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Director of Annual Giving Programs
Development
Payroll Specialist
Accounting
Marketing Manager
Marketing & Communications
Mellon Post-Doctoral Curatorial Fellowship
Art of the Ancient Americas
Curatorial Administrator
Art of the Ancient Americas
Assistant/Associate Curator
Latin American Art
Research Assistant
Latin American Art
Associate Vice President
Marketing & Communications
Administrative Assistant
Development
Associate Editor
Marketing & Communications
Director of Annual Giving Programs (RFT)
Development
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Individual Giving, the Director of Annual Giving Programs oversees the annual giving program for LACMA at gift levels ranging from $1,000 to $24,999. This program currently involves 1,787 donors and achieves more than $3.1 million in contributions. It includes the Avant-Garde young professionals program at $1,000 toward unrestricted funds; the President’s (soon to be renamed Curator’s) Circle Program at $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000 in annual dues toward unrestricted support; 10 Art Councils programs at $1,000 in annual dues toward restricted funds; three Acquisitions Committees at $5,000 and $10,000 toward unrestricted funds; and a Director’s Circle which is an invitation-only program primarily involving donations at $10,000, $5,000 and lower. The Director of Annual Giving Programs manages three staff including a Manager of President’s Circle Programs, Manager of Annual Giving Programs and Annual Giving Programs Assistant. This key frontline fundraising position is responsible for overall coordination of the program while spending time ensuring the successful stewardship of all donors to the programs and sales and solicitation of new donors to the program.
Some duties include: manages staff to administer annual giving programs for both restricted and unrestricted support; collaborates with curators, volunteers and membership staff to move potential constituents into the annual giving programs; develops an annual strategic plan for growing annual giving programs and defining accountability for staff; works with marketing and communications team to develop marketing materials for the programs; works with development events staff to establish calendar of both cultivation and stewardship activity for the program; oversees the timeline, communications and process for renewals, invitations and acknowledgement letters; tracks and manages expense budgets and monitors income reports for the annual giving programs; works with broader individual giving team to consider program for recognition and stewardship across all gift levels.
The qualified candidate will have bachelor’s degree, preferably in Art History, and at least five years of experience with non-profit fundraising, preferably in individual giving or membership. The ability to participate in donor events, including occasional evenings and weekends, as well as some travel to meet with donors and implement programmatic activity, is required. Experience using Raiser’s Edge database is strongly preferred.
Please follow this link to apply.
Payroll Specialist (RPT)
Accounting
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist provides clerical, administrative and processing support, and in a contingency capacity, performs the entire payroll cycle when needed. This is a part-time position with the possibility of future full-time employment, and the position will be available in mid-June 2013.
Some duties include: uploads hours from timekeeping system (EZLabor) to payroll system (PayExpert); assists with processing semi-monthly and monthly payroll cycles for both exempt and non-exempt employees, which includes salary cost allocations, multiple pay rates, retroactive adjustments, holiday pay eligibility, LOA payments, special one-time payments, visa associated special handlings and other supplemental earnings; assists with processing new hires, changes and terminations, and ensures that supporting documents are complete, accurate and timely; assists with processing garnishments, levies and court ordered wage assignments; assists with issues regarding state and federal regulations and compliance; runs payroll audit reports and queries, and assists with auditing of payroll each pay period; researches and resolves payroll issues regarding payments, deductions, accrual balances, taxes, garnishments, loans and direct deposits; assists with processing payroll journals; performs data updates to the timekeeping system when needed; assists with fiscal and calendar year-end processing, including supplemental payrolls, W-2, tax information forms and other government required reporting; assists with creating and maintaining employee payroll files.
The qualified candidate will have an associate’s degree and at least three years of experience assisting with payroll processing for an organization with 400+ employees. An understanding of payroll processes and state and federal laws is required. Experience with ADP and a Payroll Professional Certification is strongly preferred.
Please follow this link to apply.
Marketing Manager (RFT)
Marketing & Communications
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Public Engagement, the Marketing Manager is responsible for managing museum-wide advertising and marketing initiatives in line with institutional goals and strategic initiatives. The Marketing Manager acts as a central market research strategist, executing target audience objectives for advertising campaigns and conducting market research in support of advancing the brand awareness of LACMA.
Some duties include: implements innovation marketing and communications strategies that effectively attract and retain a diverse and large audience for exhibitions, programs, special events, onsite restaurants and museum stores; oversees and manages the marketing budget; supervises the Marketing Coordinator, interns and volunteers; manages all media buys and promotional partnerships, including negotiation of in-kind media deals and continually elevating partnerships to increase ROI and maximize the cost-per-impression value; oversees the production of all marketing materials and approval process, including securing images, working with graphic design staff on creative development, and securing all approvals; develops partnerships with community and arts organizations to advance LACMA’s public profile; serves as the point person and filter for all promotional e-mail communication; creates, manages analyzes and optimizes all online campaigns, including SEM and display advertising; works with web team to strategize effective website marketing, landing pages and content; participates as a key member of LACMA’s social media team; oversees collection and analysis of audience research, including onsite audience surveys.
The qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field, and at least four years of marketing experience, including digital marketing experience. Experience with Blackbaud, PatronMail, MailChimp, and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
Please follow this link to apply.
Mellon Post-Doctoral Curatorial Fellowship (RFT)
Art of the Ancient Americas
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announces a search for candidates for the Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship. This two-year fellowship in the museum’s Ancient Americas department will provide curatorial training and support scholarly research in connection with the permanent collection and related projects at LACMA. Striving to combine the strengths of academic art history and the art museum, this Fellowship is designed to attract exceptional emerging scholars to the curatorial field. The Mellon Postodoctoral Fellowship supports the highest level of professional development, with opportunities to be fully integrated into all aspects of curatorial work. The future Fellow will gain experience in research and cataloguing, exhibition organization, education and publications, conservation, public speaking, and provenance research. A major project for the Fellow will include assisting in the preparation and installation of the department’s yearly gallery rotation. During his or her first year the Fellow will work under the supervision of curatorial staff to research an aspect of the permanent collection for the following year’s rotation. He or she will work with related departments to prepare the rotation and associated programming. In addition, the Fellow will assist curatorial staff with the research of upcoming exhibitions.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in art history or closely related discipline. Candidates with field experience or familiarity with region are strongly encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Spanish (reading and writing) is required. Prior museum experience, ideally involving art, literature, and culture of the Ancient Americas is preferred. Excellent writing, organizational, and public speaking skills, together with a strong interest in the interpretation, care, and display of works of art, is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively. The goal of this Fellowship is to provide opportunities for a talented scholar to learn how to translate their knowledge of ancient American cultures within the space of a museum. Graduates of the Fellowship program will be uniquely prepared to embark on curatorial careers.
The position starts in October 2013. The annual stipend of $50,000 includes compensation ($36,400), benefits, a travel allowance, and modest funding for relocation. Applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses interest in the Fellowship; a statement, not to exceed three pages, describing the applicant's research interests and accomplishments; a complete curriculum vitae; a published paper or other writing sample; and three sealed letters of recommendation. All application materials should be combined in one envelope and must be received no later than June 30, 2013. Hard copies only will be accepted. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please send application materials to:
Human Resources
RE: Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Curatorial Administrator (RFT)
Art of the Ancient Americas
Reporting to the Director for the Program of the Ancient Americas and the Curator, the Curatorial Administrator provides administrative and general office support to the department.
Some duties include: maintains and updates permanent collection information; assists with ongoing projects including exhibitions, permanent collection rotations and loans; answers incoming calls and requests from the general public; coordinates and maintains appointments and calendars; makes travel arrangements for the director, curator and other department staff; handles and tracks the departmental paperwork; facilitates communication between the department and other museum staff.
The qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Art History or related field, ideally with a specialized knowledge of the Ancient Americas and museums, and at least one year of administrative experience. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English and Spanish are required, along with complete mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
Please follow this link to apply.
Assistant/Associate Curator (RFT)
Latin American Art
Reporting to the Curator & Department Head of Latin American Art, the Assistant/Associate Curator of Latin American Art will have specific expertise in modern art and decorative arts, from colonial to the present. This is a two-year position, with the possibility of an additional two-year extension.
Some duties include: assists in the development of scheduled exhibitions prioritized by the Museum; writes for both scholarly and general audiences; cultivates donors and acquisitions; serves as the department’s liaison to collections management, conservation, education and other internal departments, in connection with scheduled exhibitions and the collection of decorative arts.
The qualified candidate will be fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and oral) and will have a master’s degree in Art History, with a PhD or ABD preferred. At least three years of curatorial experience, including a record of publications, experience exhibition organization and skill in public speaking is required. Knowledge and enthusiasm for the broad spectrum of Latin American Art is essential. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV and list of three references, no later than June 1st, to be considered. Please note that only one document may be uploaded, and all application materials should be combined into one document.
Please follow this link to apply.
Research Assistant (RFT)
Latin American Art
Reporting to the Curator & Department Head of Latin American Art, the Research Assistant will assist in the research and coordination of two major international exhibitions: one on Spanish colonial art, and the second on the history of Latin American design in the twentieth century. This is a two-year position, with the possibility of an additional two-year extension.
Some duties include: conducts research and compiles materials for both exhibitions simultaneously; maintains and updates the exhibition checklists and databases; creates list of contacts; draft loan correspondence between LACMA and leading institutions; generates loan contracts; interfaces with lending institutions throughout Latin America, Europe and the United States; drafts label and didactic content; assists the Museum’s Rights & Reproduction department in obtaining images and necessary permissions; serves as the department’s liaison to collection management, conservation, education and other internal departments, in connection to the planning and implementation of both exhibitions.
The qualified candidate will be fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and oral) and will have a master’s degree in Art History. At least two years of administrative and research experience is required. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three references, no later than June 1st to be considered. Please note that only one document may be uploaded, and all application materials should be combined into one document.
Please follow this link to apply.
Associate Vice President (RFT)
Marketing and Communications
Reporting to the Vice President of External Affairs, the Associate Vice President of Communications & Marketing serves as the senior communications officer at the museum and is responsible for guiding institutional messaging across all platforms. The AVP will identify new platforms for audience engagement and marketing including social and new media outlets. The AVP supervises and provides work direction to the Associate Vice President of Public Engagement, responsible for marketing messages, the box office and visitor services; the Director of Communications, responsible for press and media relations; and the Director of Executive Communications, responsible for writing strategic messages with and on behalf of the senior executive staff and board of trustees.
Some duties include: manages and directs all aspects of the communications team; identifies and engages with new developments in marketing and digital communications; serves as a museum spokesperson at public relations and development events; develops annual communications plans and strategies for each of the museum’s key areas, including capital campaign and leadership initiatives, exhibitions, permanent collection, education, film, music and sponsor recognition; demonstrates excellent writing and editing skills and an ability to think creatively to quickly and appropriately articulate meaningful messages that reflect LACMA’s core values; maintains strong individual relationships with cultural colleagues, members of the international, national and local press and corporate media outlets.
The qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field, eight to ten years of experience in a public relations or media role and five or more years in marketing, including at least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Please follow this link to apply.
Administrative Assistant (RFT)
Development
Reporting to the Vice President of Development and the Associate Vice President of Individual Giving, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to each position, as well as departmental projects.
Some duties include: coordinates meetings; answers phones and prioritizes calls; greets visitors and donors; drafts customized documents, letters and memos, including formatting, editing and distribution as needed; creates presentations, often using PowerPoint; prepares monthly development reports; manages donor files and records; provides reports from the donor database; assists with prospect management by producing call reports and other research as required; maintains the confidentiality of donor records; assists with development events; coordinates complex donor mailings.
The qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and two to four years of related experience. Administrative experience in a development or fundraising environment is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Raiser’s Edge.
Please follow this link to apply.
Associate Editor (RFT)
Marketing and Communications
Reporting to the Director of Executive Communications, the Associate Editor will assist in maintaining consistent language and messaging throughout the institution.
The successful applicant will edit Development, Membership, and Marketing & Communications content intended for large audiences and for smaller groups of major donors to the museum. These include the quarterly member magazine, monthly calendar, capital campaign materials, direct marketing and brochures, correspondence signed by senior staff and Trustees, event invitations and programs, and event and exhibition descriptions on lacma.org. The jobholder will also assist with some photo research/editing, and will copyedit and write entries on the museum blog.
The jobholder will be called upon to work closely with curators, photographers, and designers to develop these materials and review them at every stage of production. Quality control is essential. Additionally, the Associate Editor must be able to research and provide accurate information regarding museum collections and history. On rare occasions the Associate Editor may be asked to provide support at an evening museum event.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of editorial experience (copy or content), either on a full-time or freelance basis. A professional level of knowledge in liberal arts or coursework that involves a large quantity of writing and/or editing is required.
Please follow this link to apply.
Due to the volume of correspondence received, the Human Resources Department cannot confirm receipt of submitted documentation. Phone calls will not be returned.
How to Apply
To be considered for any of the openings listed, please forward your resume including a list of references, and a cover letter indicating position(s) of interest, as well as any salary requirements, to LACMA Human Resources, via our online system. Follow the link at the bottom of the position posting to apply through the online system. Please note that through the online system, you may attach only one file, so please combine cover letters & resumes into one document. Not compatible with Firefox.
Classifications: RFT=Regular Full-Time | TFT=Temporary Full-Time | RPT=Regular Part-Time | TPT=Temporary Part-Time
