Venice Arts is a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to ignite youths’ imagination, mentor their creativity, and expand their sense of possibility through high quality, accessible media–based arts education programs; and to serve as a catalyst for people of all ages, living in low–income or underrepresented communities, to create and share personal and community stories through photography, film, and multi–media.
To be considered for the position(s) below, please submit your résumé, along with a cover letter highlighting relevant work experience, with the position title in the subject line, via email to jobs@venice-arts.org; no phone enquiries, please. We will make every effort to review your submission as quickly as possible so that you receive every consideration. However, because we receive so many résumés, we are unable to respond personally to every submission. If you do not hear from us within a reasonable period of time, it is likely that we have chosen not to contact you for an interview. Thanks for understanding!
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Working under the Executive Director, this position has the following, primary responsibilities include Youth Education Programs, Web–based Learning, Adult Education Programs, ArtPartners Program, Teaching, and Lead Photographer and Lead Filmmaker.
Qualifications:
Venice Arts is looking for a candidate with a background in documentary work, photojournalism, and/or youth media. Must have at least two years leadership experience in an educational setting, management position preferred, experience supervising staff, required. Must demonstrate a high level of proficiency with a range of arts software. Must understand curricular development; familiarity with Art Proficiency Standards a plus. Fluency with multi–media content development and delivery and web platforms based on Web 2.0, a strong plus. Must be committed to the education and development of youth; an understanding of the needs of “at–risk” and low–income youth is a plus, as is experience in a mentoring program.
Salary and Benefits:
This is a full–time, exempt position with a per annum salary of $45,000–$50,000. Benefits available after the initial 90–day period.
How to Apply:
Send résumé with cover letter highlighting relevant experience and salary history to jobs@venicearts.org. Please: no phone enquiries or walk–ins. Portfolio, curricular, or other materials may be requested if an interview is scheduled. For a complete description of the position, click here.
CONTRACT FACULTY
Photographers, Filmmakers, and Digital/Interactive Media Artists/Educators
Venice Arts is always interested in receiving résumés from qualified, professional teaching artists interested in working as Contract Faculty when these positions come available. Selected faculty will be trained by Venice Arts and given teaching assignments, on an as–needed basis, in our programs for youth in Venice and at our Art Partners locations in Los Angeles, as well as in our Social Arts Initiative documentary projects.
Qualifications:
Must be a photographer or filmmaker with experience teaching youth. Background in documentary work, digital storytelling, and multi–media preferred. Must be available during standard after–school hours and/or on weekends and interested in a long–term affiliation with Venice Arts.
How to Apply:
Please email your résumé, along with a cover letter highlighting relevant experience ("Contract Faculty" in the subject line), to jobs@venice-arts.org. Please, no phone enquiries or walk–ins. We are sorry, but because we receive significant interest in open positions, we are not able to respond to every applicant's submission.
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