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Facilities Assistant
Facility Services Department (RFT)

Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, the Facilities Assistant is responsible for the set up of small- to medium-sized events and will interact with various museum departments and employees at all levels. The Facilities Assistant will also have contact with the public, donors, and trustees and must provide a high level of customer service while working in a demanding and deadline driven environment.

Some duties include: transportation and maintenance of museum-owned equipment; assistance with the organization, movement, and storage of museum’s non-art warehouse; implementation of work orders and plans for special event set-ups; assistance with staff office moves, furniture delivery, file moves and other office related requests.

The ideal candidate will have a high school education and two years of related experience or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Scheduling flexibility is critical: must be able to work evenings and weekends. May drive automotive vehicles and operate other equipment including fork lifts, scissors lifts, pallet jacks, and carts in performance of duties. The ideal candidate must be able to exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills, and handle confidential and sensitive information effectively, with minimal supervision. Previous experience providing work direction is preferred.

Please follow this link  to apply.

Curatorial Administrator
Modern Art Department (RFT)

Reporting to the Senior Curator/Curator of Modern Art, the Curatorial Administrator provides administrative and general office support to the department, which covers modern European art.

Some duties include: providing assistance in preparation of special exhibitions and installations of the permanent collection; assisting with exhibition programs; maintaining and updating collection files; scheduling and maintaining appointment calendars; answering incoming calls and facilitating the requests of museum patrons; making travel arrangements; handling and tracking curators’ correspondence and paperwork as well as departmental paperwork; reconciling departmental expenses and tracking the departmental budget. Leading candidates will be team players, well versed in office protocol, and possess excellent written and verbal skills.  The successful applicant must be comfortable monitoring and tracking budgets, able to maintain utmost discretion when dealing with highly confidential material, and capable of interacting appropriately and effectively with a range of donors, colleagues, and the public. The department of modern art is especially active, and the ability to multitask and work calmly under pressure is essential.

The qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, or a related field, and at least one year of administrative experience in a professional environment. The candidate must be highly energetic with strong interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be professional, detail-oriented, a team player, and have the ability to handle multiple tasks. Candidate must be able to exercise sound judgment and must possess exceptional decision-making skills, in addition to handling confidential and sensitive information. Excellent computer skills—including the ability to scan and resize images, operate Microsoft Office and Power Point—are essential, as well as a general aptitude for learning to use new software.

Please follow this link  to apply.

Coordinator, Teacher Programs
Education Department (RFT)

Reporting to the Manager of School and Teacher programs, the Education Coordinator develops, schedules, and coordinates programs for teachers related to the permanent collection and special exhibitions.

Some duties include: works with staff to write curriculum materials and schedule programs at the museum and at school sites for LACMA’s teacher audience; hires artists, instructors, gallery teachers, and assistants; maintains budgets and statistics; creates reports; prepares contracts and work requests; prepares written information and promotional materials for publications; develops and conducts ongoing evaluation to assess program effectiveness; and participates in meetings with other museum departments concerning the development of educational programs.

The qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in art history, art education, or related field. Demonstrated ability to organize and establish work priorities, strong written and verbal communication skills, experience coordinating programs, and experience with MS Office are required. The successful candidate will have relationship-building and presentation skills, and be a team player who is self-motivated and results-oriented. Experience working with teachers or in schools is preferred.

Interested candidates should mail a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples (at least one of which is a lesson plan or component of curriculum materials) to:

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Human Resources Department
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Or via e-mail to jobs@lacma.org

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Content Specialist
Education Department (RFT)

The Education Department at LACMA seeks a qualified, dynamic Content Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Education and the Manager of Adult Programs, the Content Specialist will serve as part of a multi-departmental team, working also with the curatorial staff.

The Content Specialist plans, develops, implements, and evaluates museum education programs for adults, children, and special constituencies, including working with curators to conceptualize interpretive components; conducts research and writes brochures and permanent collection and exhibition materials; hires scholars and artists and meets with community, university, and school leaders to develop joint programs.

The qualified candidate will have a master’s degree in art history or art education and three years of experience in an art museum. Expertise in modern and contemporary art is preferred. The successful candidate must be highly organized, have demonstrated writing skills, and be an effective oral communicator. The ability to work occasional weekends and flexible hours is required.

Interested candidates should mail a letter of interest, resume, and three writing samples to:

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Human Resources Department
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Or send via e-mail to jobs@lacma.org

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Digital Archive Manager
Photographic Services Department (TFT)

LACMA is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Digital Archive Manager position on a full-time, temporary basis with an assignment end date of 02/14/2010.

Reporting to the Supervising Photographer of the Photographic Services/Imaging department, the Digital Archive Manager maintains and manages image servers and various databases in both a Mac and Windows environment, and provides technical support and expertise as needed.

Some duties include: edit digital files (i.e. color correct/balance, mask, clean, crop); convert analog assets to digital media using various scanning devices; manage heavy workflow of images; create derivative files for multiple use and link files to their data records; import data from separate data systems and export images for use in outside databases; supervise employees responsible for editing, scanning and creation of derivative files; generate system reports; improve functionality and design of online database as needed.

The qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in art history or graphic design and two to four years of experience in managing a digital image database and performing high-end image editing. Expert knowledge of Photoshop and Bridge is required, as well as proficiency with Lightroom, Excel, a museum CMS system (preferably Multi-Mimsy) and digital asset management software. The ability to work as part of a team, troubleshoot, and meet projected goals and deadlines is essential, and an eye for color correction and matching is a necessity. A background in photography is preferred.                                                                                                                       

Please follow this link to apply

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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.

Experience and Qualifications

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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