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Director of Learning

artsforla on December 13, 2024

Position Title: Director of Learning
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Position Overview
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) seeks a passionate and visionary advocate for arts education to serve as its Director of Learning. This individual will be instrumental in shaping the future of LACO’s education initiatives, advancing the orchestra’s mission and engaging with diverse audiences across Los Angeles. As a leader within the organization, the Director of Learning will oversee LACO’s flagship “Meet the Music” program and lead a dedicated team responsible for educational partnerships, community engagement, and curriculum development.

The Director of Learning will play a pivotal role in advocating for the value of arts education, serving as a thought leader both within LACO and across the wider community. This position regularly engages with musicians, Fellows, LAUSD administrators, teachers, and principals. A background in music education, public education, or community-based practices is essential to be successful in this position, along with a deep understanding of arts education coupled with exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Advocacy
• Champion arts education, advocating for its importance within the community and beyond.
• Build and sustain partnerships with schools, educators, and community organizations.
• Represent LACO at public events, communicating its educational mission.

Program Oversight
• Lead and expand the Meet the Music program, prioritizing underserved communities.
• Collaborate with LAUSD and other districts, manage Teaching Artist Fellows, develop curriculum, and maintain relationships with key administrators and leaders.
• Innovate educational programming with modern teaching methods and interdisciplinary approaches.

Team and Strategic Leadership
• Mentor and lead a team of educators, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Develop strategic goals for LACO’s education programs, evaluating success and impact.
• Work with LACO’s Artistic, Development, and Marketing teams to integrate education with broader organizational goals.

Development and Fundraising
• Partner with the development team to secure funding for educational programs.
• Build relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors to support LACO’s educational mission.

Collaboration and Innovation
• Collaborate with the Artistic Department on select educational aspects of the Fellowship program, including opportunities for fellows to engage with outreach and community initiatives. Ensure that these educational activities support the Fellows’ professional development while maintaining the Fellowships’ status as a prestigious, artist-driven program under the leadership of the Artistic Operations Department.
• Drive innovation in LACO’s educational programming by integrating modern teaching methods, technology, and interdisciplinary approaches to make increase engagement and relevance for 21st-century learners.

Community engagement
• Build relationships with schools, community leaders, and donors to enhance LACO’s educational reach.
• Manage partnerships with organizations like Slauson Recreation Center, Watts Learning Center, and USC’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative.

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000, annually

Benefits: Employee Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance:

The orchestra provides comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage at no cost to the employee.

Retirement Contributions:

After six months of employment, the orchestra contributes 3% of your salary into a retirement account to help you save for the future.

Transportation Benefits:

“We cover your parking costs or offer reimbursement for public transportation expenses, ensuring a stress-free commute.”

Education requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree

Deadline to apply: February 1, 2025

Documents required to apply: Cover letter, resume, and references

How to apply: Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and references to info@laco.org.

Performance Series Submission

artsforla on December 4, 2024

OVERVIEW
Under this Call for Artists (“CFA”), the Library, Arts & Culture Department (“Library”) of the City of Glendale (“City”)— on behalf of the City’s Arts and Culture Commission (“ACC”)— are accepting proposals from qualified candidates who would like to participate in its Performance Series Program (“Program”). A successful applicant will be required to adhere to the Program requirements set forth herein below.

ELIGIBILITY
​Performance groups must be made of trios or larger. Performers of all musical genres based within the Southern California region may submit proposals.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Performance Series is comprised of two concert series of musical performances that are supported by the City and the ACC. These series provide Glendale with diverse and engaging free performances.

The Brand Summer Music Series is an outdoor concert series located on the hillside area behind the Brand Library & Art Center. The Brand Summer Music Series began in 2014 and is supported by the City and the ACC, with funding from the Urban Art Program. Performances for the Brand Summer Music Series are scheduled for Fridays in Summer 2025 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Each performance must be one (1) set of 1 hour and 30 minutes in duration. The ACC will fund selected performance groups a stipend of up to $2,000 per performance.

The Jewel City Concert Series is a festive outdoor concert series at the Artsakh Paseo located in the Glendale Downtown Arts & Entertainment District. The Jewel City Concert Series began in 2017 to celebrate the renovation and reopening of Glendale’s Downtown Central Library. The series is supported by the City and the ACC, with funding from the Urban Art Program. Performances for the Jewel City Concert Series are scheduled for Saturdays in Fall 2025 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Each performance must be one (1) set of 60 minutes in duration The ACC will fund selected performance groups a stipend of up to $1,500 per performance.
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HOW TO APPLY​
Interested artists must complete the application online which can be found at the ACC website: https://www.glendaleartsandculture.org/performanceseries. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Salary: $1,500 – $2,000 per performance

Benefits: Stipend of up to $1,500 or $2,000 depending on which performance series.

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025

Documents required to apply: None.

How to apply: Apply here.

Museum Assistant, Education

artsforla on November 18, 2024

Museum Assistant, Education

The Ontario Museum of History and Art is seeking vibrant individuals dedicated to assisting in contributing to an atmosphere that sparks curiosity and engages the community in meaningful ways as a Museum Assistant. The Museum serves as a dynamic community resource, fostering education, cultural appreciation, and social connections that contribute to the overall enrichment and vitality of Ontario’s community. The Museum Assistant leads exhibition tours for K-12 school audiences and the general public and supports the development and coordination of museum public programs, tours and program reservations. The Museum Assistant position is a paid, part-time position scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week and is not eligible to participate in the City’s health insurance or retirement plans.

Salary: $19.67 – $24.56/hourly

Benefits: The Museum Assistant position is a paid, part-time position scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week and is not eligible to participate in the City’s health insurance or retirement plans.

Education requirements: High school diploma

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, references

How to apply: Apply here.

Director, Development

artsforla on November 7, 2024

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)
sciarc.edu

Job Title: Director, Development
Department: Development
Reports to: Director/CEO
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Pay Scale: $120,000 – $130,000 annual
Schedule: Eligible for Hybrid Schedule after completing training period

Summary:

The Director of Development must have a demonstrated ability to build and cultivate philanthropic relationships with foundations, corporations, individual prospects, and government agencies in support of the needs of the SCI-Arc mission. The Director will engage in careful and innovative prospect research, effective cultivation and stewardship of prospective and existing funders, strategic development of proposals and preparing goal oriented annual development and communications plans. Campaign experience is desired, but not required.

The Director will bring genuine passion for education, architecture, and design and for the institution’s uninhibited mission, coupled with proven experience in driving fundraising growth and achieving goals. The Director will guide and mentor the Development department in its various duties and responsibilities, while working closely with the departments of Communications, Research, and other branches of the Institute as needed and to develop and refine advancement strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

– Build and manage a portfolio of individual, corporate and foundation prospects for national, regional, and local funders and conduct written and face-to-face solicitations with prospective donors
– Actively identify and research new and existing corporate and foundation prospects for priority projects and programs and determine the best cultivation and solicitation strategies
– Communicate effectively and develop collaborative relationships with the academic community around funding prospects and opportunities
– Work with members of the leadership team, faculty, and administrators to develop and submit institutional proposals
– Manage proposal initiatives, develop solicitation strategies and compelling proposals that align with the funding organization’s mission and purpose
– Ensure stewardship of donor and funder expectations regarding programmatic and fund reporting
– Ensure compliance with the institution’s fundraising policies, procedures and donor management
– Establish strong working relationships across the SCI-Arc community, including with the Director/CEO, Vice Director/ Chief Academic Officer, Academic Programs Chairs, Coordinator of Sponsored Research, and senior leadership
– Stay informed of trends in philanthropy, particularly corporate and foundation funding
– Work as a key member of the development team in the planning and implementation of short- and long-term goals.
– Broker meetings and discussions between SCI-Arc faculty and external constituents to produce innovative partnerships and bold agendas at the forefront of architecture, design and urban planning
– Work collaboratively with faculty, academic leadership, and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion office, and the board of trustees to create and implement strategies to build corporate relationships to further the mission
– Be an integral member of the SCI-Arc community, staying abreast of general trends in the fields of study offered at the Institute and in the major areas of industry where alumni are employed
– Oversee Development staff engaged in alumni services, grant writing, event planning, database management, and other activities related to the department.

Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
– Minimum 5 years of progressive, successful experience in corporate and foundation fundraising and closing major gifts for a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and cutting-edge institution—education, arts, architecture, and other relevant fields
– Experience managing an engaged portfolio of individual, corporate and foundation prospects, preferably within a higher education setting
– Experience identifying and researching corporate and foundation prospects and designing effective cultivation and solicitation strategies to secure resources
– Familiar with fundraising software and Microsoft Office Suite conversant with the digital marketing and social media of a tech-oriented, highly international educational institution, and willing to become familiar with the areas of software and technology integral to curriculum and research at the Institute
– Collaborative team player; a mentor and motivator of staff
– Sound financial acumen and knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring, and administration
– Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including gift policies, solicitations, stewardship, donor recognition and administration
– Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships across the institution, including board members, and donors, with an emphasis on tact, diplomacy, flexibility, professionalism and discretion
– Demonstrated competency and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
– Effective written and oral communication skills with emphasis on public speaking and presenting information about programs to potential donors and audiences in a relatable and compelling fashion
– Knowledge of trends, legislation, and key issues impacting higher education advancement
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
– Strong organizational and time management skills, strong customer service, interpersonal, and team building skills
– Willingness to work occasional evening, weekend hours, and travel as needed
– Knowledge and experience using research resources to identify individual prospects and institutional funders

SCI-Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.

Salary: $120,000 – $130,000 annually

Benefits: “We offer a great benefits package with medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off.”

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: February 14, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: To apply, visit the online application system. 

Director of Artistic & Educational Programming

artsforla on October 29, 2024

The Director of Artistic & Educational Programming for Musco Center for the Arts will carry out artistic season planning and act as lead booking representative to include scheduling, booking artists, negotiating offers and contracts, including budget and cost viability. The Director will lead programming research, conduct risk analysis, and provide selection recommendations.

Demonstrates experience as a proven negotiator working with artist and touring contracts for a similar performing arts venue, ideally within an educational context. Excellent working knowledge of established and emerging artists and ensembles, new works and industry artistic trends across multiple disciplines with a strong working knowledge of dance, theater, and music genres and artists. Plans and negotiates additional artist services including expanding artistic offerings at Musco Center through innovative visiting artist and student programs.

Oversees the marketing team by leading efforts to exceed revenue goals, expand audience development activities, and align programming, marketing goals and objectives. Oversees the implementation of Musco Center’s educational programs and projects through direct reports to meet the combined and blended artistic and academic vision of Musco Center.

Salary: $74,000 – $85,000 annually

Benefits: The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: Apply here.