LA Commons
Los Angeles, CA
Job Title: Healthy Culture Hub Program Manager – Leimert Park
Reports to: Community Arts Program Director
Status: Part-time, hourly, 20 hours/week
Terms: $28-$37/hour, commensurate with experience
Priority Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
About LA Commons:
We engage communities in the creation of art for public spaces that tells their unique stories and serves as the basis for dialogue, interaction and a better understanding of Los Angeles. Through collaboration with local partners who have built deep wells of trust, we leverage art and cultural approaches to create positive change.
Since 2002, we have worked with over 1,000 artists, trained and mentored over 3,000 youth artists, and engaged over 35,000 community members in collaboration with scores of partners in neighborhoods across Los Angeles County. Headquartered in Leimert Park, we are committed to investing in resilient networks of youth, artists and community partners in Central and South Los Angeles.
Position Overview:
The Leimert Park Program Manager will work as a core member of the LA Commons team under the direction of the Community Arts Program Director. The manager will serve a key role in development, outreach, facilitation and administration of the work of LA Commons in the Leimert Park community and South Los Angeles more broadly. The job is focused on furthering the effectiveness of our Leimert Park Healthy Culture Hub aimed at uplifting cultural vitality as a force of healing and resilience for individuals and the community at large. Our key programming in the area centers on Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks, a community wide celebration on the last Sunday in June. Our goal is for community engagement leading up to the Festival to support and amplify cultural activities and cultural practitioners, and expand awareness and participation in workshops and events, to promote community wellness and belonging and improve health outcomes. This will include expanding to year round activations with local partners.
Responsibilities:
● Plan and implement programs in Leimert Park as part of our Healthy Culture Hub initiative that align with the organization’s objectives and strategic goals.
● Lead project management for our annual Leimert Park Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks.
● Conduct outreach and play a central role in engaging Leimert Park Stakeholders in meetings and the activities of the project; and support the Leadership Team for Day of the Ancestors, bridging this activity with the overall goals of the Leimert Park Healthy Culture Hub
● Leverage opportunities to bridge Leimert Park Healthy Culture Hub with other activities in LP Village
● Work with local stakeholders to define project goals and deliverables and provide support in program implementation.
● Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to track participants and progress, provide updates on a weekly basis and ensure timely completion of programs.
● Coordinate cross-project activities; develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
● Manage and mitigate risks and issues that may arise during the project lifecycle.
● Monitor and report on project progress to various constituencies, ensuring transparency and accountability.
● Lead and motivate project teams; provide guidance and support to team members.
● Foster strong relationships with all stakeholders involved in the projects through effective communication and engagement of staff and others in program development and implementation as necessary.
● Conduct project evaluations and assessments; identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
● Ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures; maintain quality standards.
● Attend meetings or workshops when appropriate;
● Provide additional programmatic support as needed.
Skills, Knowledge, or Other Requirements:
● Strong connection to and understanding of Leimert Park and other South LA neighborhoods; solid relationships with stakeholders to support the work to bring them into the project.
● Experience in designing programs and organizing people around events in Leimert Park;
● Outstanding English written and verbal communication skills;
● Proficiency in Google suite, Microsoft Office, or similar business software
● Strong sense of professionalism and commitment to collaborative work
● Ability to take initiative
● Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage an unpredictable workflow and flexibility to respond thoughtfully and quickly.
● Interest and experience in arts and culture work
● Interest in community arts as an avenue for sharing stories, building community and creating opportunities for youth artists to share their talents and further develop their artistic and leadership skills
● Interest and experience in youth leadership development
● Must have valid CA driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance.
● Flexibility to work weekend and evening hours in alignment with scheduled programs
https://www.lacommons.org/
4343 Leimert Park Blvd. Los Angeles 90008
LA Commons is a fiscally sponsored project of Community Partners, an Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to jobs@lacommons.org
Salary: $28 – $37/hour, commensurate with experience
Benefits: “Eligible for benefits.”
Education requirements: Associate’s degree
Deadline to apply: August 27, 2024
Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references
How to apply: Apply here