Position Description:
The Development & Communications Associate will work to increase the capacity of Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre by spearheading the company’s five outreach branches, press coverage, marketing, social media, and first tier donors. Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre is seeking someone who has strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage data, a desire for a career in arts administration, and a passion for community building.

Position reports to: Managing Director

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate the logistics of company’s outreach events in conjunction with performances and projects, as well as longer-term residencies with local middle schools, high schools, and universities

Research and develop income-generating opportunities for the company’s outreach programs – including grant-writing and earned income avenues

Track and compile results from outreach programs to use in efficiency tests and evaluation

Facilitate the cultivation and stewardship of the company’s entry level membership ($100-$250) by processing and tracking membership benefits, corresponding with current individual donors, and soliciting new members

Spearhead press coverage both locally and nationally on all media platforms

Volunteer recruitment, training, and management for all projects

Required Experience:
Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously

Undergraduate college degree required.

Minimum 2 years of work experience.

Background in the arts preferred.

Knowledge of Patron Manager/Filemaker is a plus

Own a car/valid driver license

Salary/Hours: The Development & Communications Associate will work full-time, 9-5pm and occasional weekends and evenings (performances, Board meetings, networking events, etc.). Pay will commensurate with experience.

Application Process: Please submit a resume and writing sample to the HDDT Managing Director at Emily@heididuckler.org; Questions? Please call 818-784-8669.

Company Description: Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre creates ephemeral contemporary art experiences in extraordinary places that boldly redefine the relationship between audience and art. Through cultivating innovative collaborations with artists, arts organizations and underserved communities, the company brings meaningful interdisciplinary dance to new audiences throughout Los Angeles and the world. Founded in 1985, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre is a nonprofit, site-specific dance performance company based in Los Angeles, California.

To learn more about Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre, please visit us online at: www.heididuckler.org. Thank you for your interest!

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This post was submitted by Shanda Domango.

Executive Director of Orchestra Santa Monica (Part Time)
Position Listed through Bristol Associates, an Executive Search Firm

Position Summary
The Executive Director position is a part-time position that oversees general operations of Orchestra Santa Monica including fundraising, audience development, and community outreach. Alongside the Music Director, the Executive Director will represent the organization to the public, and provide the leadership necessary to achieve the Orchestra’s institutional and community engagement goals.

About Orchestra Santa Monica
Founded in August 2012, Orchestra Santa Monica is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing orchestral concerts of the highest quality to the widest possible audience, at a cost that all can afford. Orchestra Santa Monica is a unique collaboration between the best Los Angeles area professionals, emerging pre-professionals learning their craft alongside masters of their instruments, and accomplished non-professional volunteer musicians admitted into the orchestra through audition. The passion unleashed by this collaboration of musical artists inspires audiences of all ages. Music Director Allen Robert Gross has long been admired by the Santa Monica and Westside communities for his innovative programming and compelling interpretations of the classical and contemporary orchestra repertoires.

Key Responsibilities:
• Accountable for fundraising activities including the identification, cultivation and personal solicitation of major gifts, and the coordination of fundraising events
• Research, develop and solicit foundation, corporate, and government grants
• Provide motivation and staff support to Board of Directors. Expand and develop Board of Directors to include members who will expand the Orchestra’s network of giving and provide valuable skills and experience.
• Coordinate volunteers to provide them with a fulfilling experience and maximize their effectiveness
• Maintain and develop external partnerships that advance the Orchestra’s institutional goals
• Implement effective strategies for audience development, ticket sales, and expanding the reach and impact of the Orchestra Santa Monica
• Assist Music Director with artistic administration and concert production
• Develop and oversee community outreach activities including the OSM Woodwind Quintet, which provides live music programming to schools, local churches, and neighborhood organizations
• Provides input in preparation of annual operating budgets, monitoring performance against budget, and ensuring compliance with grant deadlines and reporting requirements
• General operations as needed

Position Requirements:
• Superb interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with supporters, partners, and the Board of Directors
• Proven fund development and donor development skills
• Four year degree in music, music education, arts management or closely related field preferred
• Familiarity with orchestral repertoire helpful
• Fiscal management and reporting skills preferred
• Management experience with an orchestra desired

The search for an Executive Director for Orchestra Santa Monica is being conducted by Bristol Associates, Inc., an executive search firm specializing in arts and cultural organizations.

Nora Bright
Assistant General Manager
Bristol Associates, Inc.
5777 W. Century Blvd Suite 855
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-670-0525 ext. 115
nbright@bristolassoc.com

This post was submitted by Nora Bright.

The Special Events Coordinator assists in all areas of special events to achieve the fundraising goals and objectives of the Development department. Specific efforts include management of gift processing and acknowledgments for Candlelight Concert (the Center’s main fundraising gala), coordination of recognition/cultivation events, report generation, response to marketing requests, and any other activities, assigned or otherwise, that contribute to the attainment of the department’s annual fundraising goal.

E-mail resumes/applications with cover letter and wage history to:
jspivey@scfta.org or jobs@scfta.org

SCFTA, Special Events Coordinator.doc (33 KB)

This post was submitted by Clare Kiklowicz.

EALers -

I will be leaving my post as Marketing Specialist for a retail team at Colliers International – a commercial real estate firm in downtown Los Angeles – to pursue a new opportunity. My primary responsibility is graphic design and related project/content management. I’m looking for my replacement!

If you are interested – or know someone who is – please send resume/portfolio to suzy.foster@colliers.com. We are looking to meet with folks right away! I can also be reached at (323) 301-9158.

This post was submitted by Suzy Foster.

Administrative Assistant
Venice Arts
Los Angeles, CA

Position Summary: Venice Arts seeks an energetic, well-organized, and versatile individual. Working under the supervision of the Grants and Administration Manager, this full–time position’s primary duties and responsibilities include:

•Office management and administrative support, including maintaining efficient office systems, filing, archiving, and data entry/management
•Providing general reception and clerical support
•Maintaining the inventory of materials and supplies
•Assuring the maintenance of the facility and vehicles
•Assisting with participant enrollment, among other responsibilities.
Qualifications: Must demonstrate prior experience working in an office setting managing multiple priorities in a calm and organized manner. Experience on the Macintosh platform and with Microsoft Office, required, as is experience with database software, Filemaker Pro preferred. As this position interacts regularly with mono–lingual, Spanish–speaking families, candidates must be fully bilingual; excellent written communication skills in both Spanish and English also required.

Email your résumé and cover letter, highlighting relevant experience. For a complete job description, go to http://www.venicearts.org/assets/media/30151.PDF

Contact:
Email:jobs@venicearts.org
Phone:no phone calls please
Addressee:no walk-ins please
Address: 1702 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
Website: www.venicearts.org

Deadline: 03-01-2013

This post was submitted by Tara Aesquivel.

You will be working with a dynamic organization, presenting some of the best entertainment throughout all of Southern California.

After reviewing the job description, you may apply by submitting your resume and salary history to jobs@scfta.org or jspivey@scfta.org. You may also fax your resume to (714) 241-7315

Key Responsibilities of the Position
This is a full time position primarily responsible for the management of prospect research and donor data related to prospect management for the entire Development Department, with specific emphasis on overall prospect management and prospects related to the Center’s Capital Campaign and Board Development committee. Management of these activities includes: budgeting, planning, in-depth donor research and strategy. The manager is also responsible for leading the Development team regarding standards for donor information related to prospect management in Tessitura, the Center’s customer relationship management database.

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This post was submitted by Clare Kiklowicz.

Highways Performance Space is seeking an experienced part-time Development Associate to provide support in achieving fundraising goals. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Highways (highwaysperformance.org) develops and presents innovative, socially engaged art that challenges the dominant sexual, psychological and political paradigms of contemporary American society. Our programs explore relevant social, politicaland artistic issues, promote interactions among people of diverse cultural identities and foster critical dialogues among artists and the communities they serve. Highways is an equal opportunity employer.

Major Responsibilities Include:

- Tracking deadlines, preparing documents and support material for the acquisition of corporate, foundation and government grant awards.
- Assisting in the innovation and implementation of fundraising campaigns.
- Processing and tracking donations, gift acknowledgements and revenue accumulation.
- The scheduling of Box Office Personnel for weekly performance functions.
- Acting as liaison between the Executive Director and various grant program representatives.
- Engaging, recruiting and supervising an extensive roster of volunteers for weekly performance functions and office support.
- Negotiating general administrative duties such as data-entry, filing, on-line interfaces, the scheduling of meetings and the directing of phone calls.

Qualifications and Competencies Include:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet multiple competing deadlines
- Strong Mac computer skills and general office experience as well as an overall interest in non-profit/alternative arts organizations is a must.
- Familiarity with government and regional grant-making, Filemaker Pro and the Cultural Data Project are a plus.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is competitive, depending on qualifications.

ApplicationProcess: Candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references. All submissions should be emailed to simon@highwaysperformance.org with “Development Associate” as the subject line.

This post was submitted by Tara Aesquivel.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces a job opening
ASSISTANT, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

If you are a person with positive and engaging interpersonal skills who loves to work with education groups and artists, and have a desire to help others, this is the position for you. You will be working with a dynamic organization, presenting some of the best entertainment throughout all of Southern California.

After reviewing the job description, you may apply by submitting your resume and salary history to jobs@scfta.org or jspivey@scfta.org. You may also fax your resumé to (714) 241-7315

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for administrative duties associated with the Center’s Arts Teach program and other Community Partnerships

SCFTA.Assistant.CommunityPrograms.doc (30 KB)

This post was submitted by Clare Kiklowicz.

POSITION SUMMARY
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is pleased to announce an open position in our Development Department.

The Development Coordinator for the Center’s Development Office supports the Vice President of Development managing the Building on the Vision Campaign, Board of Directors Campaign, and Board Development areas, and provides administrative support to the Vice President of Development and Associate Vice President, and is a facilitator in the work of the entire office. This is a full-time non-exempt position.

Please review the full job description attached. Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to: jspivey@scfta.org. Please include desired salary range.

Reporting Relationships
This position reports to the Vice President of Development and maintains a secondary reporting relationship to the Associate Vice President of Development. In addition, the Coordinator works collaboratively with all areas of the Development department and other Center departments to support the Center’s mission and goals.

To apply for this position:
Please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@SCFTA.org
Please reference the job title in the subject line of your submission.

Please, no phone calls. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Background checks are performed and our job offers are contingent upon a successful screen.

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This post was submitted by Clare Kiklowicz.

Full job description at http://www.artsed411.org/about/volunteer_job_opportunities

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

California Alliance for Arts Education seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant who
will conduct and coordinate administrative activities for the Alliance’s Pasadena office.
Duties will include assisting the Development and Operations Manager with
communications and varied administrative activities, coordinating Board of Directors
meetings and other constituent events, maintaining a membership and donor
database, troubleshooting technology issues, and maintaining administrative and
programmatic files.

The Alliance is in its fourth decade of working to build a brighter future for our state
by making the arts a core part of every child’s education. Over its 34-year history, it
has advanced its mission to promote, support and advocate for visual and
performing arts education for preschool through post-secondary students in
California schools. With an annual budget of $600,000, 3 staff and 2 part-time
contractors, it is the only statewide organization that brings together all primary
constituencies for arts education, including arts organizations, K-12 teachers,
professional teacher associations, state and local education departments,
professional development providers, parents and PTAs, and interested community
members in higher education and business.

A member of the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network, the California
Alliance serves both as a field builder and technical assistance provider, working with
its broad cross-section of constituents to develop policy and advocate for change at
both state and local levels. In 2005-06 and 2007-08, the Alliance played a major role
in the successful campaigns that resulted in the largest known state-funded
expenditure for arts education in public schools in California and nationwide.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references via email to:
Jennifer Wong
Development and Operations Manager
California Alliance for Arts Education
jennifer@artsed411.org

To learn more about the organization go to:
http://www.artsed411.org/

This post was submitted by Tara Aesquivel.