LA Arts News
October 18, 2024
Non-Profit Arts Agency Administrator
LA Arts is seeking a part-time Office Administrator to support the organization’s mission of engaging and inspiring a vibrant community through arts and culture. The candidate should be passionate about artistic expression in all its forms and skilled at managing multiple responsibilities to expand the organization’s reach and achieve its goals.
The Administrator, collaborating with the Arts Agency Manager and engaging with an active volunteer board, will have primary responsibility for the agency’s communications and marketing, coordination with partners and constituents, and office management, as well as a supportive role in programs, fundraising, and gallery supervision.
The position also requires collaborating with a range of external constituents, including community members; visual, literary, and performing artists; other arts and culture organizations; business and educational leaders; foundation partners; and city officials. The scope of this role is broad and diverse, and we expect it to evolve in unison with our strategic plan and the candidate’s interests. The Search Committee welcomes applicants with the following kinds of experience, especially in the arts, but will also consider those who offer related skills and proficiencies.
Experience (some or all of the following)
- Office Management
- Board and Community Liaison
- Marketing and Communications
- Program Development
- Grant Writing, Research, Implementation, and Tracking
- Gallery and Event Management
Qualifications
- Strong professional interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships within our community and bring people together.
- Proven administrative and organizational skills and ability to implement a variety of projects
- Excellent communication and writing skills; ability to create engaging content while ensuring a consistent voice and brand.
- Skill at planning and executing various online marketing efforts through email, social media, website, and interactive media platforms.
- Commitment to working as a member of an organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Creativity, resourcefulness, technical savvy, and a willingness to learn new skills, while adapting to shifting needs and priorities.
As a part-time, hourly position (20+ hrs.), the pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The schedule for this position is flexible, including remote hours, but may require some weekend/evening hours.
Applicants should submit a résumé (including three references) and cover letter to the LA Arts Search Committee at contact@laarts.org. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications starting Nov. 1, 2024.