Opportunities

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Society, Inc. – DIRECTOR OF LEARNING

Description

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) seeks a passionate and visionary advocate for arts education to serve as its Director of Learning. This individual will be instrumental in shaping the future of LACO’s education initiatives, advancing the orchestra’s mission and engaging with diverse audiences across Los Angeles. As a leader within the organization, the Director of Learning will oversee LACO’s flagship “Meet the Music” program and lead a dedicated team responsible for educational partnerships, community engagement, curriculum development.

The Director of Learning will play a pivotal role in advocating for the value of arts education, serving as a thought leader both within LACO and across the wider community. This position regularly engages with musicians, Fellows, LAUSD administrators, teachers, and principals. A background in music education, public education, or community-based practices is essential to be successful in this position, along with a deep understanding arts education coupled with exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Range: $80-$100k

 

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Advocacy

  • Champion arts education, advocating its importance within the community and beyond.
  • Build and sustain partnerships with schools, educators, and community organizations.
  • Represent LACO at public events, communicating its educational mission.

Program Oversight

  • Lead and expand the Meet the Music program, prioritizing underserved communities.
  • Collaborate with LAUSD and other districts, managing Teaching Artist Fellows, developing curriculum, and maintaining relationships with key administrators and leaders.
  • Innovate educational programming with modern teaching methods and interdisciplinary approaches.

Team and Strategic Leadership

  • Mentor and lead a team of educators, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Develop strategic goals for LACO’s education programs, evaluating success and impact.
  • Work with LACO’s Artistic, Development, and Marketing teams to integrate education with broader organizational goals.

Development and Fundraising

  • Partner with the development team to secure funding for educational programs.
  • Build relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors to support LACO’s educational mission.

Collaboration and Innovation

  • Collaborate with the Artistic Department on select educational aspects of the Fellowship program, including opportunities for fellows to engage with outreach and community initiatives. Ensure that these educational activities support the Fellows’ professional development while maintaining the Fellowship’s status as a prestigious, artist-driven program under the leadership of the Artistic Operations Department.
  • Drive innovation in LACO’s educational programming by integrating modern teaching methods, technology, and interdisciplinary approaches to make increase engagement and relevance for 21st-century learners.

Community engagement

  • Build relationships with schools, community leaders, and donors to enhance LACO’s educational reach.
  • Manage partnerships with organizations like Slauson Recreation Center, Watts Recreation Center, and USC’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative.
Qualifications
  • Proven leadership in arts education, ideally in a musical setting.
  • Passion for arts advocacy and experience engaging diverse communities.
  • Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.
  • Team management experience with a collaborative approach.
  • Master’s degree in music, education, or a related field preferred.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a background check.
  • Strongly preferred:
    • Working knowledge of classical music
    • Familiarity working with LAUSD and Prop 28
    • Knowledge of CA educational standards

 

Background

The mission of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is to enrich and connect our community through intimate and transformative musical experiences that exemplify and foster artistic excellence, education and innovation. As we return to our normal schedule of 35-40 concerts and other events each year, LACO will reach an audience of over 25,000, with a million more listening via multiple platforms at home. Historical classical masterworks and today’s latest and most enthralling music regularly delights diverse audiences; middle school youth are engaged remotely and on site through our innovative “Meet the Music” program. LACO has an organizational mandate to be engaged in the widest array of communities that comprise Los Angeles County, and to bring the beauty and stimulation of live concert music (classical and modern) to audiences of all types.

 

How to Apply

To apply, please email resume, along with a cover letter that outlines the applicant’s interest and appropriateness for the position to: info@laco.org. Be sure to include “Director of Learning” in the subject line. Questions? Please call 213-622-7001 Ext. 208.

 

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Society, Inc. – Finance Intern

 

Description

This will be a unique experience at the nexus of managing performing arts in Los Angeles and experiencing the business needs and practices of a large, thriving multi-million-dollar cultural organization.  The intern will gain a basic understanding of how a nonprofit arts organization functions through mentoring by senior staff, including the Director of Finance and Administration and other department staff; will experience working in an office environment with arts administrators at all levels; will gain hands-on experience in planning a fiscal strategy, participating in assigned tasks, while managing multiple deadlines and prioritizing work flow, and will learn to approach vendors and contractors and maintain business relationships. This Finance Intern position will work approximately 20 hours a week from September 2024 through January 2025 either at the Orchestra’s business office in downtown Los Angeles or hybrid (determined by start of internship).
Qualifications

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate solid mathematical and operational skills, including use of spreadsheets and aptitude for computer-based programs. Basic knowledge of accounting in nonprofit or business settings will be required. Other requirements: solid written and verbal communication skills; flexibility; ability to prioritize and be organized; adept at meeting deadlines; strong ethos of customer service and teamwork; fluency in MS Word, Excel and Teams; familiarity with database work.

 

Currently enrolled in a university or college with a graduation date falling after December 2024. 

 

Background

The mission of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is to enrich and connect our community through intimate and transformative musical experiences that exemplify and foster artistic excellence, education and innovation. As we return to our normal schedule of 35-40 concerts and other events each year, LACO will reach an audience of over 25,000, with a million more listening via multiple platforms at home. Historical classical masterworks and today’s latest and most enthralling music regularly delights diverse audiences; middle school youth are engaged remotely and on site through our innovative “Meet the Music” program. LACO has an organizational mandate to be engaged in the widest array of communities that comprise Los Angeles County, and to bring the beauty and stimulation of live concert music (classical and modern) to audiences of all types.

 

How to Apply

To apply, please email resume, along with a cover letter that outlines the applicant’s interest and appropriateness for the position to: info@laco.org. Be sure to include “Finance Internship” in the subject line. Questions? Please call 213-622-7001 x 208.