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Job Opportunities
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Posting Date: May 1, 2012 The Los Angeles County Arts Commission seeks a full-time Director of Arts Education to direct Arts for All, the dynamic countywide collaboration creating vibrant classrooms, schools, communities and economies through the restoration of all arts disciplines into the core curriculum of Los Angeles County’s 1.6 million public K-12 students. Currently 49 of 80 school districts representing 550,000 students have joined the collaboration; the Director of Arts Education is the point person for bringing Arts for All to scale with all school districts participating. The school districts are among the more than 100 partners from the public and private sector working together to achieving Arts for All’s vision: www.lacountyartsforall.org.
RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Arts Commission’s Executive Director, and staffing the volunteer executive committee made up of diverse stakeholders who provide leadership for Arts for All, this position develops the strategies to bring about systemic change in school districts in Los Angeles County to implement quality K-12 arts education, oversees the programmatic implementation of these strategies at all levels and develops the resources and communication tools to support these strategies. The Director of Arts Education oversees the management of the existing 100+ partner coalition and develops strategic partnerships to expand support in all areas. The Director of Arts Education provides leadership and represents Arts for All nationally, statewide and locally. The Director of Arts Education currently oversees a staff of six and a team of consultants who provide specialized services. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Cultivates partners from the public and private sector to establish cooperation and involvement in Arts for All. Provides senior level staff support for multiple high-level committees responsible for setting priorities for the collaboration. Supervises staff and specialized project consultants in the planning, design, budgeting, implementation and evaluation of complex, innovative programs within 81 school districts. Oversees the communications manager to develop comprehensive, integrated communications that builds and maintains Arts for All as a brand and increases awareness around arts education issues. Oversees the development manager, including the development of proposals and reports for funding agencies. Ensures fiscal compliance in accordance with funding guidelines. Conducts presentations to commissioners, county departments and community groups; serves on various agency task forces; and responds to media and public inquiries regarding program services and related issues. Develops positions on matters of policy, legislation, strategic planning and program administration. Represents the initiative locally, statewide and nationally to advance the mission of Arts for All and to advance a supportive policy framework for arts education.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
The successful candidate will be a senior level arts education administrator with a minimum of seven years of leadership and supervision experience. A Bachelor’s degree in arts, education, or a related field. Master's degree in a related field is desirable.
COMPENSATION This is a full-time employee position: $80,113 - $121,258 with full benefits, including matching deferred savings plans and retirement. Placement within the range will be commensurate with candidate's qualifications and current salary.
APPLICATION PROCESS Please submit a cover letter stating why the position is of interest, resume, a list of three references and salary history to employment@arts.lacounty.gov. Applications will be reviewed starting on June 1, 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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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