San Diego

Executive Director

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

NOTE: APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

About Outside the Lens:

Since 2001, Outside the Lens (OTL) has amplified the voices of youth through photography, filmmaking, and digital media art, enabling them to produce work that has catalyzed change within themselves, their communities, and the world. Students tell their unique personal stories under the guidance of writers, journalists, filmmakers, photographers, artists, and teachers. We provide programming to youth in historically marginalized communities, both offsite and within school settings, offer onsite programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and train teachers and other youth providers in arts integration. OTL has reached more than 22,000 students since its inception.

OTL carries out its work with an annual budget of $1.5 million. It is led by a 12-member board of directors, has a core staff of 20 dedicated individuals, and Americorps volunteers. You can learn more about us at https://outsidethelens.org

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

The Executive Director is an experienced and compassionate senior leader with the vision, expertise and passion for furthering the media arts/social justice mission of OTL. This leader is an inspiring and effective communicator with the ability to engage, motivate, nurture, and collaborate with an array of diverse professionals including board and staff members, volunteers, leaders of allied organizations, school leaders, individual donors, contractors, and grantmaking organizations. Adept at strategic management and committed to continuous improvement, the Executive Director is a culturally aware community advocate and fundraiser who has a deep understanding of how to lead and manage all aspects of a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

Among the Executive Director’s many duties, this leader is responsible for:

Strategic and Collaborative Leadership

  • Working with existing and potential partners throughout San Diego County to identify and foster collaborative efforts for advancing the work.
  • Building a positive workplace culture that utilizes inclusive language and practices to foster cohesion and innovation among diverse staff and volunteers.
  • Engaging the program and administrative staff in transparent and supportive conversations among and between them that energize the staff and produce new strategies for approaching the work.
  • Stewarding change within the organization through visionary and strategic work that builds upon the integrity and quality of the existing work to scale the organization to achieve an even greater impact.

External Relations and Fundraising 

  • Raising the visibility of OTL through public speaking, promotional activities, and media messaging that inspires engagement.
  • Collaborating with the Advancement Director to craft and execute an agency-wide fundraising plan.
  • Identifying and fostering relationships with individuals, corporations, government agencies, and foundations to promote the work of OTL and to secure resources for its work.

Management

  • Operating with integrity, transparency, and accountability at all times with internal and external partners.
  • Overseeing the financial and operational activities of the organization in collaboration with other senior staff.
  • Providing ongoing strategic recommendations to the board based on new programmatic and funding opportunities, trends in the field, staff input/expertise, creativity, financial analysis, and risk assessment.
  • Working closely with the board to ensure that programmatic, fiduciary, and legal compliance responsibilities are fulfilled in a transparent and responsible manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A passion for and commitment to furthering the media arts/social justice mission of OTL.
  • Proven ability to strategically scale an organization.
  • A track record of generating revenue for a mission-driven organization.
  • Proven executive-level experience communicating, negotiating, and collaborating with diverse partners.   
  • Significant experience supervising, coaching, supporting, and mentoring a diverse staff and volunteer team.
  • The ability to speak persuasively to audiences of all types.

Salary range: $120,000 -$145,000. Benefits provided

How to Apply:  Applications without a cover letter will NOT be accepted. Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to: SearchATpatlibby.com (enter OTL in the subject line).

Posting Expiration Date: November 28th 5:00 pm PDT. Applications received after this time will not be accepted.

Outside The Lens is highly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates, and values employees from all backgrounds; candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. OTL is an equal employment opportunity employer. OTL’s policy is to not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex and gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), age (40 or over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. OTL also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, reasonable accommodations are made for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability unless an undue hardship, direct threat to health and safety or other job-related consideration exists.

Director, School of the Arts

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library seeks a Director, School of the Arts to oversee, manage, and help grow the studio art schools in La Jolla, Logan Heights, and online. The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing music and arts library resources, studio art classes, and year-round exhibitions, concerts, lectures, and other public programs to San Diego communities. This position offers an opportunity to join the organization at an exciting moment of growth under new leadership.

 

The mission of the School of the Arts of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is to provide fine arts education for all ages, to maintain a curriculum that provides a serious and sophisticated art experience, to maintain a faculty of superior quality, and to present a well rounded, all-inclusive art curriculum. 

 

Essential functions and responsibilities:

 

·         Maintain and manage all aspects of the studio art schools in La Jolla, Logan Heights, and online

·         Act as the public face of the art school, liaising with students, publics, faculty, and Athenaeum staff

·         Track, manage, and balance a programmatic budget

·         Organize, prepare, and publish a quarterly school newsletter, with input from faculty and staff

·         Work closely with Athenaeum staff to fill classes, coordinate member outreach, keep class offerings up to date on website, enroll students in classes, and generally oversee communications related to the School

·         Participate in outreach programs (eg, First Friday Art Walk in La Jolla, Barrio Art Crawl in Logan Heights)

·         Manage the School of the Arts Faculty, including recruiting a diverse workforce and overseeing HR processes including hiring, hours, payroll, and evaluations

·         Provide training and support for instructional technology for online courses

·         Maintain detailed records of enrollments, credits, refunds, and scholarships

·         Maintain two working art studios, including keeping all equipment and supplies functioning and in stock

·         Oversee an Administrative Associate

·         Broaden course offerings to include more options for working professionals, children, and families

·         Assist with School of the Arts faculty and student exhibitions

·         Partake in general Athenaeum activities

 

Qualifications:

·         Strong background in studio art

·         Ability to craft a curriculum that fits diverse audience needs

·         Desire to engage with faculty, staff, Athenaeum members, and students of all skill levels

·         Strong people management skills

·         At least 2 years working in an administrative role

·         Willingness to experiment and think outside the box in how the School offers courses, communicates about them, and recruits students

·         Willingness to participate in a strategic plan process to shape how the School fits into the Athenaeum’s broader goals to grow audiences and serve as a community resource

 

Director, School of the Arts is a non-exempt, 25 hours per week position and reports to the Executive Director. Pay range is $26-28/hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a paid parking space in La Jolla, a family membership to the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 2 weeks of paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, paid sick leave, and a $200/month health care stipend after 3 months.

 

 

Starting date: As soon as possible.

 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume addressed to Christie Mitchell, Executive Director to careers@ljathenaeum.org

 

The Athenaeum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Visitor Experience Representative

Visitor Experience Representative: Part-time, Non-Exempt 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Visitor Experience Representative is an essential member of the ICA San Diego team. This person supports ICA San Diego’s mission by providing visitors a welcoming and informative experience. As the interface between the visitor and ICA’s exhibitions and programs, the Visitor Experience Representative will enhance the visitor experience by inspiring guests to engage and connect with the exhibitions and each other in new and meaningful ways. The Visitor Experience Representative reports to the Visitor Experience Manager. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Create friendly, welcoming, and informative experiences for visitors
  • Greet guests, callers, and vendors and provide them with current information about ICA San Diego exhibitions and programs
  • Direct visitor, callers, and vendors to appropriate staff members/departments
  • Collect and input department data to prepare reports related to visitor attendance and event attendance
  • Promote programming, volunteer opportunities, and events
  • Assist in the sales of memberships, education classes, and facility rentals
  • Collaborate with  ICA San Diego’s Engagement Guides and Education Department in coordinating and hosting tours and group visits
  • Periodically clean the front desk and other high touch areas in the galleries to ensure a safe, hygienic guest experience
  • Keep informed about the exhibitions on view and upcoming programs
  • Accept and record sales, donations, and membership revenue
  • Follow open and close procedures for each location
  • Office admin work including printing signs and gallery guides from office computers
  • Check voice messages/emails and direct them to appropriate departments
  • Assist with check-in during special events, programs, facility rentals, and other museum events

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Familiarity with POS software/systems
  • Capable of speaking in front of large and small groups of visitors
  • Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with culturally diverse audiences
  • Must be able to use policies and procedures to exercise decisiveness in stressful situations
  • Ability to resolve or escalate visitor complaints and/or problems
  • Must be able to multitask and function as part of a team
  • Ability to adapt and be flexible to support other departments as needed
  • Must be able to work on evenings, weekends, and some holidays
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in art history or studio art
  • 1-2 years Customer service experience
  • Experience with CRM software such as Salesforce
  • Bilingual fluency, Spanish
  • Experience working in a museum, art gallery, nonprofit, or other cultural setting

COMPENSATION

Position type: Part-time, 24 hours per week with opportunities for additional hours as needed, non-exempt. Hourly rate is $17. A typical shift is 6-8 hours, Thursday through Sunday, with some weekday and evenings as needed. Benefits include ten paid holidays in a calendar year, staff appreciation days, discounts at select Balboa Park restaurants and shops, and free admission to member museums

APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the above qualifications  – in .PDF format – via email to jobs@icasandiego.org.

INCLUSION

ICA San Diego strives to demonstrate leadership by modeling excellence and best practices for inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We believe in the power of human creativity and value the opportunities for connection and learning that exist when cultures and communities come together in collaboration and understanding.

We commit to championing policies and practices that value diversity, foster cultural equity and create an accessible and inclusive environment. ICA San Diego does not discriminate based on race/ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status or religion. We recognize our strengths lie in the broad range of people who contribute their time and talents to our mission and are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive place for them to.  

Seasonal Teaching Artist – Valise

Teaching Artist Valise Program – Part time, Seasonal

ICA is seeking an enthusiastic, highly skilled teaching artist for a part-time, seasonal position for our outreach program, Valise. Successful applicants will have  experience teaching contemporary art and process-art-making to K-12 students  in a classroom setting.

The Teaching Artist for the Valise Program will be conducting art-making lessons in elementary and middle schools in the San Diego region, including Oceanside, Chula Vista, and Carlsbad. Work will be mostly in-person with some virtual programs taught on Zoom and remote meetings/training. The position will report to the Director of Education. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Implement lessons that are aligned with the ICA San Diego Valise program
  • Contribute to a strong and knowledgeable curriculum that will be structured, organized, effective, and well taught
  • Able to maneuver 40-50 pound Valise suitcases to/from the ICA
  • Responsible for preparing art materials, set-up, clean-up, and teaching students how to  preserve materials resourcefully
  • Document and photograph in classroom projects and  provide surveys to teachers and students about the program.
  • Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Art Studio, Art Education or related field
  • Minimum of 1-2 years experience with teaching artmaking to children
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to schools around San Diego county
  • Ability to teach in a fast paced environment to different grade levels
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with other educators and ICA staff
  • Strong working knowledge of Google Suite
  • Strong customer service and teamwork experience
  • Willingness to be certified in First Aid and CPR

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
  • Experience in classroom settings and understanding of classroom management

COMPENSATION

Position type: Part-time, Seasonal, Up to 4 days per week during the 2022-2023 school year.

Compensation: Hourly rate is $20. A typical shift is 3-6 hours, weekdays between 8am and 3pm. The ICA will provide a vehicle for your class trips. Should you be required to use your personal vehicle, mileage reimbursement will be available. Benefits include staff appreciation days, discounts at select Balboa Park restaurants and shops, and free admission to member museums.

APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the above qualifications  – in .PDF format – via email to jobs@icasandiego.org.

Technical Coordinator

Position Summary

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center is a new facility located in La Jolla, CA. It consists of a 480-seat concert hall, a 2000 sf flexible performance space, meeting rooms, and outdoor event spaces.

This part-time position reports to the Technical Director. The Tech Coordinators’ primary role is to ensure the equipment in the theatre is functional, maintained, and safe. As well, as provide customer service for all clientele who perform in the venue.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Act as primary point of contact on the day of events in The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
  • Write end-of-event reports.
  • Manage IA Staff brought in for each event.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating venue inventory.
  • Set furniture and staging all events on the premises.
  • Set and run smaller events such as lectures and presentations.
  • Maintain standard house plots for fixtures and equipment
  • Maintain safety protocols for staff and crew working on stage or around technical equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned

Production Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

As one of Southern California’s leading performing arts presenters, La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) contributes to San Diego’s cultural vitality year-round through a rich variety of programming, including classical, jazz, global roots, contemporary music, spoken word, and dance. In 2019, LJMS celebrated the opening of their permanent home, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center (The Conrad), which has become a hub of cultural, educational and artistic events for the community. 

The Production Manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of production requirements for all LJMS performances both in The Conrad and in other San Diego venues. Performances include 50+ presented concerts during the Winter Season (October-June) and 20+ produced performances during LJMS’ internationally renowned chamber music festival, SummerFest (July-August), which engages over 80 artists for five weeks each summer. This key staff member ensures that the vision of LJMS’s board, officers, and audiences is brought to the stage with the highest degree of professionalism.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan and administer all concert production activities for LJMS, including facility and equipment rental, staging requirements, and other logistical arrangements before, during and after productions.
  • Coordinate with artist management and LJMS Programming department to ensure that artists’ requirements are understood and met.
  • Advance the schedule and staging/personnel requirements for each concert with tour managers, musicians and agents.
  • Hire, train, and manage performance of all production staff, including per-concert and seasonal stage managers. Supervise Production Coordinator, a newly created position in 2022.
  • Schedule and supervise recording engineer(s) for any recorded concerts, as well as video direction/production/streaming staff as required. With the Technical Director, coordinate with IATSE (union) stagehands to satisfy stage requirements for load-ins, rehearsals, and concerts.
  • Develop and distribute detailed production schedules for all concerts and rehearsals events with venue and LJMS staff.
  • Oversee outside venue contracts and advance concert production requirements with the venue.
  • Contract with vendors for rental/delivery/transfer/pickup of any required backline instruments and equipment.
  • With Director of Theatre Operations, develop and monitor budgets for all production activities. With Programming department, ensure that artists’ needs are met within budget.
  • Work with Artistic and Operations staff in future-season and long-range planning for LJMS; prepare budget projections as needed.
  • Maintain proper records to include performance reports, YTD budget actuals, settlements, invoices, and executed contracts.
  • Use ArtsVision database to organize relevant production information, equipment, and timelines.
  • Maintain inventories of concert-specific property and supplies.

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