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Associate Vice President of Campaign and Major Gifts
Development Department (RFT)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Associate Vice President of Campaign and Major Gifts will serve as Campaign Manager for LACMA's Transformation Capital Campaign as well as manage the Directors of Major Donor Groups and Major Donor Special Events to develop strategies and improve tactics for donor solicitations, stewardship and cultivation. Works directly with the Vice President of Development to guide the solicitation of gifts for the capital campaign as well as securing annual major gift support for the museum.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitors and organizes all aspects of the Capital and Endowment Campaign, including tracking prospects, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking timelines and deadlines, and updating campaign reports, among other duties.
• Develops strategies for prospect solicitations; creates proposals and works with solicitors to ensure effective cultivation and solicitation of six- and seven-figure gifts.
• In weekly group and one-on-one meetings with Development professional staff responsible for major donor groups, including Director's Circle, President's Circle, Collectors Council, the Director of Council Activities, including the 11 volunteer councils, develops and/or approves strategies for donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Maintains a portfolio of prospects: identifies, cultivates, solicits, and tracks gifts to the campaign as well as raising annual major donor support for the museum.
• Develops and tracks the campaign budget and revenue projections.  Manages required expenditures within approved budget.
• Oversees implementation of donor recognition efforts for both campaign and annual support.
• Full supervisory responsibility for employees within the job classifications of Major Gifts, Campaign, Director's and President's Circles, Major Donor Events, and Council Activities, as well as support staff.

Personal Traits and Characteristics

Experience and Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the qualifications listed below will be accepted.  

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university.
• Eight to ten years of demonstrated, successful fundraising  experience.  
• Experience and involvement in fundraising efforts for six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Capital and endowment campaign experience a plus.
• Strong, effective, and demonstrable written and oral communication, relationship-building and presentation skills.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated and result-oriented, as well as a "team player" who can work well with staff and trustees and interact tactfully with donors.
• Ability and willingness to prioritize and organize multiple activities.
• Ability and willingness to recognize and manage complex issues creatively and effectively.
• Ability and willingness to develop and implement short- and long-range goals and strategic plans.

For consideration, please submit a letter of interest and resume with relevant accomplishments.

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Curator, Department Head, Chinese and Korean Art
Chinese and Korean Art Department (RFT)

The Chinese and Korean Art Department seeks a highly qualified museum professional to serve as the Curator of Chinese Art and Department Head. The candidate should be an experienced scholar of Chinese art who can work collegially and collaboratively with the Director and Deputy Director and other sections within the institution, especially Education, Conservation, Development, and other curatorial departments.

The Chinese and Korean Department currently houses over 1,800 works of art. The Chinese collection is comprehensive, consisting of 1,400 works, illustrating most artistic developments across a time span of nearly 5,000 years. Notable strengths are archaic bronzes, ceramics and lacquers.

The Chinese and Korean Art Curator/Department Head's primary duties will be to function as the lead institutional specialist for the Chinese Art collection; independently research, catalogue, and publish the permanent collection; be responsible for both LACMA-organized and touring exhibitions from other institutions; actively pursue acquisitions; provide educational lectures and docent training; assist in fundraising and grant writing for acquisitions, exhibitions, and a capital campaign; cultivate and maintain donor, trustee and community relations and professional affiliations; and collaborate with the East Asian Art Council, the department's support group.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in art history and a minimum of seven to ten years related experience, or an equivalent combination. Appropriate language skills and previous supervisory experience are also mandatory. In addition, the position requires advanced English-language communication and interpersonal skills; aptitude for connoisseurship; critical scholarly record and ambition; contribution to the intellectual life of the museum; thoughtful initiative and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively; and the demonstrated capability to write for a general as well as a scholarly audience.

For consideration please send a resume with cover letter and a list of references to the attention of the Human Resources Director. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Assistant/Associate Curator of Chinese Art
Chinese and Korean Art Department (RFT)

The Chinese and Korean Art Department seeks a highly qualified professional with museum experience to serve as an assistant or associate curator of Chinese Art. This position offers an opportunity to work with the most comprehensive collection of Chinese art in the Western Hemisphere and in one of the most active departments in the field. The person selected must be a team player, able to work closely with the Curator of the department and other sections within the institution, especially Education, Docents, Conservation, Registrars, Development, and other curatorial departments.  The assistant or associate curator’s primary duties will be to: function as the lead institutional specialist for the Chinese art collection; independently research, interpret (writing/composing labels, didactics, gallery guides, electronic media and museum website), catalogue, and publish the permanent collection; participate in acquisitions and exhibitions/installations; provide educational lectures, information, and docent training; instruct and supervise departmental interns and volunteers; provide public and scholarly art expertise, both written and oral; assist in fundraising and grant-writing for acquisitions, exhibitions, and a capital campaign; cultivate and maintain donor/trustee/community relations and professional affiliations; and collaborate with the East Asian Art Council, the department’s support group. 

Qualifications

Ph.D. strongly preferred, but will consider ABD or MA in East Asian art history if accompanied by a minimum of three years of museum experience working with Chinese art. Prior museum and/or related experience will determine the level of the position. Requires proficiency in Chinese and at least one other East Asian language; advanced English-language communication and interpersonal skills; aptitude for connoisseurship; critical scholarly record and ambition; contribution to the intellectual life of the museum; thoughtful initiative and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively; and the demonstrated capability to write for a general as well as a scholarly audience. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is currently planning an unprecedented expansion and restructuring of its permanent collection galleries, and the immediate future promises to be a remarkable opportunity for a high-energy, dedicated individual.

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Major Gifts Officer, President's Circle                     
Development Department (RFT)

Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, the Major Gifts Officer will create and manage a $2.5 million-plus annual campaign for LACMA’s President’s Circle and work with the Development staff to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts for Transformation: The LACMA Campaign.

Duties include correspondence with major donors, solicitation of gift donations, the design and production of events for the President’s Circle, supervision of President’s Circle subcommittee made up of Trustees and community leaders, and the management and cultivation of prospective donor relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of experience in working with donors, creating direct mail solicitations, catering to high level member needs, and budget creation and management. A combination of related education, training, and experience will be accepted.

Additional requirements are as follows: demonstrated strength in organizing, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks to meet established deadlines in spite of frequent interruptions; ability to respond quickly and accurately to changing tasks and priorities; analytical, detail-oriented, flexible and efficient work style; ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making and handle confidential and sensitive information effectively; ability to exercise appropriate initiative and follow-through on a daily basis; solid working knowledge of computers and word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or other software applications currently used by the department; strong service orientation; ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.  

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Corporate Sponsorship Officer                    
Development Department (RFT)

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Corporate Sponsorships & Marketing, the Corporate Sponsorship Officer is directly responsible for securing project, general operating, capital, and endowment support from corporations, and works to ensure effective cultivation and stewardship of corporate sponsors.

Some duties include: development of sponsorship solicitation strategies, negotiation of sponsorship contracts, coordination of all aspects of sponsorship fulfillment from initiation to completion including the delivery of marketing, public relations, entertainment, and hospitality benefits, indentifying corporate funding opportunities across the museum with frequent collaboration between various departments, analyzing financial progress and preparing annual revenue and expense budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least three to five years of related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Excellent writing ability, highly developed organizational skills, attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-based environment is required. Strong working knowledge of MSWord, Excel and databases plus previous experience in a not-for-profit development setting preferred.

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Collections Management Supervisor                  
Conservation Department (RFT)

Reporting to the Director of Conservation, the Collections Management Supervisor is responsible for the proper care and management of the collection storage areas at the museum and will also be involved in planning and managing the relocation of selected collection storage areas as part of the museum’s multi-year, capital building campaign.

Duties include: oversee packing, inventory, labeling, and movement of artwork within collection storage areas; oversee installation of storage equipment and physical renovation of storerooms; update databases and write and prepare system reports; source and procure storage materials; develop and manage budgets associated with collections management; assist in physical movement of art.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in museum studies or in a related field of study such as art history, archaeology or anthropology, conservation, or information management. The ideal candidate will also have a minimum of four years experience in handling museum objects, developing and retrofitting museum storerooms, coordinating large-scale multi-year projects involving multiple departments, and supervising staff. A combination of related training, experience and education will be accepted.

For consideration, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of references.

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Collections Management Technician                 
Conservation Department (RFT)

Reporting to the Director of Conservation, the Collections Management Technician is responsible for the routine care and maintenance of collection storage areas including handling, tracking and relocation of artwork.

Duties include: houses and re-houses artwork in storage; fabricates support systems and protective enclosures for artwork in storage; handles and tracks the relocation of individual objects or collections; performs routine tasks related to collection storage areas, including but not limited to environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, seismic mitigation, disaster planning; orders program equipment and supplies; performs special projects as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience involving museum collection management, art preparation, handling and installation, museum registration, conservation or carpentry.

For consideration, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of references.

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Supervisor of Facility Maintenance                 
Facility Services Department (RFT)

Reporting to the Director of Facility Services, the Supervisor of Facility Maintenance manages daily maintenance and minor repair requests for the entire LACMA campus and works closely with the Facility Services Supervisor and contract custodial services vendor to ensure well-maintained, clean and organized facilities. This position has full responsibility to receive, manage, and assign all Help Desk requests, and works collaboratively with the Facility Engineering and Gallery Services departments on projects as requested.

Some duties include: supervise and provide work direction to General Maintenance Workers; cross-train General Maintenance staff to assist as necessary with Special Event set-ups, office moves, and other facility projects; work closely with the Director of Facilities in coordinating necessary repairs and upgrades to the director’s residence; coordinate the timely repair of all issues involving public/staff safety and building operations.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and two to three years of experience in basic administrative protocols and procedures, visitor/customer service environment, project management, and standard accounting and budgetary procedures. Prior experience working in an operations and facility business environment with museum experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. The ideal candidate must be able to exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills, and handle confidential and sensitive information effectively. Demonstrated ability to build rapport and work cooperatively and effectively with employees and the public is required. The qualified candidate will have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and have the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the museum. Advanced computer experience in Microsoft Office and previous experience providing work direction is preferred.

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Exhibition Designer                 
Operations Department (RFT)

Reporting to the Senior Exhibition Designer, the Exhibition Designer supports all design and planning efforts of the institution with a primary focus on exhibition design for special exhibitions and permanent collection presentations.

Some duties include: design permanent and special gallery exhibitions; develop design criteria with curatorial staff; collaborate with staff architect and other design staff; consult with various museum departments, including Graphics, Marketing, etc.

The ideal candidate will have post-graduate training or an advanced degree in architecture, design, or exhibition design. Two years of experience in architectural gallery drawing and detailing, interior museum space planning, materials specifying, and fixture design is required. Advanced computer experience in Computer-Aided Design programs (CAD), including Auto-Cad and similar architectural graphic programs, is essential. A combination of related training, education, and/or experience will be accepted. The ideal candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills, exercise sound judgment and discretion in the handling of confidential matters, and have the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work cooperatively with others.

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Program Coordinator                 
Exhibitions Department (RFT)

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Exhibitions, the Program Coordinator assists in coordinating, planning, and preparing schedules for exhibitions and permanent collections installations and maintains day-to-day status of exhibitions and permanent collections installations.

Some duties include: coordinate meetings and other planning throughout all stages of assigned projects; prepare single composite schedule of deadlines for each exhibition and permanent collection installation for use by curator and contributing departments; assist with advance planning of overall exhibition and permanent collection installation schedule (current as well as five years in advance); assist in preparation of individual project budgets and in monitoring of shared costs; negotiate agreements for exhibitions and permanent collection installations as assigned; prepare amendments and independent contractor agreements; and monitor compliance with terms of agreement.  

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in art history or museum administration, and have at least four years of experience in an art museum. A combination of related education, training, and experience will be accepted. Experience with contemporary exhibitions, especially with living-artist exhibitions, is preferred. Intermediate level knowledge of computers, word processing, spreadsheets, and database functions is required, as well as the ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask to meet established deadlines.

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