LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes serves the public by providing educational experiences through public programming and exhibitions that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Mexicans, Mexican Americans and all Latinos in Southern California. LA Plaza opened to the public in 2011 in two renovated buildings located in the downtown Los Angeles historic core. Established by the County of Los Angeles, LA Plaza operates as a non-profit organization governed by a board of directors and is funded through the County’s cultural arts program.

LA Plaza seeks a dynamic, accomplished senior curator to provide leadership and vision within its mission. The curator will conceive, implement, and oversee a series of ambitious exhibition programs for the core exhibition and temporary exhibitions, ranging from pre-Columbian to contemporary issues; with a focus on untold histories. He/she will create, plan, implement, supervise and evaluate all of the exhibitions and educational programs for the cultural center that may include; exhibitions, programs, and workshops. He/she will work with the team and outside consultants to develop education curricula lessons that reflect California’s state teaching standards, as they relate to the exhibitions and programs.

The position is also responsible for developing, securing and overseeing educational programs funded by foundation and corporate partners. The successful candidate will also develop and administer the department’s budget and project manage grants by creating narrative, budgets, and budget reconciliation, in addition to performing other related duties as assigned by the CEO.

The position serves as part of the organization’s senior team and interacts on a daily basis with all staff members in developing coordinated, comprehensive programming that drives museum attendance.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary range: $70,000 – $80,000
Employee Benefits include full medical/dental/vision insurance
Reports to: CEO
Staff: Full-time Assistant Curator/Registrar
More information about LA Plaza at www.lapca.org.

Please send resume and email to John Echeveste, CEO at jecheveste@lapca.org

Job Requirements
This position requires a person with the following skill sets:

A Master’s Degree in Humanities, History, Art History, Education, or related field required;
4-5 years experience in a museum setting required.
Knowledge of professionally accepted collections management practices and procedures including art handling and storage, familiarity with archival materials, and condition reporting.
Excellent communication, managerial and administrative skills.
Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Must be a hands-on active team member.
Fluency in Spanish is highly desired.
Independent thinker – both strategic & tactical thinking

Ability to “do” (not just oversee)
Excellent communicator – written and verbal (in person & on the phone)
Leadership – manage and lead by example
High capacity/ organization/ time management skills – process multiple tasks/issues/initiatives simultaneously
Judgment/ Discernment – commitment to company values
The individual selected must be able to “get the data, determine the facts, apply logic, develop a plan, & execute.” This key position needs a “can do” and “gets it done” person.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: John Echeveste
Email Address: jecheveste@lapca.org
Apply URL: http://www.lapca.org