DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS (LPLA)
Company: EPIP
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Director of Community Relations & Partnerships (LPLA) Posted on
April 13, 2019
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OverviewThe mission of Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles (Levitt LA) is
to make live music accessible to all, creating stronger and more
connected communities while celebrating the diversity of our city
and beyond. Every summer, 50 FREE concerts are presented at the
Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park, featuring acclaimed, emerging
talent to seasoned, award-winning performers in a broad range of
music genres and cultural programming. Since 2007, over 600,000
Angelenos have enjoyed the high-caliber entertainment at Levitt LA,
bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together through the
power of free, live music in a vibrant community gathering
space.Position SummaryLevitt Pavilion Los Angeles (Levitt LA) is
seeking an experienced, high-performing Director of Community
Relations & Partnerships for the Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park.
This position plays a lead role in Levitt LA's efforts to build
strategic partnerships for the Levitt Los Angeles program resulting
in a robust community partners program, audience development,
immersive cultural programming and overall community engagement.
The Director of Community Relations & Partnerships is Levitt LA's
key community liaison, interfacing regularly with community
organizations, neighborhood associations, schools, government
offices and agencies, and other local entities to create awareness
of the summer concert series, develop active partnerships, and
garner support for the concerts. This position is responsible for
Levitt LA's volunteer program, including recruitment and
management, leading up to and throughout the summer concert series.
This position also takes an active role in fundraising for Levitt
LA, including cultivating and stewarding individual donors,
identifying and writing grants, and soliciting and securing
sponsorships.Successful candidates will be bilingual (Spanish and
English), self-motivated, and have the ability to work productively
in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will also have the
ability to successfully plan and manage projects independently and
work collaboratively as a team-this position works closely with
Levitt LA team members, as well as the Levitt Foundation's
Operations and Communications Departments in producing and
promoting the summer concert series. The Director of Community
Relations & Partnerships attends relevant community meetings and
events. This position is responsible for various aspects of on-site
management of the Levitt LA lawn area throughout the concert series
and is expected to attend every concert of the series, Thursday
through Sunday evenings, June 1 through September 1. This position
manages the Levitt LA Community Outreach Coordinator.The Director
of Community Relations & Partnerships position is an exciting
opportunity for someone who is passionate about the power of the
arts to activate public spaces and build stronger, more
interconnected, and healthier communities. Levitt LA offers a
dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for
professional development.Responsibilities
- Create and implement a community relations and outreach plan,
particularly in the diverse neighborhoods of the MacArthur
Park-Westlake area; identify opportunities for collaboration and
engagement.
- Play the lead role in developing audiences that represent the
diversity of Los Angeles through community relations and outreach
efforts, specifically the MacArthur Park-Westlake area; actively
engage local residents to participate in Levitt LA concerts and
activities.
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with
community entities including government offices and agencies, local
businesses, schools, and area organizations such as nonprofits
representing a range of services and programs, faith-based
communities, consulate offices, neighborhood councils, etc.
- Manage and expand a robust community partners program with
activation on-site at the Levitt Pavilion throughout the concert
series.
- Pursue strategic engagement with key elected officials (city,
county, state, and federal representatives for programs and
services), resulting in robust partnerships and support of Levitt
LA's summer concert series and activities.
- Identify prospective individual donors and develop strategies
to cultivate relationships and secure donations; develop and
implement successful donor relations strategies.
- Identify, solicit and secure sponsorships from local businesses
and agencies, as well as corporations; ensure the successful
delivery of sponsor benefits; solicit in-kind donations.
- Identify grant opportunities and write proposals; manage grant
awards by ensuring deliverables are met and reporting is
complete.
- Develop and maintain systems of prospect management and
research.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive volunteer recruitment
strategy to ensure sufficient support and dedicated volunteers for
all summer concerts; serve as the primary spokesperson for the
volunteer program by clearly articulating to external audiences
Levitt LA's mission and volunteer opportunities.
- Develop and implement strategies to successfully manage and
sustain concert series volunteers; conduct training and thorough
onboarding process leading up to and throughout summer concert
series; provide volunteers with ongoing support to ensure
retention; facilitate volunteer recognition and appreciation.
- Attend relevant community meetings and events; articulate and
represent the Levitt mission at community events, meetings, and do
presentations as needed.
- Manage Community Advisory Council comprised of key community
stakeholders and representatives of community organizations to
support community involvement and help provide direction for
programming and activities of Levitt LA.
- In collaboration with Levitt LA team members, manage on-site
lawn activation throughout the concert series, including but not
limited to Kidzone arts & crafts area, pre-concert activities,
community partners, sponsors and food & beverage vendors.
- Collaborate with the Communications Department in developing
Levitt LA social media content to ensure relevancy with local
community, as well as increase audience engagement and program
visibility; assist with public relations efforts through
Spanish-language media outlets.
- Collaborate with the Communications Department in the
production, design and content of concert series promotion, both
print materials and online, as pertaining to community partners and
sponsors.
- Strategize, implement and manage grassroots outreach and
marketing efforts throughout the Westlake District and surrounding
communities, including distribution of promotional materials.
- Develop and maintain related fiscal, personnel, program and
volunteer records and reports.
- Develop and maintain collaborative, productive and respectful
relationships with Community Advisory Council members, volunteers,
donors, sponsors, prospects, philanthropic communities and other
related constituent groups.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish and English, required.
- 4 - 5 years of direct experience in community relations and
grassroots neighborhood outreach.
- Proven track record in developing successful and effective
community partnerships and in soliciting and securing donations and
sponsorships.
- Self-motivated with high degree of initiative.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and
weekends.
- Ability to commit to being on-site at the concerts throughout
the series, Thursday through Sunday evenings from beginning June
through beginning September, including pre-concert set-up and
post-concert breakdown.
- Strong leadership qualities with ability to work independently
and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment,
while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and
ability to anticipate partner needs and address challenges
effectively.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, with ability to adapt in a
variety of settings.
- Strong ability to multi-task and manage multiple, often
competing, priorities and pace workload to meet project benchmarks
and deadlines.
- Excellent ability to work and communicate effectively,
professionally, and considerately in diverse environments and
within diverse communities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both
English and Spanish; ability to translate between both languages
orally and in writing.
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
- Passion and support for the Levitt mission of building
community through music.
- Familiarity with the histories and cultures of LA's diverse
communities; knowledge of the communities in the MacArthur
Park-Westlake area and surrounding neighborhoods, a plus.
- IT competent; familiarity with Microsoft Office products and
Mac operating system. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
required.
- Must have valid CA driver's license, insurance, and automobile
to use during working hours; mileage and parking will be reimbursed
by Levitt Foundation on a monthly basis.About LevittThe Mortimer &
Mimi Levitt Foundation is a national private foundation that exists
to strengthen the social fabric of America. We empower communities
to transform neglected outdoor spaces into welcoming destinations
where the power of free, live music brings people together and
invigorates community life.The Levitt Foundation currently oversees
all aspects of the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion
Los Angeles in MacArthur Park, including programming and
production, marketing and promotion, community relations and
outreach, fundraising and on-site operations. The Levitt Pavilion
in MacArthur Park has proven to be an asset for the community by
providing free access to the performing arts. A public/private
endeavor, the Levitt Pavilion continues to contribute to the
positive transformation of MacArthur Park over the past decade.In
2007, the MacArthur Park band shell, which was built in the 1950s
and stood dilapidated and unused, was transformed into the Levitt
Pavilion for the Performing Arts. Since its launch, hundreds of
thousands of people have attended concerts on cool summer nights
with spectacular downtown vistas, creating a vibrant energy and
welcoming community gathering space.All Levitt concerts feature
acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning artists in a
broad range of music genres. Levitt's family-friendly vibe and open
green spaces attract people of all ages and backgrounds. Friends,
neighbors, as well as those whose paths might not cross otherwise,
gather to relax on the lawn or dance to the music.Please email
cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to search@levitt.org,
including "Director of Community Relations & Partnerships" in
subject line.Compensation commensurate with experience. Competitive
benefits package, including health insurance and 401k. EEO/AAW
employer.
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