This annual juried exhibit showcases artwork from all over the state of California. MICA strives to highlight artists in all stages of their careers and offers them a chance to compete for a number of cash prizes, as well as the coveted solo show opportunity. This regional show features artwork from an extensive variety of mediums and explores creative movements happening in California.
California
Museum Manager
The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture is searching for a creative, organized, and community-oriented leader to join the team as a Museum Manager. This position will support administrative operations of the newly AAM-accredited Ontario Museum of History and Art. The Manager will work closely with the Director of Museum, Arts & Culture, and oversee three full-time staff in the divisions of Education, Exhibits, and Collections, as well as one part-time Graphic and Marketing Specialist.
The ideal candidate for the position will demonstrate a deep understanding of museum operations, have previous work experience in an art or history museum, and possess exceptional communication skills. They will cultivate innovation and experimentation by developing and enhancing programs that actively encourage new audiences to explore and engage with art and local history. This individual will lead the development of an interpretive plan for the Museum and the renovation of our main permanent exhibition Gem of the Foothills within the next 10 years. They will oversee the Museum’s efforts to create distinctive exhibitions that garner critical attention while fulfilling our mission to advance an understanding of regional history and art. They will manage all external communications for the Museum and should have exceptional written communication skills. Successful candidates will also embody the Department’s mission and vision as well as the qualities of a “Five Tool Player” – Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant – and the values of the City’s Approach to Public Service- Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the right way.
The City of Ontario
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario is proud to have the reputation of being a progressive City, providing solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including; Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works, Financial Services, Human Resources/Risk Management and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City’s team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
The Community Life and Culture Agency
The City of Ontario’s Community Life & Culture Agency endeavors to meet the Ontario City Council goal to “encourage, provide or support enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy city programs, policies and activities.” Community Life & Culture does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, services and events available through the Recreation & Community Services, Library, Museum, Arts & Culture, and Housing departments.
The Department of Museum, Arts & Culture
The Department of Museum, Arts & Culture (MAC) enhances knowledge and appreciation of our Inland Empire community through dynamic, inspiring, and creative exhibits, collections stewardship, family-friendly educational programs, cultural events, and public art. MAC reflects pride in our legacy, who we are, where we live, and who we aspire to be, as well as supports artists of all backgrounds who create experiences that are inclusive, innovative, and relevant. To learn more about the Ontario Museum of History & Art, please view the Department’s Strategic Plan here. (Download PDF reader)
The essential functions typically performed by the Museum Manager include the following:
· Develops, implements, and manages goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and the strategic plan for assigned area of responsibility.
· Evaluates, recommends, and implements new policies, projects, and marketing strategies.
· Supervises and directs the activities of staff including employee selection, work assignment, performance evaluation, employee development, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution.
· Assists in preparing and presenting a variety of reports to and for City Council, Museum Board of Trustees, Public Art Commission, and internal stakeholders; may facilitate and work with appointed board or commission in relation to programs.
· Assists in collaborating with City Council, City Administration, and various committees to develop and build the City’s regional identity by promoting agency programs, services, activities, and events; Attends meetings of the Board of Trustees, Board committees, Public Art Commission, City administration, community groups and organizations as required and/or in the absence of the Museum, Arts, and Culture Director.
· Supports grants and other funding opportunities for projects that fit within the Department’s strategic plan; may direct the implementation, coordination, development, and operation of federal, state, or local grant programs or projects.
· Evaluates proposed new programs, services, and policies; develops and prepares requests for proposals involving vendors and contractors.
· Participates in the administration of the Department’s budget; ensures resources are allocated properly and expenditures are monitored for budgetary compliance.
· Cultivates innovation and experimentation in developing and enhancing programs that actively encourage new audiences to explore and engage with art and local history.
· Proposes and participates in ongoing professional development opportunities.
· Serves as Acting Museum, Arts, and Culture Director as assigned.
· Performs other related duties as required.
· Oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of exhibitions, collections, and educational programs.
· Supports development of an interpretive plan for the Museum.
· Oversees marketing, communications, and branding for the department.
· Stays informed of developments and current practices in the field of museums.
Qualification Guidelines
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Museum Studies, Public Administration, Arts Administration, or a closely related field.
Experience
Five years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in museums, arts or arts administration, including one year of considerable experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
Desirable
Master’s degree in Museum Studies, Public Administration, Arts Administration or a closely related field.
Previous experience in a museum setting including experience in funding source development and/or grant preparation and administration.
For more information and to apply, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ontario/jobs/4276516/museum-arts-and-culture-manager?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Production Coordinator
Summary
The person in this role reports to the Senior Manager, Short Form Content, and is a member of the Programming and Production Department supporting the ITVS and Independent Lens (IL) production teams with an emphasis on Short Form Content. Responsibilities include: supporting the management of a robust portfolio of high quality and diverse multi-format programs including feature-length and short films, short-form series, and IL multi platform initiatives; maintaining data management systems and delivering reports; assisting with day-to-day administration; and providing contracting support. This position also supports department related administrative activities including meetings, workshops, annual planning and budgeting.
Specific Duties
- Support the Senior Manager, VP of Production, Executive Producer, and Supervising Producers in the delivery of a portfolio while adhering to PBS editorial standards.
- Work as a key liaison between the Programming and Production staff and the Audience Development teams (Distribution, Engagement & Impact, Marketing & Publicity) in the project management of programs
- Assist with the timely and efficient delivery of programs, and seamless distribution via PBS and other public media digital and broadcast platforms, journalism outlets, and other key distribution partners.
- Maintain schedules for IL and support and ensure the adherence to rapid production and distribution schedules in coordination with producers, distributors and other departments.
- Support the contracting and administration of IL multi-platform initiatives, including shorts and series for PBS and participating journalism outlets.
- Review proposals for prospective projects and help manage the IL submissions process.
Set up, update and maintain project records in Netsuite and Asana to ensure compliance with department standards and to help build departmental capacity, as assigned. - Participate in creating and implementing workflows; documenting and maintaining best practices; and collecting and analyzing records for departmental information and data systems including but not limited to Netsuite and Asana.
- Assist with filmmaker and producer communication, drafting payment letters and notification emails.
- Provide administrative support around contract execution, budgeting, and closing processes.
- Help archive, locate and traffic media to series staff, broadcasters, and other parties to support program management.
Requirements
Required: BA degree or equivalent experience.
Required: Experience with project coordination, creating and refining workflows.
Required: Extensive experience and proficiency working in Google suite, MS Word and MS Excel.
Preferred: Experience with internet research, Google Workspace, and Asana.
Preferred: Experience in TV and/or digital series production and post-production, experience with docu-series.
Preferred: Familiarity with digital distribution platforms in commercial and public media.
Preferred: Knowledge of file transfer protocol systems.
Preferred: Experience with and/or knowledge of public television system and related digital channels.
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 $26.78- $29.93 and the incumbent new hire’s base pay will begin at $26.78. This is a non-exempt (hourly) position and includes a robust benefits package. Advancement in the pay range is dependent on advancement in the role.
Photographer
Karma is seeking an experienced and professional Photographer to join our Los Angeles gallery. Reporting to our NY based Photographer, with a dotted line to our LA based Sales Director, this role will cover photography, video, retouching and editing for our Los Angeles gallery, along with local file management, image retouching, equipment maintenance, and daily record-keeping.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Photography and Photoshop:
● Manage daily Capture One sessions and ensure all necessary settings are applied to every image
● Assist in photographing all incoming artwork inventory for exhibitions, fairs, and purchases
● Retouch all images photographed in Capture One for export
● Export files from Capture One to the necessary sizes and file types, according to internal employee needs and external client needs
● Manage files on a shared server according to the internal organization system kept by the Lead Photographer
● Mock-up images of artworks to scale, according to real artwork dimensions and the Karma scale guide
● Assist with Photoshop needs assigned by the Lead Photographer, including mocking up artworks in client homes, gallery spaces, and outdoor installations
● Maintain all equipment for daily use, including camera bodies, lenses, tripods, lights, computers, hard drives, and batteries
● Keep a daily record of photographed artworks
● Occasionally travel out of state for offsite photography needs
Videography:
● Operate Blackmagic video cameras during gallery events
● Make occasional videos of artworks for sales purposes
Skills and Qualifications
● B.S. in Imaging Sciences, a B.F.A. in Photography, or equivalent professional experience
● Prior experience working in a fine art setting, gallery and/or professional photography studio
● Exceptional color management and image editing and retouching skills
● Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to carefully follow direction
● Excellent communication skills and team player attitude
● Must be able to prioritize and meet frequently changing deadlines
● Strong proficiency with Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Capture One Pro
● Strong technical troubleshooting skills
● Have a valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record
● Must have a portfolio of recent work to demonstrate required skills and abilities
● Knowledge and enthusiasm for our gallery roster and contemporary art is helpful
This position is full-time and reports to our NY based Photographer, with a compensation range of $70-80,000 Benefits include Employer-paid Medical coverage, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k) with matching.
Karma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
We know that there are great candidates that may not have all of the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. We encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself!
Please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to hiring@karmakarma.org, with “Photographer, LA” in the subject line.
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.
Development Officer
Are you passionate about helping organizations achieve their fundraising goals to maximize their impact? Do you want to play a critical role in promoting environmental justice and planetary health? You may be our next Development Officer!
We’re seeking a highly organized individual who will strengthen The Redford Center’s relationships with the philanthropic community by co-designing and executing values-aligned engagement plans and touchpoint, including communication, events, and other meaningful opportunities that educate, connect, and inspire. The Development Officer will also contribute to the department’s smooth running day-today operations by processing donations, updating and project managing the fundraising calendar, conducting research, maintaining donor records, and supporting with scheduling and logistics.
The salary range is $76,000-$80,000 annually. Benefits include a flexible schedule, generous paid time off, 100% coverage of health, dental and vision insurance, and participation in a 403b retirement plan with an employer contribution of 3% after six months.
Learn more about the position and only apply using the link below:
https://the-redford-center.breezy.hr/p/73c307f3a581-development-officer
