Workshop by Doug Borwick, CEO, ArtsEngaged

Space is limited, please RSVP to Stephanie Moore (stephanie@ealla.org)

Treats will be provided

Effective community engagement is not an add-on activity to be carried out by a designated “engager.” To be successful, community engagement must be an essential element of virtually every aspect of an arts organization’s work: programming, development, marketing, even governance. It is important to structure and implement engagement activities so that they reflect a whole-organization perspective. Development and marketing are two sides of a single coin. Ticket buyers and donors should be viewed as a single group of people. Programming, marketing, and development are similarly inter-related. The old model of artistic directors handing a fait accompli schedule to marketers whose job it is to sell that schedule (and to development officers to fund it) diminishes the opportunities for relationship building upon which sales and fundraising depend. A community engagement lens helps unify these functions and provides the potential for greater success.

This workshop will consider what community engagement is (including how it differs from traditional marketing and audience engagement), how organizational functions can be re-imagined with a community engagement perspective, and present examples of deep engagement in the work of arts organizations. The most significant element of the session will be a dialogue among attendees about how an engagement focus might be implemented in each division of their organization.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
6:30pm until 8:30pm

The Garden Room Veterans Memorial Building 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA, 90230

Complimentary parking available adjacent to VMB (access off Culver Blvd)

PENTACLE
in association with the City of Culver City – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs, Center for Cultural Innovation, Dance Resource Center, Emerging Arts Leaders/Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Pieter Performance Space & Show Box L.A. invite you to

PENTACLE’S 4th ANNUAL DANCE COMMUNITY
MEET AND GREET
A perfect opportunity to mingle, catch up with old friends, find future collaborators, and discover new resources!

All are welcome!

RSVP: helpdeskla@pentacle.org
For more information visit www.pentacle.org

LA Opera seeks a Community Programs Associate for their fast-growing, award-winning Education and Community Programs department. Reporting to the Associate Director of Education and Community Programs, the Community Programs Associate is responsible for the coordination of LA Opera’s community outreach programs, developing community relationships, managing the volunteer-staffed Community Educators and Library Project, and administering college programs.

Qualified candidates will be highly organized and have a degree or experience in arts, arts management or arts education. Applicants will have worked extensively in Word, Excel and Outlook, and have experience with database applications. Qualified candidates will also demonstrate the ability to attend to detail in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment and have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as an aptitude for interacting well with the public. Bilingual a plus but not required.

This is a part-time position, offering approximately 29 hours per week. There is some flexibility in setting hours during the business week; however, the work schedule may vary and will include some nights and weekends.

Please send résumé and cover letter with “Community Programs Associate” in the subject line to:
E-mail: jobs@laopera.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

This post was submitted by Laura Bennett.

LA Opera seeks an Education and Community Programs Intern who will report to the Associate Director of Education and Community Programs. The intern will be an integral team member in the producing and presenting of programs for the community both at the Music Center and throughout Los Angeles County. Specifically, the intern will be further developing our College Advisory Committee, now in its second season, by researching and creating an inventory of college opera outreach programs and helping to create a network of such programs, activating the “campus ambassador” program of the Committee, working with staff to establish sub-committees, and devising an “Opera U” publicity campaign.

Internship activities will also include providing support to outreach initiatives including the community opera Noye’s Fludde and management of volunteer Community Educators and Library Project. The intern will participate in planning and production meetings to observe the process of producing operas and arts education programs. Schedule may include some nights and weekends.

Qualified candidates must receive credit from an accredited college or university for the internship. This is an unpaid position. Graduates may be eligible as long as college credit can be received.

In your cover letter please also be sure to indicate exactly how you heard about this opportunity (i.e. through which specific website, person, etc.). Please send résumé and cover letter with “Education and Community Programs Intern” in the subject line to: jobs@laopera.com. No phone calls please.

This post was submitted by Laura Bennett.

Artistic Administrator/Partnership Manager

Organization: Ballet Memphis
Location: Memphis, TN

Ballet Memphis is seeking a qualified candidate to fulfill the new, full-time position of Artistic Administrator/Partnership Manager. The Partnership Manager (PM) will help make ideas become potential programs; will be accountable for implementing the programs; will provide the frameworks and supervision for realization of the various products and programs; will provide communication, administrative and artistic support to the Company and the artistic staff; and will engage in expanding relationships with the community and its supporters.

Requirements include a college degree and professional administrative experience. Experience in the professional ballet world would be helpful but is not required. (S)He will be working closely with the Artistic Director, the Managing Director, all senior staff , the production staff, emerging and experienced choreographers and designers, the professional dancers and trainees, university faculties and administrators, community and government leaders, and school staff and parents.

Salary commensurate with experience plus benefits

Please email your resume and cover letter with references to:
resume@balletmemphis.org
Add “Partnership Manager” to the subject

Partnership Manager – Job Description.pdf (24 KB)

This post was submitted by Stephanie Moore.

LA Opera seeks an Education Programs Assistant for its award-winning Education and Community Programs department. Reporting to the Education Manager, the Education Programs Assistant will provide general administrative support and coordination for the Opera’s education and community programs staff. This position will also assist in the planning and implementation of education programs, projects and events.

Qualified candidates will be highly organized and have a degree or significant experience in arts, arts management or arts education. Applicants will have worked extensively in Word, Excel and Outlook, and have experience with database applications. Qualified candidates will also demonstrate the ability to attend to detail in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment and have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as an aptitude for interacting well with the public. Bilingual a plus but not required.

This is a part-time position, offering approximately 29 hours per week. There is some flexibility in setting hours during the business week; however, the work schedule may vary and will include some nights and weekends.

Please send résumé and cover letter with “Education Programs Assistant” in the subject line to:

E-mail: jobs@laopera.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

This post was submitted by Laura Bennett.

LA Opera seeks several interns for Fall 2011 with roles in Marketing, Public Relations, Artistic Administration, Production, and Education & Community Programs. See below for internship descriptions and application instructions.

Marketing/Public Relations Intern (Credit only)

Los Angeles Opera currently has internship opportunities in our Marketing/Public Relations department. These positions are available to hard-working students interested in film or online communications. Responsibilities will include creating and editing videos and podcasts for the web and ensuring that materials meet the Marketing/PR goals of the Company.

Qualified candidates must receive credit from an accredited college or university for the internship and be able to intern part-time through December 2011. Scheduling is flexible depending upon interns’ academic schedules. These are non-paid positions. Graduates may be eligible as long as college credit can be received. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial attitude with disciplined work ethic. Candidates must be computer savvy and have video creating or editing experience. No experience with opera is required. Limited weekend and evening work may be required. Upon completion of an internship, interns will receive a detailed written evaluation and have multiple projects to add to their portfolio.

Your cover letter must answer these questions: What can you do for us? What can we do for you? What skills, talent, or experience (even personal) make you a good candidate?

In your cover letter please also be sure to indicate exactly how you heard about this opportunity (i.e. through which specific website, person, etc.). Please send résumé and cover letter with “Marketing / Public Relations Intern” in the subject line to: jobs@laopera.com

Artistic Administration Intern (Credit Only)

LA Opera seeks an Artistic Administration Intern to plan the logistics for guest artists coming to Los Angeles Opera for productions in 2012. The intern will perform a research project to help secure foreign artist work visas. Research activities will include compiling each artist’s materials such as recording lists, critical reviews, and work samples. Interns may be in touch with the artists’ managers, other opera companies or even the artists themselves to secure the necessary support materials for the visa applications. The intern may also research travel and housing options and prepare arrival information for these artists. The intern will report to LA Opera’s Artist Services Manager.

Qualified candidates must receive credit from an accredited college or university for the internship. This is a non-paid position. Graduates may be eligible as long as college credit can be received. Candidates must be computer literate with some experience in Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, database software, and e-mail. Interest in opera or music is a plus. This internship will take place in Summer 2011 and hours worked will be determined with the selected candidate.

In your cover letter please also be sure to indicate exactly how you heard about this opportunity (i.e. through which specific website, person, etc.). Please send résumé and cover letter with “Artistic Administration Intern” in the subject line to: jobs@laopera.com

Production Intern (Credit only)

Los Angeles Opera has an exciting internship opportunity for a student interested in arts administration. The Production Intern will assist with a variety of organizational projects including updating current artist databases and interfacing with the IT department and Manager of Chorus, Dancers and Supers to implement a new master database. Activities will also include reviewing and organizing general submissions from performers, updating Company production records, and assisting with the organization and running of departmental auditions.

Qualified candidates must receive credit from an accredited college or university for the internship. This is a non-paid position. Graduates may be eligible as long as college credit can be received. Qualified candidates must be computer literate with some experience in Windows, Microsoft Office, and database software. Strong attention to detail is required. Knowledge of and/or interest in opera or casting is a plus.

In your cover letter please also be sure to indicate exactly how you heard about this opportunity (i.e. through which specific website, person, etc.). Please send résumé and cover letter to:

jobs@laopera.com

Education and Community Programs Intern (Credit only)

The LA Opera seeks an Education and Community Programs Intern who will report to the Director and Associate Director of Education and Community Programs. The intern will help to produce and present programs for the community both at the Music Center and throughout Los Angeles County. Internship activities will include providing administrative support to outreach initiatives including the In-School Opera, Opera Prep, the community opera at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, management of Volunteer Community Educators and Library Project, and Senior Center Dress Rehearsal. The intern will attend planning and production meetings and take notes in order to observe the process of producing operas and arts education programs. Some telephone usage, filing, record keeping, and database management are also involved. Schedule may include some nights and weekends.

Qualified candidates must receive credit from an accredited college or university for the internship. This is a non-paid position. Qualified candidates will currently be pursuing a four-year degree, and must be computer literate with some experience in Windows, Microsoft Office, and database software. Graduates may be eligible as long as college credit can be received. Knowledge of and/or interest in opera or classical music is a plus.
In your cover letter please also be sure to indicate exactly how you heard about this opportunity (i.e. through which specific website, person, etc.). Please send résumé and cover letter with “Education and Community Programs Intern” in the subject line to: jobs@laopera.com

This post was submitted by Kelly.