AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

J.A.M. SESSIONS MARKETING COORDINATOR

The Ford Theatre Foundation seeks a full-time, seasonal (March through October) Marketing/PR Manager to develop and implement grassroots marketing campaigns for six series of J.A.M.s at six L.A. County park sites, as well as single J.A.M.s at 6 community centers. These participatory workshops are a major expansion of the popular Ford Theatre Foundation-sponsored J.A.M. Sessions held at Ford Theatres for the last several years. J.A.M. Sessions engage members of the public in song, dance and art-making alongside professional artists, leading participants to discover their inner artists. The expansion is made possible by a grant from Metabolic Studio, a direct charitable activity of the Annenberg Foundation, led by Artist and Foundation Director Lauren Bon.

DUTIES
The position will be responsible for providing essential support to the Arts Commission's Director of Communications, Productions Marketing Manager and General Manager of Productions to design and implement an umbrella communications plan for all the J.A.M. Session series described above. Duties include: working closely with part-time marketing liaisons recruited from each community to determine what types of communications works best in each community and overseeing the execution of those specialized marketing and public relations campaigns for each J.A.M. Session series location; overseeing the development and distribution of printed and digital marketing materials; generating and distributing press releases; planning and overseeing related social media and Web marketing efforts; and documenting the J.A.M. experience both in writing and visually.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will have strong presentation and people-to-people skills; superior writing, organizational and proofreading skills; strong knowledge of and experience with electronic and social media marketing; experience working with graphic artists and designers; knowledge of printing and photography; the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work independently with minimal supervision, consistently meet multiple deadlines under pressure; and have a car and valid driver's license. Experience in a nonprofit arts organization and commitment to service in the field is important.

COMPENSATION
This is an eight month, full-time seasonal contract position (March through October), with a rate of $3,375 per month.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are invited to submit a cover letter indicating why this project interests them and how they would approach accomplishing the duties outlined above, resume, writing sample and contact information for three professional references indicating past affiliations with these references. All submissions should be emailed to the attention of Ms. Kim Glann, at communications@arts.lacounty.gov with J.A.M. Sessions Marketing Coordinator, [name] as the subject line. Please do not submit any application materials through the US mail or phone regarding the status of the submission. Application materials will be reviewed as received. Position will remain open until the staffing need is met and may close without advance notice, therefore submission at the earliest opportunity is advised.

J.A.M. SESSIONS PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

The Ford Theatre Foundation seeks a full-time, seasonal (March through October) Production Coordinator to provide production support including research, coordination, and planning for six series of J.A.M.s at six L.A. County park sites as well as single J.A.M.s at six community centers. These participatory workshops are a major expansion of the popular Ford Theatre Foundation-sponsored J.A.M. Sessions held at Ford Theatres for the last several years. J.A.M. Sessions engage members of the public in song, dance and art-making alongside professional artists, leading participants to discover their inner artists. The expansion is made possible by a grant from Metabolic Studio, a direct charitable activity of the Annenberg Foundation, led by Artist and Foundation Director Lauren Bon.

DUTIES
The position will be responsible for providing essential support to the General Manager and Associate Program Manager of the Ford Theatres to coordinate with artists and vendors, communicate with production, marketing, and community outreach staff and contractors, liaise with parks site staff and partnering organizations, and serve as the on-site contact and coordinator for all JAM Sessions. The Production Coordinator will have administrative responsibilities associated with the Community JAM Session series, such as filing reports on the outcome and attendance of each event and ensuring proper processing of artist and vendor invoices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will be detailed oriented and have experience producing and coordinating events and working as part of a producing team; have outstanding written and oral communication skills; easily juggle multiple tasks and diverse personalities; have strong time management and organizational skills; be self-motivated and flexible; and be completely computer literate. Experience in a nonprofit arts organization and commitment to service in the field is important. Candidates must also have a reliable vehicle for transportation and be available on evenings and weekends, as this is when JAM Session events will take place.

COMPENSATION
This is an eight month, full-time seasonal position (March through October) with a monthly fee of $2,700.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are invited to submit a cover letter indicating why this project interests them and how they would approach accomplishing the duties outlined above, resume, and contact information for three professional references indicating past affiliations with these references. All submissions should be emailed to the attention of Ms. Alma Guzman, at publicevents@arts.lacounty.gov with Production Coordinator, [name] as the subject line. Please do not submit any application materials through the US mail or phone regarding the status of the submission. Application materials will be reviewed as received. Position will remain open until the staffing need is met and may close without advance notice, therefore submission at the earliest opportunity is advised.

BACKGROUND
The John Anson Ford Theatres complex, one of the oldest performing arts venues in Los Angeles still in use, includes the open air Ford Amphitheatre and intimate indoor [Inside] the Ford theatre. Since its creation in 1994, the Ford Theatre Foundation, in close partnership with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, has enhanced the cultural vitality of the region by supporting programs that celebrate and reflect the diversity of Los Angeles. Since its launch in 2001, the Community Bridges program supports activities that harness the strength and richness of Los Angeles' multiple cultural identities. Through the Community Bridges program, the Ford has become a regional leader in engaging traditionally underrepresented populations. To learn more about the Ford, please visit www.fordtheatres.org.

from LA Culture Net