California

Director of Public Affairs – Telework Option (Information Officer II)

This position is Hybrid and eligible for telework in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Under the administrative direction of the Director at California Arts Council (CAC) in Public Affairs Unit (PAU), the Information Officer (IO) II (Director of Public Affairs) initiates and performs high-profile, complex public affairs activities, including communications, marketing, outreach, events, and special projects. The Director of Public Affairs develops, organizes, directs, and evaluates comprehensive strategies to inform the public of the activities and objectives of a State agency; consults with and advises top management of the agency on public relations implications of the agency’s activities; and performs other related work. The Director of Public Affairs leads the Public Affairs Unit.

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Click here to apply at CalCareers.

Individuals who are new to state service must have Information Officer II list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations administered by DGS and examinations 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:

  • Please describe why you feel you are uniquely qualified for this position, including both public affairs and management experience.

A resume DOES NOT take the place of the SOQ. A resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Program Coordinator for the Center for Creative Workforce Equity

Venice Arts seeks a part-time Program Coordinator to join our Center for Creative Workforce Equity’s (CCWE) team. This position plays a pivotal part in our mission to provide free, high-caliber education, internships, jobs, and related creative pathway programs to talented low-income young people, ages 18-24. The successful candidate is pro-active, highly organized, enjoys multitasking and engaging with a variety of people. If you are passionate about education and community engagement, please apply now.

Working under the Center’s Director, the Coordinator is responsible for a wide range of cyclical tasks with the following roles and responsibilities:

Program Admin Support

● Maintain updated enrollment forms and program info, ensuring that both are accurate and accessible for participants and employers

● Maintain the annual program and event calendar, including production calendars that help ensure the smooth operations of programs and initiatives

● Maintain internal databases (student, employer, partner), using AirTable and Excel; external databases (CalJobs) as required; pull reports as requested; and provide data in a timely manner for entry into the organization-wide database

● Assist with preparations for the Digital Storytelling Fellowship and Editing Pre-apprenticeship programs, ensuring that all logistics are coordinated smoothly (student packets, teaching materials, classroom set-up, equipment, etc.)

● Proctor Adobe Premiere Pro Certification exams

● Handle all communications with program participants and alumni, addressing their questions, concerns, and placement needs

Outreach

● Coordinate all outreach activities for each program or event to ensure robust participation, including to alumni, community partners, and others as directed

Internships, Apprenticeships, Jobs

● Once employer partners are established by the Director, coordinate formal onboarding, including ensuring that partners understand the mechanisms of placement through Venice Arts’ workforce partners (LA County, South Bay Workforce Investment Board, GEI/Group Effort Initiative), and that worksite and all other paperwork is completed and received

● Onboard interns placed with workforce partners; check in with partners/students to assure all is going smoothly; facilitate youth and employer evaluations

● Maintain regular communications with students/alumni about internships, apprenticeships and jobs, assuring résumés are received by sector partners

Creative Conversations

● Coordinate the logistics of the annual Creative Conversations series, which puts industry creatives and other professionals in front of students to discuss their insights and perspectives. This includes securing presenter bios, creating registration forms, managing reminders, assuring back-end tech, and timely coordination with Venice Arts’ comms team. 

Qualifications

You have a background in filmmaking; prior experience in community-based arts education a strong plus. You are exceptionally well-organized, detail-oriented, enjoy logistics, and are a self sufficient troubleshooter. Proficiency with Apple computers and software—especially Adobe Suite—and familiarity with a range of camera, sound, and peripheral equipment, required. You are personable, have excellent communication skills, and are comfortable working with a wide range of individuals, partners, and community organizations.

You are experienced with a variety of business software used for data entry, spreadsheets, and file management; familiarity with Google Drive and G Suite required, and experience with Filemaker Pro and/or AirTable a plus. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

This is a 100% on-site, in-person position that requires COVID-19 vaccination. The position may offer an opportunity for full-time work in the New Year.

Compensation

This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position that starts at $23/hour. Benefits include vacation time-off, compensated sick time, an opportunity to contribute to a 401(k), and more. The work schedule is generally Monday-Friday, although the schedule may be adjusted to accommodate program schedules.

How To Apply

Please complete an application and attach a resume and cover letter (no more than 1-page) highlighting relevant skills and experience, in a single pdf to ajani@venicearts.org. Please: No phone inquiries, emails or walk-ins. Other materials may be requested if an interview is scheduled.

Engagement and Impact Coordinator

Description
Winner of more than 40 Emmy Awards, ITVS is public media’s leading incubator and presenter of documentary film. We partner with filmmakers who bring untold stories to public media to make a difference in the world. For over 25 years, we’ve been committed to diversity on both sides of the camera, helping filmmakers tell and share vital stories that are reflective of our society.

Summary
The person in this role will report to the Senior Manager, Engagement & Impact. Responsibilities include: supporting the Engagement and Impact team in managing ITVS’ engagement program, which uses Independent Lens documentary films to spark civic participation and dialogue through strategic partnerships and documentary film screenings held in communities nationwide. This is a 9-month work assignment with the possibility of transferring into full-time regular employment with ITVS. 

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Specific Duties

Research and Data Organization

  • Conduct and support research of partnership opportunities with community organizations based on engagement strategy.
  • Schedule partner meetings, prepare meeting materials, provide follow-up communications.
  • Maintain timely and accurate contact information in database (Oracle NetSuite).
  • Maintain timely and accurate project management workflows (Asana).
  • Assist in developing data collection tools to help understand the reach and impact of engagement activities.
  • Monitor data collection via ITVS’ evaluation tools (i.e. DocSCALE) and provide technical assistance to partners on data collection as needed.

Asset Coordination 

  • Coordinate production workflow of materials and assets created for websites by ITVS Creative Services team in support of engagement program; assets may include film discussion guides, outreach instructions, film clips, and other written and visual materials.
  • Support website asset workflows through uploading videos and documents, creating links, identifying metadata.
  • Assist in conducting individual partner, cross-partner, or initiative-level analysis and in developing and disseminating reports or blogs.
  • Provide quality-control workflow, per ITVS style guide and best business practices.

In-Real-Life and Virtual Events

  • Provide technical assistance to partners and troubleshoot issues on third-party virtual platforms
  • Support panelist and participant preparation, logistics of ITVS’s virtual platform and event logistics
  • Collaborate with ITVS’s Business and Legal Affairs team in facilitating event participant contracts and honoraria for film viewing events and key stakeholder convenings

Partnership Outreach

  • Initiate and support pre-and-post-event follow-up outreach to event audiences and participants, and key stakeholder organizations, which may include public media stations, filmmakers, speakers, community leaders, and film participants
  • Coordinate data collection with external engagement partners (particularly filmmakers and public media stations), including communicating goals, training partners on use of evaluation tools, and disseminating reports.

General Duties

  • Provide enthusiastic and exceptional customer service, anticipating partner needs, handling inquiries, and resolving issues.
  • 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 and inclusion; willing and wanting to support the voices and visions of underrepresented communities, and reflect the interests and concerns of a diverse society.
  • Must be comfortable talking about and using technology (virtual engagement platforms, account setups, chat software, watching and sharing online videos, livestreaming, etc.).
  • Knowledge and passion for the ever-changing media and event production landscape.
  • Creative with a flexible mind-set; open to new ideas and practices.
  • Can work on multiple projects quickly and efficiently while under pressure.
  • Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and “can do” attitude; able to work effectively and collaboratively cross-functionally.
  • Be extremely detail oriented, organized, flexible, able to meet deadlines, and adapt to new and changing responsibilities.
  • Be proactive and self-motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and think strategically.
  • Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
  • Willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise.
  • 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: 1 or more years experience in community-based organizing, with a focus on building partnerships, and conducting outreach and engagement campaigns.
  • Required: Experience with internet research and Google Workspace.
  • Preferred: Experience working in Netsuite and Asana.
  • Preferred: Experience, interest and/or knowledge in independent films, documentaries, community engagement, broadcast television, and/or event planning.
  • Preferred: experience or exposure to program management.

 

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 is $26.00/hour and all incumbent new hires base pay will begin at $26.00/hour. This is a non-exempt 9-month temporary position with the possibility of transferring into full-time regular employment with ITVS.

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. 

Cover Letters

It’s important for you to know we love cover letters, they help us understand why you are interested in working at ITVS and they show us how you express yourself in writing. We will prioritize applicants who provide a cover letter.

ITVS aspires to make the online job application process accessible to any and all users.

If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the application process, and would like to request assistance or accommodation, please contact us at jobs@ITVS.org

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any bias including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability or national origin.

Lastly, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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

Call for ARTISTS: 2025/2026 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition

ABOUT THE EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBITION:

El Paseo is the premier shopping district in Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley, located in southern California. The exhibition space consists of eighteen lighted concrete pads located in the median of a prime retail corridor. The artwork will remain on exhibition for approximately two (2) years, with installation tentatively planned for October – November 2024 and de-installation planned for October 2026.

 

DEADLINE:

Monday, February 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST)

HONORARIUM:

A $5,000 honorarium will be provided for each selected artwork. Participant is responsible for delivery and pick-up of artwork per scheduled date. Payment schedule is as follows: $4,000 on delivery and $1,000 at pick-up.

ELIGIBILITY:

All artists, galleries, museums/non-profit arts organizations, and private collectors are encouraged to apply. Limited to USA, Canada and Mexico.

TO APPLY:

The required materials as stated below must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST), Monday, February 12, 2024, to https://www.palmdesert.gov/departments/public-art/artist-opportunities.

Part-time theater manager assistant – specializing in sound is a preference

BASIC FUNCTION: The job of Theater SOUND (listed as lighting on official CUSD job title) Stage Technician was established to work as an instructional and practical assistant for Technical Theatre and Stagecraft students, grades 9-12 under the direction of the Performing Arts Facilities Manager. This position provides technical support and oversight of the theater operations including equipment and facility maintenance, audio/video set-up and operations, inventory, training and functional supervision of students, technical staff and facility users of the Coronado Performing Arts Center; overseeing technical needs and some staffing components for performances, events and related functions in other district facilities appropriate to the District’s short and long term goals.

REPRESENTATIVE CHARACTERISTICS: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assist Technical Theatre Dept. Chair/Technical Director in a classroom and scene shop setting and during production preparation as assigned. Prepare light, audio, and other production systems for events for the purpose of operating such systems during events with responsibility to independently make artistic judgments, interpreting requirements and anticipating and resolving problems in order to accomplish successful presentations. Design sound for productions as needed. Assist student designers. Assist District personnel, students and community users for the purpose of ensuring safe operation and protection of theater/performance equipment. Assist with maintaining stage and media equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required tools and equipment within a safe work area. Perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment as necessary for the purpose of assisting in arranging for major repairs if needed and troubleshooting system problems. Monitor inventory levels of supplies and equipment as necessary for the purpose of assisting in ordering, receiving and maintaining inventory of supplies and materials. Assist in maintaining inventory of theater items for the purpose of providing security of tools, equipment, supplies, props and sets in the theater. Secure facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site. Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies for the purpose of exchanging information and resolving issues or concerns. Perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

CLASS TITLE: THEATRE SOUND (Lighting) STAGE TECHNICIAN UNIT Salary Range: 9 Operate equipment used in theater production; adhering to safety practices. Possess ability to program digital Allen and Heath sound board. Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods. Operate within a defined budget. Utilize resources from other departments to perform the job’s functions. Recognize opportunities for continual impact on the organization’s services.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Program sound board (Allen and Heath)  Principles of sound Transmission and amplification Stage lighting and stage machinery Use and basic repair of stage equipment Concepts of stage production and support

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