with the VP of Programs and Directors about program issues, student concerns and needed support.
Notify VP of programs and Directors about scheduling issues and substitute requests.
Foster a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for students.
Follow strict COVID-19 safety protocols as directed by the Armory.
Attends teaching staff meetings, training sessions, and gallery walk throughs.

Perform any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Salary: This is a part time position. Pay starts at $37 an hour for teaching hours. This position will occasionally be required to cover other shifts depending on needs of the organization. The schedule is subject to change

Benefits: Benefits include paid sick time, free parking, opportunities for professional development, and free Armory studio art classes.

Education requirements: High School diploma

Deadline to apply: June 2, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: To apply, send a resume and cover letter to emplyoment@armoryarts.org. In the subject line of the email, write “Teaching Artist”. Applications are due by Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5 p.m to be considered for Fall 2025 studio programming. Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered for future sessions beyond Fall 2025.

Temporary Project Manager, Transit Asset Management (Artwork)

 

TEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGER, TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT (ARTWORK)

Description
*THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY (UP TO 40 HOURS) WITH LIMITED BENEFITS. (Please see Benefits tab for additional information.) No Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP) will be established. You will only be contacted if there is an interest from the hiring department.*
Develops the programs and projects necessary to assess the condition of Metro assets; implements and oversees all aspects of projects designed to determine the State of Good Repair (SGR) condition and reports on critical findings to ensure SGR targets are met. The Project Manager, Transit Asset Management (Artwork) will manage the inspections, condition assessments, repair, refurbishment and records of contemporary public artworks in the transit environment. This position may run for multiple years depending on agency need and available funding; however, the position will be re-evaluated every fiscal year.
Examples of Duties
• Manages projects and serves as lead technical expert with primary responsibility for condition, performance, and risk assessments, and ensures all contractual requirements are completed
• Creates, manages, and documents business processes and procedures for conducting asset type condition assessments consistent with Metro expectations and FTA (Federal Transit Administration) Transit Economic Requirement (TERM) 1-5 State of Good Repair (SGR) Asset Scale
• Oversees the work and serves as a technical resource for all SGR inspectors and consultants performing condition assessments and inspections; may be required to perform condition assessments and inspections
• Creates statements of work for condition assessments of all Metro assets
• Participates in development and enhancement of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) project Management Information System and/or Financial Information System components and modules; implements standard computerized project tracking and status reporting systems
• Develops guides, standards, and applications and implements inspection procedures, specifically for the collection of condition data into the asset inventory database/ EAM system and reporting of performance and condition data
• Oversees staff in the input of data and reconciles data gathered
• Interprets data on failure analysis, performance incidents, and inspections to inform on risks and condition ratings
• Interfaces and coordinates with other departments, regarding Transit Asset Management (TAM)/ SGR projects, programs, funding, policy, and other issues
• Assists with analysis and interpretation of data for use in asset prioritization, project development, and lifecycle planning
• Oversees the process of sampling asset data for accuracy
• Conducts trend analysis for identification of possible defects, reports findings, and follows up to resolve issues
• Participates in the design, implementation, and training of inspection staff to ensure data is useful, accurate, and up to date in the EAM/asset inventory database
• Assists with studies and analysis of advanced maintenance practices, including predictive and reliability centered maintenance
• Serves as technical resource for rehabilitation/ replacement decision-making, developing performance/ condition measures, SGR ratings, and training on data collection/reporting for the asset inventory EAM
• Performs data mining of Metro’s maintenance management EAM system to monitor and report on performance and conditions
• Liaises with asset owners and consultants to help ensure asset inventory, conditions, and costs are updated on a regular basis
• Provides project management expertise for condition assessments of other asset categories such as buses, rail vehicles, wayside power and control systems, and facilities, when required
• Provides project management support and technical expertise to other Metro departments in areas of project planning, cost, and technical advice
• Develops and oversees condition estimating, cost estimating, budgeting, cost management and control, scheduling, configuration management, and management information system and reporting activities
• Monitors, reviews, and analyzes actual project performance related to budget, cost, and schedules management activities
• Identifies problems and manages resolution of issues and actions to ensure daily completion of required task efforts involving budget, cost, schedule, and other project management responsibilities
• Provides reporting of critical data to executive management and the Board of Directors
• Evaluates project deliverables for technical quality, compliance with codes and regulations, and conformance to contractual requirements
• Analyzes reports from consultants and validates conclusions
• Oversees the development, monitoring, and adherence to Metro’s policies/procedures, budget, and unit goals and objectives
• Leads other professional staff as required by management and policy
• Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro’s safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency’s safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Planning, or a related field; Master’s Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience overseeing and performing professional work in project management or construction management, including related systems and equipment implementation project experience; transit agency experience preferred
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
• Experience managing the development, planning, implementation and delivery of contemporary public art conservation projects within high-traffic public spaces
• Experience developing visual artwork condition assessments and implementing recommendations for specialized care of two and three dimensional contemporary public artworks
• Experience managing visual artwork asset data, digital records, and reporting through specialized database systems
• Experience managing compliance with visual artist rights, copyright, and intellectual property requirements in the conservation of contemporary public art
• Experience managing specialized visual arts contractors and providing guidance to staff and artists
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
• Theories, principles, and practices related to contract administration, including generation of contract documents, scopes of work, change orders, claims, and task orders
• Theories, principles, and practices project management, including scheduling, cost estimation, budgets, and quality assurance/quality management
• Theories, principles, and practices of engineering and construction, including condition assessments, inspection techniques, building codes, and local jurisdictional requirements
• Theories, principles, and practices of electrical power, mechanical and control systems, and other bus and rail systems
• Theories, principles, and practices of rail vehicle maintenance and engineering
• Theories, principles, and practices of transit asset management
• Rail vehicle maintenance, design performance, and operation; facilities maintenance; and electrical/electronic, construction, civil, structural, mechanical, industrial engineering
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including public utilities commission inspections, rail maintenance division inspections, and various internal/external audits (FTA, Triennial audits)
• Applicable computer software applications and other technology
• Modern management theory
Skill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
• Managing the scope, schedule, and budget of projects
• Assigning work, managing reports, evaluating performance, and ensuring team is cohesive and capable of completing duties as assigned
• Overseeing the operations of multiple asset class assessment inspectors, consultants, and work units
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Presenting results of information gathered to executive leadership and senior management
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interpersonal communications, including interacting professionally and effectively with management, direct reports, various levels of Metro employees, and outside representatives
• Data acquisition and processing, including inputting, validating, manipulating, and calculating
• Using computers including, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and software testing and evaluation
Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
• Work across departments to gather information from stakeholders to ensure projects accurately reflect Metro’s long-term needs and expectations
• Review Job Hazard Analysis, project management plans, and project work plans, and ensure that all project tasks are performed in a safe and efficient manner
• Develop condition/performance assessment methods, procedures, and standards for inspection
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Plan financial and staffing needs
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
• Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level
• Work in awkward or confining/enclosed spaces
• Work on slippery or uneven surfaces
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
• Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
Physical Effort Required
• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Standing
• Walking
• Climbing (e.g., ladders, scaffolds, stairs, poles, into vehicles, etc.)
• Lifting or carrying
• Bending or twisting at the neck, waist and/or knees
• Handling by seizing, holding, grasping, or turning hands, but without finger dexterity
• Using equipment requiring high hand and finger dexterity
• Safely use shar objects and tools
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
(JAL)
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Salary: $52.57 – $78.86, hourly

Benefits: N/A

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: July 1, 2025

Documents required to apply: Other.

How to apply: Visit Metro’s website and complete an online Employment Application.

Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro’s website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lametro