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Lead Teaching Artist Position Available: In-House Residency Short Filmmaking Workshop Series

The Michaels Daughter Foundation is seeking a qualified Lead Teaching Artist for an exciting new project with the support of the California Arts Council. This in-house residency short filmmaking workshop series will partner with two Los Angeles County schools to provide a unique and empowering experience to Middle and High School age groups.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of teaching artist experience
At least 5 years of experience as a professional theater artist: playwright, actor, and/or director
Sensitivity to school cultures and experience teaching in a school setting
Passionate about empowering learners of all ages as playgoers, creators, critical thinkers
Skilled facilitator of learning with strong oral and written communication skills
Available for Summer Training Session and Fall 2023 Program
Must have reliable transportation to travel to and from school sites and organizations in Carson, CA and Van Nuys, CA; Los Angeles County
Must be able to teach 5 weekly classes, plus attend virtual bi-weekly staff meetings
Ideal candidate has experience developing arts-based curriculums for Middle and High School youth

Desired Skills:

Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Script writing/creative writing experience (short film format)
Filmmaking skills
Social justice knowledge and background
Well-organized with great creative instincts
Strong leadership skills and the ability to delegate responsibilities effectively

Responsibilities:

Oversee the execution of the program and the creation of 6 short films (3 per each school site) with the program director and teaching artists
Lead teaching artists and classes during the Fall semester when needed
Facilitate bi-weekly check-ins with teaching staff, program manager, and Executive Director/Board
Facilitate interviews with guest speakers/artists
Provide creative guidance to other teaching artists and be available for creative questions
Not required to attend all classes, but must be available for the training sessions, some class sessions, filming sessions, guest speaking sessions, and culminating event

About the Classes and Programs:
The My Message to the World (Van Nuys Location) and My New Story (Carson Location) workshops will consist of a minimum of 20 sessions and 1 culminating event during the fall semester, serving a minimum of 20 participants at each location. Led by Executive Director Ciera Payton and MDF Program Director, teaching artists will guide participants in creating their original short films. Additional filmmakers will facilitate filming and editing while also sharing and giving exposure to the post-production process of filmmaking. Guest speakers from the film and TV industry will serve as voices of encouragement, inspiration, and empowerment. The workshop culminates with participants presenting their short films in person and/or virtually at a theatrical red carpet screening.

Goal:
Create 3 short films that will help students to share the stories they want to see. These stories will act as a personal manifesto and/or affirmation over their present and future.

Benefits:

$60 an hour
Flexible schedule
Part-time shifts
Artistic credit and exposure in final films
If you meet the qualifications and have the desired skills, please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to [insert email address or application link]. The training begins in July-August 2022 with three 4-hour sessions over 3 weeks, and the program begins in the LAUSD Fall Semester. Must be available Monday-Friday and for the culminating screening event in December 2023. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Assistant to support our team in implementing education and community engagement programs in the creative arts field. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

Great attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player
Knowledge of Google Docs, Spreadsheets, etc.
Outgoing, friendly, tech-savvy, and hardworking
Self-thinker and ability to think outside of the box
Must have reliable transportation to travel to school sites in Los Angeles County (Van Nuys & Carson, CA)
Reliable tech (cellphone, laptop/computer, and internet access)
Available on a part-time basis
Available starting late summer/fall of 2023
Great communication skills

Responsibilities:

Construct and reply to emails
Answer phone calls
Calendar scheduling
Note taking during meetings
Coordinate meetings
Maintain scripts, schedules, and master lists, and all other related documents for residencies

Benefits:

Pay: $17.00 per hour
Flexible hours
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about education and community engagement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.

Location: Carson, CA and Van Nuys, CA; Los Angeles County

Job Type: Part-time Contract work, Fall Semester 2023

Salary Range: $40 - $60 an hour

Job Description:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Program Manager to lead the planning, development, promotion, and strategic and tactical oversight of 2 in-school residencies and 1 culminating event for our education and community engagement program. As the Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the goals for the in-school residencies, which include creating 6 short films (3 per school site), as well as leading the planning for the culminating event.

You will be required to interview, hire, train, evaluate, and coach staff in assigned areas. You will be responsible for managing payroll and hours for staff, answering emails and calls from Lead Teaching artists, and facilitating/co-leading bi-weekly check-ins with teaching staff and Executive Director/Board. Additionally, you will engage and organize with the culminating event venue staff, work with the Executive Director to ensure program and event needs are met, and coordinate and organize schedules with Guest Speakers/Artists. You will also schedule key calendar events.

The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience working in the creative arts field or as a professional artist, such as a playwright, actor, and/or director, and have experience working in a school setting and be sensitive to school cultures. Additionally, the candidate should have experience with working in non-profits and/or startups and be passionate about empowering underserved communities. They must have strong oral and written communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, WorkFront (or other project management software), and possess strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work with a variety of people in various disciplines.

The candidate must be available for the summer training session and able to attend virtual bi-weekly staff meetings. They must also have reliable transportation to travel to and from school sites and organizations in Carson, CA and Van Nuys, CA; Los Angeles County. The candidate should have 2-4 years of relevant experience in project management at an agency, non-profit, startup, or retail organization and possess creative problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills:

bilingual (Spanish/English)is a plus, possess program management skills, marketing and social media skills, and be highly organized with scheduling and payroll management.

Responsibilities:

Plan, develop, and promote the education and community engagement program.
Oversee goals for the in-school residencies, including creating 6 short films (3 per school site).
Lead planning for the culminating event.
Interview, hire, train, evaluate, and coach staff in assigned areas.
Answer emails and calls from Lead Teaching artists.
Manage payroll/hours for staff.
Help deliver MDF’s education and community engagement programs, on a part-time, contract-work basis (Fall).
Facilitate/co-lead bi-weekly check-ins with teaching staff and Executive Director/Board.
Engage and organize with culminating event venue staff.
Work with Executive Director to ensure program and event needs are met.
Coordinate and organize schedules with Guest Speakers/Artists.
Schedule key calendar events.

About the Program:

The program meets 5 times a week for 10 weeks, then two weeks of filming and prep for their Culminating Screening Event. Classes are 90 minutes 2x week at the Carson location and 45 minutes 3x a week at the Van Nuys location.

Benefits:

The candidate will receive a competitive salary of $40 - $60 an hour and flexible work from home options will be available.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your resume and cover

Job Title: Event Videographer

Qualifications:

At least 1-year experience in Event Videography or Cinematography
Proficient in shot composition and using creative angles to capture fun, thoughtful, and special moments
Expert at capturing behind-the-scenes footage
Comfortable conducting brief on-the-spot interviews with participants and audience members
Experience working directly with clients (teaching artists and youth)
Must have your own professional grade camera with several lenses
Must have a car or reliable means of transportation to Carson, CA and Van Nuys, CA
Availability during Fall 2023

Desired Skills:

Basic editing skills
Ease and flow with working with youth

Responsibilities:

Quickly and efficiently set up shots and camera settings
Set up and light basic event spaces using lights and/or natural light
Film behind-the-scenes footage of organization staff, middle, and high school youth as they shoot their short films and prepare for their screening event
Attend and film behind-the-scenes footage of film screening
Minimum of 4 classes and 1 culminating event

Benefits:

Flat Pay/Stipend
Flexible hours
We are looking for an experienced Event Videographer to join our team during Fall 2023. You should be skilled in shot composition and have a creative eye to capture fun and special moments at events. As an Event Videographer, you will work closely with our clients, including teaching artists and youth, and be responsible for filming behind-the-scenes footage and conducting brief interviews with participants and audience members. Additionally, you will collaborate with other videographers to maximize coverage and set up and light basic event spaces using lights and/or natural light. Basic editing skills and ease in working with youth are desired skills for this position. This position requires a car or reliable means of transportation to Carson, CA and Van Nuys, CA, and a minimum of 4 classes and 1 culminating event. We offer a flat pay/stipend and flexible hours for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience with editing short films, music videos, etc.
Proficient in using editing software such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro
Must have access to own editing tech and software
Ability to quickly turn around edits
Ability to quickly apply revisions
Highly organized with attention to detail
Available during late October/November for Fall 2023

Responsibilities:

Edit 6 short films created by middle and high school youth
Ensure a 2-week turnaround for completed projects
Work collaboratively with teaching artists and other staff members
Make revisions and corrections in a timely manner
Attend the culminating event where the films will be publicly screened

Benefits:

Competitive pay
Gain experience in editing short films
Work with talented and passionate youth
Make a positive impact in the community

Qualifications:

Demonstrated exceptional photography skills and strong writing abilities
Has a creative eye and detail-oriented approach
Passionate about the entertainment industry, filmmaking, and content creation
Dedicated to empowering youth and making a positive impact
Social media savvy, outgoing, and hardworking
Able to work independently and think outside of the box
Highly organized, reliable, and available during fall 2023

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Executive Director to learn about managing a non-profit and its in-school residency programs
Gain experience working with middle and high school students in filmmaking and event planning
Assist with operations and administrative tasks, such as scheduling, email and phone communication, and meeting coordination
Set up conference meetings and attend relevant events
Help create engaging content for social media platforms
Help with marketing and promoting the organization's programs and events

Benefits:

This is a non-paid position, but school credit is offered
Gain valuable experience in the entertainment and non-profit fields
Opportunity to learn and develop new skills in content creation, event planning, and more

Job Title: Teaching Artist (3 Positions Available)

Job Type: Part-time, Contract-work basis

Location: Carson, CA and Van Nuys, CA; Los Angeles County

Training: July - August 2022, Three 4-hour sessions over 3 weeks

Program Start: LAUSD Fall Semester

Responsibilities:

Co-direct Middle School and High School students at two locations to create 6 short films (3 per each school site)
Teach 5 weekly classes, plus attend virtual bi-weekly staff meetings
Conduct theater games and improvisation to creatively engage students
Deliver education and community engagement programs
Collaborate effectively with team members
Available for the Culminating Screening Event (Dec 2023)

Qualifications:

Must have reliable transportation to travel to and from school sites and organizations in Carson, CA and Van Nuys, CA
Minimum 2 years of Teaching Artist experience
At least 5 years’ experience as a professional theater artist: playwright, actor, and/or director
Has taught in a school setting and is sensitive to school cultures
Passionate about empowering learners of all ages as playgoers, creators, and critical thinkers
Has strong oral and written communication skills; can guide in-depth discussions; is open to feedback
Bilingual (Spanish/English) desired
Scriptwriting/creative writing experience in short film format desired
Filmmaking skills desired
Social justice knowledge and background desired
Well-organized and has great creative instincts
Passionate about social justice, prison reform, and education reform

Benefits:

$40 - $50 an hour
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
1 hour to 1.5 hour shifts
Monday to Friday availability
Weekend availability
Artistic credit and exposure in final films
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to the email address provided. We look forward to hearing from you!

Qualifications:

Firm understanding of shot composition and creative angles
5+ years of experience as a cinematographer for videos with a wide audience appeal
Owns a professional-grade camera with several lenses
Experience working directly with clients, including teaching artists and youth
Has reliable transportation to travel to and from school sites in Carson, CA and Van Nuys, CA
Available during Fall 2023

Desired Skills:

• Basic editing skills
• Comfortable working with youth and creating a collaborative atmosphere

Responsibilities:

Set up shots and camera settings quickly and efficiently
Collaborate with other videographers to maximize coverage
Set up and light basic scenes using lights and/or natural light
Work with middle and high school students for approximately 5-10 days to film short films in the style of spoken word, songs, monologues, and/or short scenes
Maximum of 6 hours per day

Benefits:

Flat Pay/Stipend
Opportunity to work on a creative project and collaborate with a team of talented individuals
Gain experience working with young people in a non-profit setting and in filmmaking.