Temporary Arts Program Specialist
Temporary Arts Program Specialist
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Job Description
Role: Temporary Arts Program Specialist
Reports to: Arts Program Manager
Program: 1901 Fine Arts Village
Department: Member Services (Arts Program)
Location: The Village 527 Crocker Street Los Angeles CA 90013
Setting: Not 100 Onsite
Schedule: Monday Friday 8am 4:30pm (Some evenings and weekends)
Status:Temporary/NonExempt/NonManagement
Benefits:Medical Vision Dental Life Insurance 403(b) Retirement plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) etc.
Openings:1
SUMMARY:
The Arts Program Specialist provides leadership in arts music and related programming for participants at two art programs: one in Skid Row and one in Santa Monica. This role involves working with a diverse population including individuals experiencing homelessness and mental illness to maintain a positive and supportive environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Daily Operations of The People Concerns Arts and Music Programs (West Side and Los Angeles)
- Set up break down and maintain art and music rooms.
- Ensure cleanliness (e.g. set tables/chairs wipe surfaces turn on air purifier tidy bathrooms/sinks).
- Stock and organize art carts with supplies (paint paper snacks drinks PPE flyers).
- Maintain inventory check equipment functionality and request purchases as needed.
- Update print and display studio signs and calendars.
- Sign in clients and file documents during each visit.
- Program Engagement & Community Building
- Develop effective trusting relationships with program participants to foster independence and improve physical and mental health.
- Create a welcoming environment provide program orientations teach tool/supply safety and prioritize client wellbeing.
- Greet clients play music and keep them informed of upcoming events.
- Orient new volunteers maintain task lists build relationships and introduce them to artists/members.
- Increase program attendance by planning artist orientations advertising new orientation dates and sharing information with partners.
- Facilitate and participate in opportunities for program participants to display and sell their artwork or perform in the community.
- Vendor Relations & Event Management (West Side & Los Angeles)
- Cultivate relationships with approved vendors for sales events. This includes registering for events assisting with packing and preparation and attending the events.
- While at events monitor sales secure payments and distribute earnings to participating artists.
- Coordinate and communicate event details (e.g. hours location) with participating artists.
- Collaborate with the Daybreak Designs program facilitator volunteer (West Side).
- Administrative & Logistical Support
- Develop and distribute starter art kits (as funding allows) to agency programs. Maintain distribution records for accurate monthly reporting.
- Coordinate client interviews community room use and site tours providing support as needed.
- Ensure complete accurate and current member records in electronic databases/files (adhering to contracts/grants like DMH).
- Ensure adherence to Public Health Standards.
- Create monthly reports for the West Side arts program.
Qualifications:
- Education & Experience: A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Illustration Graphic Design Music or a related field or two years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness particularly those with mental illness and/or substance use disorders; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Outlook Excel Word and PowerPoint.
- Communication & Organizational Skills: Excellent time management organizational written and verbal communication skills.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to learn quickly and work effectively with diverse individuals and groups with minimal supervision.
- Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
- Transportation: A valid California drivers license reliable vehicle auto insurance and a satisfactory driving record are required. Alternatively the ability and willingness to use public transportation is acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to learn quickly and work effectively with diverse individuals and groups with minimal supervision.
- Excellent time management organizational written and verbal communication skills.
Work Environment:
- Setting: This position involves a combination of field and office work.
- Physical Demands: The role requires regular sitting standing and bending. Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 35 pounds may be necessary.
- Mobility: Occasional walking or driving to various local sites is required.
- Working Conditions: The work environment may be busy and noisy. Exposure to elements such as cold heat dust noise and odors is possible.
- Physical Activity: Bending stooping twisting and sitting may be required throughout the day.
- Safety: Occasional exposure to fumes from spray paint and epoxies may occur. All necessary safety precautions will be taken to ensure staff safety when using these materials.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
- Act as a role model
- Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
- Continuously learn and improve
- Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
- Hear and provide honest specific and direct feedback
- Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
- Collaborate
Equal Opportunity Employer
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to nondiscrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon jobrelated qualifications regardless of race color age sex religion national origin disability ancestry marital status credit history sexual orientation arrest and court record genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles Countys largest social services agencies The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fiftyeight years of work in the community The People Concern is a leading provider of and advocate for evidencebased solutions to the multifaceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve we provide a fully integrated system of care including outreach interim housing mental and medical health care substance abuse services domestic violence services life skills & wellness programs and permanent supportive housing tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals survivors of domestic violence challenged youth and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concerns model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multifaceted obstacles in their lives become their best selves and ultimately connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Planning 403b) & Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- TELUS Health
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary Short and LongTerm Disability
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Discounts on Hotels Theme Parks Concerts Movies Restaurants & More
- The People Concern University & Certificates
- Corporate Discounts
Other details
- Pay TypeHourly
- Employment IndicatorNot 100 in person by JD
- Min Hiring Rate$23.75
- Max Hiring Rate$26.00
- Required EducationHigh School
- Job Start DateMonday May 19 2025
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
