Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 3rd “City” Online Art Competition for the month of May. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. First, second and third place will be largely displayed with an article about the artist and their work. First place will be on the poster of the show. The City theme may include everything that is city related, (cityscapes, towns, urban scenes or any metropolitan subjects). A variety of interpretations of City theme can be submitted (representative, abstract, conceptional). All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. $15 for 2 images. Deadline: April 29, 2021.
Full Time
Outreach and Events Coordinator
The California Arts Council is seeking an Outreach and Events Coordinator (Associate Governmental Program Analyst) to join our public affairs team. Under the direction of the Director of Public Affairs, the Outreach and Events Coordinator performs complex analytical, relational, logistical, and technical functions of the California Arts Council’s public affairs program. The Outreach and Events Coordinator coordinates all aspects of outreach and public events to support increased participation in all CAC programs, services, and workforce opportunities. The position utilizes tools for presentation technology (including PowerPoint, Google Slides); online event systems (including Zoom and EventBrite); research and evaluation tools (including Survey Monkey); social media technology (including Facebook Live, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn); various means of correspondence (including e-mail, letters, phone, online, and in-person); and skilled techniques for public communications, event coordination, community engagement, and public speaking.
Click here to view the duty statement and apply at CalCareers: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=245957
Individuals who are new to state service must have Associate Governmental Program Analyst list eligibility in order to gain employment as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst with any state agency. Click here to learn more about the education/experience exam, available online.
Statement of Qualifications:
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required when applying for this vacancy. The SOQ must be no more than 2 pages in length using Arial font size 12.
1. Please describe why you feel you are uniquely qualified for this position.
2. Technical proficiency in coordinating and administering online event systems (including Zoom and EventBrite) is required for this position. Please briefly describe your experience in this area.
Resumes DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.
Print applications and SOQ must be postmarked by the postal service or received by close of business on the final filing date. Applications received after the final filing date will not be accepted.
Design Manager
The Design Manager makes beautiful, inspiring designs for publishing and communications projects that honor and amplify students’ voices (publications, branding, fundraising, social media, environmental graphics, store products, posters, newsletters, etc). The Design Manager skillfully manages multiple projects and production schedules at once through effective collaboration with program staff, volunteers, printers, and design staff. The Design Manager ensures that high-quality end products are completed within fast-moving timelines. As a member of the Design Team, the Design Manager collaborates well with team members, volunteers, other colleagues, and vendors to give and receive feedback, share best practices for effective design, and uphold standards for our brand.
WHO WE ARE
826 Valencia is an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to supporting under-resourced students ages six to eighteen with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our innovative model has inspired more than 40 like-minded organizations world-wide.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Design Manager reports to the Design Director and works closely with two Design Associates. The Design Manager supervises approximately six volunteer designers, illustrators, and copy editors at any given time.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
- Provide orientation to the 826 brand and art direction to volunteer designers, illustrators, copy editors, photographers, and staff, so designs are consistent with the style guide and meet high standards of concept, typography, illustration, etc.
- Ensure 826 communications, branding, and publications are of professional quality, align with our organizational mission, and honor our students.
- Create and adjust timelines for all projects as needed; coordinate effective and timely work streams among volunteers, staff, and printers; hold stakeholders accountable to strict deadlines and high-quality performance through effective coaching; develop accountability and coaching structures to support volunteers and interns.
- Communicate clearly, professionally, and expediently with all stakeholders, in writing and aloud; manage and align stakeholder expectations. This includes giving explicit and comprehensive feedback to volunteer designers, Associates, and printers.
- Recruit and celebrate volunteer designers, illustrators, copy editors, and photographers by organizing and hosting creative volunteer meet-ups.
- Simultaneously track multiple project budgets, calendars, and project plans, ensuring that all projects are produced on time, under budget, and with prompt vendor payment.
Production & Distribution
- Place printing orders and prepare files for print (including expert file preparation for various printing processes & collateral, submission, proof review, shipping/delivery tracking, onsite quality checks) using Indesign and Acrobat to minimize production errors and delays.
- Coordinate across departments to manage distribution of deliverables.
- Manage national distribution of two publications every year.
Support Design Team & Organizational Processes
- Participate in and lead design critiques.
- Maintain accessible workflow systems and asset organization (i.e., illustration, photo, design project archive).
- Support design associates with mentorship, portfolio reviews, with a diversity, equity, and inclusion framework.
- Assist Design Director as needed in the design and production of publications, communications, and event collateral.
Other Responsibilities
- Attend staff meetings, participate in internal committees on diversity, equity and inclusion, the annual 826 National conference, anti-racism trainings, other professional development workshops, and performance appraisal systems
- Meet all deadlines
- All other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Design Director
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Five years of professional design experience that includes at least one year of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously
- In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Acrobat, MS Word, Google Suite
- Expert knowledge and experience of professional printing specs and processes
- Graphic Design Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in digital publishing preferred
Required Competencies
- Ability to work with a culturally-diverse population and a variety of stakeholders and audiences; engage stakeholders in mutually beneficial and effective partnerships.
- Advanced organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with excellent follow-through.
- Develops projects and/or team-wide work plans with goals and interim milestones to manage resources, time, and people efficiently.
- Demonstrates problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and maximize limited resources.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to welcome and engage new community members, as well as build productive relationships with staff and external partners.
- Inspires team to collaborate across departments to accomplish goals.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Sets up strong collaboration structures and ensures roles and responsibilities are clear.
- Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written.
- Shares information and decisions with staff and managers in a transparent and timely manner.
- Works with the team to identify opportunities for innovation and new possibilities amidst change; models accountability by publicly taking ownership for misunderstandings and missteps; builds team capacity to understand the impact of one’s own thoughts and behaviors on others.
OTHER DETAILS
This full-time, exempt role is based at Tenderloin Center at 180 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, currently remote with high-speed Internet access needed, but will return to the office when we reopen our centers. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area, and able to work in an open-office environment where there may be substantial ambient noise and overheard conversations. Flexible work schedule Monday through Friday (e.g., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) with some evenings and weekends as required.
BENEFITS
- $55,000 to $60,000 Annual Salary
- Paid Time Off: 15 Vacation days per year (increases to 20 days after two years), approximately 9 Wellness days per year, 12 Holidays, and winter office closure. (Additional COVID-19 paid time off available through federal and state COVID-19 leave regulations)
- Health insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, group life insurance
- Pre-Tax Savings: 401(k) plan with <1% employer match, Flexible Spending Account for health and dependent care expenses, Commuter Benefits
- Professional development funds (budget permitting)
- Reimbursement for local work-related travel expenses, such as between writing centers and school sites. While working remotely due to COVID-19, partial reimbursement for high-speed Internet and utilities
- 30% discount at all 826 Valencia stores
TO APPLY
Fill out this brief application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2X0LRxrXN86P6nkbNF0covk623j9lViZCTJU9DPHpkibNNA/viewform?usp=sf_link. Email your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to hiring@826valencia.org with “Design Manager” in the subject line by April 27. Ideal start date is June 1, but there is some flexibility.
826 Valencia is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous or people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 826 Valencia does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability, veteran status, or gender identity or expression. For more information, read the 826 Stand: http://826valencia.org/the-826-stand/.
Executive Director
MashUp Contemporary Dance Company is seeking an Executive Director (ED). A strategic thinker and self-starter, the ED is responsible for the company’s programming, administration, brand strategy, operational, financial, and fundraising strategy. Collaborating closely with the company’s Artistic Leadership and Board of Directors, this individual will support MashUp’s five annual programs (International Women’s Day Festival, National Women’s Equality Day Event, Choreographic Residency Program, Workshops/Classes, and LA’s BEST After School Program), as well as any special projects or new initiatives. Specific responsibilities include:
Management
- Execute day-to-day company operations including email correspondence, grant writing, copywriting, financial reporting, and bookkeeping support. Set internal priorities, expectations, and deadlines. Serve as the driving force behind the administrative team.
- Liaise with the Board of Directors; cultivate new Members as needed; prepare required materials for quarterly Board meetings
- Supervise MashUp’s part-time Program Coordinator (PC), summer interns, administrative and production contractors; serve as point person for all personnel
- Conduct negotiation, drafting, and approval of contracts for creative collaborators, administrative personnel, other contractors, venues, and programming partners.
- Maintain organizational best practices to ensure sustainability and efficiency
- Network and advocate on behalf of MashUp within the local dance community and the broader Los Angeles area.
Financial Management & Fundraising
- Generate organizational and project-specific budgets in alignment with MashUp programming and overarching goals
- Track finances in real-time to ensure accuracy and fiscally responsible choices; manage cash-flow to ensure payroll needs are met and expenses are covered
- Oversee grant research and guide submission process with Program Coordinator (PC) to appropriate funding opportunities; compile creative input, written narratives, budget, and supplemental materials for submission, as well as complete mid-year & final reports
- Spearhead MashUp’s individual donor fundraising efforts; track donor data and increase year-round individual fundraising including annual drive fundraiser, expanding monthly donor group, and steward larger gifts
- Organize, plan, attend, and work upscale donor events with collaborative input from the Board of Directors and Creative Council
Programming
- Serve as the primary producer for all performances, events, festivals, and programs.
- Develop marketing language for projects, spearhead promotions, and oversee email/social media campaigns
- Set and manage each project budget in alignment with the company’s overarching financial goals
- Guide and contribute to the development of adjusted company programs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Collaborate with Artistic leadership to evaluate current programming, develop strategic partnerships, and expand MashUp’s visibility.
Brand Strategy
- Set overarching company tone, image, and brand style; generate updated style guide
- Contribute to project-specific copy, imagery, and marketing assets
- Set marketing calendar deadlines; oversee Program Coordinator’s promotional support, providing guidance and input as needed
- Expand MashUp’s press list, relations, and ongoing PR strategy
Overarching Expectations
- Act as a spokesperson for the organization’s mission
- Expand key partnerships with artists, sponsors, donors, granting organizations, partners, and community leaders
- Attend workshops and professional development opportunities on behalf of the company
- Maintain an organized office at the company’s home studio: Gilroy in Frogtown.
Schedule — MashUp intends for this role to start at 24 hours/week in late March 2021. The role will be expanded to full time by June 2021.
Salary — Compensation will commensurate with experience.
Application Process — Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@mashupdance.com — directed to Interim Manager Emily Wanserski, with the subject reading: “ED Application — [Your Name]”
Audience & Engagement Coordinator
Audience & Engagement Coordinator
Temporary- 1 Year Position
June 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022
Starting Salary: $40,000 a year + generous benefits
Location: San Diego, CA
The Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) is seeking a passionate and community centered Audience & Engagement Coordinator. BACC is inviting applications to fill a full-time (37.5 hours a week), one-year, newly formed position which will support the organization’s efforts to expand its service and impact throughout the western region. The position is funded by the Mellon Foundation and has the potential to be extended beyond one year.
About BACC:
The Balboa Art Conservation Center was founded in the ‘70s as part of a national movement to create regional conservation centers that would serve collecting institutions within a certain geography. The goal was to centralize conservation and preservation services, bringing relief to museums, historical centers, libraries, etc., fulfilling their conservation needs without having to replicate the administrative, equipment, staffing and resources needed to run an entire conservation lab at every single institution. There are fewer than a dozen of these regional conservation centers in the country and BACC is the only regional conservation center on the west coast. The Center is located in San Diego, CA on the ancestral homelands of the Kumeyaay Nation and our geographic area includes California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Alaska. We are currently a mighty eight member team, in a two thousand square foot facility on the second floor of a historical building in beautiful Balboa Park.
For more than 45 years, BACC has been fulfilling its mission as a conservation lab to provide conservation and preservation services for cultural institutions and private collectors for their works of art, cultural objects, and historic artifacts. In accordance with the American Institute of Conservation’s Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice, its highly trained conservators offer a rigorous and scientific approach to the preservation, examination, and treatment of cultural heritage objects. BACC has various scientific and technological equipment to aid in the examination of works including Infrared Reflectography, X-radiography, and X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (XRF).
As a nonprofit organization, BACC is also committed to benefiting the public good by supporting training and education opportunities and partnering with stewards of community cultural collections. BACC is expanding access to the field of conservation to historically underrepresented communities by expanding the existing knowledge base to include culturally conscious and responsive methods of conservation. In turn, BACC is committed to learning from and dialoguing with artists and caretakers of diverse cultural heritage and ancestral collections. We have a membership program that is open to collecting institutions such as museums, cultural centers, universities, and government entities.
About the Position:
The Audience & Engagement Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director to support the expansion of services and impact through the engagement of multiple layers of public, establishing relationships with communities, institutions, and stewards of cultural collections. The position will be responsible for assessing, identifying, and engaging audiences, including but not limited to nonprofit collecting institutions, private collectors, community collections, individual donors, funders, individual living artists, and communities historically underrepresented in the field of art conservation and cultural preservation throughout the western region. The position will include the planning and execution of marketing and donor development duties with the goal of shifting these to reciprocal engagement of audiences centered around collaboration and co-creation.
The position of Audience & Engagement Coordinator will work at the core of BACC’s new vision for Equity, Inclusion and Representation bringing the organization closer to intentionally understanding and addressing the needs of our communities and members.
Responsibilities:
Audience Development
- Center diversity, equity, and inclusion in all engagement
- Strategize, establish and maintain constituent database and email lists
- Identify audiences and collect contact information for audiences including but not limited to nonprofit collecting institutions, private collectors, community collections, individual donors, funders, individual living artists, and communities historically underrepresented in the field.
- Support the development of data gathering and needs assessment tools such as surveys, questionnaires
- Support the development of engagement strategies to better understand and address needs of different audiences
- Conduct research and present insights to help inform decisions in engagement and program development
- Assist in developing and maintaining partnerships with community-based organizations, artists and collectives through meetings, workshops, and other engagement activities
Marketing
- Assist with the development of print and electronic marketing materials to support outreach to, and engage members, donors, and partners
- Maintain BACC’s social media calendar to engage with diverse audiences (generate, edit, and share content)
- Curate BACC’s social media channels, monitor and respond to audience comments
- Increase reach and engagement on all BACC social media platforms
- Maintain BACC’s Weebly-platform website
- Design, compose and publish BACC electronic newsletters
- Monitor and analyze website and social media performance metrics and make recommendations on content, site design, and/or features as needed to optimize effectiveness
Donor Management
- Strategize, establish and maintain donor database
- Lead effective data tracking, input, gift recognition, and reporting.
- Manage donor appreciation strategies
- Assist with development of donor giving circles, giving programs, legacy gifts, etc.
- Assist with cultivation of strong relationships with existing and new donors
- Cultivate new donors, partnerships, relationships, opportunities, and revenue streams.
Institutional Member Management
- Establish and maintain membership database and communications
- Identify collecting institutions as potential new members
- Assess member needs and propose improvements to membership benefits
- Assist with development of member engagement opportunities
- Collaborate with members and partners to develop and issue press and promotional materials highlighting relationships and significant achievements.
Support BACC in its commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable institution by promoting equity in the workplace and fostering an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and representative of ALL people. Commits to expanding engagement and education programs to demystify the field of art conservation and supporting training for emerging conservation professionals from BIPOC communities. And commits to supporting access to conservation, preservation, and collections care services for institutionally underrepresented communities, expanding its knowledge base to include culturally conscious and responsive methods of conservation and stewardship, and centering the voices, experiences, and narratives of BIPOC communities in the preservation of their cultural resources, intellectual property, and cultural heritage.
Perform any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years experience working in audience development and/or engagement at a non-profit organization or related organization
- 2+ years experience working in marketing, communications, and/or social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, databases), remote working platforms (e.g. GSuite, Google Meets, Teams, Zoom), online applications, email marketing software (e.g Mailchimp) and search engines
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Database management and organizational skills
- The ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
- Comfort with constituent/donor management and content management systems, including websites
- Written and/or verbal fluency in language(s) besides English a plus
- Prior experience volunteering with or working for a museum, cultural center or nonprofit organization is preferred but not required
- Preference will be given to those candidates who have additional experience with historically underrepresented communities
- Preference will be given to those candidates with a demonstrated understanding and commitment to honoring BACC’s vision for equity and inclusion
Reports to:
Executive Director
Salary/Benefits:
- The salary for this position is $40,000 for a period of one year. Benefits include:10 paid vacation days
- 6 days of paid sick leave
- 14 paid holidays
- Health benefits (comprehensive medical and dental)
- Retirement benefits after 1 year of employment
- Life insurance and long term disability insurance after 1 year of employment
Application Process:
Applicants should submit the following, no later than April 20, 2021:
- A statement of interest
- Two work samples (grant proposal, engagement plan, marketing campaign, etc)
- A current resume
- Three references
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.
Please submit application packets via email to lgomezfranco@bacc.org with the subject line: “Audience & Engagement Coordinator”
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Via US Mail to:
Leticia Gomez Franco, Executive Director
Balboa Art Conservation Center
PO Box 3755
San Diego, CA 92163
The Balboa Art Conservation Center is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation. Applicants from historically underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
Art Handler
Cadogan Tate Los Angeles Limited has an exciting position available for an Art Handler. The essential duties of this role are to work on and off site delivering / collecting, handling, installing and packing art works. We are looking for skilled Art Handlers and Art Installers, with truck driving experience.
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
– A minimum of two years’ experience in Art Transportation and Art Logistics
– A knowledge of proper handling of art works using the appropriate materials and methods for packaging, loading and securing for safe transport
– Installation experience of a wide range of art works in different environments
– Familiarity with paperwork; Bills of Lading, Condition Reports, Inventory, Drivers Logs, etc.
– Ability to lift 70lbs
– Experience driving a Box Truck
– Professional appearance and demeanor
This a full time position, working Monday through Friday. The company provides competitive hourly pay and excellent benefits and PTO package. The candidate must be able to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.
