7 Arts jobs

Position Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the   Gallery Educator for University and Adult Programs   works in close collaboration with the MSU Broad Education Team to develop and implement MSU Broad touring programs and associated in-gallery activities. They contribute to the content, methodology, and overall vision for in-galley teaching by developing/leading tours and overseeing the docent, gallery guide, and volunteer training programs. As a gallery educator, this position is responsible for assuring that all volunteers are up-to-date on the current standards in museum pedagogy for youth, adults, and special needs populations. JOB DESCRIPTION Work closely with Director of Education to identify short- and long-term goals for 1). Touring programs, 2). University faculty and student engagement, and 3). Community Docent, Gallery Guide, and Volunteer training programs Foster engaged learning experiences by developing, delivering, and evaluating dynamic inquiry-based tour experiences and associated activities for university classes, community groups, individuals, and other audiences as assigned. Develop strategies and resources for thematic tours, hack-style tours, special exhibition tours, and associated in-gallery activities in coordination with current exhibitions and collections on view. Conduct independent research on artists and artworks in MSU Broad exhibitions and collection. Develops training materials for docents and gallery guides. Supervise and manage all aspects of Community Docent Corps including: communication and administration; observation and evaluation; scheduling and logistics; and recruitment. Develop and teach ongoing training and continuing education on best practices in-gallery education for docents, gallery guides, volunteers, and education staff. Development of training curriculum and lesson plans for new continuing docents; co-teach semester-long new docent training program. Work closely with Visitor Services to develop training programs for Gallery Guides that aid them in successful interactions with our visitors. Work closely with the Museum Educator, PreK-12 + Family Programs to plan, implement, and evaluate school tours. Contribute to and facilitate training of staff and volunteers, including docents, who support activities for educators and PreK-12 audiences. Build university relationships and collaborative partnerships with faculty that promote the use of the museum and collection. Evaluate effectiveness, maintain statistics and attendance tracking, and prepare monthly/annual reports for tour programs and docent corps. Maintain a visible presence in the local, state, and national art and museum education community, stay current with recent research and writing, collaborate and network with other museum educators Work collaboratively with MSU Broad Education Team to offer general education and museum event support as assigned.   Work minimum of 30 hours a week.

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning.   BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Upper School Part Time Visual Arts Teacher   Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for an 80% part time Upper School visual arts teacher focused on drawing and painting to begin in August of 2018. We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with strong experience in teaching high school age students and one or more degrees in visual art. It is expected that a successful candidate would: Teach three sections of Upper School drawing and composition classes working with a variety of media Serve as an advisor to a group of students Make the visual arts meaningful and relevant by inspiring students Communicate with students and parents as necessary Revise and plan new curriculum in conjunction with other members of the visual art department Incorporate educational technology throughout instruction and course work Perform additional duties, such as advising a club and chaperoning events, as needed   In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities: Strong collaboration skills An interest in and openness to professional growth and development Commitment to diversity and inclusion A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy Flexibility Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com . Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to: Corisa Cobden Upper School Administrative Assistant 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Fax 310-476-5844 CCobden@bwscampus.com

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning.   BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Upper School Production Manager Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full-time Upper School production manager in the performing arts department. We are looking for individuals with a degree in theater production or a related field who have experience working in an academic setting with Upper School or college students.  Experience working specifically in independent, public, private, or charter schools, is a plus. It is expected that a candidate would: Serve as the production manager, lighting and projection designer, and sound engineer for a minimum of 14 mainstage theater, dance, and music concerts per year Train and supervise students in best practices for stage management, lighting production, and sound production while ensuring a safe and efficient execution of these elements Work closely with performing arts faculty, student, and freelance designers on the execution of their designs Collaborate with faculty directors, student directors, and guest directors on their vision Maintain the performing arts facilities and equipment with the performing arts faculty Serve as tour manager with the performing arts faculty sponsor if/when different groups travel Have knowledge of Vectorworks, Arkaos, Qlab, as well as ETC Ion lighting console and Shure wireless microphone system Utilize experience with electrical wiring, carpentry, and rigging to set lighting, sound, and video equipment Perform additional duties of a production manager as designated by the Department Chair In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities: Strong collaboration skills A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy A commitment to diversity and inclusion Flexibility An interest in and openness to professional growth and development Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com . Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to: Corisa Cobden Administrative Assistant to the Upper School Director 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Fax 310-476-5844 ccobden@bwscampus.com

The MSU Broad Art Museum invites applicants for the position of Operation and Group Visit Coordinator with experience working within an arts & cultural organization. The position is a three quarter time position responsible for data collection for museum functions & visitor tours. It will also take a strong part in summer camp coordination and assist as manager on duty for gallery guides/student supervisors.  ALTRU COORDINATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT  Maintain up to date knowledge of Altru capabilities as applicable to all Museum function. Oversee data collection from all in person museum interactions (onsite and offsite) including developing and facilitating data collection methods, providing quality control oversight and maintaining current information. Work with other departments to ensure that data collection meets strategic goals and identify desired metrics. Work to with other departments to facilitate accurate reporting VISITOR TOUR SCHEDULING Oversee all communications and scheduling logistics of tour programs. Work with a variety of constituents, education and facilities staff to identify touring needs, scheduling and implementation. Coordinate staff and docent scheduling to meet touring needs. Work with Education and Communication staff to identify and market tours to increase annual attendance. Maintain tour tracking and evaluation processes and records. SUMMER CAMP COORDINATION Coordinate all logistical aspects of summer camp program. Work with Education and Communication staff to develop outreach and marketing plan. Manage camp registration program and materials including scholarship process. Manage staffing, space and materials management. Maintain camp tracking and evaluation processes and records. Support Director of Education in compliance with University and State guidelines for youth programing. MANAGER ON DUTY Supervise gallery guides and student supervisors Troubleshoot facility issues. Troubleshoot customer service issues Monitor and troubleshoot exhibition operational issues after business hours. Serve as liaison with security and internal Museum departments in absence of Director of Facilities. Ensure that all operational standards and policies are upheld.

GALLERY EDUCATOR SUMMARY­­   Under the supervision of the Director of Education, Gallery Educator: University and Adult Education works in close collaboration with the MSU Broad Education Team to develop and implement MSU Broad touring programs and associated in-gallery activities for adults and university courses. They contribute to the content, methodology, and overall vision for in-galley teaching by developing/leading tours and overseeing the docent, gallery guide, and volunteer training programs. As a gallery educator, this position is responsible for assuring that all volunteers are up-to-date on the current standards in museum pedagogy for youth, adults, and special needs populations.   JOB DESCRIPTION   Work closely with Director of Education to identify short- and long-term goals for 1). Touring programs, 2). University faculty and student engagement, and 3). Community Docent, Gallery Guide, and Volunteer training programs  Foster engaged learning experiences by developing, delivering, and evaluating dynamic inquiry-based tour experiences and associated activities for university classes, community groups, individuals, and other audiences as assigned.  Develop strategies and resources for thematic tours, hack-style tours, special exhibition tours, and associated in-gallery activities in coordination with current exhibitions and collections on view.  Conduct independent research on artists and artworks in MSU Broad exhibitions and collection. Develops training materials for docents and gallery guides.  Supervise and manage all aspects of Community Docent Corps including: communication and administration; observation and evaluation; scheduling and logistics; and recruitment.  Develop and teach ongoing training and continuing education on best practices in-gallery education for docents, gallery guides, volunteers, and education staff.  Development of training curriculum and lesson plans for new continuing docents; co-teach semester-long new docent training program.  Work closely with Visitor Services to develop training programs for Gallery Guides that aid them in successful interactions with our visitors.  Work closely with the Museum Educator: PreK-12 + Family Programs to plan, implement, and evaluate school tours. Contribute to and facilitate training of staff and volunteers, including docents, who support activities for educators and PreK-12 audiences.  Build university relationships and collaborative partnerships with faculty that promote the use of the museum and collection. Evaluate effectiveness, maintain statistics and attendance tracking, and prepare monthly/annual reports for tour programs and docent corps. Maintain a visible presence in the local, state, and national art and museum education community, stay current with recent research and writing, collaborate and network with other museum educators. Work collaboratively with MSU Broad Education Team to offer general education and museum event support as assigned. Hours will vary 30 or more hours a week.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY: Do you have a love for the city of Minneapolis and all the great things it has to offer our visitors and locals?  Do you have at least a  2 year Associate degree and  1-2+ years of graphic design industry experience? Are looking for an opportunity to apply your passion for design on a wide variety of projects from digital to print,  branding, presentations, brochures, newsletters, apparel and so much more?   At Meet Minneapolis, there are so many exciting things happening in the city of Minneapolis and this unique creative role puts you right in the middle of the action! As a part of the Brand Strategy Team of Meet Minneapolis, the Associate Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating and producing marketing materials to promote and market the city of Minneapolis to visitors and meeting planners.  The ideal candidate will have prior experience in both print and interactive design, along with an interest in exploring a broader range of projects.   JOB SUMMARY : Under the supervision and leadership of the Senior Creative Graphic Designer, the  Associate Graphic Designer is responsible for  marketing design activities that support the entire Meet Minneapolis organization including Sports Minneapolis, Minneapolis Visitor Information and the Minneapolis Convention Center.   AREAS OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY AND FOCUS:  Support Senior Graphic Designer and Brand Strategy Team in the creative development process and execution of marketing projects by providing knowledge of layout design, and creative visual styles. Support Senior Graphic Designer and Brand Strategy Team in the design/production of digital and print projects as needed including advertisements, branding, presentations, brochures, newsletters, maps, interior & exterior signage, flyers, apparel, etc. Execute projects within the defined Meet Minneapolis brand in addition to some custom visual-themed projects. Must have the ability to work within templates and format documents. Support the Digital Strategist by assisting in the creation, production and implementation of various digital components for Meet Minneapolis websites, email campaigns and social platforms. Support the Brand Strategy Team in coordinating photography and videography needs for the organization. Provide Meet Minneapolis staff and external partners with materials as needed (logos, images, videos, documents, etc.) Perform other marketing functions as assigned. REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE: 2 year Associate degree or 4 year Bachelor degree in graphic arts preferred and/or the equivalent  1 - 2+ years of industry experience Strong experience with both Mac OSX and PC platforms and Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Strong background in print design, layout and pre/post production Basic knowledge of interactive design, production and development Executes projects by asking thoughtful questions, testing, and analyzing results Excellent attention to detail Self-motivated, able to receive constructive feedback and take direction, deadline orientated Ability to work in a team environment Able to work under tight deadlines   PORTFOLIO/WORK EXAMPLES REQUIRED: Job applicants must submit their portfolio and/or work samples to be consider for the position   ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE/SKILLS DESIRED (not required): HTML/CSS/Javascript Experience Digital Content Strategy Copywriting Video Production and Editing SALARY :  Competitive, DOE BENEFITS : Meet Minneapolis offers a generous benefits package including: medical, dental, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, 401(k), vacation and sick time for employees who are benefits eligible.  This position also qualifies for Meet Minneapolis’ telecommuting policy.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to: Walk, sit, bend and squat Talk and hear Grab, pull or bend items Lift and/or carry up to 10 lbs. View items at a close and distant range Sit for extended periods of time Use computers for extended periods of time WORKING CONDITIONS: General office environment Note:   Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.   This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than as “at will” relationship.

Position Descriptions: The associate/assistant curator will propose and organize original exhibitions of contemporary art across a variety of mediums. They will assist with the research, development, planning, production, and interpretation of the permanent collection and special exhibitions, both organized by the MSU Broad and hosted, as assigned by the director. Additionally, the asc/ast curator organizes and contributes to publications for the Museum exhibition program. They will lead a team of co-workers drawn from a variety of museum areas. S/he is charged with the hiring and supervision of non-salaried curatorial interns to assist in exhibition and publication research and planning.   The asc/ast curator will participate in the Museum acquisitions process by proposing new acquisitions and leading research on the collection. They will be asked to represent the museum by presenting public lectures and participating in other educational initiatives, and to provide  exhibition related interpretative information to the Education team to aid in docent instruction and training for each exhibition.  As an active member of the curatorial team, the asc/ast curator will serve as a spokesperson for the Museum, working to , maintain advantageous relations with the art community, local as well as national and international, including artists, collectors, and prospective donors. Essential Responsibilities:  Associate/Assistant Curator: Propose and organize permanent collection and special exhibitions within the Museum exhibition program. Prepares publications and scholarly articles in relation to the Museum exhibition program. Propose acquisitions, and assist in the research, development, interpretation and exhibition of the Museum’s permanent collection. Oversee and coordinate permanent collection, special, and traveling exhibitions as assigned by the Museum director. Facilitate inter-departmental communication and communications with freelance workers regarding exhibitions, working closely with departments of exhibitions, registration, preparations, PR and marketing and external affairs. Lead external communication with artists, collectors, lenders, galleries, and corresponding staff from other museums. Drafting and produce correspondence, loan forms, manuscripts, exhibition didactic text, memoranda, and other materials related to permanent collection and special exhibitions. Assist with acquisition, permanent collection, and exhibition research. Supervise the work assignments and activities of interns, contract workers and volunteers in the curatorial department. Represent the curatorial department and the Museum as needed. Deliver lectures, participated in other educational initiatives, host exhibition tours to visitors, docents, or other special groups, and promote the Museum to further its mission. Performs other related duties as assigned.