Job Description
ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER
The Los Angeles County Arts Commission is searching for an Arts Education
Program Manager. This is a full-time new contract position, and will work
in tandem with a full-time coordinator for arts education in the Los Angeles
County Office of Education. Los Angeles County is the most populous county
in the United States. It has 1,745 schools with 1.7 million students in 82
school districts.
Scope of Work: This position will build on the recent findings of a
comprehensive district-by-district survey of the current status of arts
education in Los Angeles County to create a strategic plan for the systemic
advancement of arts education in the County including review of teacher
training programs. The program manager will facilitate the building of an
infrastructure to support arts education programs in K-12, and foster
partnerships between schools and arts organizations. The program manager
will identify key needs, design programs and service components, and foster
partnerships with funders and resource providers. The program manager will
serve as a resource to, and work closely with, the Los Angeles County Office
of Education, arts organizations, and other Commission staff members. The
program manager will also participate in planning and implementation of arts
education programs and policies on a statewide level and will represent the
Commission nationally on arts education issues.
Reporting: This position reports to the Executive Director of the Arts
Commission. The Arts Commission will approve county policies and programs,
including the strategic plan developed through this position. The position
will interface with the Arts Education Task Force of Arts for LA, an ad hoc
committee of stakeholders interested in supporting the development of arts
education in the county.
Qualifications: In-depth knowledge of arts education issues as they affect
arts organizations, school districts, and teachers, as well as the
California Framework and Standards, is necessary. Knowledge of the
non-profit arts field and arts education service providers in Los Angeles
County is important. The successful candidate must possess strong
communication, planning, organizational and analytical skills, be able to
facilitate meetings and conceptualize, develop, design and implement
programs. The ability to work collaboratively is vital.
Education and Experience: The ideal candidate will have five or more years
of experience in arts education. Ideally the candidate will have both
experience in nonprofit arts organizations providing arts education services
and working with school districts on policy issues. A Bachelor's degree is
required and a Master's degree in a related field is desirable.
Salary/benefits: This is a contract position with a salary range between
$40,000 - $50,000, based upon qualifications and experience. As a contract
position there are no health or retirement benefits at this time. However,
staff development opportunities, as well as paid vacation and holiday time
are included as part of the compensation package.
About the Commission: The mission of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission
is to foster excellence, diversity, vitality and accessibility of the arts
of the County of Los Angeles. The Commission plays a leadership role in
cultural services for the County, providing information and resources to the
community, artists, arts organizations and municipalities. For information
on the Commission's programs, visit the web site at www.lacountyarts.org
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Projected start date: June 2001. Applications will be reviewed starting May
1st until the position is filled.
Send cover letter, resume, and list of three references to:
Laura Zucker, Executive Director
Los Angeles County Arts Commission
374 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
