California

JOB DESCRIPTION:
 
Position:                    Executive Director
Hours per week:       Full Time
Pay Rate:                   Salary DOE (Dependent on Experience or DOQ – Qualifications)
Reports to:                Board of Directors
Organization:            501 c3
Benefits:                    Health, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave, 401K with 4% company match
 
Position Summary: 
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility and provide day-to-day leadership for Sonoma Community Center’s staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. The ED will develop deep knowledge of the nonprofit field, core programs, operations, and business plans.
 
Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to the Recruitment Committee at: jobapp@sonomacommunitycenter.org by January 31, 2021.
 
 
Organization Overview:
For over six decades, the Sonoma Community Center (SCC) has worked to inspire creative expression and enhance quality of life by bringing world class programming to the Valley of the Moon, and to preserve and restore its grand historic building.  The broad range of services and classes offered at SCC include ceramics, fiber arts, visual arts, music, movement, culinary arts, writing, digital learning, and rental space.
The mission of SCC is “Brightening lives through the arts, education, and community-centered activities”.
Most recently the offerings at SCC have expanded significantly to include seminars, tutorials, and workshops open to the public, both in person, prior to the pandemic, and now virtual.  The Center is using the latest technology which has opened these classes to a wide audience across the United States.
Additional information about the Sonoma Community Center is available on the SCC website:  https://sonomacommunitycenter.org
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
Leadership and Management
·       Ensure ongoing Center programmatic excellence and program evaluation.
·       Maintain high quality financial oversight of the organization.
·       Maintain and support a strong Board of Directors; serve as ex officio of each committee; seek board involvement in future directions and fundraising.
·       Directly supervise Center department heads.
 
Fundraising and Communications:
·       Oversee the marketing and fundraising efforts of Sonoma Community Center to insure fit with strategic priorities, uniformity and coordination of efforts.
·       Communicate clearly with internal and external constituencies.
·       Understand the unique needs of the Sonoma Valley community.
 
Finance and Strategic Planning
·       Understand and oversee all aspects of the finance function including bookkeeping, audit and grants administration.
·       Work with the Board of Directors to develop/implement Sonoma Community Center’s strategic plan and strategic objectives to move the mission and agenda of the Center forward.
·       Oversee annual work and budget planning for each department of Sonoma Community Center, regularly updating plans and coordinating to insure long-term objectives are met.
 
Key Competencies:
Builds interpersonal trust – candidate has a demonstrated capacity to build and sustain open and transparent relationships in a collaborative team setting, and a proven track record in managing by example and coaching rather than by command and control.
Communicates well orally and in writing – has strong and self-evident oral and written presentation skills and shows a level of interpersonal confidence.
Demonstrates cross-cultural sensitivity which engenders trust and respect in others. Supports the principles of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity.
Coaches effectively – has experience in coaching and counseling other professionals in program and project management issues with an awareness of succession planning and career development.
Thinks and plans strategically – has demonstrated experience in modeling and facilitating strategic thinking and planning activities and in carrying this through to detailed work planning, monitoring and feedback.
Flexibility in being able to respond to ever-changing challenges and opportunities such as community needs, emergencies and pandemic limitations that require reinventing events and programming.
Financially and technologically competent. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Neon client management database software (or can learn) and able to learn and adapt to web-based technology.
Follows through to implementation – has a proven track record of accomplishment which illustrates the ability to consistently follow through on plans and implement in a timely way.
Understands the concepts and strategies associated with virtual programming and event presentation.
Appreciation for and ability to ensure upgrades, maintenance and historical preservation of Community Center building. 
 
Qualifications:
The candidate must have substantial experience at the senior executive level in leadership and management of non-profit organizations. Candidate should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:
·       5 or more years demonstrated high-level non-profit management experience, and direct management experience overseeing and developing staff competency. MBA or Master’s degree in Public Administration or equivalent preferred.
·       Ability to take initiative and work under pressure.
·       Excellent organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
·       Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships.
·       Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
·       Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
·       Knowledge of and experience with the Sonoma Valley community.
·       Familiarity or background in arts administration is a plus.
 
 
The person hired for this position will be evaluated no less than once each year prior. The basis for evaluation will consist of rating each of the above criteria and other performance information as determined appropriate by the Board. A good performance evaluation does not guarantee a pay raise, because pay raise increases may not occur every year, nor is it a promise of continued employment.
 
 
Application Process:
All inquiries or referrals will be held in confidence.  The Sonoma Community Center is an equal opportunity employer.
By January 31, 2021, please email your electronic cover letter, resume (with at least three references), an explanation of how you meet the skills and experience required, and contact information to:
Contact:        Recruitment Committee
Email:            jobapp@sonomacommunitycenter.org
Please note that reference checks will be completed on all final candidates.  All education, dates of employment, compensation and other information provided will be verified prior to any offer of employment.
 

The call for artists at the Green Open Space at Washington & National Blvds. aims to create world-class public artwork, engage diverse voices, challenge cultural perceptions, and improve civic space. By responding to the context of the Washington/National TOD District, this commission is an opportunity to create within the rich setting of Culver City and greater Metropolitan Los Angeles.

The public art commission opportunity open to Artists or Artist Teams through this Request for Qualifications (RFQual) is the Green Open Space at Washington & National Blvds. We encourage artists to review the opportunity, considering how it relates to their conceptual and visual art practice and how they might address the context and specific needs of the space. When applying to the RFQual, we invite artists to critically engage with the vision outlined in the Public Art Plan and to develop a team that addresses all aspects of the site opportunities.

Questions concerning this RFQual should be submitted by e-mail to Dyson & Womack at info@dysonwomack.com by Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM (PST). All Artists or Artist Teams registered for the RFQual will receive responses to the questions and any other addenda that may be released via e-mail on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

For more information and RFQual Documents and Resources, please visit http://www.dysonwomack.com/culvercitypublicart/.

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles (Levitt LA)

Director of Communications & Development (bilingual English & Spanish)

Full-Time, Exempt, Reports to Executive Director

 

Position Summary

The Levitt LA Director of Communications & Development (Director) leads all communications with Levitt LA’s audience and supporters. The Director plays a key role in strengthening Levitt LA’s presence in the Los Angeles music industry, surrounding communities, audience development, and in individual donor and sponsorship relations.

 

With guidance from the Executive Director, and in collaboration with staff, the Director shapes Levitt LA’s marketing and promotion strategies, and implements a broad spectrum of Levitt LA’s communications to advance the organization’s mission, including elevating Levitt LA’s brand, individual donor communications, social media, and sponsorship relations.

 

As a member of the Levitt LA team, the Director provides on-site support throughout the summer concert season and is expected to attend every concert of the series, Thursday through Sunday evenings, early June through early September. For the 2021 season, the Director will lead communications for an online series, dates and times TBD.

 

Working with Levitt LA means being part of a collaborative and dedicated team who are passionate about music, art, culture, the MacArthur Park/Westlake community, and Los Angeles overall. We value a ‘can-do’ attitude, a positive spirit, emotional intelligence, a ‘start-up’ culture work ethic, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

·         Develops a vision and voice for Levitt LA’s brand with passion while tending to the daily administrative details that are critical to organizational success

·         Creates and tracks an annual marketing plan and budget, allocating funds to advertising, printing, labor, etc.

·         Maintains tracking of Levitt LA’s communication efforts and the effectiveness of various communication strategies; provide regular reports to organizational leadership

·         Creates bi-lingual (Spanish and English) communications such as eblasts, social media posts, fundraising letters, event invitations, sponsorship decks, project descriptions, etc.

·         Designs basic invitations, postcards, eblasts, and other marketing materials

·         Translates and proofs all copy in English and Spanish

·         Implements day-to-day social media activation and eblasts to advance Levitt LA’s communication strategy and shapes the organization’s voice

·         Creates an advertisement strategy and allocates advertisement funds per media outlets, creating advertisements with Executive Director oversight

·         Maintains the Levitt LA website and oversees future website redesign

·         Supervises interns and consultants with guidance and support from the Levitt LA Executive Director

·         Works with a graphic design consultant to create season brochure, advertisements, and other materials

·         Oversees PR consultant to execute press releases and coordinates press outreach

·         Provides support for the Levitt LA Board meetings, including preparing meeting handouts and resource materials

·         Provides support to the Executive Director by coordinating communication and appreciation for Levitt LA’s individual donors and Board members

·         Provides support to the Executive Director in Development planning and attainment of resources through diverse funding efforts such as funder events, planned giving, In-Kind solicitations, sponsorship, and crowd funding.

·         Provides support to the Executive Director to plan and implement categorical donor programs with a timely recognition system

·         As schedule permits all Levitt LA team members may participate in community meetings, conferences, events and activities year-round that elevate visibility for Levitt LA and help advance its mission, including fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and community engagement.

·         Retain comprehensive knowledge of trends, emerging platforms, and new technologies in the digital marketing space

·         Other duties may be assigned as needed.

 

 

Skills & Experience

·         Exceptional writing skills in English and Spanish, fastidious with details and exceptional proof-reading skills

·         5+ Years’ experience in communications strategy for the performing arts and/or music industry highly preferred, or similar field and a demonstrated ability to create compelling communications across multiple platforms

·         Content strategy, content creation and social media management for the performing arts or similar field

·         Experience with Digital/Radio/TV Buy Ads

·         Experience with Digital Marketing Analysis in live events including Direct to Consumer platforms, Customer Journey Analysis, A/B Testing, CX Customer Experience, PR measurements, Facebook Business Manager, and Google Analytics, preferred but not required

·         Competent with donor management systems and CRM software, MailChimp, and Microsoft Office

·         Basic graphic design skills to create simple invitations, social media posts, eblasts, and ads, Adobe Suite preferred

·         Advanced knowledge and demonstrated success of utilizing social media platforms and their communities as well how to optimize performance across activations

·         Excellent time management skills to plan and execute several projects simultaneously with the ability to meet deadlines and manage designers, interns, and staff effectively

·         Thrives in a high-performing, small nonprofit organization, with an understanding of its opportunities and limitations

·         Personable, energetic, passionate, and knowledgeable about music, arts, culture, and Los Angeles

·         Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with donors, Board members, community partners, audience members, and all Levitt LA stakeholders

·         Ability to navigate cultural complexities and a willingness to incorporate a variety of perspectives from Levitt LA’s diverse stakeholders, artists, and partners

·         Eagerness to partake in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion practices and training

·         Experience and connections with influencers and brand ambassadors that would be in alignment with Levitt LA mission/vision and strategies, preferred but not required

·         Established relationships with media outlets and press members, preferred but not required

·         Established relationships with key members of the philanthropic community and appropriate community organizations, preferred but not required

 

 

 

Compensation

This is an exempt position. The salary is $75,000 with potential salary increase by 2022, and room for growth. Medical insurance, and a robust vacation and PTO package included.

 

Location

Levitt Pavilion is located in MacArthur Park. Due to COVID-19 this is currently a remote position until Levitt LA resumes live, in-person concerts.

 

Hiring Timeline

Applications may be submitted until position is filled. Anticipated start date of February 15, 2021.

 

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume, and five writing samples in English and/or Spanish to search@levittlosangeles.org. Examples must include one project description or press release, and additionally could include grant applications, letters to stakeholders, invitations, social media posts, articles, etc. Please include in the subject line “YOUR NAME – Director of Communications & Development

 

About Levitt LA

The mission of Levitt LA is to make live music accessible to all, creating stronger and more connected communities while celebrating the diversity of our city and beyond. Every summer, 50 FREE concerts are presented at the Levitt Pavilion, featuring acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning performers in a broad range of music genres. Each summer, over 60,000 people of all ages and backgrounds gather on the lawn in historic MacArthur Park to enjoy free live music under the stars. Programming is designed to appeal to all tastes, attracting people from all walks of life to come together for a shared evening of great music. As music fills the park, so do families, friends, and Angelenos from throughout the city. Since 2007, over 500,000 people have gathered in MacArthur Park to enjoy the free concerts, cultural celebrations and all-ages atmosphere offered at the Levitt Pavilion!

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Levitt LA to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran or marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.