Fine Arts Coordinator - The Village

Role: Fine Arts Coordinator

Reports to: Arts Program Manager

Program: 1901- Fine Arts Village

Department: Arts Program (Studio 526)

Location: The Village - 527 Crocker Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Setting: 100% Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Some evenings and weekends)

Status: Non-Exempt/Non-Management

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Openings: 1

Job Description Summary:

The Fine Arts Coordinator will provide leadership and coordination of arts, music, and other related programming for The People Concern members. The Coordinator will combine excellence in member services with a focus on program expansion and innovation. The coordinator will also be responsible for leadership within the community to bring in both volunteer and financial support to The People Concern’s Fine Arts Program.

Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day operations of The People Concern’s Fine Arts Program, including but not limited to the Art Project.
• Lead and coordinate the expansion of creative projects, including art, music, and other creative expressions for all The People Concern members.
• Provide consultation and support across the agency in the realm of arts, music, and other member-related creative endeavors.
• Supervise volunteers providing services and support to The People Concern Fine Arts Program.
• Coordinate and facilitate groups and community integration events.
• Facilitate and participate in opportunities for The People Concern members to display and sell their art or perform in the community.
• Develop effective, trusting relationships with members, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health.
• Maintain a current, thorough knowledge of community resources relevant to the Fine Arts Program and utilize these to effectively support the work of members and The People Concern staff.
• Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the Wellness Center, including participation in staff meetings, trainings, and supervision.
• Ensure adherence to all Department of Mental Health (DMH) contract and performance standards.
• Trauma-Informed & Client-Centered Approach Understanding of trauma-informed care principles
• Develop and maintain complete, accurate, and current member records in electronic databases and member charts of services provided.
• Maintain an up-to-date, accurate, and complete inventory of equipment and donations.
• Produce monthly and quarterly Fine Arts Program reporting.
  
  

Job Description Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current, valid California Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills.
• Ability to engage diverse populations with empathy and respect
• Able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
  
  

Job Description Preferred Qualifications:

• BFA; or BA in Illustration, Graphic Design, Music, or related field, and two years’ experience working with homeless individuals, preferably those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Job Description Work Environment:

• Combination of field and office environment
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
• On occasion walk or drive to different local sites
• Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments
• Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
• May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day
  
  

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 non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related 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 County’s 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 fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted 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 Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted 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 Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
• The People Concern University & Certificates