• Job Description

  Req#: 541559

  Manager, NexGenLA (Regular, Full-Time)

  Education & Public Programs

  
  

  Reporting to the Director of Youth & Family Programs, the Manager, NexGenLA oversees LACMA’s free youth membership program, NexGenLA, and all its associated youth & family programming on LACMA campuses and throughout Los Angeles County with partner sites, including multiple outreach events throughout the year. The Manager supervises the over 250,000 strong membership, including recruitment and communication, as well as programming for youth & family members. The Manager collaborates with Teaching Artists on the development and implementation of in-person interactive lessons for a diverse group of family and teen community participants, oversees the Boone Children’s Gallery in the coming W. M. Keck Education Center, and TeenHubLA. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing two full-time staff members, approximately twenty-fiveEducation Assistants and Leads, a $350K budget, as well as all logistics of the programs.

  
  

  As LACMA opens a new building, growing the NexGenLA Youth Membership is a major strategic initiative involving creating several new partnerships and collaborative arts-integration projects with parks, libraries, and other community organizations across Los Angeles County. The Manager will help build a strategic plan for the growth of the program and build new community partnerships. The Manager will guide, mentor, and empower the team to strengthen their performance, fostering a culture of collaboration, and accountability as they work together to expand NexGenLA’s impact across the county.

  
  

  Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with the Director of Youth & Family Programs in developing high quality programming and curricular materials for partner community sites that focuses on kids, teens, and families

  • With Youth & Family team, implements professional development for part-time Teaching Artists and Education Assistants.

  • Oversees the Education Assistants and Leads team, which supports all youth and family programming, including staffing the NexGenLA table, the Boone Children’s Gallery, and off-site programs across LA County.

  • Works with part-time Teaching Artists to conceive of interactive, participatory, art activities for intergenerational participants with diverse backgrounds, including English Language Learners and people of all abilities.

  • Works with Manager of Family Programs and Director, Youth & Family Programs to maintain a robust roster of Teaching Artists with a broad set of skills and ensures that part-time Teaching Artist lessons adhere to best practices in museum education.

  • Researches and develops new partnerships with communities in strategic areas of Los Angeles County.

  • Manages evaluation of the NexGenLA programs and assessment of part-time staff, statistical information, and documents compelling evidence to demonstrate impact.

  • Collaborates with Development staff and Director of Youth & Family Programs on grant applications and reports.

  • Develops and monitors budgets for NexGenLA programs.

  • Manages logistics for NexGenLA Programs in a timely and organized fashion: work orders, program supplies, process and track payments, completes city/county contracts, and conducts other administrative duties for the NexGenLA and community program.

  • Recruits, hires and trains part-time program staff.

  • Participates in departmental initiatives and on department committees.

  • Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

  Benefits:

  • The expected annual salary for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $65,000.00- $69,000.00 subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan.

  • LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.

  Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Art education, or related field

  • Minimum 3 years of Managerial experience, supervising both full-time and part-time staff, with a demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and support a diverse team in a dynamic environment.

  • Minimum 5 years of Teaching experience developing lessons in a museum and/or classroom setting

  • Familiarity with community arts best practices and object-based teaching

  • Ability to conduct independent research in areas relevant to LACMA’s collection

  • Spanish language proficiency is preferred

  • Experience managing large budgets

  • Knowledge of the latest educational reform efforts within public schools

  • Must be available to work flexible hours, including at least three weekend days per month

  • A combination of related education, training, and teaching experience will be accepted

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