The Corporate Partnership Manager is responsible for overseeing the Museum’s corporate fundraising program. This position manages the corporate membership program, secures corporate support for OMCA’s groundbreaking exhibitions, education, and public programs, and secures corporate sponsorship for select OMCA fundraising events. This position will manage the portfolio of 30 active corporate relationships and have many opportunities to grow the corporate philanthropy program at OMCA.
Full Time
Event Manager
Event Manager
P.S. ARTS is dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing arts education to underserved public schools and communities.
Location: P.S. ARTS Office, Los Angeles
Schedule: Office Hours 9AM – 5PM, but must be able to work some nights and weekends
Designation: Full-time; Exempt
Salary: $62,400 annually
Position Overview:
The Event Manager is responsible for all P.S. ARTS event activity, including planning and execution, budget management, communication, and event-specific donation tracking. The Event Manager works under the guidance of the Advancement Director to ensure event quality, production, and success. On occasion, the Event Manager may provide support to program-related community events.
A successful Event Manager is highly organized, responsive to a fast-paced environment, and can take appropriate action while working both independently and collaboratively. The Event Manager’s overall goal is to develop and execute successful, on-brand events for P.S. ARTS that furthers both our mission and fundraising goals.
The Event Manager’s essential functions include the following:
- Plan and execute P.S. ARTS’ annual fundraisers;
- Oversee partnership events, cultivation events, and friend-raisers; and
- Cultivate and maintain event relationships i.e., vendors, donors, committee members, etc.
The Event Manager’s primary responsibilities include the following:
- Manage all event logistics;
- Track event budgets, create budget reports, and event-end reconciliation;
- Create and monitor timelines and layouts;
- Serve as a vendor/sponsor liaison and facilitate production logistics i.e., catering, rentals, etc.;
- Manage event-related communications and collateral i.e., invitations, mailings, signage, etc.
- With support, prepare corporate sponsorship/partnership proposals;
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change in response to organization need at the discretion of the CEO.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Although the criteria below will help you succeed at this position, one of P.S. ARTS’ core belief is life-long learning.
- Demonstrated experience in non-profit fundraising and event management.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and administer event sponsorships and donations.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and oversee multiple vendors and production teams.
- Strong administrative and communication skills.
- An attention to details with experience reading and maintaining a budget.
- Familiarity with the arts education field preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Lift, push, pull or carry supplies, equipment, instruments or classroom furniture up-to 40lbs.
- Bend, twist, reach, stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
- View LCD screens for long periods of time.
- Potential work with video equipment and a comfort with recording and/or being recorded.
- Travel and attend meetings and events outside of your worksite, which may require occasional use of a motor vehicle for transportation to other locations. Due to responsibilities requiring travel to locations not easily accessible by public transportation, driving may be an essential job responsibility for this position. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
About P.S. ARTS:
P.S. ARTS encourages all employees to feel empowered by and model the Organization’s values of Art, Community, Equity, Innovation and Excellence.
The P.S. ARTS team is a diverse group of people with different skillsets and experiences, from various cultures and backgrounds with one thing in common – a dedication to arts education. We’re all here to make a difference and we know nonprofit work is hard, so we try to be thoughtful about building a rounded compensation package that includes health and welfare benefits, an excellent paid holiday schedule, etc. Please feel free to ask us about it!
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@psarts.org, subject line: “Events Manager.”
Please no hardcopies or phone calls.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 04/15/2022
Phone and in-person interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
P.S. ARTS is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to better reflecting the communities we serve while building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. P.S. ARTS also supports and will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure the application process is accessible to candidates who require additional accommodation.
As proponents of the human right to claim equity and quality of life, we strive, through our operations and arts education programs, to increase collective knowledge, means, and actions that recognize resources and levels of support must be tailored to the unique needs of individuals and communities in order for all people to have equal opportunities for success.
Executive Assistant to the Artistic Director
The Social and Public Resource Center (SPARC) located in Venice, California is looking for Executive Assistant to the Artistic Director. The ideal candidate is a college graduate with at least 4 years work experience, and at least two years in an executive assistant role.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supporting and closely working with the Artistic Director in a highly fast paced setting
- Managing, scheduling and prioritizing of the Artistic Directors professional appointments, partnerships, public requests, lectures, meetings, etc.
- Administrative support with the Artistic Directors records, budgets, inventory while maintaining a high attention to detail
- Support the Artistic Director with artwork archive management and oversight
- Research support on artistic productions and projects at the Artistic Directors request
- Interfacing on behalf of the Artistic Director with high level management within SPARC’s external partnership network, including academic institutions, museums, funders, and the arts community
Full-time hours: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, 11:00am to 6:00pm, some weekends required.
Must be available to work on site at SPARC’s Venice location, following all health guidelines and restrictions in compliance with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salary: $50,000 annually plus benefits
Qualifications:
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse internal and external stakeholders and partners
- Creative problem solver
- Strong computer skills; including proficiency in Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office programs and Google Suite
- Graphic Design skills; preferably Adobe Photoshop
- Able to work independently with great attention to detail
- Must be a good team player with good work ethic
- Able to maintain professional protocols at all times
- Dedicated and socially conscious person; comfortable working with diverse communities
- Able to work with Artist’s students and staff
- Have a working knowledge of contemporary art, art institutions and art practices
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to community organizing or other social justice related work
- Demonstrated interest in public art, muralism, architecture, art education, or civic engagement fields
- Bilingual candidate preferred
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, three references and two relevant writing samples to jobs@sparcinla.org.
Ticketing Assistant
Position: Ticketing Assistant
Status: Full-time (40 hours a week, Schedule: Thursday-Monday required), Hourly, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $15.50-$16 per hour
Benefits: Yes (Medical/Vision, Dental, Life, Vacation, Holidays)
Reports to: Ticketing Manager
Vaccine Status: As of November 1, 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption would apply. Must provide proof of vaccine status upon employment.
Application Deadline: April 11, 2022
Apply online: https://bpcp.org/apply-for-ticketing-assistant/
HOW THIS ROLE IMPACTS THE CULTURAL PARTNERSHIP:
The Ticketing Assistant will support the Ticketing Manager and Ticketing Coordinator with the day-to-day operations of the Balboa Park Explorer Pass. Using your customer service and data input skills you will provide an excellent guest experience to all Explorers and partners in Balboa Park. As part of a small team, you will work closely with the Ticketing Manager to achieve project and sales goals. Since the Balboa Park Explorer Pass office is open 7 days a week, the Ticketing Assistant plays an important role as a Saturday Explorer Ticketing Representative and provides holiday coverage, as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Process and package daily ticket sales for customers. As part of daily tasks: process, package, and mail online, phone, and form orders of the Balboa Park Explorer Annual, Limited, and Parkwide Passes. Occasionally this will consist of wholesale orders for Park venues and group orders for guests. Follow cash, credit card, and check handling procedures and protocols including reconciliation of daily sales (batches).
Accurately input data and maintain a clean and consistent database. Be thoughtful and considerate when: spelling names and addresses, responding to customers via email and LiveChat, merging and updating appropriate accounts, and printing and packaging orders.
Provide a welcoming guest experience for all who visit and work in Balboa Park. Assist customers and partners over the phone, email, via LiveChat, and in-person (occasionally). Provide accurate information about the Explorer Pass including pricing, offerings, and rules and restrictions. Build friendly and professional relationships with partner venues. Learn about everything the Park has to offer to share with locals and visitors.
Support the Ticketing Manager with project tasks, as needed. After appropriate training, provide assistance including ticket system maintenance and updates, technology maintenance and updates, pulling reports as requested, checking supplies, and following up with vendors via email or over the phone.
Support the Ticketing Coordinator, as needed. After appropriate training, provide assistance with data entry for our Community Access Pass (CAP) and Military Appreciation Pass (MAP) programs.
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS ROLE:
You have demonstrated experience in the following areas:
- Providing positive guest experiences and interactions.
- Attention to detail and care when inputting data and packaging orders.
- Comfort and experience working independently without direct supervision.
- Cash, credit card, and check handling and reconciliation.
You have these critical attributes and skills:
- Align with and practice organizational values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in your work and in interactions with others.
- You are tech-savvy and comfortable with learning new technologies.
- Ability to prioritize and complete tasks and projects in a timely manner.
- Take initiative, ask questions, and are accountable.
You work effectively in collaborative, team-driven environments:
- As an ambassador for the “One Park – One Team” philosophy, a positive attitude is a must.
- Building friendly, professional relationships and utilizing online communication tools such as Slack and Trello to effectively communicate with the team.
- Be a team player – work as part of a small team, in an open office environment, and easily adapt to change.
TO APPLY, PLEASE COMPILE A PDF WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) TO SUBMIT THROUGH OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
- Resume
Please be ready to answer 3 short questions:
- Share how you demonstrate values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in your work and in interactions with others. (2-3 sentences)
- Briefly describe your customer service experience. If you do not have experience in this area put N/A. (2-3 sentences)
- Provide an example of your experience working unsupervised. If you do not have experience in this area put N/A. (2-3 sentences)
Apply through our website: https://bpcp.org/apply-for-ticketing-assistant/
Communications Coordinator
Position Title: Communications Coordinator
Position Status: Full-time (40 hours a week), Hourly, Non-Exempt; Hybrid
Pay Rate: $17 per hour
Benefits: Yes (Medical/Vision, Dental, Life, Vacation, Holiday)
Reports to: Director, Parkwide Communications
Vaccine Status: As of November 1, 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption would apply. Must provide proof of vaccine status upon employment.
Application Deadline: April 11, 2022
Apply online: https://bpcp.org/apply-for-comms-coordinator/
HOW THIS ROLE IMPACTS THE CULTURAL PARTNERSHIP:
The Communications Coordinator assists the Director, Parkwide Communications with developing and executing strategies and tactics for improving visitation to Balboa Park museums and experiences and raising the brand profile of the Park among target audiences. Using your experience and skills you will help provide consistent communication with Balboa Park fans, as well as our Balboa Park Explorer Passholders through newsletters, direct mail campaigns, and social media content creation, including video. You will also take initiative to dig into analytics to help identify, develop, and disseminate key messages.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Provide consistent communication to Balboa Park Explorer customers. In collaboration with a team, develop and manage successful newsletters and marketing campaigns, messaging for materials including letters, emails, and social media. Plan and execute monthly on-site Explorer Experience programs.
Manage social media channels and outreach with arts and culture lovers. Create, write, and source content to be shared on Balboa Park, Explorer Pass, and related social media channels. Learn about everything the Park has to offer to share with locals and visitors.
Help develop strategic communication plans including social media. With support of the Director, research, review benchmarks, and identify key messaging and audiences to build greater awareness.
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS ROLE:
You have demonstrated experience in the following areas:
- Acquiring and analyzing analytics from social media and other digital environments.
- Creative writing and storytelling skills used to build trust and brand awareness.
- Photography and videography – shooting, as well as editing.
You have these critical attributes and skills:
- Align with and practice organizational values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in their work and interactions with others.
- Comfort and confidence to appear in front of a camera.
- Have very strong communication and relationship building skills.
- Take initiative, ask questions, and are accountable.
You work effectively in collaborative, team-driven environments:
- As an ambassador for the “One Park – One Team” philosophy, a positive attitude is a must.
- You are tech-savvy and comfortable with utilizing online communication tools such as Slack and Trello, plus Adobe Creative Cloud, Google, and Microsoft programs.
- You include the team in decision-making processes and ask for feedback, guidance, and insight.
TO APPLY, PLEASE COMPILE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN PDF FORMAT TO SUBMIT THROUGH OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest addressing how you’re a great fit for this position
- Three (3) writing samples (Writing samples can include blogs, news articles, newsletters, social media posts, and video or podcast scripts.)
- A contact sheet of 20 images you have taken.
Please be prepared to answer 4 short answer questions:
- Share how you demonstrate values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in your work and interactions with others. (2-3 sentences)
- Briefly describe your experience with email marketing and newsletter creation. If you do not have experience in this area put N/A. (2-3 sentences)
- Briefly describe your experience with photography and video production (shooting and editing). If you do not have experience in this area put N/A. (2-3 sentences)
- Describe your experience with being in front of a camera for interviews and/or production. If you do not have experience in this area put N/A. (2-3 sentences)
Apply through our website: https://bpcp.org/apply-for-comms-coordinator/
Marketing and Communications Director
ABOUT AURORA THEATRE COMPANY:
As the storyteller for our community, Aurora Theatre Company inspires new audiences and longtime theatre lovers alike with the visceral power of live theatre. Our venues, the most intimate professional stages in the Bay Area, highlight great acting, nuanced language, and an immediacy that makes for exhilarating theatre. By telling profoundly relevant stories, we’re building a new culture of theatre-going in the Bay Area and contributing to a revitalization of theatre nationwide, challenging all of us to think deeper, laugh louder, and engage more purposefully and profoundly with our neighbors and our world.
At Aurora, we believe that theatre belongs to everyone. We ask that our staff, our artists, and our audience work together to make all people feel welcome here. Our values include championing racial justice, better embodying anti-racist practices, and confronting and dismantling oppression.
Aurora Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, country of origin, political belief, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, or any basis protected by law. Members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to BIPOC, non-binary and transgender candidates are encouraged to apply.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
The Marketing and Communications Director develops and implements marketing plans to articulate Aurora’s compelling vision, reach new audiences, and maximize attendance, visibility, and income from productions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work with leadership, staff, and board of directors to clarify and articulate Aurora’s current and aspirational identity
- Develop strategies to reach audiences reflective of the diversity of the Bay Area
- Use data, current trends in marketing, communications, and the arts to develop annual marketing plans
- Provide leadership for marketing staff (currently .5 FTE Marketing Associate and .25 Graphic Designer)
- Grow and maintain relationships with press outlets; able to pitch features, solicit interviews, and secure press for performance reviews
- Work with the Artistic staff to write and distribute press releases
- Help to lead a rebranding process
- Oversee digital, print, and broadcast advertising and track their success
- Oversee creation of social media campaigns
- Supervise website content
- Work with Managing Director to develop and implement ticket pricing strategies
- Attend relevant internal and external events, including Aurora productions
- Work closely with box office staff on effective communications with the audience
- Update, communicate, and maintain Aurora’s Style Guide
- Maintain organization of Aurora’s photo library
- Work with Managing Director to develop and track Aurora’s budget for marketing and communications
- Provide collateral for Development Department
- Perform all duties in accordance with Aurora Policies and Procedures and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations
- The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
- At least five years marketing and communications experience with demonstrated effectiveness
- Demonstrated leadership in strategy development in marketing and communications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Track record of supporting an organization in reaching new audiences
- Experience building collaborative relationships with people across diverse backgrounds and personalities
- Demonstrated experience advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Performance spaces, most offices, and restrooms are accessible to wheelchair users
- Moderate noise level in building
- Offices are shared with others
- Typing, talking, looking at a computer screen, ability to lift 25 lbs
- Some external meetings may not be wheelchair accessible
- Work can be a combination of remote and in-person (or 100% in person if you prefer)
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@auroratheatre.org.
