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Job Opportunities
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Development Manager, Ford Theatre Foundation This position, reporting operationally to the Managing Director of the Ford Theatres, manages and executes grant writing, individual donor cultivation and supports board development for the Ford Theatre Foundation in Hollywood, California. BACKGROUND The Ford Theatre Foundation, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and Department of Parks and Recreation, supports and produces programs based out of the John Anson Ford Theatres complex that nurture the development of Los Angeles County-based artists, arts organizations and audiences with innovative programs designed to engage and encourage participation in the live performing arts. The John Anson Ford Theatres complex is one of the oldest performing arts venues in Los Angeles still in use and includes the open air Ford Amphitheatre and intimate indoor [Inside] the Ford theatre. Each year, the Ford hosts nearly 200 diverse dance, music, theatre, film and family events that cultivate a community spirit for the people of greater Los Angeles to discover and understand cultures of their region and the world. The Development Manager will serve a critical function in supporting the Foundation’s expanded efforts to build a vibrant and diverse community centered on the live performing arts. Currently, the Foundation is embarking on plans to renovate and expand both its facilities and programming in order to deepen its impact on the greater Los Angeles region. To learn more about the Ford, please visit www.fordtheatres.org. JOB DESCRIPTION Duties will include, but not be limited to:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS Successful applicants will:
APPLICATION PROCESS Candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, résumé, professional writing sample (include purpose and intended audience) and three professional references. All submissions should be emailed to the attention of Adam Davis at fordfdn@arts.lacounty.gov, with Development Manager Application as the subject line. Please do not submit any application materials through the US mail or call regarding the status of the submission. Application materials will be reviewed as received. Position will remain open until the staffing need is met and may close without advance notice; therefore, submission at the earliest opportunity is advised. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
E-Communications Coordinator The Los Angeles County Arts Commission seeks a full-time E-Communications Coordinator to support the marketing and public relations of the Arts Commission as a whole, as well as all Commission programs including Arts Education, Civic Art, Grants & Professional Development and Productions (encompassing Ford Theatres, Holiday Celebration and Free Concerts). Electronic communications have assumed a significantly larger role in the past two years with the Arts Commission’s entry into the new media universe. The Arts Commission is now active on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr and continues to hone its Web sites and other e-communications tools as an integral part of its communications strategies. RESPONSIBILITIES: Working as part of the Arts Commission’s communications team, reporting to the Director of Communications and working in tandem with designated staff from each Arts Commission programmatic division, the E-Communications Coordinator implements the communications strategies of the Arts Commission in the new media area. Duties include:
COMPENSATION: QUALIFICATIONS:
APPLICATION PROCESS Candidates are invited to submit a cover letter explaining why this position is of interest, resume, writing sample and a list of three references. All submissions should be emailed to communications@arts.lacounty.gov with E-Communications Coordinator as the subject line. Please do not submit any application materials through the US mail or phone regarding the status of the submission. Applications will be reviewed starting on January 27, 2012. Position will remain open until the staffing need is met and may close without advance notice. BACKGROUND The Los Angeles County Arts Commission fosters excellence, diversity, vitality, understanding and accessibility of the arts in Los Angeles County. The Arts Commission provides leadership in cultural services for the County, including information and resources for the community, artists, educators, arts organizations and municipalities. To learn more about the Arts Commission, please visit www.lacountyarts.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ J.A.M. SESSIONS MARKETING COORDINATOR The Ford Theatre Foundation seeks a full-time, seasonal (March through October) marketing/PR coordinator to develop and implement grassroots marketing campaigns for six series of J.A.M.s at six L.A. County park sites, as well as single J.A.M.s at 6 community centers. These participatory workshops are a major expansion of the popular Ford Theatre Foundation-sponsored J.A.M. Sessions held at Ford Theatres for the last several years. J.A.M. Sessions engage members of the public in song, dance and art-making alongside professional artists, leading participants to discover their inner artists. The expansion is made possible by a grant from Metabolic Studio, a direct charitable activity of the Annenberg Foundation, led by Artist and Foundation Director Lauren Bon. DUTIES The position will be responsible for providing essential support to the Arts Commission’s Director of Communications, Productions Marketing Manager and General Manager of Productions to design and implement an umbrella communications plan for all the J.A.M. Session series described above. Duties include: working closely with part-time marketing liaisons recruited from each community to determine what types of communications works best in each community and overseeing the execution of those specialized marketing and public relations campaigns for each J.A.M. Session series location; overseeing the development and distribution of printed and digital marketing materials; generating and distributing press releases; planning and overseeing related social media and Web marketing efforts; and documenting the J.A.M. experience both in writing and visually. QUALIFICATIONS Ideal candidates will have strong presentation and people-to-people skills; superior writing, organizational and proofreading skills; strong knowledge of and experience with electronic and social media marketing; experience working with graphic artists and designers; knowledge of printing and photography; the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work independently with minimal supervision, consistently meet multiple deadlines under pressure; and have a car and valid driver’s license. Experience in a nonprofit arts organization and commitment to service in the field is important. COMPENSATION This is an eight month, full-time seasonal contract position (March through October), with a rate of $3,375 per month. APPLICATION PROCESS Candidates are invited to submit a cover letter indicating why this project interests them and how they would approach accomplishing the duties outlined above, resume, writing sample and contact information for three professional references indicating past affiliations with these references. All submissions should be emailed to the attention of Ms. Kim Glann, at communications@arts.lacounty.gov with J.A.M. Sessions Marketing Coordinator, [name] as the subject line. Please do not submit any application materials through the US mail or phone regarding the status of the submission. Application materials will be reviewed as received. Position will remain open until the staffing need is met and may close without advance notice, therefore submission at the earliest opportunity is advised. BACKGROUND The John Anson Ford Theatres complex, one of the oldest performing arts venues in Los Angeles still in use, includes the open air Ford Amphitheatre and intimate indoor [Inside] the Ford theatre. Since its creation in 1994, the Ford Theatre Foundation, in close partnership with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, has enhanced the cultural vitality of the region by supporting programs that celebrate and reflect the diversity of Los Angeles. Since its launch in 2001, the Community Bridges program supports activities that harness the strength and richness of Los Angeles’ multiple cultural identities. Through the Community Bridges program, the Ford has become a regional leader in engaging traditionally underrepresented populations. To learn more about the Ford, please visit www.fordtheatres.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ There are currently two unpaid internship opportunities at the Arts Commission. Arts for All Internship +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Project No. 894 COMMUNITY-BASED ENTERPRISE EDUCATION PROGRAM The following unpaid/course-credit internship is available. If you feel that you are qualified and wish to be considered for the internship, please call (213) 893-7810 or e-mail to interns@hr.lacounty.gov. Applicants who meet program requirements may be invited for an interview in order to assess their ability to perform the duties of the internship. Department: Los Angeles County Arts Commission Project Title: Marketing & Communications Closing Date: Ongoing Project Description: The Ford Theatres in Hollywood is in search for a communications intern to help with marketing campaigns for the 2012 Ford Summer Amphitheatre Season, a multi-disciplinary performing arts venue that runs music, dance, family events & film from June through October and the 2011-12 [Inside] the Ford winter season, an indoor black-box theatre that partners with local theatre companies to present new plays from November - April. The Ford Theatres is a program of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and is produced in collaboration with Los Angeles County-based arts organizations. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with experienced public relations/marketing professionals and add significant experience to your resume. Work on these projects are year round. Duties include:
Project Period: Continuous Working Hours: Flexible, minimum 12 - 20 hours per week Project Location: 1055 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Required Experience/Education/Skills//Major (must have classes) to demonstrate: Desirable qualifications include a familiarity with social media best practices; interest in the performing and visual arts; ability to write; familiarity with updating Web content; background in journalism/communications/music/dance/visual arts/information technology; detail-oriented; good telephone skills; fluency in oral and written Spanish is a plus. Possible majors include but are not limited to communications, journalism, marketing, public administration or public relations. Required Critical Thinking Skills: The candidate must be able to utilize tangible and intangible information based on a logical sequence of events to evaluate, analyze and discern information that will be used to forge summary opinions on a specific subject matter. Upon selecting a candidate and determining the amount of time they are available, a project timeline will be developed that identifies projects that are accomplishable within that given time frame. Required Oral and Written Communication Skills: The candidate must be able to present both oral and written information in a poised, persuasive and professional manner. Required Research Analysis: NA Department Contact: Dushyant Bala Telephone: (213) 202-3966 E-Mail: dbala@arts.lacounty.gov |
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