Post by LAGuest on Dec 14, 2012 11:40:56 GMT -5
Posting Date: November 9, 2012
Job Opportunity:
Research and Evaluation Manager
Los Angeles County Arts Commission
The Los Angeles County Arts Commission seeks a full-time Research and Evaluation Manager
to provide in-house expertise on program research, needs assessment, evaluation design and
methodologies, program monitoring, and outcome measurement. This position will work
alongside the Arts Commission’s programs, which include $4.1 million in annual support to over
350 small, midsize and large arts organizations; professional development for arts
organizations; paid summer internships in nonprofit arts organizations for undergraduate
students; leadership for the implementation of Arts for All, the County’s strategic plan to restore
public arts education; programming the Ford Amphitheatre, a 1,240 seat historic outdoor
amphitheatre; producing a live annual Holiday Celebration also broadcast on KCET; and
integrating the work of artists into the planning, design and construction of Los Angeles County
infrastructure and facilities through the Civic Art Program.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Arts Commission’s Director of Communications, the Research and Evaluation
Manager will work across all Arts Commission program areas.
Examples of Duties:
Identify and recommend appropriate methods, instruments, and processes for collecting and
managing project-specific data and information.
Conduct and report program effectiveness analyses.
Use program effectiveness data to inform programmatic decisions.
Define program assessment plans and arrange for embedding external assessment measures.
Prepare presentations (briefs, white papers, executive summaries, research reports, etc.) that
summarize the key aspects and impacts of a given program. These may include pages for the
Web site, PowerPoint or Prezi presentations, written documents, and/or video summaries.
Presentations should use data visualization to assist in communicating essential ideas and/or
findings.
Collaborate with development staff to compile evaluation-related information for grant proposals
and for reporting results to funders.
The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:
A Masters degree in research, measurement, evaluation, or related field, undergraduate degree
in an arts discipline, arts administration or education, or equivalent course work and work
experience. The successful candidate will have:
• a deep knowledge of research methodology, statistical analysis, and measurement
• experience conducting applied research studies• programming experience in at least one major statistical package (SPSS, SAS, or
EzAnalyze)
• the ability to handle multiple priorities under time-restricted conditions
• a demonstrated ability to work as a team player
• exceptional organizational, communication, presentation and writing skills
• familiarity with current arts education issues, K-12 education, community engagement
programs, marketing trends for performing arts organizations, and public art are all a
plus
Compensation
This is a full-time employee position: $70,000 - $92,000 with full benefits, including matching
deferred savings plans and retirement. Placement within the range will be commensurate with
candidate's qualifications.
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter stating why the position is of interest, resume, two representative
writing samples addressing different purposes written during the past three years, one research
paper, one sample evaluation tool, a list of three references and salary history to
employment@arts.lacounty.gov
Applications will be reviewed starting on December 1, 2012. Position will remain open until the
staffing need is met and may close without advance notice.
The Los Angeles County Arts Commission fosters excellence, diversity, vitality, understanding
and accessibility of the arts in Los Angeles County. The Arts Commission provides leadership in
cultural services for the County, including information and resources for the community, artists,
educators, arts organizations and municipalities. To learn more about the Arts Commission,
please visit www.lacountyarts.org.
Job Opportunity:
Research and Evaluation Manager
Los Angeles County Arts Commission
The Los Angeles County Arts Commission seeks a full-time Research and Evaluation Manager
to provide in-house expertise on program research, needs assessment, evaluation design and
methodologies, program monitoring, and outcome measurement. This position will work
alongside the Arts Commission’s programs, which include $4.1 million in annual support to over
350 small, midsize and large arts organizations; professional development for arts
organizations; paid summer internships in nonprofit arts organizations for undergraduate
students; leadership for the implementation of Arts for All, the County’s strategic plan to restore
public arts education; programming the Ford Amphitheatre, a 1,240 seat historic outdoor
amphitheatre; producing a live annual Holiday Celebration also broadcast on KCET; and
integrating the work of artists into the planning, design and construction of Los Angeles County
infrastructure and facilities through the Civic Art Program.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Arts Commission’s Director of Communications, the Research and Evaluation
Manager will work across all Arts Commission program areas.
Examples of Duties:
Identify and recommend appropriate methods, instruments, and processes for collecting and
managing project-specific data and information.
Conduct and report program effectiveness analyses.
Use program effectiveness data to inform programmatic decisions.
Define program assessment plans and arrange for embedding external assessment measures.
Prepare presentations (briefs, white papers, executive summaries, research reports, etc.) that
summarize the key aspects and impacts of a given program. These may include pages for the
Web site, PowerPoint or Prezi presentations, written documents, and/or video summaries.
Presentations should use data visualization to assist in communicating essential ideas and/or
findings.
Collaborate with development staff to compile evaluation-related information for grant proposals
and for reporting results to funders.
The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:
A Masters degree in research, measurement, evaluation, or related field, undergraduate degree
in an arts discipline, arts administration or education, or equivalent course work and work
experience. The successful candidate will have:
• a deep knowledge of research methodology, statistical analysis, and measurement
• experience conducting applied research studies• programming experience in at least one major statistical package (SPSS, SAS, or
EzAnalyze)
• the ability to handle multiple priorities under time-restricted conditions
• a demonstrated ability to work as a team player
• exceptional organizational, communication, presentation and writing skills
• familiarity with current arts education issues, K-12 education, community engagement
programs, marketing trends for performing arts organizations, and public art are all a
plus
Compensation
This is a full-time employee position: $70,000 - $92,000 with full benefits, including matching
deferred savings plans and retirement. Placement within the range will be commensurate with
candidate's qualifications.
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter stating why the position is of interest, resume, two representative
writing samples addressing different purposes written during the past three years, one research
paper, one sample evaluation tool, a list of three references and salary history to
employment@arts.lacounty.gov
Applications will be reviewed starting on December 1, 2012. Position will remain open until the
staffing need is met and may close without advance notice.
The Los Angeles County Arts Commission fosters excellence, diversity, vitality, understanding
and accessibility of the arts in Los Angeles County. The Arts Commission provides leadership in
cultural services for the County, including information and resources for the community, artists,
educators, arts organizations and municipalities. To learn more about the Arts Commission,
please visit www.lacountyarts.org.