7/19: JOBS | Los Angeles Art Resource

• Office Assistant, Fine Art Solutions Inc
  
• Business Manager, Torrance Cultural Arts Center
• Looking for Music Specialist at Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts
• Teaching Artist for Ryman Arts (PT)
• Content Partner Liaison at Artsy in Los Angeles (FT)
• Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Company Manager Position (FT)
• Business Manager at Perry Rubenstein Gallery in Los Angeles
• Instructor of Music Theory at The Colburn School in Downtown Los Angeles

Office Assistant, Fine Art Solutions Inc

Fine Art Solutions, Inc. is a fine art finishing and custom framing studio dedicated to the highest standards of fine art presentation. Our commitment to client satisfaction and museum-quality production distinguishes us both locally and internationally. We work closely with artists, galleries and museums to provide exceptional services to our community.

Office Assistant
Fine Art Solutions, Inc. seeks a highly organized assistant for clerical and secretarial duties. The ideal candidate will have a passion for contemporary art and museum-quality fine art finishing and a working knowledge of the materials and methods involved. A courteous and discreet liaison between clients and staff, he or she will maintain composure and professionalism in the most sensitive and high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities:
-Answering phones and greeting clients
-Filing and copying orders and documents
-Maintaining inventory of office supplies

Qualifications:
-Bachelors degree in Fine Art or similar field
-Experience in a gallery, museum or fine art studio environment
-Outstanding interpersonal skills
-Professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and demanding environment
-Accountability, effective work ethic, attention to detail, creative problem solving, excellent communication
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office, QuickBooks and Excel

Please send resume and cover letter to:
Avan Smith
fineartsolutions@yahoo.com

Business Manager, Torrance Cultural Arts Center

City of Torrance

Business Manager

Cultural Arts Center ? Non-Civil Service

Monthly Salary Range

$5,682 ? $5,982 ? $6,292 ? $6,607 ? $6,937 ? $7,283 ? $7,647

Appointments are typically made at step 1, depending on qualifications. Career advancement to Sr. Business Manager is based on performance which starts at step 4 of the salary range.

the Big picture

The Business Manager for the Cultural Arts Center is responsible for the day to day administration and operations of the Center. This position requires interaction with a variety of City staff and public clientele that utilize the facility. The Cultural Arts Center is open seven days a week, and houses meeting and banquet rooms, visual and performing arts studios, a 502-seat theatre, two spacious outdoor plazas, and an authentic Japanese garden.

This position will be responsible for the overall facilities management and supervision of 24 hour staffing for the Center. The programs areas are supported by a team of 27 staff members in facilities rentals, event coordination and planning, and theatre production. The Business Manager will serve as a working manager in the administrative role of budget, financial and revenue management; preparing reports; marketing the Center, and maintaining an environment of dedicated customer service.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please email Facilities Operations Manager, Shant Megerdichian at

SMegerdichian@TorranceCA.Gov

Candidate Profile

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the necessary knowledge and abilities is:

> Bachelor?s degree in Business or Public Administration

> Two years of progressively responsible administrative or analytical experience is required

In addition to the above, the successful candidate will possess:

> One (1) year of supervisory experience of a major program area

> Facilities management experience

> Proven innovation to enhance facilities utilization

> Strong revenue, financial and budget management

> Demonstrated marketing experience

> Effective public relations and customer service skills

> Excellent interpersonal skills

Interested? DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL

Interested candidates must submit an online City application and

supplemental application by: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.

Applications are accepted on-line only!

www.TorranceCA.Gov

Benefits

> Vacation, sick and holiday leave

> 9/80 Work Schedule with alternate Fridays off

> Employees receive retirement benefits through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees hired after January 1, 2013, that are new to CalPERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled in the formula 2% @ 62 retirement plan which is funded through contribution from both employer and employee

> Employees currently contribute 6.2% toward Social Security and 1.45% toward the Medicare

> Generous City contributions toward Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

> Participation in Deferred Compensation (457) Plan

For more details on our benefits package, visit our website?s benefit link: go to?www.TorranceCA.Gov, click ?Job Opportunities,? then ?Salary Resolutions?. Benefits pertinent to this position are covered under the Full-Time Salaried and Hourly group.

Special Notes

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and pre-employment medical examination.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources office prior to the final filing date.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Job Code 13069019 ?

Monthly Salary Range

$5,682 ? $5,982 ? $6,292 ? $6,607 ? $6,937 ? $7,283 ? $7,647

Appointments are typically made at step 1, depending on qualifications. Career advancement to Sr. Business Manager is based on performance which starts at step 4 of the salary range.

Selection Process

Candidates whose training and experience best meet the candidate profile will be invited to participate in the examination.

The examination will consist of the following:

? Written (weighted 50%)

? Oral Interview (weighted 50%)

The test dates are to be determined. Please visit our webpage under Recruitment Status for dates and current status.

City of Torrance

Business Manager

Cultural Arts Center

(Non-Civil Service)

Job Code 13069019

1. Please provide a summary of your facilities management skills and experience. This should include the size and type of facilities you have managed, as well as, an overview of events/programming, and may highlight any significant achievements, awards, etc. you or your facility(ies) received.

2. Please describe your supervisory experience including length of time, number of employees and general classifications of staff supervised. Be certain to include any specific skills (strategic planning, performance management, training and development, operational efficiencies, etc.) you have utilized and offer any examples of how these have benefited your employer.

3. Please detail your fiscal operations and budget experience related to facilities you have managed. Please include size and types of funds/budgets including revenues, labor costs, capital improvement programs, and operational expenditures and projections.

Looking for Music Specialist at Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts

Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts is in the process of identifying and
interviewing outstanding candidates for a Music Specialist to join our Arts
Team. The ideal candidate is an accomplished practicing musician who is also
interested in education and arts integration. The successful candidate will be
working with TK-6th grade students, a very creative teaching team and arts team.
The Music Specialist will lead the design of a high quality music program. This
person will also work closely with teachers to create opportunities for teaching
through the arts, in this case through music, in all the other curricular
subjects (ie. reading, writing, math, social sciences, etc). The school aims to
become a national model for arts integration in education and we need top
quality candidates for this search.

Below please find the job description for this position. If you have any
questions, or if you are interested in applying please contact Evelyn Serrano at
eserrano@?

LFCSA MUSIC SPECIALIST ? JOB DESCRIPTION

Our LFCSA Music Specialist is an individual committed to the arts,
child-centered learning, and learning in and through the arts. His/her passion
for music is infectious and his/her ability to dream big and creatively sets
her/him apart. In order to thrive in and contribute to our learning community
this individual must be an excellent communicator, a flexible and resourceful
problem-solver, a life-long learner, a deep critical thinker, and very
comfortable with interdisciplinary collaboration. This individual?s personal
and professional values are aligned with the School?s values and charter. Our
Music Specialist works with the Arts Team and teachers to advance and shape the
school?s arts and arts integrated curricula. She/he develops innovative,
creative, high quality Music curriculum, events and projects that contribute to
our school?s endeavors to become a model school and training facility for best
practices in arts-integrated education and professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes at the times designated, conveying
knowledge of and enthusiasm for music as: a) an artistic discipline, b) a form
of knowledge, c) a vehicle for the understanding of culture, history, and of
disciplines beyond the arts, and d) a context for the training of identified
values, interests, and attitudes within every learner

2. Creates a classroom environment conducive to effective critical learning and
exploration while fostering values and attitudes outlined in the school?s
charter and GRASP Plan.

3. Prepares for classes in a timely manner, and shows written evidence of
preparation upon request of immediate supervisor, including weekly agendas and
lesson plans, rubrics, and weekly reports to parents

4. Instructs, encourages, and expects students to follow standards of classroom
behavior

5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media,
consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups
involved, while guiding his/her planning and instruction using VAPA standards,
Common Core Standards, and LFCSA?s curricula

6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the school?s mission and
vision

7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students,
equipment, materials, and facilities

8. Evaluates student progress, and grades students at the end of each trimester
in collaboration with generalist teachers

9. Assists in making, upholding, and enforcing school rules, administrative
regulations and board policy

10. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with all staff
members, administration, students, parents and community partners for
educational purposes

11. Attends and participates in all staff meetings, arts team meetings, and
professional development sessions

12. Cooperates and collaborates with other members of the staff, arts team
members, and supervisor in planning arts integrated curriculum, and in designing
a music curriculum that integrates content areas beyond the arts

13. Selects and orders all instructional materials and supplies needed to
implement the curriculum

14. Accepts an appropriate share of responsibility for co-curricular activities

15. Agrees to perform all teaching assignments made by the school in accordance
with highest professional standards and to have and maintain all legal
qualifications required to teach in the current assignment

16. Plans and implements the scope and sequence of the music curriculum for
grades TK-6

17. Works with Arts Integration Specialist to identify and advance community
partnerships programs, events, and/or residencies with organizations and
individuals in the music and performance arts field

18. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the school
administration or direct supervisor may assign

19. Maintains interest in current theory, research, and developments in the
his/her area of specialization and applies this knowledge in the development of
high quality, differentiated, constructivist, and process-based curriculum

20. Collaborates with colleagues to improve instruction, assessment, and student
achievement for all students

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

- Thorough understanding of his/her arts discipline and working knowledge of
arts integration practices

- Bachelor?s Degree in Music, Music Education or related fields

- Two years of experience as a teaching artist

- Practicing artist in her/his artistic field, and intention to continue this
practice while teaching at LFCSA

- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, students,
parents, administrators and community partners

- Demonstrated commitment to child development and learning, dialogue,
collaboration and growth in his/her professional practice

- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speaking

- Must be able to pass a background clearance check and TB test

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

- Three years experience in music instruction

- Master?s degree in music or music education

- Comfortable working in an inter-disciplinary manner

- Curriculum planning

- Ability to implement project, problem and/or inquiry-based instruction aligned
with standards and outcome based/performance assessments

- Ability to understand and apply effective and diverse instructional strategies
to ensure student success

-Adept use of various technologies as teaching tools

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:

LFCSA is a parent-initiated, innovative, non-profit, public elementary school
serving a socio-economically, ethnically and linguistically diverse student
population. Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education that
embraces learning in and through the arts as an integral part of a balanced
learning environment.

Recognizing the need for quality elementary education extends well beyond the
student population we can serve, LFCSA endeavors to become a model school and
training facility for best practices in arts-integrated education and
professional development.

Our website: http://www.losfelizarts.org/

Our Core Values:

http://www.losfelizarts.org/who-we-are/our-core-values/

Our school?s charter document:

http://www.losfelizarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/Clean-LFCSA-Final-Charter\
-Petition-with-table-of-contents-1.pdf

INTERESTED IN APPLYING? Contact Evelyn Serrano at eserrano@?

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Teaching Artist for Ryman Arts (PT)

Ryman Arts has several openings for outstanding teaching artists for the fall
2013 semester, at both our Westchester and Fullerton campuses. The selected
instructors will teach foundation level drawing and/or painting to high school
students who have won full scholarships to Ryman Arts. Our program emphasizes
skill development in drawing and painting from observation, including color
theory and life drawing.
The Ryman Arts three-course sequential curriculum provides a college-level
foundation in drawing and painting. In addition to the studio courses, the
program includes college and career guidance and annual student exhibitions.
Small classes of 12-17 students meet on Saturdays at California State
University, Fullerton and Sundays at Otis College of Art and Design in
Westchester. Classes are 3 ? hours long, and meet for 12 weeks.
Ryman Arts has been teaching and mentoring talented teens from throughout
Southern California since 1990. Admission is highly selective, and the
scholarships cover the cost of instruction, art materials, guest artists and
field trips. For more information about Ryman Arts, please visit
http://www.rymanarts.org. This limited-term position pays $50 per hour for
instructional time, prep time, and required meetings. Class assignment to be
determined, based on enrollment needs.
Requirements:

* Five to ten years? experience as a studio drawing and painting instructor
at the college or advanced high school level. Must have a demonstrated track
record of excellence as a studio instructor, specifically in teaching advanced
foundation skills of drawing and/or painting.
* Graduate degree in fine arts or art education or equivalent training and
experience leading to an understanding of studio art teaching.
* Must have outstanding ability as a mentor and role model to adolescents.
* Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to be
able to work effectively as part of a collegial staff.
* Active as a practicing artist with an ongoing, current exhibition record.
* Able to work on weekends (either Saturday or Sunday, not both) during the
semester and occasional weekdays for meetings and related work
* Bilingual speaking ability in English and Spanish, Chinese or Korean is an
asset.
To Apply:
See our full job posting and application instructions at
http://ryman.org/aboutrymanarts/jobs.stm#teachingartist

Rebecca Tuynman
Education Manager
Ryman Arts
315 W. Ninth St. Suite 806
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Office: (213) 629-2787
During Saturday classes: (213) 447-2756
During Sunday classes: (818) 693-5757
Fax: (213) 627-9914
http://www.rymanarts.org<http://www.rymanarts.org>

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Content Partner Liaison at Artsy in Los Angeles (FT)

Artsy
(Los Angeles CA)

Artsy seeks an art world professional to manage existing relationships and identify new opportunities to expand Artsy?s presence on the West Coast. This role is at the very core of Artsy?s mission to build one of the largest collections of contemporary art available online.

Your primary responsibility will be to foster active relationships with leading galleries in Los Angeles and San Francisco. This requires achieving fluency of partners? artist programs, overseeing their inventory on Artsy, and maintaining timely communication with colleagues based in New York and Europe.

As a Content Partner Liaison, you will be required to demonstrate a unique blend of knowledge, humility, creative insight , strong analytic skills, self-motivation, and attention to detail. You must be passionate about the subject of (and providing access to) art and art history.

The ideal candidate has a BA in Art History and 3+ years of work experience in the contemporary art world, and is an active participant in the local arts community. You must be available to dedicate 40+ hours per week, based in California, and available to start immediately.

To apply, please email a resum? and a cover letter to liaison@artsy.net.

Website: http://artsy.net

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Company Manager Position (FT)

Position Summary

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis) is currently under
construction in Beverly Hills, CA with completion set for Fall 2013. The Wallis
seeks a full-time, year-round Company Manager whose responsibilities include,
but are not limited to: Coordinating travel, housing and transportation for
visiting artists; processing artist contracts, payroll, union correspondence and
reporting; coordinating a variety of artistic research and analysis; and
assisting the Executive Director and Artistic Associate in the overall general
administration of the Artistic Department. Requirements: Prior experience in
company management, general management, and/or stage management is preferred;
must be very detail-oriented with the ability to troubleshoot in a fast-paced
work environment; outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal
skills; and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Position starts immediately. Salary
is commensurate with experience and includes vacation, health, dental and 401(k)
benefits. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three references to
jobs@?. Only complete applications will be considered. No
phone calls please. Also, please do not reply to the email this post has been
sent from as only emails sent to jobs@?, will be read. The
Wallis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Theater Profile

Opening this Fall, The Wallis will transform a Beverly Hills city block into a
vibrant new cultural destination with two distinct buildings: the historic
Beverly Hills Post Office and the new, contemporary 500-seat, state-of-the-art
Goldsmith Theater. Within the Post Office, existing spaces will be re-imagined
into a flexible 150-seat Studio Theater, three classrooms for a theater school,
a caf?, and gift shop. Located in the heart of the city?s finest shopping and
dining, the Annenberg will serve Beverly Hills and Greater Los Angeles, and be a
home to artists from around the world. More information at http://www.annenbergbh.com.

Business Manager at Perry Rubenstein Gallery in Los Angeles

Perry Rubenstein Gallery
(Los Angeles CA)

PERRY RUBENSTEIN GALLERY
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Business Manager

Incumbent: ??TBD
Reports To: ??Director, Owner
Oversees: Gallery Assistant, Preparator (facility role)
Type: Full-time
Date Revised: ??July 2013

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
Working closely with the Director and owner, the Business Manager is responsible for all financial, accounting, and business processes for the company.??The Business Manager also plays a key role in strategic analysis and planning, budgeting and forecasting. This person will also be responsible for administrative tasks and responsibilities relating to human resources, and will help oversee IT and facility-related needs. The business manager will be a key player in the office, helping to ensure smooth operations in support of a positive work climate.

ACCOUNTABILITY
60% Financial and Accounting:
* Work with payroll company to ensure timely distribution of paychecks and stubs.
* Daily cash management and financial tracking using Quickbooks and ArtBase; ability and willingness to work cross-platform to ensure smooth operations;
* Manage banking relationships and accounts, track and distribute petty cash;
* Undertake regular budgetary analysis and updates in support of goal-setting and achievement; use numbers to enable staff to become top performers.
* Working with sales staff and registrar, generate and process client and non-sales invoices, ensure timely collections and coordinate with staff as needed to ensure smooth sales and production tracking.
* With director, artist liaisons, and registrar, generate accurate and timely artist statements.
* Ensure that accounting systems support detailed profit and loss analysis, by artist, staff member, and program; including credit card expense tracking.
* Actively manage expenses (i.e. travel, events, entertainment, supplies, etc.).
* General bookkeeping and administration, including manage insurance policies, general business paperwork and filings, A/R and A/P, year-end financial closing.
* Work closely with director and owner on information sharing and regular internal reporting, in support of sales and other strategic goals.

25% Human Resources
* Maintain employee policies and documentation, including employee manual, general policies and procedures, and non-disclosure paperwork. Regularly communicate with staff in case of policy changes.
* Ensure appropriate record-keeping for hires and terminations, including with benefit providers.
* Work with director and other staff to maintain accurate and timely personnel records, including use of personal time off, holidays and benefit days.
* Annually, review health insurance and seek out cost-savings opportunities.
* With director, ensure a successful annual evaluation for all staff; suggest and help manage new ways of acknowledging employee successes in relation to goal-setting.

15% Facility and Office Management
* Oversee administrative side of Gallery Assistant role, which manages office supplies, postage, office machines, and other basic needs for staff;
* Oversee facility side of Preparator/Facility Manager performance; responsible for all building related needs which can be managed in-house.
* Maintain building-related records and service contracts, including elevator, IT, postage, printer/copier, and other office needs.
* Work closely with outside IT service provider to ensure smooth functioning of security systems, system backups, tracking and inventory of hardware and software, remote access, anti-virus and other maintenance, new user accounts, et.
* Work closely with outside IT service provider to ensure a good IT plan is in place which enables regular hardware/software updates.
* Train staff as needed on new computer technologies.

What you need to succeed in this position:
* Support strategic decisions by always informing the Director and owners of the financial perspective;
* Insure that the entire team is profit-oriented based on performance goals;
* Clear communication skills;
* Ability to push back when demands will not ultimately benefit the company;
* Ability to straddle more than one functional area: finance, human resources, administration, information technology and facility management;
* This role establishes a balance between client service and profitability?by continually prioritizing company goals;
* Regular and consistent reporting to insure transparency at every appropriate level;
* Constantly reinforce the corporate values and model a professional way of working;
* Bring a can-do attitude and a willingness to become an important team player engaged in fostering a positive work environment.

Requirements:??BS in Finance, Accounting or Business Management.
5+ years as a business manager, bookkeeper, accountant, or office manager.
Computer skills:??Quickbooks, ArtBase (or willingness to learn), Excel, Word, Gmail

Compensation commensurate with experience, generous benefits package.

To apply send resume to PRG Hiring (hiring@perryrubenstein.com)

Website: http://perryrubenstein.com

Instructor of Music Theory at The Colburn School in Downtown Los Angeles

The Colburn School, located in downtown Los Angeles, is a world class performing
arts school where a renowned faculty provides instruction in music, dance and
drama to dedicated students of all ages.
Since 1950, the school has equipped students with the skills, support and
opportunity needed to achieve their highest, artistic goals.

The Young Artists Academy offers a comprehensive curriculum of courses taught by
a prestigious, world-renowned artist faculty. Courses are designed to develop
pre-college age students as well-rounded musicians and include music history,
music theory, ear training, voice and a vigorous chamber music program, as well
as numerous performance opportunities. Find out more at
http://www.colburnschool.edu/academy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach core music theory courses in the Colburn
School?s Young Artists Academy, a division of the School for highly gifted,
pre-college musicians. The curriculum consists of three 90 minute per week
courses (beginning, intermediate and advanced) which combine music theory and
ear training skills. The 30 week courses progress from the basics of diatonic
harmony to 19th century chromatic harmony and various techniques of 20th century
and contemporary analysis. The Academy?s academic year runs from September
through May.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Education

Masters degree or above (doctoral degree or ABD preferred) in music theory
(preferred) or composition. Previous teaching experience is required;
experience teaching pre-college age students desirable.

To Apply

Apply on The Colburn School website:
http://www.colburnschool.edu/page.cfm?p=2266 or email a letter of interest and
Curriculum vitae, including three letters of reference to
lcormier@?.

The Colburn School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Source: http://losangelesartresource.wordpress.com/2013/07/19/719-jobs/

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