The Museum of Northern California Art is seeking all media artwork for the upcoming juried exhibition, Dream State. In dreams, anything is possible. Tell us about yours. Do you use dreams as a source of artistic inspiration? Art inspired by exploring the conscious imagination, an alternate reality, or from new-found revelations. How do dreams reveal themselves in your art? The museum’s exhibition committee will make final selections.
Full Time
Marketing and Communications Manager
This is a full-time exempt position. Reports to the Operations Director.
Salary: $55,000-60,000 DOE. Plus 401K and health care benefits.
We are looking for a creative storyteller to join an innovative agency that has a proven track record of delivering impactful programs for students K-8. Dramatic Results is an arts education nonprofit that has been delivering human-centered programs to underserved communities for nearly thirty years. Our mission is to make learning real by engaging educators and learners through collaborative hands-on projects that impact the practice of education.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage Marketing Plan to advance the agency’s strategic priorities, engage donors and volunteers, and promote collaboration and partnership
- Oversee consistency and appropriateness of Dramatic Results’ brand identity across platforms and with diverse stakeholders
- Intentional about creating content that is culturally aware and relevant, and open to thinking critically about equity, diversity, access and inclusion (EDAI)—we are not expecting candidates to be experts in EDAI topics, but are looking for someone who is willing to do the work together
- Write website content and oversee site development (WordPress)
- Manage SEO to ensure the agency’s digital marketing initiatives are effective, as well as to optimize the website and social media pages
- Ensure social media presence (through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn) is relevant, consistent, and tailored to engage target populations
- Execute annual/monthly editorial calendars for social media, web, and email presence
- Interact with and engage social media and email contacts to promote audience growth
- Create and disseminate materials that show our impact via print and online (including, but not limited to newsletters, blogs, videos, brochures, and fact sheets)
- Oversee effective media relations strategy, including pitching stories, writing press releases, program observations and organizing events; develop relationships with members of local and regional media outlets to win earned media attention
- Supervise and contribute to the growth of the Impact and Data Lead
- Take photos and videos of programs/events, as well as collect impact stories from students, educators, and families
Support all agency special events, working with community partners, vendors, other staff and Board of Directors to ensure success
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Superior writing and editing skills, with ability to differentiate for varying audiences
- Adroit at communicating via written word, telephone and video conferencing in English; additional second language preferred
- Proven track record of both developing and implementing a Marketing Plan to increase Dramatic Results’ brand awareness and reach
- 3 years experience in Marketing; background in nonprofits or education preferred
- 2 years of direct supervisory experience of paid employees preferred
- Provide friendly, human-centered customer service and represent the agency and our mission in a professional and positive manner
- Follow-up on assignments, shows initiative, self-motivated, and has a strong work ethic
- Up-to-date with trends and marketing best practices and able to work within a budget
- Must be extremely well-versed in Social Media management software (such as HootSuite, SproutSocial, Buffer, Percolate), Blogging Tools (WordPress, Squarespace CMS), Email Service Providers (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, CovertKit), and Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva); experience with a donor database is a plus
- Can be trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Requires some evening/weekend work
- (Post-COVID) Everyday access to reliable transportation, current driver’s license and auto insurance
Day in the Life
Kick off the day with a Zoom check-in with your supervisor to discuss this week’s outreach efforts and marketing tasks outlined in your Flash Report. Hit send on our monthly newsletter, sharing out evaluation results from our most recent Social Emotional Learning program. Make some calls to our partner organizations to collect impact stories on how the ABC Project has been progressing. After lunch and a walk around the block, head out to one of our elementary schools, maybe listening to IDEO’s latest podcast on “embracing growth mindset for your business.” After snapping some pictures of our 2nd grade theater class swing by the front desk to say hello to the Office Manager and Vice Principal if they have a moment. If the theatre program is happening online this semester, then lucky you—you can pop in and out of multiple schools in one day! Follow-up with site staff by email after, sharing how happy you are to see Alex’s progress over the last two years. End your day with a smile, knowing that your work impacts kids across Southern California.
Please send your résumé, two work references and cover letter to Ryan Nuckolls at admin at dramaticresults.org. Job offers contingent upon mandatory background check.
Dramatic Results is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Senior Manager, Administration & People
Overview
Working closely with SFFILM’s Managing Director, the Senior Manager serves as the lead project manager for all human resources, finance, and administrative functions of the organization. A successful Senior Manager will be a highly detail-oriented and effective task manager, as well as an adept strategic problem solver focused on ensuring SFFILM is attracting and retaining top talent and streamlining administrative operations to maximize quality and efficiency while reducing costs. By working with various teams to drive decision-making related to organizational processes, the Senior Manager serves as a cross-functional facilitator to ensure best use of interdepartmental resources.
Apply on our website: https://sffilm.org/senior-manager-hr-administration/
RESPONSIBILITIES
Human Resources (50%):
- Oversee all hiring processes and timelines, working collaboratively with hiring managers from the point of Job Description creation to final candidate selection.
- Lead the onboarding for all new employees, contractors, interns, and Festival staff including creation of contracts, paperwork processing, and orientation.
- Enter and maintain all data in org-wide payroll system Gusto and support the preparation of semi-monthly payroll.
- Manage all aspects of the employee benefits program including Paid Time Off and health benefits administration.
- Maintain a strong understanding of all federal, state and city labor laws ensuring SFFILM’s continued compliance.
- Lead the implementation of semi-annual employee evaluation processes and make recommendations for process improvements.
- Oversee the SFFILM Internship Program, leading the strategy for a program that offers consistent and meaningful experiences for interns across all departments.
- Serve as a first point of contact for all human resources related staff inquiries and issues, escalating items to the Managing Director as appropriate.
- Support the enforcement of SFFILM’s Code of Conduct including oversight of the safety@sffilm.org email address, escalating matters to the Managing Director as appropriate.
- In collaboration with the Managing Director, support the consistent use of culturally competent and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEIA)-centered practices at SFFILM, especially in relation to hiring, staff retention, and internal processes.
- Support the maintenance of a healthy, positive and inclusive work culture through the planning and execution of staff activities and DEIA trainings.
- Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Leadership team in designing new roles and defining responsibilities for changing staff positions.
- Oversee the professional development budget, working with staff to encourage use of these funds and approving proposals.
Finance (30%):
- Project manage the annual budget process, working closely with the Director of Finance and Managing Director to set timelines, build budget retreat agendas, ensure adherence to deadlines, and negotiate the allocation of resources across various departments and programs.
- Support the day-to-day operations of the Finance department including payables, receivables, reconciliations, and other tasks as needed.
- Support the effective and consistent use of all org-wide Finance tools, including but not limited to Gusto, PO and Checks databases, and deposit logs.
- Oversee the processing and distribution of all incoming and outgoing checks in collaboration with Office Manager.
- Serve as on-site, and often first, point of contact for Finance questions and needs from staff.
- Support the creation and maintenance of the Administration department budget, working with the Director of Finance and Managing Director on strategy for operating categories.
Administration (20%):
- Support Managing Director in guiding systems and technology strategy, working with interdepartmental teams to define protocols and create usage guides for organizational tools and systems.
- Lead Org Effectiveness (OE) team and co-lead Tech Tools (TT) team, which work to improve the quality and efficiency of SFFILM work through refinement of internal policies and practices (OE) and technology systems (TT).
- Advise on implementation of org-wide facilities and systems transitions in collaboration with the Operations team.
- Maintain all HR, Finance and Admin files and filing systems.
- Liaise with insurance brokers and issue Certificates of Insurance as needed, supporting annual insurance renewals and escalating questions from staff to brokers.
- Support Managing Director on other organizational strategy projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 3 years direct people operations experience preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of basic accounting principles and experience with budget creation and management.
- Knowledge of Quickbooks, Excel, and FileMaker a plus.
- Passion for fostering a positive work culture deeply rooted in equity and inclusion.
- Strong communications skills in the written and verbal forms.
- Skills in mediation and conflict resolution.
- Ability to maintain flexibility and utilize strategic problem solving to address organizational challenges.
- High attention to detail and ability to work with high accuracy in a fast paced environment.
Due to current health restrictions, all interviews will take place over Zoom, with a preference for video. If we reach out to you for an interview, please let us know if you require any technical accommodations or support.
SFFILM is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) in both its internal management and external programming. Since 2018, the organization has actively been working in collaboration with two Advisory Boards focused on accessibility and inclusivity and officially began work with a DEI consultant in 2019 to further invest in and build on that work. Candidates are invited to discuss their interest and involvement in DEAI practices in their cover letter, and ask us more about our DEAI process in their interview.
Major Gifts Officer
Position Summary: The Major Gifts Officer focuses on cultivating major gifts, primarily of $50,000 or more. These gifts align with the priorities outlined in the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s newly established strategic plan for 2020-2025. 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 building.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment, planning and managing projects independently. The Major Gifts Officer will interact effectively with donors, anticipate needs and challenges, solve problems, and be an integral member of the Advancement Department’s administrative team. The Major Gifts Officer will also work collaboratively with colleagues on team projects.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Functions:
- Meet or exceed an annual contributed revenue goal negotiated as part of the organization’s budgeting process, working collaboratively with the Chief Advancement Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
- Develop a comprehensive inventory of gift opportunities that will allow prospective donors to have a tangible, concrete impact in advancing the Chorale’s mission, vision, and priorities.
- Complete Core Competency Checklist for major gifts, including a range of activities comprising the full cycle of a gift:
- Qualify and Plan
- Cultivate
- Ask
- Negotiate
- Ongoing Stewardship
- Participate in regular prospect review and pipeline management meetings.
- Attend Master Chorale concerts and events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Performance Metrics:
The Major Gifts Officer will focus on growth and pipeline building at the major gifts level according to clear expectations and specific measurements.
- 80% of the Major Gifts Officer’s time will be spent on activities relating to assigned prospects, including visits, proposals, moves toward solicitation, strategy sessions, volunteer briefings, et cetera.
- The Major Gifts Officer will conduct 15 face-to-face/virtual visits per month with assigned prospects.
- The Major Gifts Officer will complete 40 moves/contacts toward solicitation per month with assigned prospects, including the 15 visits noted above. Every move/contact will advance the prospect closer to a successful solicitation.
- The Major Gifts Officer will submit 14 to 18 major gift proposals per year, or an average of 1.5 per month.
- The Major Gifts Officer will be accountable for timely completion of contact reports, volunteer and donor/prospect follow-up, and expense and other documentation related to work with prospects.
- The Major Gifts Officer should successfully close up to 85% of solicitations with a gift commitment.
- The Major Gifts officer will ensure that gifts raised align with institutional priorities.
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 work with volunteer leaders, donors, and patrons.
- Superior interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and proven major donor relations experience.
- Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to set goals and organizes workload throughout the day to meet project timelines and deadlines.
- Willingness to be hands-on in a role that requires a high degree of energy and professionalism.
- 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 preferred.
Compensation: A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and 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://www.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.
Finding Sanctuary
About the Exhibit: What does sanctuary mean to you? Sanctuary can be a place, a person, or perhaps even an activity that takes us out of our everyday lives and transports us to a sacred place. Many of us find sanctuary in the very act of creating art. For our upcoming online exhibit, we are looking for work that explores the notion of sanctuary, and perhaps even challenges the concept of what sanctuary can mean.
✨Deadline: February 6, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST
✨ About our Guest Curator: Ekaterina Popova is an artist who believes that our entire life is a canvas and we have the power to create anything we desire. Her mission is to empower artists and give them the tools to take responsibility for their own career and find validation and success from within.
Ekaterina spent the past decade growing her painting practice and focusing on depicting the interior in a series of lush and colorful paintings. These works helped her explore and heal her relationship with the idea of “home,” which carries a wide array of emotions for humans, especially immigrants. The works have been recognized, exhibited, and published internationally. Additionally, Ekaterina is the founder of Create! Magazine, a publication for artists, makers, and artpreneurs. Visit www.ekaterinapopova.com + www.createmagazine.com
✨ Selected artists will also be featured on Create Magazine’s blog and Instagram.
Environmental Alterations
ENVIRONMENTAL ALTERATIONS
Call for Exhibition
Accepted media: Photography, Digital Visual Design, Video
Group Exhibition in Rome or Milan city. August 2021
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This here call responds once again to the topics and interests that contributed to the laying of Loosenart’s statutory foundations.
What we are currently living is a global economic standstill, due to a pandemic disease crisis that forces the arrest of development, as well as behaviors and human actions. This stop tat allows at the same time an objective detachment from situations, favoring an opportunity for reflection on a condition, on a picture, or on an image. Photographers, video makers and visual designers are called to represent, document and express their vision on the theme of environmental alteration, on the panoramas and traces of an anthropized environment and the resulting effects.
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Submissions at http://bit.ly/loosenartcalls
Deadline 7th May 2021
