Senior Manager of Programs

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Senior Manager of Programs, Gloria Molina Grand Park

The Music Center (Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County) is seeking an experienced and versatile arts and culture programmer with a significant multidisciplinary programming and producing track record rooted in engagement, large and small-scale project leadership and strong team management skills to join the Gloria Molina Grand Park team, part of the TMC Arts division of The Music Center.

In this role, they will help achieve The Music Center’s mission of deepening the cultural life of every Angeleno and further Gloria Molina Grand Park’s vital role as L.A.’s Park for Everyone.

As L.A.'s premiere performing arts destination, The Music Center convenes artists, communities, and ideas with the goal of deepening the cultural lives of every resident in Los Angeles County.

The $70 million non-profit performing arts organization has three divisions : TMC Arts, TMC Ops and TMC Business Services.

TMC Arts, The Music Center’s programming engine, provides year-round programming on Jerry Moss Plaza; outdoors at Gloria Molina Grand Park, a 12-acre adjacent green space;

in schools and neighborhoods all over Los Angeles County; and inside The Music Center’s four theatres, which include Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum.

Gloria Molina Grand Park, programmed and operated by The Music Center, is a 12-acre public space that stretches from The Music Center on the west to City Hall on the east.

Opened in July 2012, the park presents free year-round digital and in-person programming including fitness / wellness programs, weekly lunchtime food trucks, theatrical and dance presentations, site-specific performances, music events, holiday celebrations, video and art installations, and mid-size to large scale events.

The Position :

Reporting directly to the Gloria Molina Grand Park director, the Senior Manager of Programs is a key part of Gloria Molina Grand Park’s external-facing leadership, fostering sustained, creative and equitable relationships with community partners and artists across Los Angeles County.

The Senior Manager of Programs oversees all programming and production at Gloria Molina Grand Park, supervising 2 full-time staff, Production Manager and Sr.

Programming Coordinator, and approximately 25 additional part-time, event staff positions.

In collaboration with the Director, this role determines programmatic vision and steers the strategies and tactics that will meet the park’s goals of excellence, access, inclusion and celebration in alignment with the Music Center’s larger strategic mission and vision.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

• Leads the Gloria Molina Grand Park programming and production team in creating and refining smooth processes and optimized systems for event research, ideation, curation, project management, production / producing, program execution and reporting.
• Responsible for the Gloria Molina Grand Park $2 million park programming budget, ensuring programs are produced on time and on budget and in alignment with The Music Center’s mission, vision and values.
• Brings fresh ideas and deep programming experience to the internal team while engaging broadly, deeply and thoughtfully with artists and local community partners.
• Maintains and establishes new programs when feasible, while ensuring the park remains a relaxing, non-activated and accessible green space for everyone year-round.

Programmatic Leadership :

• Delivers the highest caliber, most accessible Gloria Molina Grand Park events and programs to support the fulfillment of park’s Park for Everyone role in Los Angeles County.
• Delivers dynamic exciting event content that is broadly reflective of the diverse Los Angeles County community.
• Develops and manages Gloria Molina Grand Park program content while maintaining the integrity of an outdoor park.
• Works in partnership with Marketing Manager to provide accurate and timely program information for all Gloria Molina Grand Park marketing efforts.
• Conducts ongoing research of best practices in the field in order to source the best in future Gloria Molina Grand Park programming.

Producing :

• Supervises Gloria Molina Grand Park Production Manager, ensuring delivery of highest-quality programs in Gloria Molina Grand Park’s unique spaces.
• Leads team in complex event production efforts, providing leadership on large- and small-scale efforts.
• Leads all Gloria Molina Grand Park program assessment in collaboration with other TMC arts teams.
• Manages program content budgets, tailoring expenses as needed to deliver events on budget.
• Acts as program content liaison and collaborator for Gloria Molina Grand Park and The Music Center teams.
• Acts as a park spokesperson as needed.

Team Management :

• Leads, inspires, motivates Gloria Molina Grand Park program collaborators and direct reports.
• Supervises the Gloria Molina Grand Park Production Manager, Sr. Programming Coordinator and support staff.
• Facilitates process and systems improvements for direct reports as well as all Grand Park team members.
• Responsible for staff oversight, scheduling staff, timely and accurate payroll submission and ensuring staff adheres to time keeping, meal period and HR and safety protocols.

Administrative Work :

• Works collaboratively with the larger Gloria Molina Grand Park team to support all park endeavors.
• Keeps the Director informed of work progress and potential problems as well as innovative solutions to address problems.
• Performs other duties as required as designated by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum of 7 years of programming / producing experience and two years of team and project leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited college.
• Demonstrated track record of setting out programming vision and delivering successfully on that vision.
• Minimum of two years of management experience of diverse full-time staff.
• A minimum of 7 years of programming / booking / community partnership / curation experience.
• Superior command of the event-producing process.
• In-depth knowledge of LA’s diverse creative cultural communities.
• Past experience with large scale public programs.
• Proven track record working in collaboration with diverse communities.
• Meticulous record keeping and budgeting skill.
• Experience working with public agencies such as law enforcement, fire dept, permitting agencies, public health, etc.

Qualities :

• Passion for community and civic engagement work.
• Ability to be an adaptive learner and multi-faceted programmer.
• Ability to manage wide-ranging and complex simultaneous projects.
• Ability to excel in a highly collaborative decision-making process.
• Spanish language skills preferred.
• Pro-active and self-directed strong work ethic with excellent follow-through and time-management know-how.
• Critical thinking, problem-solver with strong management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent listening, and articulate written and communication skills.
• Can operate with a flexible schedule, must be able to work events on weeknights and weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office and outdoor environments.

Salary : The salary range for this position is $80,500 - $84,000 a year. Compensation package includes medical, dental, and vision health plans, welfare insurance benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation and sick days.

This is a full-time, exempt position. The weekly administrative schedule is 35 hours per week, approximately 9-5 M-F, with adjustments to accommodate special events and activities.

VACCINATION POLICY : The Music Center requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law.

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Please submit a cover letter and resume. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

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