Los Angeles

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Arts for LA activates artists and organizations, and leads communities to advocate for an equitable, healthy, and creative Los Angeles region.

DESCRIPTION

Arts for LA seeks a full-time Director of Strategic Partnerships to grow the family of foundation, corporate, individual and organizational membership partners, while growing earned revenue through cross sector (government, nonprofit and business) partnerships. This position is critical in laying the groundwork for the organization’s long term financial sustainability. The Director of Strategic Partnerships will build and execute the development plan, and implement the information technology systems to support the function. The will over the organization of special events.

Reports to: Executive Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

Foundations

●  Nurture the relationship with our long-standing foundation partners while growing our base of new partners, both local and national,
●  Developing and tracking proposals and reports for all foundation fundraising.

Membership Development and Services
●  Grow a generous family of individual and organizational members who are engaged by programs, advocacy initiatives, and aggressive marketing efforts,
●  Carefully and thoughtfully cultivate, steward, and solicit individual and organizational members over time to provide the base for the organization’s fundraising efforts,
●  Create and implement annual membership acquisition and renewal campaigns for organizations which include digital advertisements, email, direct mail, and phone,
●  Update and maintain membership records and produce timely acknowledgement letters,
●  Assist members with day-to-day needs, including facilitating member benefit usage,
●  Support regular communication with the membership base, including monthly meetings.

Sponsorships
●  Prospect, cultivate, solicit, and stewart sponsors, corporate partners and exhibitors,
●  Create sponsorship materials for events and other programs,
●  Structure custom-fit partnerships with sponsors that drive prolonged, mutual benefit,
●  Nurture the relationship from first time sponsors to long term, strategic partners,
●  Ensure sponsorship deliverables are met in a timely manner and draft necessary reports,
●  Collaborate with partners to maximize the impact of expertise, product and marketing.

Cross-Sector Partnerships
●  Work to identify and foster powerful cross sector (government, nonprofit and business) partnerships for the realization of mission and funding diversification,
●  Develop and execute contracted service strategies for increased earned revenue.

Other

●  Organize cultivation and membership events,
●  Share in the day-to-day operations of the organization as it relates to the duties of the position or as in the normal course of the running of the office as do the other staff members (i.e. special projects, conferences, logistics etc.).

ELIGIBILITY

Ideal candidates should hold the following qualifications and experience:
●  Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in development.
●  Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and external communication skills.
●  Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including ability to facilitate and train
●  Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and some weekends.
●  Licensed driver with reliable transportation and ability to meet AFLA’s minimum auto insurance requirement.

Preferred, but not required skills:
●  Experience interacting with non profit boards
●  Awareness of Los Angeles arts community and local government structures
●  Public relations experience
●  Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

COMPENSATION

Full Time position – Starting salary range $65,000, dependent on experience Benefits include: health, vision, dental care and vacation.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit resume, cover letter, writing sample (i.e. development plan, grant application, membership solicitation or sponsorship deck) and 3 references to info@artsforla.org with the subject line: “Director of Strategic Partnerships.” Applications close July 7, 2021 11:59pm. Proposed start date, July 2021. Post Covid, in person office hours.

 

Arts for LA are equal employment opportunity employers and we strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply. Arts for LA do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, (including transgender status), weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Director of Public Policy and Advocacy

Reports to: Executive Director
Work Schedule: Full Time
Exempt Status: FLSA Exempt

ABOUT ARTS FOR LA

Arts for LA activates artists and organizations, and leads communities to advocate for an equitable, healthy, and creative Los Angeles region.

DESCRIPTION

AFLA seeks a Director of Public Policy & Advocacy to help lead strategy and positioning on arts and culture issues. This position will be responsible for developing AFLA’s annual policy agenda and policy priorities that further organizational goals. He/she/they will lead government affairs strategy and help develop advocacy campaigns with an eye towards advancing AFLA policy agenda at the local level. He/she/they will also build critical relationships with stakeholders of AFLA to advance policy values and priorities pertaining to arts and culture.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in policy and legislative advocacy, as well as demonstrated experience building productive relationships with key stakeholders. He/she/they will also have excellent analytical skills with an ability to think critically and write effectively. An understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to the success of this role, and candidates should be prepared to articulate how they will approach policy analysis and development with an equity lens. The position is an opportunity to serve as the resident policy expert for an influential public policy and advocacy organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

●  Develop the organization’s annual policy agenda and supporting advocacy strategies to move those policies forward.
●  Lead policy development on arts and culture issues. Assist with data analysis, research projects and author policy reports, issue briefs, and fact sheets that analyze arts and culture policy issues affecting artists, arts organizations and cultural communities.
●  Manage day-to-day government affairs on arts and culture issues for the policy department, including rapid response analysis of bills and policy proposals. Build and maintain relationships with City Council and County staff, administrative staff, and other policymakers, and represent AFLA in meetings and communications to advance our policy agenda.
●  Support efforts to coordinate arts and culture policy and advocacy efforts/campaigns across the Los Angeles County region.
●  Represent the organization at external events, including coalition meetings, to foster our external relationships and collaborate strategically with partners.
●  Serve as an on-record spokesperson for AFLA on arts and culture policy at events, in official statements, and in the media.
●  Support the development of arts and culture issue advocacy trainings and consumer education materials.
●  Contribute to the development of arts and culture related fundraising proposals and execute policy grant deliverables as necessary.
●  Supervise policy interns and seasonal staff, with the potential to manage additional staff members in the future.

REQUIRED SKILLS
●  Five to seven years of relevant experience in policy and politics, experience can be across different issue areas
●  Knowledge of local and state policy preferred.
●  Excellent research and writing ability, including an existing portfolio of policy materials
●  Experience successfully leading legislative advocacy campaigns
●  Experience managing projects with multiple teams and competing priorities
●  Experience building and managing relationships with external partners
●  State, County or City experience preferred. Should have existing relationships with policy stakeholders
●  Willingness to register as a lobbyist

PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED SKILLS
●  experience with non profit board management
●  awareness of Los Angeles arts community and local government structures
●  experience with social media outreach

COMPENSATION
●  Starting salary range: $65,000
●  Benefits include: health, vision, dental care and vacation.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications close July 7, 2021 11:59pm. Submit resume, cover letter, writing sample (i.e. policy agenda, communications sample, research and/or policy reports and 3 references to info@artsforla.org with the subject line: “Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Position.”

Arts for LA is an equal employment opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Arts for LA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, (including transgender status), weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Associate Chorus Manager

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) seeks an energetic, collegial, and highly organized individual to join the organization as Associate Chorus Manager (ACM). Reporting to LACC’s Chorus Manager and working closely with the artistic team, which includes the Artistic Director, Associate Artistic Director, Apprentice Choir Director, Young Men’s Ensemble Director, and Director of Music Literacy and Curriculum Development, the ACM supports the artistic and educational needs of the organization.

The ACM will serve as an ambassador for LACC and its choristers, is a colleague to all artistic and administrative staff, and supports and advances LACC’s mission of providing “choral music education of the highest quality to young people who represent richly diverse racial, economic, and cultural backgrounds.”

The ideal candidate will be a personable and empathetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment; possesses relevant operations management experience, preferably from prior work for a performing arts or music education organization; and is capable of leveraging exceptional communications, time management, and strategic thinking skills to achieve success in the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Manage regular Saturday and Sunday rehearsals of all choirs except the Young Men’s Ensemble, as determined by the Chorus Manager (a monthly chorus management schedule will be established with the Chorus Manager).

·       Assist with rehearsals for on-site and off-site performances, open rehearsals, master classes, open houses, parent orientation, all-choir picnic, retreats, et al.

·       Assist with rehearsal preparation and management, including coordination of volunteer support for rehearsals and performances, and monitor rehearsals.

·       Ensure that all equipment needs for rehearsals are met.

·       Serve as program manager for the First Experiences in Singing “FES” program, including room set-up, attendance tracking, organizing volunteer assistants, scheduling evaluations and appropriate communications with parents.

·       Manage the First Experiences in Choral Singing “FECS” ensemble, including room set-up, attendance tracking, organizing volunteer assistants, and all communications with parents.

·       Attend Artistic Staff Meetings.

·       Supervise attendance record-keeping and communicate attendance issues to conducting staff.

·       Schedule mid-year chorister progress reports and year-end chorister evaluations.

·       Assist with organizational communication to choristers, families and staff, and serve as an advocate for LACC policies and procedures.

·       Assist with special event planning and management.

·       Assist with the preparation and execution of all self-produced concerts and contracted performances/collaborations to deliver professional performances of the highest artistic quality.

·       Assist with tour planning and management as assigned by the Chorus Manager.

·       Ensure the safety and well-being of choristers at all times.

·       Other relevant duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
Ability to analyze, organize, and process information quickly and accurately.
Ability to work successfully both as a member of close-knit team and independently.
A professional yet collegial, empathetic demeanor and the ability to interface with a variety of constituency groups, including choristers, families, faculty, staff, philanthropic funders, concert attendees, and members of LACC Board of Directors.
Fluency with computers, MS Office, SaaS software, and CRM databases.
Superb interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and on weekends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 3 years’ administrative experience in an academic, educational, or performing arts setting, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
Prior experience with a youth chorus, either as a singer or administrator.
Knowledge of the choral music art form and field.
Knowledge of the Los Angeles music education and performing arts community.
Experience working with music educators and young musicians.
Interest in working with children in an educational setting.

POSITION:
The Associate Chorus Manager is a full-time (40 hours per week) non-exempt, salaried position with a flexible, variable work schedule. Due to COVID-19, this position will work remotely through August 2021 from a location with high-speed internet. Starting in September 2021, this position will transition to a hybrid in-office/at-home schedule and will be based at LACC’s office in Pasadena.

COMPENSATION:
Salary range for this position is $55,000–$60,000 per annum, depending on experience. Benefits package includes employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance and generous paid time off.

TO APPLY:
Email cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to Ann Giesler, Chorus Manager, at agiesler@lachildrenschorus.org, by Friday, June 25, 2021. Include job title in subject line. No phone calls, please. The position will remain open until filled.

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus is committed to providing equal opportunity for all persons employed or seeking employment with LACC. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. LACC will recruit, hire, retain, promote, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants equally, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 

ABOUT LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC), widely recognized as one of the world’s preeminent youth choruses, has been lauded as “hauntingly beautiful” (Los Angeles Times), “astonishingly polished” (Performances Magazine), “extraordinary in its abilities” (Culture Spot LA), and “one of the world’s foremost children’s choirs” (Pasadena Star News).   

Founded in 1986 and led now by Artistic Director Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, LACC annually appears in more than 50 public performances, including its own self-produced concerts and in collaborations with leading organizations such as LA Opera, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and Pasadena Symphony and POPS.

The Chorus annually serves more than 400 children ages 6–18 from 40+ communities across Southern California through its seven choirs¾Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Mixed Voices Choir, Young Men’s Ensemble, Intermediate Choir, Apprentice Choir and Preparatory Choir¾and two first experience classes, First Experiences in Singing and First Experiences in Choral Singing.   

The choir appears on John Williams’ latest recording, John Williams & Steven Spielberg: The Ultimate Collection, released in 2017, as well as on the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s critically acclaimed Decca recording, A Good Understanding. The subject of four documentaries by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Freida Mock, LACC is featured in the Academy Award®-nominated Sing!, about a year in the life of the choir. LACC has also performed with John Mayer on NBC’s “The Tonight Show” and has been featured on PBS’s “Great Performances,” BBC Radio and Public Radio International’s nationally syndicated show “From the Top,” among other credits.  

Recipient of Chorus America’s 2014 Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence, the nation’s highest choral honor, LACC frequently serves as a cultural ambassador for Los Angeles on tours that have taken the Chorus across the country and to more than 20+ countries on 6 continents.

Call for Artists — Cardboard City

reDiscover Center seeks proposals from artists and makers working in the Los Angeles area for inclusion in Cardboard City, a 2 month temporary exhibition and creative arts space on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, to create cardboard-based art. There are two options for participating artists:

• Exhibiting Artworks
• 4 Day Artist Residency

Cardboard City seeks to inspire visiting families to participate in art making and explore the connections between creativity and sustainability. Artists whose work deals with themes related to reuse, environment, sustainability, and STEM are particularly encouraged to apply. Artists currently working in other media are welcome to apply and take on the challenge of using cardboard as a medium.

EXHIBITING ARTIST:
The cardboard-based work will be exhibited July 8-August 29, with an option to include in the art auction at the Cardboard City Gala on August 26. Artist is responsible to transport and, if unsold, pick up of work. In very limited circumstances, reDiscover can arrange for transportation, upon request.

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE:
Residency project will take place Thursday-Sunday during public hours, 12:00-6:00 PM. Multi-week residency proposals will be considered.

We seek artists who are interested in sharing their work for the public’s benefit, particularly inspiring diverse youth. This could include: sharing messages for social / environmental benefit, utilizing public contribution to work, or incorporating public feedback into an ongoing conversation among the artist, the artwork, and the public.

An honorarium of $500 and use of the facility for a final exhibit/presentation is offered to the successful applicants.

The artists will have access to the tools and cardboard at the Cardboard City space. Additional tools may be available (let us know what you have in mind!)

All resident artists working in Cardboard City during public hours are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of their residency. Upon acceptance, artists are required to enter into a signed program agreement and attend a safety training. Safety first.

Cardboard City offers artists:
• Visibility to as many as 100,000 visitors and potentially 1 million+ online and onlooker views
• Space for resident artists to work on site and access to a wide range of types of cardboard and various cardboard cutting and forming tools
• Convenient location. Located three blocks from the Expo line with easy alley access and adjacent parking.
• Volunteer assistants and potentially thousands of community members contributing to collective artworks

ELIGIBILITY and SELECTION PROCESS
The residency is open to all artists, artisans and makers who reside or exhibit in Los Angeles County. Artist teams will be considered; partnerships and groups should apply through one coordinating member. All forms of artistic production will be considered in application but the residency focus is cardboard.

All eligible applications are evaluated by a panel of arts professionals, which rates and selects the final awardees according the following criteria:

• Quality of previous work
• Exhibiting Artist: Applicants submission
• Resident Artist: Applicant’s proposed plan for the residency period
• Suitability of the artist’s practice for the space.

Notification of the selected resident will take place the week of June 14, 2021. Installation of exhibited artworks will take place between June 14 and July 7, 2021.

If you have a unique idea or project that can be realized with cardboard we want to hear from you!

Wood Worker / Sawyer / Prep Carpenter

Description:
Custom Art Surfaces, LLC is an art fabrication shop focusing on museum grade canvases, stretcher bars, panels, and other painting surfaces. Our company provides materials to a wide range of artists in the Los Angeles area specializing in oversize pieces, unique shapes, and custom surface preparation.

We are looking for a full time, wood worker to join our team in Downtown Los Angeles. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced woodworker with milling, assembly, and material management experience.

Duties Include:
– Milling wood to precise specifications
– Joining various stock materials for assembly
– Managing and organizing various stocked materials
– Operation of woodworking hand and power tools
– Tool maintenance and upkeep – General maintenance, organization, and cleaning of work areas
– Working with other employees on larger projects

Requirements:
– Must have experience with woodworking power tools and be able to safely operate them in a shared shop environment (table saw, planer, router, chop saw, etc)
– 1-2 years of relevant work experience (minimum)
– Good organization and material tracking skills
– Good communication, comprehension, and problem solving skills
– Basic math and geometry skills
– A strong eye for details and precision while working
– An interest in the craft of fine woodworking
– Must be able to lift upwards of 50lbs unassisted and work on your feet for extended periods of time

Desired Skills and Experiences:
– Finish/trim carpentry, cabinet shop, bench carpentry, saw mill, or construction experience

Compensation:
40 hours per week (9am – 5pm). Starting pay $17-$20 per hour depending on skills and experience.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to info@caslosangeles.com with the subject line “Application for Shop Position”. Please do not call the business.

Museum Store Associate Part-Time/ Non-Exempt

An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the Japanese American National Museum  is recognized as one of the nation’s premier cultural museums. The National Museum is located adjacent to the Metro Gold Line in the Little Tokyo/Arts district in downtown Los Angeles, a neighborhood that has experienced an exciting revitalization with diverse new restaurants, shops, luxury apartments, and nightlife.

Museum Store Associates are responsible for promoting sales, processing sales and orders, and providing excellent customer service. Preferred schedule for 15–23 hours per week. One weekend day is required but weekday schedule is flexible with advance notice. Must be able to work with individuals of all ages and support large museum-wide events like Family Festival Days and all Store staff is required to be available for Black Friday weekend.

Duties include processing on-site, phone, mail and web order sales; assisting with store merchandise display: receipt and stocking of new merchandise; pulling, packing, and shipping orders; promoting sales of membership, gift certificates and other special sales as needed. Light office duties; data entry, making copies, filing, typing, etc. Reconciles cash drawer and empties donation boxes at the close of business. Requires a criminal background and credit check.

High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 6 months customer service experience in a retail environment. Prior non-profit experience and working with volunteers beneficial. Ability to multi-task, adept with handling cash and processing sales and requires professional phone skills for taking customer phone orders and answering general inquiries. Must be able to provide courteous and effective service to co-workers, volunteers and the public. Knowledge of Retail Star, Shopify or similar POS system and Altru database software is preferred. Familiarity with Gmail, MS word, Excel, and Power Point. Knowledge of Japanese American history and culture a plus; however, sensitivity to issues of diversity and ethnicity is essential. Background check and credit check is required.

Please visit www.janm.org/jobs/ for application form and to view full job qualifications. EOE.

Benefits include: on-site parking, sick time, discounts in museum store and at on-site Chado tea room.

 

Submit: Cover Letter, application and resume with references
Japanese American National Museum
Attn: Human Resources
Re: Museum Store Associate, Part-Time
Email: hr@janm.org

No Phone Calls Please; Open Until Filled

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