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Writers, Critics, Directors

artsforla on April 18, 2025

We’re seeking writers, critics, and directors to be a part of our 5th annual APIDA 24-hour playwriting contest and fellowship. The top ten plays will be performed live on July 27th at the Japanese Heritage Museum in LA. Registration to join the contest is open and closes on April 25.

Salary: N/A

Benefits: Have your work reviewed and receive feedback from judges and critics and an opportunity to have your play performed live.

Education requirements: N/A

Deadline to apply: April 25, 2025

Documents required to apply: Other

How to apply: Registration Link

Program Manager

artsforla on April 16, 2025

HARNESS is looking for a seasoned program / project manager, producer, and community builder to join our team as Programs Manager (“Manager”).

This is a new position that will support the planning and management of the implementation of HARNESS’ program model which aims to educate, inspire, activate, and build resilience for our intersectional and diverse community of activists, artists, and multidisciplinary leaders. The ideal candidate has experience managing and producing programs of various scopes and scales that utilize storytelling to build community to advance social change.

We are looking for a highly collaborative individual with a breadth of experience and relationships within social justice movements, and the cultural and narrative change space, and understands how to translate strategic program thinking into beautifully produced programs.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who is creative and strategic, who thrives on community building, and is passionate about the power of storytelling to shape a more just and inclusive world. You will be joining a small, collaborative, and fun-loving remote team with office space available to work from in Downtown L.A.

Core Responsibilities
Program Strategy and Production
Support VP of Programs in bringing HARNESS’ program strategy and calendar to life. This includes:
Building work plans including timelines, budgets and deliverables for every event in partnership with contracted Producer(s).
Project managing the annual calendar of programs–managing and flagging when reviews, deadlines, and deliverables are due, proactively raising flags to keep things on track.
Supporting the implementation of Industry Impact work.
Manage guest lists for events including designing a strategic approach to curating attendees for each event in accordance with purpose and goals.
Propose staffing design for each event with VP.
Collaborate with VP on designing events, leading on elements such as managing logistics, invite distribution, RSVP tracking, guest follow up, gifts and honorariums, etc.
Develop program management standards, guidelines, processes and templates and train staff and contractors on their use.

Community Stewardship
Build community with new and existing HARNESS community members.
Support VP of Programs in the development of a community model
Manage the building and implementation of the community framework developed in partnership with the VP of Programs.
Manage and nurture the community advisory committee. This includes maintaining ongoing communications and planning gatherings as needed.
Support the implementation of communication tactics across platforms as needed, including but not limited to doing community outreach for content, copywriting and/or editing for the newsletter, and other activities as applicable.

Impact
Support VP of Programs and any supporting consultants/ team members in managing impact measurement for HARNESS programs in alignment with the theory of change and yearly strategic goals.
Support in the building and execution of processes to solicit and respond to feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
Support in shaping and telling the narrative of HARNESS’ impact to the team, board, community, and funders

Operations, Finance, and Development
Build and manage budgets for all programs in partnership with producers and VP of Programs.
Work with the operations team to track and manage budget actuals and reconciliations for programs.
Collaborate with the operations team to ensure the timely submission and payment of all vendor and contractor invoices, honorariums and any other applicable transactions.
Support development efforts by providing fundraising staff with program updates as needed.
Provide guidance to program contractors to help them carry out their responsibilities.
Supervise program producers and oversee relationships with consultants and vendors.
Onboard and offboard program consultants, supporting them and the VP to ensure program deliverables are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Maintain community database (CRM) to track member information and engagement.

Skills and Qualifications
The Programs Manager will be thoroughly committed to HARNESS’ mission and strategic vision.
Candidates should have at least 6-8 years of experience. All candidates should be excited to be in a continuous posture of learning and co-creation as they bring to life programs with the HARNESS team and community.
Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in program and project management along with budget management. They should also have some experience working:
within and across social justice movements
working with artists
working with the entertainment industry
in community building
Preferred candidates will have:
Experience managing programs of various scopes and scales that advance social change. Event/ experiential production experience is highly desirable.
A high attention to detail with a passion for organization and cross-collaboration; experience using project management tools to plan and communicate work progress and potential potholes.
An understanding of how to translate strategy into program/ event execution.
The ability to see a story from complex bodies of work and perspectives.
A breadth of relationships within social justice movements.
Demonstrated success building trusted relationships with diverse groups of people, building on skills of empathy, compassion, listening, and connection.
A passion for the arts, culture change, and the role that storytelling plays in building more just futures.
Demonstrated alignment with HARNESS mission.

Other desired skills and experiences include:
Comfort with remote-first environments and using virtual collaboration tools like Zoom, Salesforce, G-Suite, Asana, and Slack

Salary: $75,000 – $82,500, annually

Benefits: This is a full-time, exempt position. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their families) will be offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, provided they meet plan requirements. Employees will also have 20 days of vacation leave and 10 days of paid sick leave each year. Employees will also observe 10 paid federal holidays throughout the calendar year, plus annual summer and winter office closures. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and organization policies.

This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: May 3, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Send a resumé and cover letter to talent@iwillharness.com.

HARNESS is committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are fully integrated into everything we do. HARNESS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Museum Attendant

artsforla on April 16, 2025

The Ontario Museum of History & Art has an excellent part-time opportunity for those interested in gaining hands-on experience in the Museum field. As a Museum Attendant, the candidate will assist with the day-to-day operations and gain invaluable communication skills through vital interactions with the public, patrons, City employees, and officials.

The ideal candidate will be hospitality-oriented with strong people skills, enthusiastic, demonstrate sound judgment, have an interest in museums and/or history, and will be a role model for the City’s Approach to Public Service – Commitment to the Community, Achieving Excellence Through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the Right Way – and emulate the qualities of a 5 Tool Player – Leader, Thinker, Operator, Communicator, and Public Servant.

The Museum Attendant role is a part-time position, scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week, and is not eligible to participate in the City’s health insurance or retirement plans.

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

• Opens the museum at a scheduled time.
• Locks and secures the museum at a scheduled closing time.
• Welcomes visitors and maintains visitor’s log.
• Collects and reports daily attendance information.
• Ensures proper conduct of visitors by explaining and enforcing the code of conduct adopted by the Museum Board.
• Answers questions in person and over the phone regarding activity schedules, exhibit details, community activities and museum functions.
• Communicates with vendors, artists and the public.
• Registers participants for upcoming museum activities/functions.
• Provides information and assistance for visitors in case of an emergency.
• Collects weekend mail and messages.
• Assists with clerical or other duties (including bulk mail preparation) as required.
• Participates in daily briefings and additional scheduled trainings, including curatorial walkthroughs of new exhibitions.
• Stays up-to-date on museum information by reviewing written all-staff communications and attending all staff meetings.
• Supports the physical set up for major events and programs at the Museum.
• Participates in offsite outreach activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines:
Education: High School Diploma or recognized equivalent.

Special Requirements:
Ability to work flexible schedule, which requires working weekends and/or evenings; ability to report to work promptly as scheduled.

Desirable:
• Experience working in a museum or related cultural institution.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience dealing with the public in a customer service or hospitality environment.
• Basic experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Salary: $16.14 – $20.16, hourly

Benefits: Not eligible to participate in the City’s health insurance or retirement plans.

Education requirements: High school diploma

Deadline to apply: May 15, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume

How to apply: Apply here

Senior Coordinator, Institutional Records

artsforla on April 14, 2025

Department: Registration and Collections Management

Reports to: Manager, Institutional Records

Job Type: Full-time – Regular

Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)

Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Pickford

Summary/Objective:

The Senior Coordinator, Institutional Records will assist with physical Academy records and contribute to the implementation strategies associated with the Academy records retention policies and procedures.

This position is represented by a union.

Essential Functions of the Job:

– Organize paper records and binders into storage boxes and prepare a listing of boxed records to be archived in Records Management storage.
– Comply with project timelines and facilitate the orderly transfer and disposition of various project and business records.
– Maintain integrity of the Records Management vault and inventories and maximize the use of office and storage space.
– Assist with application of Academy-wide Records Management Policy and Academy Retention Schedule and development of strategies for implementation of future retention policies.
– Communicate across Academy departments in response to records requests and research inquiries and provide efficient retrieval of stored materials.
– Adhere to records management best practices and guidelines for processing, inventorying, cataloging, transferring, and retrieving stored records.

Required Competencies:

– A bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent familiarity with records management and information governance. An associate’s degree with relevant experience may be considered.
– Demonstrated administrative experience and record-keeping practices in a business setting.
– Ability to work with sensitive documents and information consistently and confidentially.
– Basic technical knowledge of computers and spreadsheets.
– Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, as well as good organization, time management, and attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

– Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, which may include sitting, walking, standing, and navigating stairs or ladders.
– Move and transport objects up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment:

– Must be able to work in a temperature-controlled environment, with a setting at around 68°F (20°C)

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Salary: $24, hourly

Benefits: 
– Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
– 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
– Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
– Paid sick leave.
– Paid parental leave.
– 401k retirement plan with a company match
– Clean Air Commuter Program
– Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
– Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
– Free access to 16,000+ online courses through – LinkedIn Learning
– Free Academy membership screenings
– Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
– Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage

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

Deadline to apply: May 31, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Apply here.

On-Call School Programs Educator

artsforla on April 14, 2025

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a dynamic and engaging Educator to facilitate school tours for students in UTK through Grade 12. This position will lead inquiry-based tours in the Skirball’s exhibitions on Jewish culture and history, immigration, and Civil Rights, as well as in the award-winning Noah’s Ark exhibition. This role is ideal for educators passionate about working with students in a museum setting and creating joyful, interactive experiences.

Shifts for school programs are scheduled as needed, primarily Tuesday through Friday mornings (9:00 am–1:00 pm) during the school year. Additional opportunities may be available for public programs, family events, and special exhibitions on weekday afternoons and weekends.

Salary: Starting salary: $19.50, hourly

Benefits: Employee discount
Paid sick leave
Paid time off
Free entry and access to Skirball programs/exhibits
Free entry to other museums through the museum reciprocity program

Education requirements: High school diploma

Deadline to apply: June 30, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume

How to apply: Refer to the full job description listed at skirball.org/employment and then send resume to:

hr@skirball.org
Human Resources Department
Re: On-Call School Programs Educator, Education Department

Educator, Noah’s Ark and Family Programs

artsforla on April 14, 2025

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a skilled, inspiring Noah’s Ark and Family Programs Educator to facilitate school and public programs. Reporting to Director of Noah’s Ark and Family Programs, this position will help develop and facilitate participatory programs for families of all types, especially those with young children, including programs for Noah’s Ark at the Skirball and a newly reimagined play garden, Art Studio, Archaeology Dig, and more. The Educator will facilitate school and family learning through activities such as puppetry, movement, percussion, cooperative games, storytelling, gardening, and hands-on art making activities. This position serves as host within the gallery, imparting key Skirball and Noah’s Ark messages, and helping to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Salary: $22, hourly

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

Education requirements: High school diploma

Deadline to apply: June 30, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume

How to apply: Refer to the full job description listed at skirball.org/employment and then send resume to:

hr@skirball.org
Human Resources Department
Re: Educator, Noah’s Ark and Family Programs

Office Manager

artsforla on April 9, 2025

Position Overview
The Office Manager plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient daily operations of Theater West, a dynamic non-profit theatre company. This position provides administrative support to the artistic board and the office assistant, oversees office functions, including financial and operational duties.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, has an interest in theatre arts and nonprofit management, and enjoys working with company members to assure that the theatre remains vibrant, active, and in good working condition.

Theatre West is celebrating its 63rd year of creating world class theatre with shows that originated on its stage moving to Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in other major theatres around the globe. Theatre West also boasts its award-winning Storybook Theatre, an Equity Theatre for Young Audiences which has entertained and excited several generations of children and their families for the past 42 years, as well as its education program.

Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Office Management
Oversee daily office operations, ensuring a well-organized and functional work environment.
Maintain office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships.
Handle incoming calls, emails, and general inquiries.
Manage filing systems and maintain accurate records, including donor and patron databases.
Respond to STORYBOOK enquiries, invoicing, and coordinating with Lloyd and Barbara Schwartz, the creators of STORYBOOK.
Financial & HR Support
Assist with budgeting, expense tracking, and basic bookkeeping.
Process invoices, reimbursements, payroll, through QuickBooks.
Ensuring compliance with policies.
Communicate and coordinate with Assistance League / Community Service Volunteers
Fundraising & Development Assistance
Assist in donor stewardship efforts, including maintaining donor records and processing acknowledgments.
Support grant applications and reporting by gathering necessary documentation. Communicate with Grant Writer and supply needed documents.
Coordinate fundraising events with the artistic board and year end campaigns as needed.
Represent the organization positively in interactions with patrons, donors, and stakeholders.
Qualifications & Skills
Previous office management or administrative experience, preferably in a nonprofit or arts organization.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, and familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, PatronManager, Gusto, or similar).
Basic knowledge of financial processes, including invoicing and budgeting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Passion for theatre, the arts, and nonprofit work is a plus!

Salary:  $25, hourly

Benefits: Flexible work schedule with occasional evening and weekend events.
This is not a remote job. Must work on site at the theatre.

Education requirements: N/A

Deadline to apply: May 22, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, References

How to apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to abchairman@theatrewest.org with the subject line “Office Manager Application – [Your Name].”

Content Coordinator

artsforla on April 9, 2025

The Los Angeles Conservancy seeks a highly motivated Content Coordinator who is passionate about Los Angeles’ history and preserving the county’s architecturally and culturally significant historic resources. The Content Coordinator must be a strong communicator who appreciates the rich diversity of Los Angeles and shares the Conservancy’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Content Coordinator is an integral part of the Conservancy’s small, fast-paced Communications team, helping to develop, coordinate, and execute communication and marketing strategies that promote the organization, programs, advocacy issues, membership, and other initiatives–we are the storytellers. Core responsibilities revolve around coordinating and producing, updating, and maintaining digital and print content for multiple projects and platforms simultaneously.

We’re looking for a skilled coordinator with a passion for storytelling, an eye for design and a positive can-do attitude; someone creative and resourceful who thrives under pressure. This is a full-time exempt position that reports to the Director of Communications.

Job Duties

Content Coordination

Create engaging and visually compelling content using design, layout and copywriting skills for social media, web, video, print or email, including:

Writing, editing and proofreading content for grammar, accuracy and consistent brand voice.

Designing branded printed and digital collateral and assets

Video production and editing

Sourcing photography or taking photos

Assist with key strategic content projects, including writing, editing, coordinating production, maintaining budgets, working with vendors, and ensuring proper distribution. Projects include LAndmark quarterly member publication, special event program materials, and Preservation Awards videos.

Maintain content calendars and coordinate production to ensure timely delivery across platforms including the website, social media, email, video, and print

Work with staff, volunteers, designers, photographers, videographers, and others to generate cohesive and on-brand content

Cultivate relationships with key community partners, social influencers and volunteers.

Assist in content strategy development and provide insights for content planning.

Remain up to date on digital trends and platform optimization strategies.

Organize and manage digital asset libraries.

Other duties as assigned.

Social Media

Administer social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube), including generating post content, scheduling, and sourcing assets.

Analyze social media performance and implement strategies to increase audience reach.

Create quarterly social media metric reports, including recommendations.

Employ community engagement strategies to foster social media growth & engagement.

Create and compile social media or press kit materials for campaigns and special programs, as needed.

Attend local events to capture digital content for social, web, and other needs.

Required Qualifications

Two-to-three years of relevant professional experience

At least two years of social media production experience (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram), with a solid understanding of best practices

Strong writer who knows how to communicate with diverse stakeholders

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign).

Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro for creating and editing video content.

Passion for preserving L.A.’s historic places

Flexibility; willingness to pitch in on other projects as needed

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Analytical skills and experience with content performance metrics

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style

Familiarity with social media management systems (like Sprout Social)

Experience with CRM (like Salesforce), CMS (like WordPress), and email marketing systems

Comfortable with project management tools, such as Asana

Bilingual, a plus

Job Location  

This job is a hybrid of remote and in-person work for the indefinite future. Required to work occasional evening and weekend events or film/photo shoots. Work must be performed in or near Los Angeles County.  

Salary: $69,000, annually

Benefits: continuous employment; paid time off includes sick, vacation, and holidays; monthly transportation and cell phone stipends. Salary starts at $69,000 and is commensurate with experience.  

Education requirements: High school diploma

Deadline to apply: May 1, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: Email cover letter and resume to jobs@laconservancy.org with “Content Coordinator” in the subject line.  

The Los Angeles Conservancy is committed to diversity as a core value. They welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. To read more about its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, read the L.A. Conservancy’s Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  

 

Vice President of Advancement

artsforla on April 9, 2025

The Los Angeles Master Chorale is seeking a dynamic and creative fundraising professional as its next Vice President of Advancement.

This position is based out of the Master Chorale’s office at The Music Center in Los Angeles. The annual salary range is $230,000 to $260,000 plus benefits.

The Organization

Recognized as “the finest-by-far major chorus in America” (Los Angeles Times) and a vibrant cultural treasure, Los Angeles Master Chorale is an independent and innovative professional vocal ensemble that shares the traditional and evolving spectrum of choral music with the widest possible audience.

Hailed for its powerful performances, technical precision, and artistic daring, the Master Chorale envisions a world in which choral music is a conduit for belonging, a vehicle for participation in the arts, and a means for understanding and exploring commonalities and differences. Reaching over 175,000 people each year through its concert series at Walt Disney Concert Hall, its international touring of innovative works, and its performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and others, the Master Chorale also reaches a wider audience through its extensive Grammy™ Award-winning discography.

To learn more, please visit www.lamasterchorale.org.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Advancement will elevate philanthropic giving and drive transformational impact of LAMC. Serving on the senior leadership team, the VP of Advancement will lead major fundraising initiatives, manage a team of five, and collaborate closely with the Board of Directors. The VP of Advancement will expand and diversify the donor base, steward principal gifts, and spearhead the upcoming Foundation for the Future Campaign to ensure long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

Competitive candidates will ideally bring some combination of the following:

Proven success in cultivating donors and securing major gifts

Experience managing a comprehensive advancement team

Track record of leading capital campaigns and working with engaged Boards

Strong strategic and execution skills, with the ability to set vision and achieve goals

Skilled at developing staff and volunteers into a high-performing team

Background in classical music, performing arts, or related fields is a plus

Experience with Tessitura or similar development CRM preferred

Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree and/or CFRE certification a plus.

Salary: $230,000 – $260,000

Benefits: Benefits package and respected work life balance.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: June 1, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: The Los Angeles Master Chorale has retained Morris & Berger to conduct the Vice President of Advancement search. View the full position description here. To apply, submit an application, including a resume and a letter of interest, in confidence to Morris & Berger through their website here.

Social Media Internship

artsforla on April 8, 2025

LARB interns gain real-world, hands-on magazine work experience. This program is designed to train students for careers in editing and copyediting, publicity, marketing, fundraising, educational and public programming, and/or social media on behalf of a major magazine and literary arts nonprofit.

For Los Angeles County residents or students in the Los Angeles Area, we are seeking paid interns in our Social Media department via the Los Angeles Department of Arts and Culture Program. Visit their website to learn about eligibility and requirements.

The social media intern will assist in the planning, drafting, and execution of all LARB social media. The intern will learn skills in social media copywriting, social and site analytics, and developing editorial, fundraising, and event campaigns. In-person or remote, 10-15 hours per week for $17.87 / hour.

Duties include:

-extensive copywriting for promotion of daily web articles
-designing social media graphics
-scheduling on social media management platforms
-monitoring in-app socials
-community correspondence
-putting together monthly site and social readership reports
-developing various social media campaigns
-developing presence on alternate social platforms
use of Loomly, Chartbeat, Office Suite, Canva, Airtable, Slack, and other programs.

Must be able to a total of 400 hours from June 1st, 2025 – March 1st, 2026 per LACDAC requirements.

Salary: $17.87, hourly

Benefits: This is a part-time internship with no benefits included.

Education requirements: None, Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline to apply: April 18, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, College Transcripts

How to apply: Apply via the summer internship application form.

More information on eligibility can be found here.