AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Project Assistant – Part-time

LA Commons
Community Arts Program

Job Description

The LA Commons Project Assistant will work
as a core member of the LA Commons Community Arts team with the Community Arts
Program Director and Youth Mentors.
The Project Assistant will serve in a key role in organization and
support of the LA Commons Community Arts Programs. Projects this fall
2011 include: USC Light Pole Banner Project, Palms Utility Box Mural
Project, and MidCity Light Pole Banner Project.

Specific duties:

·
Obtain workshop hosting supplies and
space use confirmations

·
Coordinate check requests, invoices,
and project budgets.

·
Support organizing and “day of”
implementation of neighborhood story gathering summits

·
Finalize logistics for the
installation of the light pole banners in the identified corridors

·
Work with team to plan and carry out
the opening of the projects and youth artist recognition

·
Develop strategies to raise public
awareness of the project through social media

·
Provide general office and programmatic support as
needed

·
Organize project paperwork and binders

·
Complete correspondence and mailing projects

Skills, Knowledge,
or Other Requirements

·
Strong written and verbal communication skills

·
Proficiency in Microsoft, excel and internet
applications

·
Strong sense of professionalism and willingness to
work with others

·
Ability to take initiative

·
Strong organizational skills

·
Car needed for supply acquisition in range of
neighborhoods.

·
Interest in community arts as an avenue for sharing
stories, building community and creating opportunities for youth artists to
share their talents and further develop their artistic and leadership skills

This is a paid part-time position – 6-8 hours per week late
September-February.

To Apply: Please
submit

• Resume

• Letter of Interest

Please
submit information by Friday, September 30, 2011

Contact:

Beth Peterson

Community Arts Programs Director

LA Commons

Email: beth@lacommons.org

Phone: 323-620-6822

from LA Culture Net