Arts Education Coordinator 2447 (formerly Art Instructor)

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$57,649 to $84,250; $60,990 to $89,199; and $64,164 to $93,813

NOTES :

Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
Assists the Art Center Director and/or supervising Director in designing, implementing, and coordinating arts programs that are responsive to, and representative of, community input and staff expertise at arts centers, theaters, galleries, and historic sites managed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Provides administrative/operations support to the supervising Director. May be required to teach classes in the visual, performing, and/or media/communications arts, or classes in other arts disciplines, to children, youth, and adults.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in the arts, performing arts, art history, art education, or a related field; and
Two years of full-time paid experience (or total of 4,160 compensated hours) designing, implementing, or coordinating an arts program.
Additional experience of the type specified in Requirement #2 may be substituted on a year-for-year basis (2,080 compensated hours per year) for the required education lacking.

PROCESS NOTES

Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.The positions of Arts Education Coordinator in the Department of Cultural Affairs require a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified and not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pd f .Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree or transcripts. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts or qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity .

NOTE :

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025 .

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weights:

Essay: Advisory

Interview: 100%

The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Self-Management; Initiative; Teamwork; Flexibility; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Community Relations; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: various art forms and their history, techniques, and standards; principles, methods, techniques and standards used in visual and performing arts education; historical and contemporary visual and performing art forms and current art trends in community-based and professional art platforms; materials, tools, and equipment necessary for working with diverse art media specific to art practices and exhibitions; Technology Application, including knowledge of: various computer programs and software, such as Microsoft Office, Google Applications, and/or basic graphic design programs, and their functions; social media practices and platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Constant Contact, and/or Eventbrite; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Arts Education Coordinator.

Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of an Arts Education Coordinator. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process.

The advisory essay will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates will be required to complete the on-line advisory essay between MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025 and MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025 . Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that the interviews will begin during the period of MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025 to FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025 .

NOTES :

This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
Notice :

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY
ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Closing Date/Time: 3/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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