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Manager, Membership and Annual Giving

artsforla on September 27, 2024

The Manager, Membership and Annual Giving is responsible for raising unrestricted funds for the annual operating budget through the membership and annual fund programs. Hammer Membership levels range from $100 through $5,000. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Manager, Membership and Annual Giving is responsible for conceptualizing and implementing membership and annual giving campaigns. The Manager, Membership and Annual Giving will utilize data-driven strategies to identify new member prospects and develop strategies for acquisition, renewal, and upgrades to reach target departmental goals. Also, under his/her guidance is the planning and execution of membership events. In collaboration with Events team, this role manages the annual Hammer KAMP fundraising event. This exempt position supervises one full-time staff and oversees students, interns, and/or consultants as needed. This position is responsible to raise $1,000,000 per year.

For full job description and to apply, please visit UCLA Career Opportunities and search Requisition #4813. Please submit an online application as instructed. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, we are regretfully unable to respond to phone calls and emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process.

Salary: $83,800 – $88,000 annually

Benefits: UC offers a wide variety of health and welfare benefits, some covered by UC and some available at UC’s group rates.
-Medical
-Dental
-Vision
-Disability
-Life
-Accidental death & dismemberment
-Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: October 7, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Submit an online application on the UCLA Campus Job Opportunities website.

Artistic Operations Coordinator

artsforla on September 20, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

Overseen by the General Manager (GM), the Artistic Operations Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting guest artist relations, completing administrative tasks related to concert operations, and communicating with key constituents in the planning and onsite execution of each PSA performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Artistic:

Assist GM in managing relationship with artist agents and advancing soloists’ upcoming performances.

Create travel itineraries and assist in generating contracts, directions, and other documents for guest artists as needed.

Manage reservations and serve as point of contact for local hotel and car service.

Serve as point of contact for guest artists onsite: provide rides to/from the hotel, source hospitality, and deliver excellent customer service backstage.

Ensure that conductors, musicians, and guest artists are treated professionally and respectfully across the organization.

Assist GM in research projects during the season planning process.

Other duties as assigned.

Operations:

Assist GM in identifying and maintaining relationships with vendors throughout the season.

Keep accurate and regularly-updated records of production expenses and materials (season schedules, budget trackers, invoices, etc.)

Generate maps, directions, schedules, and other key documents necessary to communicate information with staff, vendors, orchestra members, and other stakeholders as needed.

Oversee front-of-house vendors and event personnel onsite when assigned.

Assist the GM in serving as point of contact with orchestra’s primary performance venues: the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia.

Coordinate schedules, facility needs, permit applications, and other event requirements as requested.

Attend PSA rehearsals and concerts, including youth orchestra services, when requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

Be a self-starter with the ability to take initiative and manage own time.

Possess an approachable, positive, and flexible demeanor to deliver good customer service backstage with artistic personnel and front-of-house with patrons.

Strong organization and problem-solving skills with ability to stay calm under pressure.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must possess basic knowledge of orchestral music and the ability to read music.

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds (such as boxes of music, chairs, music stands, etc.) either alone or with assistance.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain insurance, and have a reliable vehicle as this person will be required to drive to off-site locations, transport artists, and haul production-related supplies between venues, as requested.

Fluency in Microsoft Suite components and remote working tools such as Teams and Zoom.

At least 1-2 years of orchestra administration or production experience preferred.

While this is primarily an in-office position, this position will also be required to be present for evening and weekend rehearsals, performances and events, and load-in/outs at our venues. A flexible work scenario will be considered to accommodate this schedule.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The hourly range for this position is between $23-28 per hour, based on experience.

Salary: $23 – $28 per hour

Benefits: The Pasadena Symphony Association covers 100% of fulltime employees medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits and provides optional participation in the company’s 401(k)-retirement plan (unmatched). The Association also offers 10 paid holidays and 80 hours of accrued annual paid vacation.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: October 11, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Email an attached cover letter and resume/CV to the attention of Bella Sunshine, GM, at BSunshine@PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org.

OPEN CALL FOR ARTIST

artsforla on September 16, 2024

Theatre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) is a theatre that presents theater, music, dance, screenings, and youth audience programs. Our events bring diverse cultural traditions from across the globe to our stage, enriching the lives of youth, patrons, and artists in the greater Los Angeles area, and beyond. The venue is the only year-round theater in Los Angeles devoted almost exclusively to French language cultures.

Our new 2024/25 season is about to start, and we are calling out to artists to offer our audience a great experience before the performances begin. We want them to get to know both emerging and established artists who make Los Angeles a constantly evolving artistic city.

Thereby, we are seeking artists to exhibit and sell their works in our exterior courtyard.

Salary: Artists keep all proceeds from their sales.

Benefits: Artists keep all proceeds from their sales.
Exhibit details:
– Dimensions of wooden panels: 40″ wide by 80″ long
– Number of panels: 15

Artist must:
– Bring Artwork
– Bring hardware to hang art on panels
– Be able to hang artwork on panels by themselves
– Conduct their own sales using their own platforms (iPad, Square, etc.)
– Artist may also bring floor stands and other display items, promotional materials
– Submit an artist statement reflecting on how the artwork fits into the theme of the night

TRK provides:
– 1 banquet table with linen
– 2 chairs
– S hooks to hang artwork on panels
– Internet access
– 2 complimentary tickets to the event
– Marketing and promotion of the artist, and artist will be included in online program the night of the event

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: January 1, 2025

Documents required to apply: Work sample, portfolio

How to apply: Fill out their Google Form (preferred ans easiest application); or, send an email to: rsvp.trk@lyceela.org.

Senior Director of Advancement Services

artsforla on September 11, 2024

As L.A.’s premier performing arts destination, The Music Center convenes artists, communities, and ideas with the goal of deepening the cultural lives of every resident in Los Angeles County. The $70 million non-profit performing arts organization has three divisions: TMC Arts, TMC Ops and TMC Business Services, TMC Arts, The Music Center’s programming engine, provides year-round programming inside The Music Center’s four theatres, which include Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum; on Jerry Moss Plaza; outside at Gloria Molina Grand Park, a 12-acre adjacent green space; in schools and neighborhoods all over Los Angeles County; and on a digital platform called The Music Center Offstage. TMC Arts presents world-class dance with Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, free and low-cost public concerts and events, as well as K–12 arts learning programs, workshops, performances, interactive experiences and special events. TMC Ops manages the theatres, the plaza and Grand Park, which comprise $2 billion in county assets, on behalf of the County of Los Angeles. TMC Business Services includes Advancement, Human Resources, Finance, Tech Services, and Marketing and Communications. The Music Center is also home to four renowned resident companies—Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera and LA Phil.

Position Summary:

Reporting to Senior Vice President (SVP) of Advancement, the Senior Director of Advancement Services designs and implements a comprehensive Advancement Services plan to maximize the effectiveness of fundraising at The Music Center. The Senior Director will be responsible for conceptualization, planning, implementation, and evaluation of four key areas: 1) donor/prospect database and hard files management; 2) prospect research and donor portfolio management; 3) gift processing, acknowledgements, donor recognition; and 4) advancement department budget and income goal development and tracking. The Senior Director is a senior staff advisor to the SVP and supervises a team of five advancement services professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Management of Advancement Services Function (10%)

Create, with input and partnership from key stakeholders, implement, and evaluate a multi-year plan for optimizing the effectiveness of the Advancement Services function.

Lead the Advancement Services team in meeting their annual goals. Conduct annual performance evaluation of direct reports.

Establish strong working partnerships throughout The Music Center, forging and managing collaborative working relationships at all levels.

Oversee onboarding of new Advancement staff to ensure their training in use of database, gift acceptance and acknowledgement policies and procedures, and budget tracking.

Donor/Prospect Database and Hard Files Management (50%)

Oversee Tessitura database of donors, prospects, and other relevant constituents regarding gifts and pledges, correspondence, biographical information, research, and relationships, with the goal of providing current, consistent and accurate data.

Develop and manage the donor database usage guidelines and train Advancement staff to ensure protocols for entering, maintaining information, and creating queries are followed.

Assess and recommend action on opportunities for improving data integrity and CRM function, including data cleanup projects and assessing potential software upgrades. Plan, lead and implement projects of this type.

Serve as the primary liaison for The Music Center with the Tessitura consortium.

Prospect Research and Donor Portfolios (10%)

Plan and oversee implementation of portfolio management programs that include measurable targets for each fiscal year and track the performance of gift officers.

Drive the moves management process in collaboration with the SVP and AVPs to ensure regular reviews and assessments of current prospects.

Design dashboard for gift officers and run statistical, financial, and constituent reports as needed.

Gift Processing, Acknowledgements, Donor Recognition (15%)

Responsible for creating, vetting, and ensuring placement of accurate donor credit lines and donor acknowledgement lists for a variety of formats and for various uses.

Working with frontline fundraisers, facilities staff and communication staff, plans and implements fabrication of donor signage and naming projects including inscriptions and physical signage, as well as ensuring program and positional naming is fulfilled online and print materials.

Oversees acceptance and acknowledgement processes for in-kind donations.

Assess and update The Music Center’s gift acceptance policies in collaboration with Finance to ensure appropriate compliance and alignment with giving trends, tax law, and other relevant considerations.

Assess and update The Music Center’s giving vehicles in collaboration with Finance to ensure fundraisers have accurate and timely information.

Oversee the gifts acknowledgement process and tracking including tax receipts and acknowledgement letters.

Oversee regular updating and maintenance of the development pages on The Music Center website and ensure that giving mechanisms are maintained on the website and social media.

Assess training needs and approaches for data and technology systems; partner with the advancement staff to improve and standardize procedures and processes.

Expense Budget Development and Income Tracking (15%)

Facilitate advancement staff work in developing expense and income projections. Track expenditures and progress toward income goals throughout the year. Implement a system of monthly reporting on projections vs actuals for both income and expenses.

Deliver Advancement yearly budget and mid-year income and expense projections as needed to the Finance office.

Prudently manage resources.

Serve as Advancement’s liaison to Finance and Technology Services.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent educational/professional experience

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the advancement services field.

Experience as a supervisor and team lead in developing effective multi-year plans, a high functioning staff, and a culture of collaboration and problem-solving.

Experience, preferably at a database administrator level, creating and implementing plans for data input, usage, and clean up with Tessitura or other donor focused CRM.

Commitment to highest level of accuracy and ethics in researching, storing, and reporting donor and prospect data.

Superior organizational skills, ability to multi-task and to effectively present complex information and respond to questions from people throughout the organization.

Excellent analytical, planning, diagnostic, and supervisory skills, with reliably sound judgment, self-direction, attention to detail, and high energy.

Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and visionary approach to organizational management preferred.

Experience managing a team to achieve results across a diverse portfolio of responsibilities.

Strong listening, writing, and speaking skills.

Genuine interest in The Music Center’s mission and commitment to the arts.

Ability to work holidays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Vaccination Policy: The Music Center requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at The Music Center must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, receiving either the primary 2-dose or 1-dose vaccine. At the Music Center, fully vaccinated is defined as 14 days after receiving the second dose of the 2-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or 14 days after receiving the 1-dose vaccine (J&J). Please contact The Music Center’s Human Resources Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.

This is a full-time, exempt position.

The weekly administrative schedule is 35 hours per week, approximately 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday, with adjustments to accommodate special events and activities. Currently, The Music Center practices a hybrid (remote with scheduled onsite team days) weekly schedule and work onsite/in person for live events, which may require on-site support. This scenario may change and is also subject to the responsibilities of the position.

Salary: $150,000 – $162,000 annually

Benefits: Compensation package includes medical, dental and vision plans, group term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick accruals, and 401(k) plan with employer match.

Education requirements: Bachelor’d degree

Deadline to apply: November 30, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Apply on ADP.

Business Manager, TMC Arts

artsforla on August 30, 2024

As L.A.’s premiere performing arts destination, The Music Center convenes artists, communities, and ideas with the goal of deepening the cultural lives of every resident in Los Angeles County. The $70 million non-profit performing arts organization has three divisions: TMC Arts, TMC Ops and TMC Business Services. TMC Arts, The Music Center’s programming engine, provides year-round programming on Jerry Moss Plaza; outside at Gloria Molina Grand Park, a 12-acre adjacent green space; in schools and neighborhoods all over Los Angeles County; and inside The Music Center’s four theatres, which include Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. TMC Arts provides free and low-cost public concerts and events, as well as K–12 arts learning programs, workshops, performances, interactive experiences and special events, and hosts an annual series of performances and other events by internationally-known dance companies. TMC Ops manages the theatres, the plaza and Gloria Molina Grand Park, which together comprise $2 billion in county assets, on behalf of the County of Los Angeles. TMC Business Services includes Advancement, Human Resources, Finance, IT and Marketing and Communications. The Music Center is also home to four renowned resident partners—Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera and LA Phil.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, resourceful Business Manager in the Producing Department of the TMC Arts division. The successful candidate is an experienced team player and cultural arts professional with strong project leadership and institutional skills.

The Business Manager supports the work of TMC Arts via the Producing Department’s role partnering and supporting the implementation of programs across the division. Specifically, the Business Manager is responsible for contract template creation and administration, including with the various unions that work with TMC Arts. Acting as the primary liaison with external counsel and insurance agents, the Business Manager also internally advises on contract questions and routes all complex compliance related matters to appropriate parties. The Business Manager also liaises with the Executive Vice President (EVP)’s office to support creation and coordination of division-wide budgets and budget-related administration.

The Business Manager reports to the Senior Director, Producing and works closely with the Producing Production Manager and Producing Coordinator. The Business Manager interfaces with all TMC Arts and other TMC departments including but not limited to: Dance Residencies Programming, Digital Innovation, Arts Learning, Civic Strategies & Partnerships, Gloria Molina Grand Park, Scheduling & Events, Finance, Production, Guest Services, Security, Engineering, Housekeeping, on-site catering vendor (Levy), parking vendor, and other internal departments and their staff. The position maintains effective and on-going internal and external relationships (including vendors, volunteers, and with the general public) and serves as a primary point-of-contact for the department. The Business Manager must develop and maintain positive relationships with all levels of Music Center staff as well as key external individuals and organizations, including Resident Companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Business support to all TMC Arts program departments:

Establish and maintain TMC Arts contract templates (long-form and short-form) and procedures for legal approvals. Keep templates current and aligned.

Review, Advise & Approve complex contracts, as needed.

Act as primary communicator with legal counsel and insurance agents.

Manage requirements of TMC Arts union agreements via contracts, including with AFM, SAG-AFTRA, AGMA and AEA.

Act as primary internal communicator for all contractual obligations, including insurance protocols and requirements. Create and maintain training documents related to these obligations.

Research and administer rights, licenses, and clearances for live and digital productions. Communicate rights internally and track compliance.

In conjunction with office of the EVP, manage division comp ticket allocations.

Schedule Management:

Maintain TMC Arts Program Calendar.

Act as primary schedule communicator to TMC Scheduling & Events, providing weekly program calendar updates and making new space hold requests.

Obtain space requests from departmental program managers for booking of select venue spaces.

Create and submit the annual mainstage calendar to TMC Ops on or before Dec 1st.

Create and submit the annual rehearsal room request list to TMC Ops.

Finance Liaison:

Primary interface for Producing with the Finance Department for agreements and invoices for payment; including supervising Coordinator in the accuracy of coding invoices/agreement etc. and obtaining appropriate authorizing signatures, to ensure timeliness of payments to companies, unions and vendors.

Track departmental budget and participate in budget reforecasts throughout the fiscal year.

In conjunction with office of the EVP and as liaison with the Finance Department, support the compilation, analysis, and organization of division-wide budgets for the annual budget process.

Create and communicate financial settlement worksheets for all programs as contractually required.

Departmental administrative responsibilities

Research, document, and communicate, and report on best business practices for programs as they evolve and develop.

Develop and execute RFPs for technology or vendor improvement projects.

Business clerical duties and support as needed.

Supervise Producing Department Coordinator and Production Assistants on a per-project basis. As needed, recruit, manage and train part-time staff.

Hire and manage personnel engaged in supervision of performers of different age ranges

Attend meetings related to the duties described as necessary.

Assist staff during events as assigned.

Attend TMC related meetings and trainings

Act as deputy for Sr. Director, Producing as needed.

Work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

7 years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and demonstrated experience with larger scale performing arts institutions and administrative practices, including familiarity with union contracts, institutional as well as budgeting for productions and programs, stage production and management, and institutional Finance procedure.

Experience creating, administering, and negotiating contracts with the various unions of the entertainment industry, including AFM, SAG-AFTRA.

Broad familiarity with a variety of arts and cultural communities preferred. Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competency.

Must be a team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Able to think through complex requests and use logic and reason to develop and propose solutions, detail-oriented with strong follow-through skills; must be resourceful and self-directed to manage and complete multiple tasks on varying projects with tight deadlines; works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent people management ability; strong communication skills in writing and by voice; can effectively communicate with all levels of personnel; strong problem-solving skills; tact and diplomacy; approachable.

Demonstrated commitment and experience in fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion, both in the workplace and for each project of TMC Arts.

Comfortable multi-tasking; Flexible and adaptable to changing work assignments and priorities.

Exceptional skills and attention to detail with alpha numerical documents. Data proficiency, required.

Proficient in technology and technology-based communications, as well as full proficiency in computer use: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Dropbox is required.

Able to lift and move unassisted at least 40 pounds.

Must have a reliable source of transportation.

Working fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Education, experience, and training in the performing arts field required.

Must be able to work evenings and weekends including holidays.

Vaccination Policy: The Music Center requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at The Music Center must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, receiving either the primary 2-dose or 1-dose vaccine. At the Music Center, fully vaccinated is defined as 14 days after receiving the second dose of the 2-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or 14 days after receiving the 1-dose vaccine (J&J). Please contact The Music Center’s Human Resources Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.

This is a full-time, exempt position.

The weekly administrative schedule is 35 hours per week, approximately 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday, with adjustments to accommodate special events and activities. Currently, The Music Center practices a hybrid (remote with scheduled onsite team days) weekly schedule and work onsite/in person for live events, which require on-site support.

Salary: $91,500 to $97,000/year

Benefits: Compensation package includes medical, dental and vision plans, group term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick accruals, and 401(k) plan with employer match.

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: December 7, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: Apply on ADP. Submit a cover letter and resume. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

$3,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Spring 2024

artsforla on August 15, 2024

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Fall 2024 artist grants.

We are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists and photographers around the world.

For this open call, we will be providing 6 grants totaling $11,000 USD.

2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000.

This is an open call, all media eligible.

Submissions will be juried by
— Caitlin Chaisson, Curatorial Assistant, The Museum of Modern Art, New York
— Ionit Behar, Curator, DePaul Art Museum, Chicago

Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of these forward thinking exhibition makers.

In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 150k.

Benefits: Total Awards: $11,000.00 USD for visual artists
— $3,500.00 – 2 artists will each receive a $3,500 (USD) grant
— $1,000.00 – 4 artists will each receive a $1,000 (USD) grant
— 30 artists will have their work archived at hopperprize.org
— A selection from the submissions will be featured on our Instagram feed @hopperprize
— Additional exposure will be available to winners through our Journal: Insights into Contemporary Art

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: November 12, 2024

Documents required to apply: Work Sample/Portfolio

How to apply: “We made our grant application simple to reduce the stress of submitting your work and save you time. The application is short and can be completed in under 20 minutes.”
To apply for a grant, you only need to submit this information:
— Name & Email
— Instagram Username (optional)
— Up to 10 Image or Video attachments
— Artwork captions
— Artist Statement & Biography (optional)
Show us your work at https://hopperprize.org