Job Opportunity: Executive Director, Rothko Chapel

Mission Statement: The Rothko Chapel inspires people to action through art and contemplation, nurtures reverence for the highest aspirations of humanity, and provides a forum for global concerns. 

Overview 

Nestled on a one-acre campus in the heart of Houston, the Rothko Chapel is an iconic, internationally renowned destination. Home to the acclaimed masterworks of Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman, the Rothko Chapel offers an intimate setting for meditation and reflection every day of the year. More than 80,000 people, representing over 70 different countries around the globe experience the transformative power of its art each year. 

In the world today, there is no other place like the Rothko Chapel. It functions as a sacred space, a forum for matters of global concerns, and the ultimate installation of Mark Rothko’s art work. It integrates art, spirituality and human rights and social justice in a way that is both seamless and uniquely powerful. Affiliated with no particular religious tradition, the Rothko Chapel embraces contemplative practices of the world religious traditions and is committed to principles articulated in the UN Declaration of Human Rights. 

History and Key Achievements 

The Rothko Chapel, founded by Houston philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil, was dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanctuary available to people of every belief. In 2011 it celebrated its fortieth anniversary, having achieved in those years recognition as one of the greatest artistic achievements and spiritual landmarks of the second half of the twentieth century. 

In 2000, the Rothko Chapel was listed in the United States National Register of Historic Places. It is regularly included in essays about twentieth-century art and architecture and in works devoted to sacred spaces such as National Geographic’s Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations, where it is a featured entry. Past, distinguished guests include Nobel Laureates Desmond Tutu, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Rigoberta Menchú, Nelson Mandela, Amartya Sen and President Jimmy Carter, artist Brice Marden, and spiritual leaders Robert Thurman and Thomas Moore. 

Services and Programs 

Open every day of the year free of charge, the Rothko Chapel responds to the enduring need for quiet, still places. It was the desire of the de Menils to provide a place for contemplation on what it means to be fully human and to treat each other with dignity and respect. Through active programming, the Rothko Chapel engages a broad community with an integrated set of offerings that elevate the spirit, foster dialogue and champion ethical action. Approximately 100 events and programs are presented on an annual basis, attended by over 6000 individuals. Nearly all programs are made available to the public at no charge. 3 

The Chapel serves as a gathering place for locally and globally recognized voices alike to hold courageous conversations on difficult issues in the spirit of mutual understanding. Finally, the Chapel provides an inimitable atmosphere for private ceremonies such as weddings, memorial services and other celebrations of life and all its passages. 

Organizational Structure: 

The Rothko Chapel is an independent, 501(c)(3) organization solely responsible for its own funding and governed by a small, dedicated Board of Directors. Led by an Executive Director, the Chapel has seven full-time staff and nine part-time employees. 

Executive Director Position 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for ensuring that the Rothko Chapel mission and programs continue to develop and thrive. He or she will work to both sustain and enhance relationships non- profit and local communities as well as with benefactors, volunteers, and other key constituents. The ED will provide overall strategic leadership to the Rothko Chapel, and day-to-day guidance and mentorship the staff. He or she will play a lead role in fundraising and developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with stakeholders. 

The ED will be a confident leader and engaging team player who possesses the skills, ambition and energy to drive a highly acclaimed organization, with a national and global reach. The ED will be able to passionately and convincingly communicate the vision and mission of the Rothko Chapel. The individual will need to possess sufficient gravitas to effectively engage with the Chapel’s many constituencies and stakeholders and have the clarity of vision and operational savvy to anticipate and capture the opportunities ahead, while providing workable solutions for challenges. Arriving at the Chapel with a strong fiscal track record, the ED must demonstrate excellent management skills with a flair for maximizing resources, staff productivity and funding opportunities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic Leadership 

• Work closely with the Board to implement the organization’s vision, define and implement the Rothko Chapel’s strategic plans, and identify and secure funding and other necessary resources. 
• Oversee the implementation of the several site projects that constitute the central portion of the Rothko Chapel five year strategic plan. 
• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization and communicate the identity and mission of the Rothko Chapel to enhance and advance the strategic priorities and goals. Effectively communicate the vision, values and strategic direction to external and internal constituencies. 

Board Relations 

• Keep the Board informed on matters of governance and the organization’s activities as well as challenges and opportunities for the Rothko Chapel. 

Resource Development and Fiscal Oversight 

• Develop and drive fundraising strategy and activities with foundation, individual, corporate and collaborator donors. Attract and diversify major giving to Rothko Chapel while maintaining the existing donor relationships. 
• Assume managerial responsibility for the financial health and stability of the Rothko Chapel. Work closely with and empower the staff to ensure that the organization is managed responsibly and effectively. Oversee the planning and management of the budget and all revenues and expenses. Tailor budgets to optimally fund strategic goals. 

Program Oversight 

• Assure the programming efforts are consistent with the overall mission, comply with the requirements of funding sources and align with organizational capacity. 
• Administer the organization in a way that provides transparency to its programs and operations, engenders public trust in its financial stewardship, and enables the highest level of service to the public. 
• Initiate development and implementation of strategic partnerships and collaborations with complementary local, national and global organizations. 

Staff Supervision 

• Build and support an effective internal team environment and culture, in which each staff member and volunteer is an active and valued participant in the mission of the organization. Develop, inspire, motivate and mentor the team to collaborate and to continue to build expertise internally. 

DESIRED BACKGROUND FOR ED POSITION: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Advance degree preferred. 
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience; non-profit or foundation work. 
• Dynamic leadership and proven management skills 
• Effective fundraiser. Experience managing a successful capital campaign strongly preferred. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a strong public speaker. 
• A sophisticated understanding of human rights, interreligious dialogue, and the arts. Grounding and education in one or more of these areas strongly preferred. 
• Experience overseeing building and site projects preferred. 

Compensation 

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Compensation includes base salary commensurate with experience, group health insurance, pension plan and paid time off. 5 

To Apply 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and three references to: 

Executivedirectorsearch@rothkochapel.org 

Rothko Chapel is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

No phone calls please. 

Job Opportunity: Operations Manager

Side Street Projects is seeking a driven enthusiastic creative individual to lead our staff of teaching artists to work to fulfill our mission: To give artists of all ages the ability and means to support their creative endeavors. Side Street Projects is an artist run organization that teaches artists how to roll up their sleeves and do things themselves. We are an entirely mobile organization operating out of vintage travel trailers, so it is kind of like camping here (complete with port-o-potty).
 
Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree. A large part of this position will be managing the youth education program “The Woodworking Bus”. Education and Management experience is preferred.
 
Job Description:
 
-Manage education program
-Schedule and confirm Education workshops on, and off site
 -cc Bookkeeper with all invoice information
-Oversee Teachers
-Develop Curriculum as needed
-Work with ED to recruit new staff
-Provide Teacher Training
-Oversee/Coordinate Site, Community and Communications Managers
-Lead Monthly Staff Meetings
-Manage Insurance and compliance
-Continue to systemize office operations and update/streamline current systems
-Manage equipment rental co-op
-Various admin tasks like answering phones, overseeing the database, checking info email, and overseeing interns
-Participate in community related events and outreach to promote organizational goals
- There will be occasional physical work, which involves working outdoors, and lifting up to 40 pounds
 
3-month probationary period
40 hours/week Salary will be determined based on qualifications
Staff reviews are every June
Side Street is closed on federal holidays
1 paid sick day a month cumulative (cap at 12 days)
10 paid vacation days per year
 
Please send Resume and Cover Letter to emily@sidestreet.org

Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor

VCUarts' Department of Painting + Printmaking (http://arts.vcu.edu/paintingprintmaking/) is seeking an innovative and flexible artist and teacher with a broad intellectual approach to engaging research and contemporary practice underpinned by art historical knowledge of print making. Preferred candidate will have in-depth knowledge of lithography and the ability to connect printmedia in the expanded field.
This is a full time, 9-month, tenure-eligible position beginning August 16, 2015. Application Deadline: January 12, 2015. 

Job Opportunity: Ceramic Teaching Artist

ARTS is currently accepting applications from experienced Ceramic Teaching Artists for a part-time position on Wednesdays at a middle school in Mar Vista.
 

Responsibilities:
-Develop a sequential, standards-based curriculum in the arts
-Teach an arts discipline across multiple grade levels (6-8) for an entire school year
-Address the learning needs of diverse student populations
-Identify and plan cross curriculum connections in and across multiple subject areas
-Submit documentation of teaching practice, including curriculum and lesson plans
-Represent P.S. ARTS amongst multiple school community stakeholders, including classroom teachers, parents, administration, and donors
-Apply knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development into teaching practice

Skills, Qualifications, Requirements:
-Minimum three years of teaching experience. Experience teaching art, during the school day, within in a public school setting is preferred. Work with low-income communities is also preferred. 
-Middle School experience preferred.
-BA degree in arts, education, community arts or relevant field of study. MA or MFA preferred.
-Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific arts discipline
-Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of or a familiarity with the California Framework for the Visual and Performing Arts
-Ability to work collaboratively in a school environment and with various school community members

Please email a resume and cover letter to Elda Pineda, Program Director at psartsprogramsearch@gmail.com with the following email subject line:
"TEACHING ARTIST- Ceramics"
Hard copies will not be accepted. No phone calls please. 

ARTS is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children by bringing arts education to underserved public schools and their communities. For more information, please visit our website at www.psarts.org. 

Job Opportunity: Art and Framing Gallery Assistant

Assistant needed for art and framing gallery in the valley.

Must have an artistic eye, great customer service skills, be extremely punctual and be able to lift large, heavy framed artwork for installations.

Hours will be 8-hour shifts a few days a week. Candidates must have their own car and live nearby.

To apply, send cover letter and resume along with your availability via email at http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ret/4638984557.html. Only those candidates which we wish to interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please!

Job Opportunity: Japanese American National Museum

 

Store Associate (Holiday)

Temporary/Part-Time/ Non-Exempt

Deadline to Apply 9/16/14

An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the Japanese American National Museum (www.janm.org) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier cultural museums. In 2010 the Japanese American National Museum received America’s highest honor for museums, the federal IMLS National Medal. The National Museum is located adjacent to the Metro Gold Line in the Little Tokyo/Arts district in downtown Los Angeles, a neighborhood that has experienced an exciting revitalization with diverse new restaurants, shops, luxury apartments, and nightlife.

The mission of the Japanese American National Museum, home of the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, “is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. Based in the historic Little Tokyo neighborhood, it has a nation-wide focus and international base of support.

 Store Associate (Holiday) is a temporary position for the 2014 catalog/holiday season. Responsible for promoting sales and orders, processing sales and providing customer service.  Up to 29 hours per week. At least one weekend day required and some evening hours.  Ideal candidate will be available to work beginning approximately September 16, 2014 thru January 15, 2015. Duties include processing On-site, phone, mail and web order sales. Assists with receipt and stocking of new merchandise and packing outgoing orders. Will promote sales of membership, gift certificates and other special sales as needed. Must be able to work with individuals of all ages and support large museum-wide events like Target Family Days and Oshogatsu. Minimum 6 months customer service experience in a retail environment. Previous experience working at a non-profit organization in collaboration with volunteers preferred. Ability to multi-task with Professional phone skills and adept with handling cash and processing sales. Must be able to provide courteous and effective service to co-workers, volunteers and the public. Knowledge of CAM data systems or similar POS system, Familiarity with Gmail and MS word and excel. Knowledge of Japanese American history and culture a plus; however, sensitivity to issues of diversity and ethnicity is essential. Background check required. Please Visitwww.janm.org/jobs/ for application form and to view full job qualifications. EOE. 

Benefits include: paid parking, discounts in museum store and on-site Chado tea room.

Submit: Cover Letter, application and resume with salary history & references

Japanese American National Museum

Attn: Human Resources

Re: Store Associate (Holiday 2014) PT, Temporary

100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Email: hr@janm.org  Fax (213) 830-5673

No Phone Calls Please; Open Until Filled

Ryman Arts Position Open: Development & Communications Manager

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Join Ryman Arts as it celebrates 25 years of service in Southern California and its recent expansion to two program sites in Los Angeles and Fullerton. Ryman Arts is meeting a vital need to foster the education of young artists by providing professional fine arts classes and college and career planning, free of charge, to gifted teen artists. Ryman Arts has been designated a National Program of Excellence by the President’s Committee on the Arts & Humanities for the past three years. Almost all alumni continue on to higher education and many pursue careers in the arts.  The sequential curriculum provides college-level foundation courses in drawing and painting in a rigorous and supportive environment for 600 high school students each year, and extensive outreach in high-need communities in LA and Orange County. Classes are held on the campuses of Otis College of Art & Design and California State University, Fullerton. Ryman Arts also coordinates the annual international drawing festival, The Big Draw LA, a public arts engagement initiative.  For more information, please visit www.rymanarts.org.

The Development and Communications Manager implements fundraising and communications strategies with a long-range goal of generating diversified, sustainable income and increasing its public profile to enable Ryman Arts to achieve its mission. The Development and Communications Manager writes extensive materials for grants and internal and external publications, including print, web, and social media.  This individual ensures that Ryman Arts’ image and “brand” are consistently maintained and well represented in the community, and seeks opportunities to build awareness of Ryman Arts. This individual works closely with the Executive Director, Board, other staff and consultants to ensure that fundraising and public communications are coordinated throughout the organization. This is a full time position reporting to the Executive Director. Office is located in Los Angeles.

Comprehensive benefits include employer paid health insurance, paid vacation, holidays and sick time, and eligibility for employer contribution to 403(b) retirement plan.

Full Position Posting available here: http://www.ryman.org/aboutrymanarts/jobs.stm?http://www.ryman.org/aboutrymanarts/jobs.stm

To apply, submit cover letter, resume and professional writing sample by mail to:

Ryman Arts

Development & Communications Manager Search

315 W. Ninth St., Suite 806

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview, position is open until filled.