AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

from LA Culture Net

*POSITION DESCRIPTION: LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER*

Venice Arts seeks a photographer to work on a part-time basis as a teaching
artist (Lead Photographer). Working under the direct supervision of the
Director of Education, the Lead Photographer has the following, primary
responsibilities:

· Teach 4 photography workshops each academic cycle and one in summer

· Develop age-appropriate, standards-based syllabi for each class
that supports Venice Arts’ curricular goals

· Interview, place, support, and retain volunteer artist-mentors
placed in workshops (generally three per class)

· Assure the weekly, effective management of all art and media
produced by students, using Venice Arts existing protocols

· Work with the Director of Education to select work for the archive,
special exhibits, and web features

· Assure workshop evaluation

· Work with youth to prepare projects for exhibition and install
youths’ work

· Identify youth whose work is ready for submission to competitions,
and work with them (individually and/or in small groups) to prepare their
submissions

· Work cooperatively with the Director of Education, and other
members of the Art Mentoring Program (AMP) team, to assure efficient
program operations

· Other duties as assigned

*Qualifications: *

The ideal candidate is a working photographer with a minimum of two years
experience teaching photography to youth; a background in documentary
photography, street photography, or photojournalism; and a demonstrated
understanding of a broad range of contemporary and history photographers
and practices. Advanced degree preferred, but not required.

*Those without prior photography teaching experience will not be
considered.*

The ideal candidate demonstrates an ability to develop age-appropriate,
standards-based syllabi, and understands pedagogical approaches that are
project-based, highly interactive, and student centered. Must demonstrate
an understanding of how documentary and digital storytelling concepts can
be integrated into workshops for youth. Experience with multimedia
storytelling (image ​and​ audio) and working with video a plus. A high
level of computer proficiency required, including being expert with current
innovations in digital arts software. Experience working with volunteers
and/or training other artists a strong plus.

The ideal candidate is well-organized, detailed-oriented, and able to
multi-task. She or he works well as a team member, as well as
independently. Must demonstrate a genuine interest in Venice Arts’ mission.

*Salary and Benefits*:

This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position with a Tuesday-Friday
(afternoon) and Saturday (morning), work schedule. The salary starts at
$20,800 with sick ​time and vacation benefits commensurate with the
percentage worked, the latter accruing after the initial 90-days and the
ability to participate in employee-funded 401(k) retirement plan. Health
coverage is not provided part-time employees.

*How to Apply*:

Email your résumé, along with a cover letter highlighting relevant
experience, to jobs@venice-arts.org ("Lead Photographer" in the subject
line). Please, no phone enquiries or walk​-​ins. Work samples, syllabi
samples and additional information may be requested if an interview is
schedule​d​. ​Because of the large volume of applications, we will not able
to respond to every applicant's submission.

*Mission:*

Venice Arts mission is to ignite youths’ imagination, mentor their
creativity, and expand their sense of possibility through high quality,
accessible media-​based arts education programs. Venice Arts also serves 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.

Best,

*Erica Rodriguez **|* *Administrative Assistant **|* *Venice Arts*
1702 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
*| *p: 310.392.0846 *|* f: 201.252.0631
web: www.venicearts.org | email: *adminasst@venice-arts.org