Cultural Organizer - South LA

Position Overview:

The Cultural Organizer will work as a member of the LA Commons team under the direction of the Community Arts Program Director. The organizer will serve a key role in administration, facilitation and support of the work of LA Commons Community Arts projects, generally in South Los Angeles, MacArthur Park and neighborhoods and communities across Los Angeles County. This organization will focus heavily on work in South Central LA (Florence/Graham) and Willowbrook. This position requires availability Tuesdays-Thursdays from 3:00-7:00 PM, with some flexibility to work Fridays and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Executing community organizing in alignment with outreach plans for each neighborhood. Can include conducting on the ground outreach and communication with community members, as well as via text/call.
• Keep clear attendance tracking during weekly programming and events for reporting purposes
• Assist in organizing story gatherings, celebrations and other program events related to the various projects.
• Outreach and convene key stakeholders (community organizations, parents, school staff, etc) to assess alignment in programming and identify collaborations towards programs and events.
• Maintain shared checklists and ensure timely completion of event related tasks including generation of contact lists for venues and event service providers, programs, sign-in lists and signage; and, acquisition of food and needed event equipment.
• Participate in and support youth leadership team in reaching its objectives
• Create slideshows, design and prepare work samples and certificates, organize information for youth and/or adult community meetings, artist selection panels, and project specific needs
• Research, prepare, and coordinate orders and deliveries of project supplies and youth arts packets
• Attend meetings or workshops when appropriate;
• Communicate effectively with LA Commons staff, project partners, artists, youth mentors and youth participants
• Provide additional programmatic support as needed
• Support in other special projects collaboratively or independently

Skills and qualifications:

• Strong connection to and understanding of Los Angeles neighborhoods; connections to our primary service neighborhoods in South Los Angeles a plus.
• Outstanding English written and verbal communication skills; Spanish written and verbal proficiency a plus.
• Proficiency in Google suite, Microsoft Office, or similar business software
• Strong experience in community organizing, base building and outreach in-person and in virtual settings.
• Strong sense of professionalism and commitment to collaborative work
• Ability to take initiative
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage an unpredictable workflow and flexibility to respond thoughtfully and quickly.
• Interest and experience in arts and culture work
• Interest in community arts as an avenue for sharing stories, building community and creating opportunities for youth artists to share their talents and further develop their artistic and leadership skills
• Interest and experience in youth leadership development
• Must have valid CA driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance.
• Flexibility to work weekend and evening hours in alignment with scheduled programs.