This Part-Time position (average of 20 hours a week) requires some weekend work and travel. Museum Teachers use replica objects and exhibit displays to implement a range of educational programs at the museum and in classrooms throughout the Los Angeles area. Autry education programs are student-driven, facilitated learning experiences, and are aligned with California state standards. Candidates must be flexible, organized, sensitive to working with diverse audiences, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Director of Youth Programming
Otis College of Art and Design
Director of Youth Programming
Salary: $72,000 – $89,000
Open Until Filled
Los Angeles, CA (Westchester)
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Youth Extension Programming will be responsible for leading, organizing, coordinating, and managing various aspects of the Extension department’s operations with regards to youth programming. Youth education programs include K-12 and pre-college programs, including Summer of Art and summer youth camps, summer and community programs, career and technical education programs, and partnership programs. This position reports to the Executive Director of Extension and is an exempt position.
Essential Duties Summary
CORE DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
· In coordination with the Executive Director, manage all Extension youth programming, including the proposal, development, and delivery process each academic term, and the creation, development, and delivery of new youth courses/programs/camps/experiences throughout the calendar year.
· Manage Summer of Art program. Plan, organize and execute yearly pre-college program. Responsible for all facets of program, including developing new courses, recruiting students, consulting parents, facilitating with external partners, marketing program, instructor management, interfacing with multiple other departments at Otis, building and managing program in Extension’s registration system, and providing detailed financial reporting, among other important duties related to the successful delivery of Summer of Art.
· Manage all Extension summer youth and tween camps, as well as create new camps and experiences annually.
· Assist the Executive Director with all necessary reporting requirements for accreditation of Extension youth programming.
· In coordination with the Executive Director and the Communications and Marketing department, coordinate all marketing efforts for youth programming and manage Extension-specific marketing initiatives throughout the calendar year to support enrollment in all youth programs.
· Determine course/program schedule for all Extension youth programs each academic term. Ensure all courses/programs are built properly in Destiny and that all public-facing information is accurate.
· Manage classroom space usage for youth programs, both on and off campus, to ensure Extension is utilizing classroom space as effectively and efficiently as possible.
· In collaboration with the Executive Director, determine which Extension youth programs to run, considering both student enrollment and revenue/strategic factors.
· Create, develop, and maintain all necessary curriculum maps, academic plans, and other relevant documents pertinent to all Extension youth programming.
· Hire, train, and manage all Extension instructors and classroom assistants for all youth programming.
· Manage the process and tracking of all compensation to Extension instructors and classroom assistants for youth programming to ensure that everyone is paid accurately and in a timely manner.
· Ensure all inquiries (phone, email, walk-in, etc.) regarding instructors, classroom assistants, current students/families and the public are followed up on and resolved successfully.
· Ensure all youth program participants, families, and instructors receive necessary program related information in a timely manner prior to the first class meeting, including mandatory forms, supply lists, and other critical documentation.
· Manage and organize all Extension youth programming information sessions and other recruitment and marketing efforts to support enrollment in Extension’s youth programming throughout the calendar year.
· Manage evaluation process for all courses/programs/camps/experiences and instructors.
· Manage Extension staff members, as determined by the Dean of Extension.
· Work with Institutional Advancement staff and other Otis stakeholders to develop and implement funding and scholarship opportunities that serve the Extension Department’s growth objectives in line with the mission of the College specific to youth programs.
· Collaborate with campus facilities with respect to college priorities, sharing of classroom and lab spaces, resources, and personnel. Collaborate with Facilities, TSS staff, Academic Departments, and security to maintain communications and proper usage.
· Collaborate with Residential Life, Health and Wellness, Disabilities, Title IX, IT, TSS, Library, Teaching and Learning Center, to plan student usage of campus services and facilities utilized by Extension youth programming.
· Guide and direct departmental policies and procedures specific to youth programming including maintaining and updating communications, outreach, and public documents and ensuring compliance.
· Work closely with the Director of Adult Programming to align across adult and youth programming including operations, hiring practices, various office workflows, curriculum planning, research, and development.
· Plan and lead Extension public-facing events throughout the year, such as community events, information session, and participate in campus-wide programs.
· Performs other related duties as assigned. Must be responsive to work-related phone calls and emails during non-business hours on occasion.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS and EDUCATION:
· Master’s degree required, preferably in art and design or related field, or equivalent work experience.
· At least five years of progressively responsible higher education administrative experience.
· Demonstrated ability to manage a team of instructors and developing curriculum in a higher education setting.
· Self-starting, hardworking, creative, strategic thinker capable of managing a large and diverse staff of instructors and programs.
· Deep experience in developing curriculum and project management.
· Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
· Proficient knowledge of marketing within the Continuing Education and professional marketplace.
· Extensive experience and knowledge of K-12 art and design education.
· Extensive knowledge of Los Angeles area K-12 education space including schools, non-profits, and community institutions.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:
· Experience with social media, email, web, and marketing communications.
· Experience with Higher Ed registration and Learning Management systems.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply via our website at https://otis.simplehire.com/postings/2284 to be considered for the position.
EEO Statement
Otis College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic which may be specified by law or college policy.
Art and Nature Residency
2024 Residency Applications Now Open – Deadline Dec. 3rd 8pm
The Verdancy Project Residency offers artists space and time to create, rest, research, recharge, and get away from the demands of everyday life. We provide privacy, nature, solitude, and time for artists working in the disciplines of visual, dance, theater, music, media, literary and interdisciplinary arts. This Residency is for creatives whose work pushes boundaries and exhibits a unique and specific connection to nature and ecology.
We offer 1-2 week residencies to encourage parents, caretakers, and creatives with day jobs to apply. We do not impose any expectations of productivity on the artists. There are no project or production requirements. We think it’s important to normalize rest, idea generation, gestation, and time for artists to just be present without the expectations of output. As artists ourselves, we understand how important it is to plant the seeds of creativity and to have time to explore and cultivate ideas.
Theatre Coordinator (Technical Director/Production Coordinator; Non-Management Position)
Theatre Coordinator (Technical Director/Production Coordinator; Non-Management Position)
Chaffey College
Salary: $5,410.00 Monthly
Job Type: Classified Contract
Job Number: 23-24/00037
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Department: Arts, Communication and Design
Closing: 11/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Description
Under direction, coordinate theatre schedules as well as workflow and timelines for production schedules; research, design, and construct stage scenery and special effects sound and lighting; maintain and operate theatre lighting, sound, projection, and other equipment; and coordinate theatre usage by on- and off-campus groups.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate schedules for other staff in Visual & Performing Arts; monitor hours; coordinate workflow and timelines for production schedules.
• Coordinate design deadlines for productions with staff and guest designers in consultation with director(s) and faculty.
• Serve as primary contact for outside theatre users to determine needs including lighting, audiovisual, sound, maintenance, and security.
• Confer with and advise theatre faculty on technical requirements for theatre productions and classes; research, design, and supervise the construction of scenery and special effects sound and lighting.
• Monitor theatre budget for instructional supplies and auxiliary accounts; prepare purchase requisitions.
• Administer technical theatre budget; estimate costs; make purchases.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repair on all theatre equipment and facilities.
• Direct the work of student employees and technical theatre students.
• Coordinate theatre scheduling and usage with on- and off-campus groups.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of this would be completion of a bachelor’s in technical theatre or a related field with two years technical theatre experience or the equivalent.
• Knowledge of:
• Workflow scheduling principles and practices.
• Principles of technical theatre operations.
• Basic budgeting principles and practices.
• Methods and problems of stage and set design and construction.
• Lighting equipment, lighting controls, sound systems, projection equipment, and related electrical and electronic equipment and their operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Aesthetic considerations related to technical theatre services.
• General operating and safety practices related to auditoriums, stages, and related sets and equipment.
• Ability to:
• Coordinate schedules for other staff in Visual & Performing Arts in support of productions and other theatre related events.
• Coordinate workflow and timelines for production schedules.
• Estimate costs and keep accurate records.
• Organize, schedule, and control workflow.
• Effectively direct the work of hourly employees.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, administrators, faculty, students, and others contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.
• Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of a community college environment.
MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in facility management and scheduling practices commonly used in running a multi-use theatrical facility.
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in the area of expertise.
Additional Information
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
• This classification requires that the employee be available to work flexible hours.
• Strenuous physical activity including heavy lifting and climbing ladders and scaffolding is required.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. The application can be accessed at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chaffey. The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement, and you must upload the following documents:
Please do not include any additional documents; only the documents that are indicated below. If you upload documents that are not required, your application may be disqualified.
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of college level transcripts (if you are using your education to meet the qualifications) (photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. Copies of diplomas/degrees are NOT acceptable in lieu of transcripts. International transcripts must be transcribed and evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service.)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, 12-month, classified bargaining unit position located at the Rancho Cucamonga Campus. Start date: as soon as possible. Range 24 of the CSEA Salary Schedule with starting salary of Step A, $5,410/month. Excellent benefit package.
Being able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community/Chaffey partners/Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4718818
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Executive Director
Executive Director of HOPE Center for the Arts
ABOUT HOPE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
HOPE Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering disabled adult artists, particularly those with intellectual disabilities, through their core values of Freedom to Create, Inclusion, Respect, Community, and Acceptance. HOPE Center for the Arts provides individuals with intellectual disabilities the freedom to explore and express themselves creatively through various art classes and events, fostering an inclusive community where every artist, regardless of their abilities, is respected and embraced. At the heart of their mission is a dedication to acceptance and the transformative power of art as a form of expression for all. The organization’s roots trace back to a remarkable encounter when special education music teacher Doris Walker discovered the extraordinary musical talent of Paul Kuehn, a young man with autism, leading to the formation of the Hi HOPEs band and the creation of HOPE Center for the Arts. Originally serving eight students, all Hi HOPEs members, the organization has grown over the years to cater to 50 adults enrolled with intellectual disabilities, offering a diverse range of artistic opportunities in visual arts, music, dance, and drama, while promoting the belief that art has the power to bridge differences, foster community, and provide hope for all.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Executive Director at HOPE Center for the Arts is crucial for empowering adults with intellectual disabilities through the arts. Responsibilities include realizing the organization’s vision, overseeing operations with flexibility, and embodying core values of respect, inclusion, and community. We are looking for an inspiring leader who will take the organization to the next level of excellence. The ideal candidate should have recent experience serving the intellectually/developmentally disabled community, familiarity with compliance authorities like regional centers, an interest in the arts, and ties to the Irvine community. They must align with the organization’s core values and job responsibilities for this leadership role, fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment where art empowers and transforms.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizational Strategy and Leadership
• Inspires organizational success, fostering a culture of efficiency and effectiveness among staff, community partners, and Board members while upholding the organization’s founding principles.
• Collaborates with the Board and team to formulate and execute a strategic plan that prioritizes expansion of programs and resource development, all while ensuring robust financial performance.
• Prioritizes the expansion of programs and resource development while ensuring financial strength.
• Leads financial planning, forecasting, and analytics to align the financial strategy with the broader vision and strategic objectives.
• Keeps up with trends specific to the needs of the intellectually disabled community.
Fundraising
• Enhances relationships with partners like the Regional Center to align programs for referrals.
• Strengthens fundraising events and social media campaigns to increase funding opportunities.
• Cultivates strategic partnerships with foundations and corporations to bolster financial support.
• Exercises oversight over all financial aspects of fundraising, including budget maintenance and expenditure approvals.
Community Engagement
• Spearheads inventive community-building initiatives to enhance the visibility of HOPE Center for the Arts, showcasing its programs, services, and activities.
• Collaborates with the Board in the identification, recruitment, and development of dynamic and engaged board members who actively advance the organization’s vision and strategic goals.
• Serves as the official spokesperson for HOPE Center for the Arts at media engagements and public events.
• Showcases the organization’s programs, services, and activities to engage the community.
Financial Management
• Exercises oversight over all financial aspects of the organization, including budget maintenance, expenditure approvals, and the development of financial plans and protocols.
• Collaborates with the Board to craft an annual organizational budget and long-term organizational development goals with corresponding funding strategies.
• Assures compliance with contractual obligations and agreements.
QUALIFICATIONS
• A master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, business administration, social work, or a related discipline). is highly desirable. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Approximately 5-10 years of recent experience serving intellectually challenged, developmentally disabled, or neurodivergent individuals.
• Experience overseeing a budget of $500,000 or more.
• Prior experience as an Executive Director is preferred but not required.
• Successful track record of managing funding relationships with foundations, donors, or other funding entities.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs of the organization and staff.
• Familiarity with the nonprofit sector, including fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise others, support and evaluate colleagues and reports, and maintain high morale and productivity.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and sensitivity to the needs of underrepresented populations.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a fractional position with the salary range of $85,000 – $100,000. Once onboarded it is anticipated that the hourly commitment per week will be somewhere between 30-36 hours Monday through Friday, understanding that the number of hours/days may periodically increase due to various circumstances/responsibilities such as overseeing workshops, representing the organization, speaking engagements, community events, etc. The position is an in-person role located in Irvine, CA. Benefits offered may include medical, dental, and vision. PTO consisting of vacation and sick leave.
Envision Consulting was retained by HOPE Center for the Arts to conduct the search for their incoming Executive Director.
HOPE Center for the Arts is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HOPE Center for the Arts are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal and CA state laws.
Applicants needing accommodation for any part of the application process may contact Envision Consulting at 626.889.7905 to request and arrange for assistance.
To apply: https://apptrkr.com/4693546
Senior Counsel
Summary
The person in this role reports to the Head, Business and Legal Affairs (BLA) and works as a member of a legal team that takes a collaborative approach with its internal and external business partners to help foster innovation in the documentary film space. This role handles a wide array of responsibilities related to the licensing, development, production and distribution of ITVS’ programming and the internal legal needs of the company. Responsibilities include: structuring, negotiating and drafting agreements necessary to license, develop and/or produce ITVS’ slate of high-profile documentaries, docu-series, and digital programming; managing rights and clearances issues; assisting supervising producers with a wide range of legal issues and questions as they arise; handling a variety of ITVS’ day-to-day commercial agreements; corporate governance; policy development and compliance in a variety of practice areas, including privacy, document retention and recordkeeping, insurance, employment, public media, FCC, and accessibility regulations.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific Duties
- Negotiate and draft agreements necessary to license, develop and/or produce ITVS’s slate of high-profile documentaries, docu-series, and digital programming.
- Deliver thoughtful, strategic, and proactive legal and business advice on a wide range of media issues related to contract interpretation, legal insights and negotiation strategies.
- Collaborate effectively with business partners and external legal counsel, proactively managing their respective priorities and expectations.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand and achieve key business objectives; balance potential legal, regulatory, and brand risks against multiple business objectives.
- Partner with the programming and production, marketing, and distribution teams to ensure that program legal deliverables comply with ITVS requirements, including reviewing copyright registrations, insurance policies, underlying rights acquisition agreements, funding agreements, and distribution agreements.
- Create and update contract templates and team playbooks;
- Support the development and maintenance of internal policies and guidelines and public-facing documents to implement best practices and ensure regulatory compliance with respect to privacy, document retention and recordkeeping, insurance, employment, public media, FCC, accessibility regulations, and other areas as needed.
- Conduct legal research as necessary and liaise with outside counsel as needed.
- Work with audience development and marketing teams to advise on legal issues and manage legal risks with respect to marketing materials and audience development activities.
- Act as a mentor to attorneys, legal interns and others in the department.
- Perform corporate governance duties, including assisting with Board meetings and reporting, managing reporting requirements to ITVS funders and other partners, and corporate recordkeeping.
General Duties
- Fosters and cultivates a culture of care and a high commitment to quality informed by ITVS values.
- Contributes to culture by proactively participating in organization programs and staff events.
- Seeks and integrates constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Works collaboratively with peers and staff; builds relationships through effective and compassionate communication.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Competencies
- A commitment to ITVS’ mission and an ability to apply sensitivity to a variety of social, economic, and cultural perspectives.
- Cares about principles associated with diversity, equity and inclusion; willing and wanting to support the voices and visions of underrepresented communities, and reflect the interests and concerns of a diverse society.
- Ability to drive execution in a team environment, integrating legal advice and business knowledge while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and “can do” attitude; superior telephone etiquette, verbal and written communication skills; clear and professional communicator.
- Adaptable to a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
- Ability to independently navigate difficult and complex issues.
- Possesses good judgment and strong analytical, client counseling, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to stay focused, highly organized and pay close attention to details, while juggling multiple projects effectively under deadlines.
- Willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise; intellectually curious.
- Enjoys working as a team member as well as independently.
- Willing to support leadership’s decision and direction in a positive, professional and cooperative manner. Good sense of humor is helpful too!
Required Education and Experience
- Required: 4 years of licensing, development and/or production experience in television or film with direct experience drafting all forms of acquisition, licensing and production agreements.
- Required: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Required: Current member in good standing of a State Bar with the ability to become barred or a registered in-house counsel in California.
- Required: Proficiency in using Google Workspace and Adobe programs.
- Preferred: Experience with Asana, Netsuite, and MFiles or similar legal document file keeping platforms.
- Preferred: Familiarity with the development, production, and multi-platform distribution of documentaries, docu-series, and digital programming, and/or financing and sales agency agreements. Prior non-legal experience in the film industry is a plus.
- Preferred: Fluency with related documents/issues (e.g., content acquisition, production services agreements, talent agreements, chain-of-title review, insurance) and/or experience negotiating television distribution agreements appreciated.
- Preferred: A broad understanding of television distribution (including digital distribution), and experience drafting and negotiating commercial and/or licensing agreements.
- Preferred: Operational background with experience advising film production and/ or marketing teams
- Preferred: Experience providing in-house support and managing outside counsel.
Compensation
ITVS is a financial steward of public funds and committed to pay transparency, as well as providing equitable and competitive compensation for staff. For this role the pay range is $125,800 – $140,600 and the incumbent new hire’s base pay will begin at $125,800. This is an exempt position that pays an annual salary and includes a robust benefits package. Advancement in the pay range is dependent on advancement in the role.
Hybrid Work
Creativity, collaboration and building community are essential to ITVS’ long-term health and sustainability. Our goal is to provide a flexible hybrid model of in-person and remote work that supports individual productivity, teamwork, and an organizational culture fueled in part by being present with one another. To achieve this goal in-office attendance, of at least eight (8) days a month, is a requirement of working at ITVS.
