Los Angeles

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures furthers the understanding, celebration, and preservation of cinema through inclusive and accessible exhibitions, screenings, programs, initiatives, and collections. Welcoming visitors from Los Angeles and around the world, the Museum works in active partnership with motion picture artists and specialists, scholars, staff, and diverse communities to contextualize and challenge dominant narratives around cinema, inspiring discourse, connection, joy, and discovery.

Reporting to the Senior Exhibitions A/V Manager, the A/V Manager will work as an essential member of the Exhibition Design and Production team and will support the media needs for installations. You will provide a range of audiovisual technical services as well as help support and supervise the AV Technicians.

You Will:

• Serve as an audiovisual specialist for exhibitions, installations, and projects.
• Be responsible for researching developing technologies and implementing technologies for all exhibition and project needs.
• Assist in planning and managing the execution of technically complex and/or artistically demanding projects.
• Create and maintain project documentation including schedules, budgets, labor plans, and project management task worksheets.
• Work closely with the Curatorial team and Exhibit Designers to understand exhibitions and recommend strategies for using media to present artwork within an exhibition or installation.
• Work closely with Exhibit fabricators, Lighting, Building Ops, Media Production, IT, and various outside vendors to ensure the proper installation of works.
• Assist in onboarding, scheduling, and supervising part time AV Technicians for AV installation, deinstallation, and exhibition maintenance.
• Train staff in proper equipment use and procedures.
• Supervise repairs, as well as any service contracts related to equipment.
• Maintain and update organized equipment inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Have:

• 2+ years in AV Project Management or related field.
• 2+ years working at a museum, gallery, artist studio, or related field.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Working knowledge of a wide variety of audiovisual hardware used for exhibitions (e.g., digital projectors, mounting hardware, Media Servers, BrightSign media players, amplifiers, speakers, HDBaseT transmitters and receivers, and flatscreen monitors).
• Proficiency in PC and Mac OS.
• Experience with networking, 7th Sense Media Servers, assistive listening systems, ISAAC Platform, and Vectorworks a plus.
• Knowledge of media arts history and technology, including various film, video, and sound formats.
• Ability to prioritize and compartmentalize duties.
• Demonstrated ability working in a team and without close supervision. Can communicate problems clearly to a supervisor.
• Enthusiasm, commitment, open­ mindedness, and integrity.
• Capacity to work quickly, precisely, and efficiently under deadlines.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to accuracy and detail.
• Willingness to be trained on and use OSHA approved safety equipment such as respirators and protective clothing.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
   

Physical Demands:

• Climb and work on ladders.
• Intermittent walking, standing, and stooping.
• Lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Work around paints, cleansers, and other similar products.
• Work in spaces that collect dust.
• Work on an active construction site.
   

Other Requirements:

• If hired, we require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed as determined on a case-by-case basis.
   

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• PTO and Sick Time
• 401(k)

Create CA seeks a full-time Communications & External Affairs Manager to develop and coordinate our communications strategy and collective impact efforts.

Create CA’s mission is to advocate for high-quality arts education for all students by providing policy expertise and mobilizing a statewide network of advocates and allied partners. Create CA is the only statewide organization that brings together all primary constituencies for arts education, including arts organizations, K-12 teachers, professional teacher associations, state and local education departments, professional development providers, parents and PTAs, and interested community members in higher education and business. Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core to our organizational values and integrated into our external and internal processes. For more information, please visit www.createca.org and createca.org/racial-equity-statement

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Communications

●      Develop and implement plans for strategic communications and public will campaign that increase awareness and support of Create CA’s vision, mission, programs, services, and activities.

●      Write and edit various communications, including public letters, press releases, articles, newsletters, event flyers, presentations, and reports, highlighting Create CA’s work, vision, partners, and legislative priorities.

●      Develop and coordinate communications calendar including the monthly newsletter, daily social media postings, special email blasts, and regular website updates.

●      Manage and maintain website backend, online merchandise store, and social media channels.

●      Monitor, post, and interact with subscribers on social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, Linkedin) to build relationships and online community.

●      Coordinate with contracted communications firm/s on public will campaign, brand management, messaging, graphic design, paid and earned media, and special projects.

●      Consult with the Create CA program team to coordinate content creation, provide consultation on branding, liaise with contracted communications firm/s, and manage program-specific email lists.

●      Evaluate the effectiveness of the overall communications strategy through online metrics, surveys, and focus group meetings.

External Affairs

●      Build and foster relationships with collective impact partners and workgroups.

●      Plan, schedule, coordinate, and help facilitate meetings.

●      Assist in drafting, updating, and implementing action plans for collective impact efforts. Follow up with partners on action plan needs and progress.

●      Assist in developing grant proposals for collective impact efforts.

●      Assist in evaluating collective impact efforts through reports, surveys, and focus group meetings.

Job Qualifications

Experience: 3-5 years of communications and/or public relations experience required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ideal candidate will have:

●      Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

●      Ability to develop impactful content for different audiences and multiple media channels.

●      Understanding of the principles of communications and public relations and their role in advancing an organizational agenda.

●      Collaborative approach and mindset with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse individuals.

●      General technological savvy with knowledge using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Mailchimp, Canva, Sketch, Zoom, Adobe Illustrator and/or WordPress.

●      Friendly and professional presence in telephone, virtual, and face-to-face communication.

●      Ability to work independently and carry out assignments within the stated time frame.

●      Honesty, integrity, curiosity, and ability to adapt to change and provide solution-oriented approaches.

Position Specifications & Benefits

●      Full-time employee, non-exempt position.

●      Competitive compensation commensurate to the applicant’s experience (Range of $60K – 63K).

●      Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401(k) plan participation and matching, as well as Sick, Vacation, and Holiday pay.

●      Create CA is committed to employee professional development and supports opportunities for training and growth.

●      The position requires occasional travel throughout California and to select events.

●      This position is hybrid (virtual and in-person). The selected candidate must agree to reside in California.

●      The position reports directly to the Policy Director.

Application Process

To apply, submit the following as one (1) attachment in pdf format to hr@createca.org with the subject line “Communications & External Affairs Manager”:

● Resume

● Cover letter

Applicants are contacted only if the applicant’s skills match the job requirements.

No calls, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Create CA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Create CA seeks diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law. 

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.

Create CA seeks a full-time Associate Director of Development who will oversee individual giving, major gifts, events, and corporate sponsorships. The Associate Director of Development will be a key member of the development team, providing critical support for institutional giving, the donor management database, and other development needs for Create’s Pasadena office and statewide team. This position reports to the Deputy Director.

Create CA’s mission is to advocate for high quality arts education for all students by providing policy expertise and by mobilizing a statewide network of advocates and allied partners. Create CA is the only statewide organization that brings together all primary constituencies for arts education, including arts organizations, K-12 teachers, professional teacher associations, state and local education departments, professional development providers, parents and PTAs, and interested community members in higher education and business. Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core to our organizational values and integrated into our external and internal processes. For more information, please visit www.createca.org and createca.org/racial-equity- statement

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

·       Working closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Director, oversee individual giving, major gifts, events, and corporate sponsorships and support institutional giving by processing grant paperwork, monitoring deadlines, and submitting proposals and reports.

·       Build relationships with, cultivate and solicit donors, including but not limited to: board members, individual donors, major donors, legacy society members, corporate sponsors.

·       Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders including but not limited to: fund development consultants, event planners, and other contractors.

·       Maintain donor development database and coordinate with third-party vendors as appropriate.

·       Conduct donor prospect research.

·       Implement and refine Fund Diversification Plan, striving to meet or exceed annual development goals.

·       Work closely with the Board Fund Development Committee on meeting planning and objectives.

·       Provide training and technical assistance to board and staff engaged in donor solicitation.

·       Coordinate with senior leadership on the development and implementation of a comprehensive membership structure.

·       Coordinate with policy, programs, and operations staff on communications, social media, and other earned income streams.

·       Work closely with operations team to ensure development activities comply with legal and fiscal guidelines.

·       Develop and implement legacy giving program.

·       Coordinate logistics, prepare materials, and execute donor meetings and special events.

·       Process, track and acknowledge donations.

·       Oversee direct mail campaigns.

·       Produce fundraising dashboards, reports, and monitor development goals on an ongoing basis and provide recommendations for improvement including new and innovative fundraising ideas.

·       Respond to public inquiries and represent Create CA effectively to the public.

·       Model and cultivate a healthy workplace culture, including uplifting racial diversity, equity and inclusion values as described in Create CA’s Racial Equity Statement.

·       Provide other development support as needed.

Physical Requirements
·       Duties require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

Job Qualifications
Experience: 3-5 years of mid-level fund development experience required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ideal candidate will have/be:

·       Exemplary organizational, time management, project management, analytic and coordination skills.

·       Highly motivated, able to plan proactively, prioritize tasks, and manage competing priorities.

·       Excellent attention to detail and follow through on projects/tasks.

·       Strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills and ability to connect with diverse audiences.

·       Stellar notetaking, editing and proofreading skills.

·       Knowledge using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Macintosh or PC platform required.

·       Experience with Google Workspace, Smartsheet, Dropbox, Zoom, and/or donor databases desired but not required.

·       Experience building and maintaining organizational systems and processes including donor management systems and project management highly desired.

·       General technological savvy and strong online research skills.

·       Friendly and professional presence in telephone, virtual, and face-to-face communication

·       Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team structure.

·       Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.

·       Ease working with and ability to present complex data to a variety of audiences in a simple, understandable way.

·       Honesty, integrity, ability to adapt to change and provide solution-oriented approaches.

·       Valid California driver’s license.

Position Specifications & Benefits
·       Full-time employee, exempt position.

·       Competitive compensation commensurate to applicant’s experience (Range of $85K-

$90K).

·       Benefits include: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, 401(k) plan participation and matching, as well as Sick, Vacation and Holiday pay.

·       Create CA is committed to employee professional development and supports opportunities for training and growth.

·       The position requires occasional travel throughout California and to select events.

·       This position is hybrid (virtual and in-person). The selected candidate must agree to reside in California.

Application Process
To apply, submit the following as one (1) attachment in pdf format to hr@createca.org with the subject line “Associate Director of Development”:

·       Resume

·       Cover letter

Applicants will be contacted only if the applicant’s skills match the job requirements. No calls please. Anticipated start date is July/August 2022.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Create CA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Create CA seeks diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

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.