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Applicants are only seen by appointment. No walk-in interviews available. Employment applications are only provided at the time of interview. Unsolicited resumes are not accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Full Time Positions
P/T Administrative Assistant,
Support Organizations
September 8, 2008
The Music Center, one of the nation's premier performing arts institution located in Downtown Los Angeles has an immediate opening for a part time Administrative Assistant, Support Organizations. Reporting to the Director, Support Organizations, the successful candidate is responsible for providing support for the Director and Assistant Directors.

Duties and responsibilities: include, but are not limited to, answering phones, word processing, data entry, filing and mailings. Assist the directors with recording and tracking event reservations as well as preparing deposits for the incoming responses. Assist the Assistant Director of Membership and Communications in the preparation of agendas and materials for Executive Committee and Board Meetings as well as the preparation of agendas and materials for other committee meetings within the support organizations, such as Nominating Committee and Mentor Committee, coordinate mailings for invitations, bills and other printed materials sent to the general memberships. Provide on-site and pre-event assistance for the different organizations as needed.

Required skills and qualifications: include excellent computer word processing skills; knowledge of Excel and Word, Access is a plus. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette. Must be available to work some nights and weekends as needed.

Salary range: $12.00 p/h

To be fully considered for the position, please submit your cover letter and resume to fax: (213) 972-0721 or HRDept@musiccenter.org.

PLEASE DO NO PHONE INQUIRIES

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Assistant Director - Support Organizations September 4, 2008
Reporting to the Director, Support Organizations the successful candidate is responsible for the management and coordination of special events and fundraising projects for one or more support organizations as determined and assigned by the Director.

The Assistant Director will serve as a liaison between one or more support organizations and the Music Center; oversee event budgets; appropriately prepare allocations and expenditures; and perform other duties as assigned to support the Support Organizations Team.

Duties include but are not limited to: establishing and maintaining positive contact with the members and volunteer leadership of the support organizations; coordinating a variety of events for the membership (special events may include coordinating the annual fundraising gala dinners for the Spotlight Awards, Bravo Awards or Dance); assisting in securing sponsors and other donors to fund the various programs; coordinating monthly board meetings and supporting the growth of the organizations by actively encouraging members to submit qualified candidates for membership; and in cooperation with Assistant Director of Membership and Communications, arranging meetings and events for prospective new members and Board members.

Requires skills and qualifications include: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; minimum of 2 years event planning experience. Knowledge of special event fundraising. Excellent computer and communications skills to produce correspondence of behalf of the organization and solicitation materials. Excellent interpersonal skills; diplomacy and tact. Attention to detail. Knowledge of Southern California corporate community, a plus.

Salary range: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00

To be fully considered for the position, please submit your cover letter and resume to fax: (213) 972-0721 or HRDept@musiccenter.org.

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PT-Founder's Room Host September 4, 2008
Reporting to the Administrator of Donor Relations and Volunteer Services the position greets and assists guests to the Music Center's Founders Rooms. Responsibilities include but are not limited to taking dinner reservations and intermission reservations.

Required skills and qualifications include: A high school diploma; some college or university (preferred); two to three years experience as a restaurant host/hostess, maître'd or training in a customer service-related assignment; impeccable interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with all levels of personnel; excellent sense of diplomacy is essential to be successful in this position. The ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment; excellent communication and customer skills.

Successful candidate must adhere to conservative dress code and maintain good grooming standard; no visible body art or piercings will be allowed. Must be able to work flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Salary for this position is $15.00 per hour.

To be fully considered fax or e-mail: cover letter, resume and salary history to: Fax to (213) 972-7323 or email: HRDept@musiccenter.org. Please do not contact hiring department.

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Prospect Research Analyst February 25, 2008
The Music Center, a premier performing arts institution located in Downtown Los Angeles, has an immediate opening for a Prospect Research Analyst.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Development the successful candidate will conduct research to assist the Development staff in the collection and dissemination of information on prospective donors.

Will assess and summarize data from numerous sources; compose a variety of prospect profile, summaries and briefings including financial capacity, inclination and philanthropic interest of individuals, corporations and foundations; identify potential opportunities; coordinate flow of information in and out of database; and recommend cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies.

Requirements and skills include Bachelor's Degree and relevant work experience preferably in cultural organization; Master's degree a plus. One to three years of prospect research or equivalent experience is required, preferably within arts environment. Candidates must possess excellent critical thinking skills as well as ability to organize, analyze, and interpret business and financial data. Highly organized and detail-oriented, effective multi-tasker to work unfazed within tight deadlines. Excellent writing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft office applications: Word, Excel and Access. Experience with Millenium or equivalent database/donor management software preferred.

Compensation package includes salary range of $50,000 to $55,000.00 commensurate with experience; company paid health benefits (medical/HMO, dental and vision) and welfare benefits (life insurance and long-term disability insurance); paid time off (vacation, sick leave and paid holiday's), 401(k) plan with employer contribution, plus more.

In order to be fully considered for the position all inquiries must include: cover letter, resume, plus salary history, incomplete submittals will not be accepted. Email to HRDept@musiccenter.org or fax to (213) 972-0721.

No Agencies. No Telephone Inquiries or Walk-ins.
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 Part Time Positions
Ushering Program
Seasonal part time usher opportunities are available on an on-going basis year round. The position requires a flexible work schedule that includes availability on weekday, weekend afternoons, evenings, and holidays. Please call (213) 972-7468 for more information.

 


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