Los Angeles

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Position Profile

About the Opportunity

Los Angeles Master Chorale seeks a strategic, collaborative, and creative Vice President of Marketing and Communications (VPMC) to oversee marketing, branding, and communications for the organization, ensuring that all reflect the Master Chorale’s mission and singular, industry-leading standard of excellence. The VPMC is responsible for delivering a cohesive brand strategy for the Master Chorale and elevating the national and international reputation for this world-renowned choral organization.

A resident company of The Music Center in Los Angeles and choir-in-residence at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Grammy Award-winning Master Chorale regularly performs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and tours extensively. The Master Chorale strives to engage the diverse individuals and communities that make up Los Angeles through its education and participatory programming, as well as the audiences it reaches through it touring programs, commissioning, and recording.

The ideal candidate for this role possesses a deep appreciation for the artform and its place in the community, as well as a passion for growing audiences for choral performance. The Master Chorale currently has an operating budget of $8.1 million, and the VPMC will play a pivotal role in driving revenue and attendance for its season of performances at Walt Disney Concert Hall, as well as education and community focused events.

A member of the Master Chorale’s leadership team, the VP of Marketing and Communications reports to the President & CEO, works closely with their colleagues in senior management at the Master Chorale including artistic staff and collaborates frequently with marketing leaders across the Music Center campus. The VPMC will be joining a highly collaborative and collegial leadership team and will have the opportunity to contribute to conversations about critical institutional issues that have a lasting impact on the organization while also building a marketing and communications operation that effectively supports the immediate and long-term ambitions of the organization.

The VPMC is based in the Master Chorale’s office at The Music Center in Los Angeles, with the ability to work remotely two days per week. Some travel will be required during key touring engagements with the Master Chorale.

About Los Angeles Master Chorale

The Los Angeles Master Chorale is the “the finest-by-far major chorus in America” (Los Angeles Times) and a vibrant cultural treasure. Hailed for its powerful performances, technical precision, and artistic daring, the Master Chorale is led by Grant Gershon, Kiki & David Gindler Artistic Director; Associate Artistic Director Jenny Wong; and President & CEO Scott Altman. Its Swan Family Artist-in-Residence is Reena Esmail.

Created by legendary conductor Roger Wagner in 1964, the Master Chorale is a founding resident company of The Music Center and choir-in-residence at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Chorister positions are highly sought after, and the fully professional choir is a diverse and vocally dynamic group.

The Master Chorale reaches over 175,000 people a year through its concert series at Walt Disney Concert Hall, its international touring of innovative works, and its performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and others. Beyond its live performances, the Master Chorale reaches a wider audience through its extensive, Grammy-winning discography.

Throughout 2018 and 2019, the Master Chorale toured its production of Lagrime di San Pietro, directed by Peter Sellars, earning rave reviews across the globe. Süddeutsche Zeitung called the 2019 Salzburg Festival performance “painfully beautiful,” while the Sydney Morning Herald praised Lagrime di San Pietro as “stunning … Their voices soared to the heavens.” After the Master Chorale performed in London, The Stage called Lagrime a “balm for the soul.”

Committed to increasing representation in the choral repertoire, the Master Chorale announced in 2020 that it will reserve at least 50% of each future season for works by composers from historically excluded groups. This commitment to inclusion runs through the entire organization, which recently ratified a five-year plan that commits to improving representation at the staff and board levels, continuing to build a more diverse roster of singers, and reaching a wider audience.

The Master Chorale’s education programs include Voices Within residencies that encourage students to write and perform their own songs, and an expansive Oratorio Project for high school students. The Master Chorale also presents an annual High School Choir Festival, which brings teenagers from around the Southland to perform in Walt Disney Concert Hall.

For more on Los Angeles Master Chorale visit https://lamasterchorale.org/

Job Description

The VP of Marketing and Communications leads the team responsible for marketing, branding, communications and public relations for the Master Chorale. In collaboration with their colleagues on the leadership team, they are responsible for meeting revenue and attendance targets for the Master Chorale’s concert season and ensuring visibility of the organization’s education and community programs.

Reports to: President & CEO
Supervises: Graphic Designer, Marketing Manager, Digital Content Manager

Responsibilities:

Brand Strategy & Management
• Responsible for building and sustaining a strong, compelling brand identity consistent with the Master Chorale’s mission
• Collaborates with the Artistic Director and the artistic production team with respect to imagery and brand consistency
• Oversees marketing projects across peer departments to ensure communications are consistent with brand identity

Sales and Marketing Strategy
• Sets and manages earned ticket revenue budgets in collaboration with the VP of Finance/CFO and the President & CEO
• Sets ticket pricing in collaboration with the VP of Finance/CFO and the President & CEO, and continuously monitors and reports on box office performance, adjusting pricing strategy as needed
• Develops and leads the marketing and communications team in delivering compelling marketing campaigns that support and deliver on strategic, sales and attendance goals
• Defines key performance indicators, measures and tracks effectiveness of marketing and communications strategies and related campaigns
• Works with peer departments to develop and execute marketing campaigns that support their strategic visions
• Creates and manages a strategic marketing plan and schedule, including plans for paid activity and owned channels
• Communicates project timelines with team members, project owners and senior leadership

Institutional Content
• Oversees the creation of marketing content that is aligned to and advances the organizational brand, including briefing and managing external vendors as required (current external vendors include graphic design, publicity, printing/mailing, and photography/videography)
• Oversees the development of content that is designed to promote performances and programming and increase overall brand awareness
• Oversees the development of performance venue branding and identifies in-venue experiential opportunities for patrons while the Master Chorale is in residence and on tour
• Works with peer departments to create content that supports their programs and campaigns

Communications and Public Relations
• Oversees the development of concept and copy for all high-level communication projects
• Collaborates with VP of External Affairs to support partnerships and working relationships with local, national and international media to ensure positive Master Chorale coverage and expand brand reach
• Plans, develops, and directs social media strategies designed to reach and engage existing and new audiences
• Serves as media spokesperson, when needed, and coordinates communication strategies with an outside public relations firm if one has been engaged

Administration
• Responsible for day-to-day operations of marketing team
• Oversees the annual marketing expense and revenue budget, in collaboration with the VP of Finance/CFO
• Serves as the key point of contact with the box office, which is outsourced through the Los Angeles Opera
• Manages vendor relationships to ensure adherence to proposed budgets and schedules
• Develops, maintains, and manages relationships with marketing colleagues on the Music Center campus
• Fosters a collaborative culture and builds constructive relationships both within the Marketing team and with other peer departments
• Attends and supports Master Chorale concerts and events, including serving as point person for front-of-house

Qualifications and Attributes:
● Enthusiasm for the mission of the Master Chorale
● Deadline-driven and detail-oriented
● A Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior marketing, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
● Expertise in the nonprofit performing arts sector is required
● Eagerness to think outside-the-box on marketing partnerships and to lead with creativity in marketing initiatives
● Familiarity with customer relationship management systems is required, with Tessitura strongly preferred
● Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in the development and oversight of multi-sheet Excel reporting models, are required
● Ability to collaborate effectively with board members, senior staff, other Master Chorale administrative staff and volunteers, providing them with strong support and inspiring them to productive action
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Ability to think strategically, generate new ideas, set priorities, execute goals and objectives, and meet financial goals and deadlines
● High degree of professionalism and integrity
● A passion for the mission and aspirations of the Master Chorale and an ability to eloquently articulate the organization’s mission, values, achievements, potential, and future goals to internal and external audiences

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria, while others tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you’re returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $150,000-175,000. Los Angeles Master Chorale provides comprehensive benefits including company-paid health insurance, 403b retirement plan, and more.

This is a full-time on-site role in Los Angeles, with offices at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on the Music Center Campus. Employees have the ability to work remotely two days per week. Some travel will be required during key touring engagements with the Master Chorale.

Application Instructions

The Vice President of Marketing & Communications search is being conducted on behalf of Los Angeles Master Chorale by Tom O’Connor Consulting Group, a New York-based executive search and consulting firm specializing in the arts and culture industries. The search is being led by Tom O’Connor and Rani Haywood.

To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials. Your cover letter should include any training or experience relevant to the job profile that you would like to highlight, why you consider yourself a good fit for this opportunity, and anything else you’d like us to know about your qualifications that may not be present in your resume.

The priority application deadline for this search is August 16, 2024. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration, though interviews may begin before this time. While we will still accept and consider applications after this date, we encourage you to apply as early as possible for the best chance at being considered for the position. Please note that meeting the priority deadline does not guarantee an interview.

The Los Angeles Master Chorale provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Los Angeles Master Chorale complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Los Angeles Master Chorale expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

 

Assistant Company Manager

Job Title: Assistant Company Manager

Department: Production

Reports to: Company Manager and Associate Producer

 

About the Playhouse: Pasadena Playhouse makes theater for everyone.  As the official State Theater of California, our mission is to enrich people’s lives through theater and programs in order to reflect its local and state-wide communities.  Founded in 1917, the Playhouse understands the gravity of its responsibility to represent California’s diverse population and their stories, and we program our season with this at the forefront of our decision making.

 

Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman, the Playhouse presents a full season of artistically innovative productions and engaging educational outreach activities to nearly 150,000 Southern California residents annually in two spaces: the 643-seat main stage theater and the 99-seat flexible Carrie Hamilton Theater.  By focusing on the creation of great productions, the expansion of educational and outreach programs, the development of new plays, and the creation of innovative programs, the Playhouse will continue to be a leader in the industry.

 

About the Position: Pasadena Playhouse is looking for an Assistant Company Manager to assist the Company Manager with Mainstage, Offsite and TYA productions. This is an exciting opportunity for a young career professional to join a growing Company Management staff as the Playhouse expands our programming. 

 

The ACM reports to the Company Manager and will be largely responsible for onsite needs during production runs as well as assisting with administrative duties.  The ACM will be focused on personnel needs for all incoming artists. The leading philosophy of the Company Management department is to create an environment where artists feel taken care of and a part of the growing Playhouse Community. The goal is that everyone leaves feeling like they have an artistic home they can return to in Los Angeles.

 

Responsibilities:
 

Travel:

·         Research flights and housing for incoming artists.

·         Book and track travel for incoming artists under the direction of the Company Manager.

·         Maintain receipts and budget tracking for travel spending.

·         Assist in managing the Corporate Lyft account and administer access as needed to incoming artists.

·         Share point person responsibilities with Company Manager for any visiting artist.

·         Support with any emergency housing/travel needs.

 

Hospitality:

·         Keep an up-to-date inventory of all hospitality supplies.

·         Furnish hospitality needs for First Rehearsal for all productions.

·         Fulfill any hospitality needs that come through stage management teams.

·         Track all cast/crew birthdays and order celebratory snacks.

·         Share responsibility with Company Manager of ordering any Crew Lunches needed during tech and any additional catering need.

·         In coordination with stage management teams, organize and plan any morale boosting activities.

·         Responsible for all Company Management needs for TYA productions. Will have the support of the Company Manager.

Casting:

·         Assist with casting logistics which include, but are not limited to: booking space, hiring accompanists and readers, printing, etc.

·         Be the onsite greeter for all in person auditions, and handle check in as needed.

·         Assist with all EPA/ECCs for the season. This could include posting Job Notices with Equity, booking spaces, and facilitating any onsite needs.

General Management:

·         Generate contract templates for each production.

·         Assist with the filing of AEA contracts.

·         Assist with the maintenance of Production Budget Tracking.

 

Working with Other Departments:

·         Facilities: Communicate any immediate needs production by production, follow up with any space issues brought to the attention of the department by stage management or other artists.

·         Marketing/Patron Services: Import all contractual ticket amounts into the shared department ticket tracker. Be a point of contact for any ticket requests from artists, and coordinate with Patron Services. Coordinate Artist guests for Invited Dress with Marketing.

 

Additional Company Management Duties:

·         Be the onsite representative for performances.  This responsibility will be split amongst the Company Management Team.

·         Run Company Management and Production related errands as needed.

·         Other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

Qualifications/Experience:

●        1-2 years of professional theatrical experience, preferably in either Company Management or Stage Management

●        Good sense of costumer service

●        Work Evenings and Weekends

●        Google Suite and Microsoft systems proficiency

●        Additional Theatrical Software is a plus, but not required

●        Valid Driver’s License

 

Competencies:

●        Good sense of customer service and Actor Needs

●        Creative Problem Solving

●        Focus on Diplomacy

●        Collaborative style.

 

Working Conditions: There are no major sources of discomfort, and the Playhouse is a standard office environment with regular exposure to video terminal displays.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The Assistant Director of Individual Giving is occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

 

Compensation: Compensation is $25/hr with some anticipated overtime.  Benefits package includes medical, dental, life insurance coverage, vision, PTO and a 403(b) plan.  Start date is September 1, 2024.

 

How To Apply: Research shows that members of underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.  The Playhouse recognizes very few individuals ever meet 100% of the qualifications for any given role; therefore we encourage candidates with some or most of the qualifications to apply.

 

Please email a cover letter and resume in one PDF to production@pasadenaplayhouse.org with “Assistant Company Manager” in the subject line.

 

We work to maintain a positive environment for our employees, where people can learn, grow and thrive with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative, transparent workplace where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.   Pasadena Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Chief Development Officer

BACKGROUND & HISTORY OF THE PLAYHOUSE
 

One of the oldest and most prestigious theaters in the country, Pasadena Playhouse has been at the vanguard of theater for more than a century.

 

Founded in 1917 by theater impresario Gilmor Brown, the Playhouse was built by and for the community, beginning with Brown’s unprecedented innovation at the time to build the campus with funds raised from more than 1,000 local citizens. Less than a decade after inception, Brown launched the pioneering School for Theater Arts, a training ground for actors and theatermakers that came to be known as the ‘Julliard of the West’ and included notable alumni such as Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman and Sally Struthers. These community innovations have always been part of the Playhouse’s DNA and, if this current generation of the Playhouse team can execute its long-term strategic plan, will be part of the Playhouse for its next century.

 

In 2016 Danny Feldman became the theater’s Producing Artistic Director and within seven years (and a pandemic) turned the Playhouse into the best theater in Los Angeles and earned it the 2023 Regional Theater Tony Award. During that time, he has served as both artistic director and managing director (another innovation in the performing arts), and was recently named by the LA Times as one of L.A.’s 101 most influential people and “the man who saved

L.A. theater.”

 

Under Danny Feldman’s leadership, Pasadena Playhouse continues to thrive and build on its legacy, which includes premiering works from Tennessee Williams to Eugene O’Neil, showcasing playwrights like Suzan Lori Parks and Martyna Majok, and more recently producing large-scale, Broadway-caliber musicals (Ragtime, Stephen Sondheim, Jelly’s Last Jam) in its intimate, historically landmarked home.

 

While always keeping an eye on its history, the Playhouse is now a modern, innovative performing arts organization, and by focusing on the creation of great productions, the expansion of educational and outreach programs, the development of new plays, and the creation of innovative programs, the Playhouse will continue to be at the forefront of regional theater for its next 100 years.

 

 

MISSION & VALUES
 

Pasadena Playhouse makes theater for everyone. As the official State Theater of California, the Playhouse’s mission is to enrich people’s lives through theater, programs and events in order to reflect its local and state-wide communities. With the productions and programs centered on its founding idea of being a living force in the community, the Playhouse understands the gravity of its responsibility to represent California’s diverse population and their stories, and programs each season with this at the forefront of its decision making.

 

The Playhouse’s core values include innovation, connecting people, playfulness and the reach for the extraordinary.

 

 

THE OPPORTUNITY
 

This is an exciting opportunity during an incredibly high potential period for the theater.

 

Pasadena Playhouse is now a nationally renowned, $12M organization with a budget that has grown almost 50% since 2021. It is one of the few theaters in the country that has exceeded prepandemic audience and fundraising numbers and, despite the industry-wide turbulence in the nonprofit performing arts, is ambitiously while carefully planning for an acceleration of growth over the next few years. From a ticketing standpoint, the theater had many of its top performing productions ever during the 2023-24 season. The 2024-25 season’s membership campaign is also off to its best start in years. And development has grown: the team has expanded from two and a half to seven staff with a significant increase in contributed revenue budgeted for next season.

 

The Playhouse building is celebrating its centennial over the next two seasons, with a birthday party planned for the spring of 2025. With the institution in better financial health than it has been in decades, plans are underway to significantly grow contributed revenue surrounding the annual springtime gala and the corresponding announcement of a significant campaign.

 

Two major, organization-wide projects have also recently launched and will require major funding in the next few years: Danny Feldman’s American Musicals Project and the Playhouse’s Youth & Family programming.

 

The theater continues its string of self-produced, hit musicals that bring in wider, younger and more diverse audiences, and part of the long-term strategic plan will be to expand these productions while also diversifying their underwriting.

 

 

The Playhouse also had its largest programmatic expansion in its history launching productions, classes, camps and events aimed at families and children. With clear demand (both productions sold out in this inaugural season) and almost no professional children’s theater in Los Angeles, the Playhouse is strategically moving into this untapped market.

 

 

POSITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
 

The Playhouse is looking for a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to scale the organization into its largest phase of growth in decades. The CDO is a principal leader within the organization and one of its key external facing representatives.

 

The CDO will work very closely with the Producing Artistic Director, Chief of Staff, all its Senior Staff members, Board members and other key volunteers and stakeholders to grow an exemplary department and $7M annual fund.

 

The CDO is an exempt full-time position that will report to the Producing Artistic Director.

 

Organizational Responsibilities:
 

●      Develop and execute a successful, long-range fundraising plan for the organization.

●      As a key member of the Senior Staff, forge productive relationships with all members of this team and advance the vision and goals of Pasadena Playhouse in concert with the Producing Artistic Director.

●      Lead major organizational initiatives such as capital campaigns, programmatic expansions, culture building, systems overhauls, etc.

●      Strengthen the Playhouse’s Board. Work closely with the Producing Artistic Director, Chief of Staff, Trustees and other volunteers to manage multiple committees, build a culture of fundraising, improve Board operations, continually build the Board pipeline, and foster a culture of collaboration among Board leadership, volunteers and staff.

●      Be a change agent, but doing so in a collaborative, consensus-forward style.

●      Develop strong relationships that elicit trust with Senior Staff, Board members and other stakeholders, while being an exemplary representative of the institution.

●      Lead by example, champion organizational core values and priorities, and translate them into department and individual priorities.

●      Provide financial stewardship and bring a metrics-based mentality to the Playhouse. Accurately and proactively forecast expected revenue and expenses.

●      Be a thought partner and collaborate with the Producing Artistic Director and Chief of Staff to optimize interdepartmental performance.

 

Department Responsibilities:
 

●      Lead a team of six to raise nearly $7 million for the 2024-25 annual fund, an ambitious increase in contributed revenue.

●      In collaboration with the Chief of Staff, set staff priorities and strategies that align with organizational goals, in particular with acquisitions of new donors and upgrades into major giving.

●      Significantly increase net revenue to $1M from the House Party, the Playhouse’s signature annual fundraising event, with the centennial celebration of the building in the spring of 2025.

●      Mentor the development team and reinforce a culture of high ownership and ethics.

●      Implement innovations and best practices for all parts of the donor cultivation cycle.

●      Develop and implement a donor communications plan.

●      Launch a planned giving program.

●      Prep the team for an upcoming capital campaign.

●      Increase fundraising ratios to accelerate the theater’s next phase of growth.

 

Qualifications/Experience:
 

●     7-10 years fundraising experience and a proven track record of increasing contributed revenue.

●     Successful history of change management and leading new initiatives, changing culture, leading turnarounds, all while building consensus.

●     Demonstrated success with six-figure and larger solicitations, and in particular with acquisition and pipeline management of new donors.

●     The ability to build and steward relationships with executives, donors and Board members that span years and organizations.

●     Outstanding emotional intelligence.

●     Experience in leading a team: hiring, motivating, mentoring and retaining all-stars.

●     Experience and/or interest in the performing arts is preferred.

●     Experience with major capital campaigns would be an advantage.

 

Competencies:
 

●     Reaches for the extraordinary.

●     Innovation.

●     Prefers building and improving, rather than the status quo.

●     Kaizen and growth mindsets.

●     Hungry; interest in high ownership and workload translating into high reward.

●     Highly proactive.

●     Collaborative style.

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS
 

The Playhouse is a hybrid working environment that is primarily an in-office, collaborative team with some remote time. Must be available to work select evenings and weekends.

 

There are no major sources of discomfort in the office and the Playhouse is a standard environment with regular exposure to screens. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions. The CDO is occasionally required to lift or move up to 15 pounds.

 

The Playhouse maintains a positive environment for employees and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

COMPENSATION
 

The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $175,000 (salaried and exempt). Benefits package includes medical, dental, life insurance coverage, vision, PTO and a 403(b) plan.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY
 

Research shows that members of underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. The Playhouse recognizes very few individuals ever meet 100% of the qualifications for any given role; therefore it encourages candidates with some or most of the qualifications to apply.

 

Please email a cover letter and resume in one PDF (other file formats will not be opened) to developmentjobs@pasadenaplayhouse.org with “CDO” in the subject line.

Rights and Images Coordinator

The Rights and Images Coordinator processes and oversees all requests pertaining to the images and data assets of the museum’s collection and exhibitions. In addition, the position ensures the images and content provided align with proper copyright and intellectual property laws. This position is also responsible for the organization and maintenance of the museum’s collection data assets. Works closely with the museum’s registration, curatorial, publications and education teams; as well as communications, particularly with regard to content on MOCA’s digital/social media platforms. The Rights and Images Coordinator works closely with MOCA’s contract photographers.

 

Essential Functions

  • Manage all external and internal inquiries related to intellectual property rights and image availability
  • Deliver images to publishers and researchers in a timely manner; invoice according to the type of use
  • Confirm MOCA reproductions are in line with lender, artist and photographer agreements
  • Update and maintain log of activities related to copyright and permissions requests including status, purpose, and cost
  • Establish and maintain communication channels with Registration and Curatorial departments during acquisition process
  • Conduct research to identify and locate copyright holders
  • Conduct research to determine intellectual property rights status, including copyright and third-party rights, for works in the collection requested for reproduction.
  • Secure licensing agreements and image files for Collection art objects as needed    
  • Secure copyright permissions and/or approval for printed and electronic reproductions with artists’ rights societies, artists’ studios, commercial galleries, copyright holders and partner institutions.
  • Maintain rights data in MOCA’s database (The Museum System – TMS)
  • Upload licensing agreements to TMS. Ensure all rights agreements are also saved in the Collection object files
  • Assess exhibition objects for copyright concerns and generate spreadsheet detailing rights and restrictions for each object
  • Identify opportunities for Collection photography as needed; Oversee Collection photography in the galleries; process and upload completed photography/image files to TMS
  • Update credit line registry with approved installation photography credit information
  • Feed information to Communications for MOCA website updates and revisions (acquisitions, credit lines, object info, etc.)
  • Continue to bring MOCA’s image data assets and image rights records up to accredited museum standards
  • Keep current with best practices in copyright and fair use through workshops, seminars, and discussions offered by professional organizations
  • Prepare MOCA exhibition image library for ingestion into a digital assess management system
  • Identify exhibition objects approved for Bloomberg Connects app; deliver appropriately-sized image files to Visitor Engagement
  • Provide MOCA-produced materials to artists and contributors for their archives as requested.
  • Coordinate special photography requests as needed

 

Requirements

  • Minimum three (3) years working in a museum or other related experience.
  • Detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written). 
  • Manages confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.
  • General comprehension of copyright and image use best practices; experience with digital imaging standards and formats; working knowledge of file sharing applications (Hightail, Dropbox), scanning and photo-editing software (Adobe Photoshop); other computer experience a plus.

Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

Position covered by MOCA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement: NO

 

The Museum of Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Museum of Contemporary Art’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Associate Director of Annual Giving

Reports to:         Vice President of Advancement

Status:  Full Time / Regular / Non-Exempt

Salary:  $70,000 – $90,000 + Benefits

Position Summary:   The Associate Director of Annual Giving will manage all efforts for obtaining repeatable, unrestricted gifts, with a particular focus on the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s pool of “mid-tier” leadership annual donors giving between $3,000 and $24,999. The Associate Director of Annual Giving will closely coordinate both individual prospect activity and overall annual giving program strategies with the Annual Fund Manager and the Director of Major Gifts. The effective candidate will drive growth and help to sustain the long-term stability of the Master Chorale by retaining and expanding the organization’s community of annual donors.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Functions:

  • Meet or exceed an annual contributed revenue goal developed collaboratively with the VP of Advancement and VP of Finance/Chief Financial Officer as part of the organization’s budgeting process.
  • Manage a portfolio of at least 75 leadership annual donors ($3,000 – $24,999), with a focus on qualifying those prospects with the capacity to make a major gift. The Master Chorale defines a major gift as a gift of $50,000 or more payable over up to five years that supports established philanthropic priorities that are both current use and endowment.
  • In partnership with the Annual Fund Manager, adopt separate retention, upgrade, and acquisition goals for each annual giving level ($99 – $24,999)
  • Achieve annual giving goals for the following metrics based on historical support, current support, and targeted growth:
  • Number of new donors acquired (e.g. an identified percentage of ticket buyers)
  • Number of lapsed donors reactivated (e.g. an identified percentage of donors who have not given for two or more years)
  • Dollars raised (e.g. An increase of an identified percentage per year)
  • Assess and realign annual donor benefits to offer deeper engagement with the philanthropic impact of the group’s support.
  • Plan and execute member events in collaboration with Advancement and Production staff.
  •  Be proficient with the Master Chorale’s patron-management system, Tessitura, including data entry, list pulling and analysis.
  • Participate in regular prospect coordination and fundraising progress reviews.
  • Supervise Annual Fund Manager.
  • Attend Master Chorale concerts and events.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in English, Arts Administration or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years directly related fundraising experience in arts and culture, social services, medical, or higher education.
  • Proven ability to maintain and grow an annual giving program of $300,000+.
  • Superior interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and proven donor relations experience.
  • Strong analytical skills; ability to develop and apply data in service to fundraising strategies and program growth.
  • Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to set goals and organize workload to meet project timelines and deadlines.  
  • High attention to detail.
  • Maintain organization’s confidentiality requirements with regard to patron information, including exercising discretion, managing information distribution controls, secure filing and disposal, and records retention and storage.
  • Maintain current knowledge of organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Experience with Tessitura required.

Compensation: $70,000 – $90,000 based on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits will be provided.

Application Process: Please submit a cover letter specifying how your experience relates to this position with the L.A. Master Chorale and a current résumé. Please attach documents in .pdf or .doc format. Submit application materials at https://lamasterchorale.org/jobs-internships

The Los Angeles Master Chorale provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Los Angeles Master Chorale complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Los Angeles Master Chorale expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Development & Communications Coordinator

TURNAROUND ARTS: CALIFORNIA

Founded in 2014 by renowned architect Frank Gehry and arts education advocate Malissa Shriver, Turnaround Arts: California is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with California’s public schools to build the capacity of teachers and principals to leverage the arts in creating equity and access for all students, and to support whole-school transformation through the arts. We are proud to partner with Turnaround Arts National, based at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

We are seeking to hire a part-time Development and Communications Coordinator to support the organization’s fundraising and communications efforts. The Development and Communications Coordinator reports directly to the Associate Director of Development and Communications and works collaboratively with the entire team. The ideal candidate should be highly committed to creating equitable educational opportunities through the arts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
●  Develop and update monthly social media calendars
●  Draft and design social media posts
●  Assist with the development and design of email newsletters
●  Support special projects related to branding, marketing, and website development as assigned
●  Maintain the organization’s donor database system (Bloomerang) including data entry, clean-up, and report generation to support ongoing donor stewardship efforts
●  Manage the timely acknowledgement of gifts and assure proper documentation of donations
●  Process incoming and outgoing development-related mail
●  Assist in identifying foundation and corporate prospects
●  Prepare accurate research on prospects and assemble materials for donor meetings
●  Support small donor event logistics
●  Coordinate volunteer opportunities and special projects
●  Assist in the preparation of grant applications and reports
●  Maintain the organization’s annual grants and moves management calendars

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

This position is based in Los Angeles and may require local travel using the candidate’s own car. We currently enjoy a hybrid remote/in-person work model, with twice weekly in-person meetings at the office on Wednesdays and other day TBD. Proof of full vaccination (a physical copy or digital photograph of vaccination card) will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS
●  A minimum 2 years of relevant experience
●  Demonstrated experience in performing the job responsibilities outlined above

REQUIRED SKILL SETS
●  Personal or professional connection to the arts in its many forms
●  Highly organized, self-motivated team player, excited to play a critical role in a small team and contribute to meaningful, mission driven work
●  Strong social emotional competence and collaboration skills
●  Ability to communicate and effectively interact with people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities
●  Ability and willingness to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, to take appropriate initiative, and to work independently
●  Strong writing skills, particularly for marketing purposes
●  Experience using social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook
●  Strong computer skills and ability to maintain accurate and highly organized records/data
●  Basic graphic design and/or video creation skills
●  Familiarity with Canva
●  Familiarity with Google Suite
●  Experience working with donor CRMs preferred, expertise in Bloomerang is a bonus
●  Experience with email marketing platforms such as MailChimp preferred
●  Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

COMPENSATION
●  Part-time position (20-25 hours per week)
●  $33/hour
●  Paid sick leave

AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WITH A COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
Turnaround Arts: California is proud to be an equity-centered employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse, collaborative organization dedicated to increasing educational equity through the arts. We seek to fill this position with someone who shares our values. If you’re passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply— even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed on the job description!

HOW TO APPLY
Submit the following materials to hr@turnaroundartsca.org with the subject line “Development and Communications Coordinator.” Only fully complete applications will be reviewed. No phone inquiries please.
1. Cover letter demonstrating interest and ability to perform the job responsibilities outlined above.
2. Resume demonstrating experience and education.

Materials will be reviewed until the position is filled, with priority given to applications received by July 19, 2024.

NOTICE: All statements made on the application materials are subject to verification. Exaggerated, false, or misleading statements may be cause for rejection of the application and/or termination of employment. All information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied offer of employment. We reserve the right to reject any or all applications, or to terminate the selection process for any position without prior notice.

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