Independent Shakespeare Co. in a period of growth. Building on our strong community ties and successful programming, we’ve codified an ambitious strategic plan which requires a substantial expansion of revenue. Our 2025 budget is $1.2 million, and we are seeking to grow that to $2 million by 2027.

The Development Director will play a pivotal role in securing financial resources to support our mission and programs, and will operate as a key fundraiser to help grow and expand our individual major donor base.

We are seeking an assured and collaborative Director of Development. We’re a small, highly communicative team and the Development Director will work closely with the Artistic Director and Managing Director, with support from other team members including the Development Assistant and Grant Writer.

We’re looking for someone who loves building strong relationships with the diverse range of people that are part of our Los Angeles community; someone excited to meet new people and talking about the importance of funding the arts.

Our development work is grounded in the belief that donors are our partners, deserving of respect and care. Equally, we acknowledge that as partners, our donors must not only support our work on stage, they must understand and support our commitment to anti-racism and equity within the community.

Primary Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy and Implementation
• Drive comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue goals, aligned with the strategic plan.
• Oversee the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure alignment between fundraising efforts and organizational goals and ethics.
Donor Relationship and Stewardship
• Build close donor relationships and increase annual individual support through donor stewardship, creating mutually satisfying relationships.
• Identify and recruit new major donors.
• Help identify annual financial goals for the donor portfolio and track progress.
• Nurture alternative giving programs (e.g., planned giving).
• Support the board of directors in its development role.
• Be an advocate for Independent Shakespeare Co. in the community.
• Schedule, attend and document meetings with donors.
• Participate in deepening patron and donor engagement through special events.
Other Administrative Responsibilities
• Participate in strategy sessions regarding both development and also broader organizational concerns, goals, and dreams.

Who Should Apply?
The ideal candidate:
• Is passionate about the ability of the arts to deepen community bonds.
• Has meaningful experience working in non-profit development, and individual giving.
• Is excited by being part of a small, collaborative team, and values creativity.
• Is excited by being in a learning-centered work environment.
• Has familiarity with the Los Angeles philanthropic world.
• Has knowledge of the Salesforce PatronManager platform or a comparable CRM.
• Possesses excellent communication skills (speaking and writing) and is comfortable engaging with people in person and over the phone.
• Is flexible and understands that the landscape of a small arts organization is less hierarchical and more prone to shifts than more codified work environments.
• Is able to attend weekend and evening events as needed (within reason, and with commensurate time off during the regular work week.) ISC’s regular work week is 35 hours: M-F, 10:00 – 5:00.
• Ability to work in person in Los Angeles.
This is a full-time, exempt position.

About Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC)
Independent Shakespeare Co. cultivates a place of belonging for anyone with a curious mind and adventurous heart. We celebrate individuality, smash expectations, and create local theater that reflects our lives and diverse communities. We re-imagine classics and stage bold, contemporary work.

Our foundational values are: creativity, connection, integrity, excellence, and joy.

We strive to embody these values across all aspects of our organization, from the rehearsal room to board meetings, to our interactions with the public and our partners.

Our team is diverse, artistically, administratively and at the board level. We incorporate the values of diversity and equity in all areas of our organization.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

More information about ISC’s history, mission, and values can be found on our website: iscla.org

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 annually

Benefits: Benefits include health insurance, retirement match, paid time off, and sick leave.

Education requirements: N/A

Deadline to apply: December 31, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: Send resume and a cover letter to Artistic Director, Melissa Chalsma at chalsma@iscla.org

Independent Shakespeare Co. is committed to considering a range of applicants! If you feel you can excel in this job, we encourage you to apply.

Independent Shakespeare Co. will review applications until the position is filled.

An in-person interview may be followed up by a second interview.

Independent Shakespeare Co. would like the selected candidate to start in March 2025.

Neighborhood Music School has been serving the Boyle Heights/Lincoln Heights/Vernon/East LA and surrounding communities since 1914 with affordable one on one music instruction, mentorship, and cultural connection. Founded as a Settlement House serving the immigrant communities who had settled in Los Angeles, NMS values its history deeply and anchors its programs and growth in service to our growing community. In the midst of growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic, mission focused, and experienced Director of Operations and Administration to oversee the Boyle Heights location during business hours, support the Executive Director, and ensure that Administrative and Operations are fully supported in service to our community, faculty, and staff. Neighborhood Music School is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Director of Operations and Administration will be responsible for oversight and administration and management of Boyle Heights location, reporting to the Executive Director. The Director of Operations and Administration will manage the school during business hours, supported by a Director of Programs & Evaluation, Community Partnerships & Development Coordinator, Registrar, and Facilities & Archival Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operational Oversight of Neighborhood Music School
Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is expected to:
● Supervise onsite faculty, staff, and administrative support during open school hours when the Executive Director is offsite.
● Communicate directly and effectively with the Executive Director to ensure that all NMS teachers, students, staff, and facility needs are met to best serve our full community.
● Provide leadership in efforts to connect NMS with community resources, agencies, and initiatives.
● Serve as thought partner and collaborator with Executive Director, Director of Programs & Evaluation, and Board of Directors.
● Manage the budget and fundraising initiatives for the Boyle Heights location as directed.
● Collaborate directly with the Executive Director to achieve vision goals and our mission to inspire minds and enrich community through music education.

Shared Department Oversight
● Ensure strong leadership in developing and achieving organizational goals and objectives that advance the NMS mission, strategic plan, and/or meet all compliance standards and best practices.
● Assess and analyze all aspects of the organization, in coordination with the senior leadership team.
● Support Executive Director in preparation for Board and Committee meetings and ensure these meetings are staffed as appropriate/needed.
● Support and supervise a team that ensures adequate supervision, professional development, and evaluation of all staff and volunteers.
● Ensure all organizational policies are equitably implemented with consistency and fairness.
● With the Executive Director, support the finance and asset management team and ensure all processes, controls, accepted accounting principles, annual audits, and other best practices are in place and completed.
● Establish and maintain positive relationships with partner organizations, policymakers, media, and other community groups.
● Support fundraising efforts, including implementation of an overall fundraising strategy.
● Coordinate and supervise the preparation of organization goals and objectives and provide support to all Directors, Managers, and staff on the programs teams to achieve all program outcomes and impacts within required time limits.
● Supervise and support all programs, services, and activities to ensure that program objectives are met, and best practices are consistently implemented during business hours.
● Ensure compliance with funding sources and regulatory requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
● The ideal candidate will have both the educational and experience of nonprofit management and fiscal oversight responsibilities in the arts education sector for a minimum of 5 years.
● A strong commitment to the local community, arts programming, and joy of learning.
● A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in management in an arts organization or school. Other management experience will be considered.
● Strong administrative/organizational skills, i.e., experience in providing direction and managing operations in areas such as staff supervision, budgeting, fiscal management, and marketing.
● Working knowledge of principles and practices of running nonprofits and education facilities.
● Demonstrated success in raising funds from public and private sources.
● Bilingual: Spanish/English or English/Spanish
● Experience establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with parents, community organizations, elected officials, funders, and other community partners.
● A strong commitment to collaborating with local neighbors and community partners.
● Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
● Valid California driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stationary position 60% of the time. Operates a computer and other office machinery such as copy machines, phones. Frequently move objects weighing up to twenty pounds.

Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 annually

Benefits: Benefits include Health insurance at a 90% employer co-pay, Dental, Vision, and Life. We offer optional Retirement Savings, sick time, and vacation.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: December 2, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: Send a cover letter, cv/resume, and LinkedIn link(if applicable) to hr@neighborhoodmusic.org. This position will be open until filled, with preference going to applications submitted by December 2, 2024.

Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $82,200 – $111,800 at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants that currently hold a senate faculty position at another UC campus should be aware of the policies governing intercampus faculty hiring & transfers. These policies can be found at UCOP APM 510-18
Anticipated start: July 1, 2025
Application Window
Open date: October 17, 2024

Next review date: Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description
The Department of Art at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time, tenure- track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor in the broadly defined area of Sculpture/Spatial Arts Practice beginning July 1, 2025 or later. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.

The Department of Art offers BA and MFA degrees in Art and interdisciplinary minors in Digital Art and Public Art within the dynamic setting of a world-class research university. We provide contemporary, traditional, multi- and interdisciplinary approaches to artistic production and are committed to creative research that investigates the relationship between practice and inquiry within the larger context of historical and contemporary concerns (see http://www.arts.ucsb.edu). The Department has strong historic ties to independent undergraduate research, including through the College of Creative Studies, and to new media research through the Media Arts Technology graduate program. In addition, there is ample scope for inter- and intra-campus collaborations with colleagues in other departments both at UCSB and across the University of California system.

The successful candidate will teach sculpture at all levels and demonstrate an understanding of how sculpture intersects with other mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, digital arts, and performance. They will be expected to mentor graduate students and contribute to departmental administrative responsibilities, including program planning and committee work.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MFA or MA (or an equivalent terminal degree) in Art Practice or related field.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
A minimum of two years as an instructor of record at the college level are required.
Preferred qualifications
3 – 5 years as an instructor of record at the college level are preferred.
Candidates who demonstrate the versatility to teach studio classes, large lecture classes and graduate seminars.
Applicants with a strong commitment to teaching
Evidence of extensive exhibitions in the field, with demonstrated excellence in practice, research, and teaching to complement the department’s strengths (see http://www.arts.ucsb.edu).
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.

A Research/Artist Statement

A Teaching Statement

Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

A document with links to project documentation and publications (20 samples of artwork)

Sample Syllabus #1

Sample Syllabus #2

Sample Syllabus #3

Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)
The search committee will request letters of recommendation from the contacts provided by applicants who are selected as semi-finalists (long-shortlist). These letters will be solicited before the Zoom interview stage. Applicants are encouraged to ensure their references are aware of the possibility of being contacted during this phase of the recruitment process.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02819
Help contact: scaceres@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Santa Barbara, CA

Salary: “A reasonable estimate for this position is $82,200 – $111,800 at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants that currently hold a senate faculty position at another UC campus should be aware of the policies governing intercampus faculty hiring & transfers. These policies can be found at UCOP APM 510-18”

Benefits: Faculty enjoy a wide variety of employment benefits, some of which they share with all employees of the University of California, and some of which are unique to faculty. For information on the benefits common to all UC employees (e.g., health insurance, vision and dental care, life insurance, retirement plans), you can visit the UCSB Human Resources website. You may also wish to attend one of the benefits orientations which Human Resources conducts regularly for new employees.

Education requirements: Master’s degree

Deadline to apply: December 16, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Other

How to apply: Apply here; help contact: scaceres@ucsb.edu