Manager, Arts and Culture

Manager, Arts and Culture

Salary

$100,230.72 - $135,075.36 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

RT8811B

Department

DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

200

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Position/Program Information

LOS ANGELS COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE

When To Apply:

We will be accepting online applications on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. (PT).

Filing will be suspended after the first 200 applications are received or by Friday, October 23, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. (PT) whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 200 or 5:00 p.m. (PT) will not be considered.

Exam number:

RT8811B

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from everyone.

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Why work for us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

For more information about our amazing employee benefits, please visit us here:https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

About the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture:

The mission of the Department of Arts and Culture is to advance arts, culture, and creativity throughout Los Angeles County. We provide leadership, services, and support in areas including grants and technical assistance for nonprofit organizations, countywide arts education initiatives, commissioning and care for civic art collections, research and evaluation, access to creative pathways, professional development, free community programs, and cross sector creative strategies that address civic issues. All of this work is framed by our longstanding commitment to fostering access to the arts and the County's Cultural Equity and Inclusion Initiative. For more information about our work, partnerships, and opportunities, please visit us here:https://lacountyarts.org/

The team member we are searching for:

The Department of Arts and Culture is seeking well-qualified individuals to fill Manager, Arts and Culture vacancies throughout the department. These individuals will manage and supervise, through support staff, the development, implementation, and administrative activities of a portfolio of comprehensive, highly complex, multi-layered initiatives, and specialized arts and culture programs.

The ideal candidates will have professional experience within the Los Angeles County arts and culture ecosystem, including familiarity with local arts policies, initiatives, and community needs. The Department is also seeking individuals with experience related to cultural equity, diversity, inclusion, and/or experience working with underserved communities or populations.

Our office is located at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration - 500 W. Temple Street Room B-79-2 Los Angeles, CA 90012. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement.

Withhold information :

No withhold will be allowed. Required education and experience must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

Out of Class:

Out of Class experience will not be accepted.

Essential Job Functions

What does a Manager, Arts and Culture do?

The duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed by a Manager, Arts and Culture. Specific duties and tasks may vary based on the assigned Division or Unit.

• Oversees the establishment, implementation, and management of Department programs and initiatives.
• Provides oversight of the day-to-day operations of a Division or program, including management of the operational, financial and administrative activities.
• Oversees the implementation of the Division or program goals, ensuring that assigned projects and programs are effective, compliant and in line with the mission and vision of the Department and support goals of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Oversees and manages Division and program financial activities, including development and management of budgets, developing spending projections, oversight of financial tracking, accounting, and maintenance of financial and payment records for assigned programs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs or services and develops and implements procedural or system recommendations to optimize operational systems, processes and policies, reporting, information flow and business processes. Ensures programs are completed within budget, on time, and in compliance with policies, procedures, guidelines, and strategies that govern program initiatives.
• Oversees the research and analysis of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as relevant research and trends, pertaining to the assigned Division or program. Includes developing risk assessments and making recommendations to address any potential impact or opportunities.
• Oversees the contracting and solicitation processes of the assigned Division or program, including developing budgets and scopes of services and overseeing contract and solicitation monitoring to ensure compliance with department policies and guidelines as well as relevant state and federal funding guidelines.
• Provides technical support and administrative supervision to staff and/or consultants, including guidance on Department policy, processes, systems, operations, administration, finance, budget, contracting and purchasing. Support may also include building project plans and timelines, setting clear performance standards, reviewing work products, providing guidance and direction, and training to ensure compliance with department and County work expectations.
• Represents the department at public events and meetings, and makes public presentations at program-related events, symposiums, and workshops to increase public awareness of the assigned Division or programs.
• Serves as a liaison with Arts Commissioners, Board Deputies, County departments, and other government agencies, community groups, and private organizations for assigned programs and/or grants.
• Facilitates and oversees marketing and outreach efforts to increase public awareness of department programs and services by promoting community involvement, coordinating special events, and developing educational and marketing materials for related department programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Prepares detailed program/project status reports and specialized documents/materials as requested by Department leadership.
• Responds to and resolves complex and high priority inquiries from Department contractors, grantees, artists, consultants, students, and other external stakeholders regarding program services and related issues.
• May support and/or lead special projects, as directed by the Department Director or Chief Deputy.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience designing, implementing, and/or leading multi-layered programs or initiatives for organizations that provide performing arts, visual art, public art, art collections, arts education, grant-making, research and evaluation, and/or similar programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing operations, including managing staff, directing day-to-day activities, or improving organizational systems or workflows in an arts and culture or related organization or agency.
• Experience in financial or contract management, which may include budgeting, fiscal oversight, contract monitoring, and managing complex funding sources.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:

Option 1:

A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Arts Administration, Education, or a related field -AND- one (1) year of program management experience at the level of the Los Angeles County classification of Senior Program Associate, Arts and Culture*.

Option 2:

A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Arts Administration, Education, or a related field -AND- three (3) years of program management experience at the level of the Los Angeles County classification of Program Associate, Arts and Culture.

License:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical class:

2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirements Information:

• To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents including your diploma, transcripts, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to careers@arts.lacounty.gov within seven (7) days of the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Full-time experience will be evaluated on the basis of a 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be evaluated and prorated accordingly.

• Program Management Experience is defined as: Experience with establishing program goals and providing direction to achieve program objectives; establishing and executing plans to achieve program outcomes; developing and/or implementing projects or programs, systems and procedures; establishing schedules, priorities, and performance standards for program activities; coordinating and monitoring program activities to ensure they are carried out efficiently and effectively; overseeing budget activities and conducting fiscal planning and monitoring to support program operations

At the level: You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

• Senior Program Associate, Arts and Culture is defined as: Manages and oversees the planning, development, analysis, and administrative activities of a Department of Arts and Culture project or a small program.

Program Associate, Arts and Culture is defined as: Provides specialized technical program support and administrative, fiscal, and project management services for professional personnel involved in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Department of Arts and Culture program.

Additional Information

Examination content:

This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Education and Experience, weighted 100%, based on application information, Desirable Qualifications and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Each candidates background will be evaluated on the basis of information provided on their County of Los Angeles Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire that pertains to the areas of REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY and DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS to determine the level and scope of the candidates job preparation for this position.

You must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the exam in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Reminder:

Applicants are required to respond to all supplemental questions during the application process. Be sure to provide detailed and accurate responses to all questions. To provide the best responses, applicants should allow at least one (1) hour to complete the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.

Application and Filing Information:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into Governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• careers@arts.lacounty.gov
• AHinojosa@arts.lacounty.gov
• noreply@governmentjobs.com

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to www.govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends login information may erase a candidates original application record.

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Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: careers@arts.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Vanecia Logan

Department Contact Email: careers@arts.lacounty.gov

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran's Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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This Supplemental Questionnaire is to be completed by all applicants for the MANAGER, ARTS AND CULTURE examination. The Supplemental Questionnaire requires you to document specific experience that pertains to the Desirable Qualifications. It is your sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire, to its entirety, correctly, and accurately. Please be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Points will NOT be awarded for incomplete responses. Comments such as, "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered a valid response. Falsification or omission of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. All information is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring processes. I understand the above information and instructions.

• I understand

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher for an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, arts administration, education, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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If your answer is "Yes" to Question #2, did you attach a legible copy of your diploma OR official transcripts OR official letter from the accredited institution which shows the degree awarded with Registrar's signature and/or school seal?

• Yes
• No

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If your answer is "No" to Question #3, be advised that in order to receive credit, you must submit a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and/or school seal within seven (7) calendar days from your application submission to careers@arts.lacounty.gov. Failure to submit the required document(s) within the specific time frame may result in your application being INCOMPLETE or REJECTED.

• I understand

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The following questions will be used to gather information and assess your experience. Read each question carefully and provide accurate information. Comments such as "see resume or application" or an incomplete response will not be considered. THE EXPERIENCE YOU CLAIM MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE EXPERIENCE LISTED ON YOUR APPLICATION.

You certify that the information provided is accurate and you are aware that the information on the application and supplemental questionnaire is subject to verification. You also understand that any false statements of material facts or omissions may subject you to cancellation of any terms, conditions or privileges of employment.

• I understand

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Describe, in detail, your experience designing, implementing, and/or leading multi-faceted programs or initiatives for organizations that provide performing arts, visual art, public art, art collections, arts education, grant-making, research and evaluation, and/or similar programs. Please include:

• Agency or organization name,
• Dates of employment/internship/volunteer service,
• The scope and level of your responsibility, and
• 1-2 examples of your experience designing, implementing, and/or leading multi-faceted programs or initiatives for organizations that provide performing arts, visual art, public art, art collections, arts education, grant-making, research and evaluation, and/or similar programs

Points will not be awarded for incomplete answers. If you do not have any experience related to this question, please indicate "N/A" (not applicable) as your response.

07

Describe, in detail, your experience overseeing operations, including managing staff, directing day-to-day activities, or improving organizational systems or workflows in an arts and culture or related organization or agency. Please include:

• Agency or organization name,
• Dates of employment/internship/volunteer service,
• The scope and level of your responsibility, and
• 1-2 examples of your experience managing staff, directing day-to-day activities, and/or improving organizational systems or workflows.

Points will not be awarded for incomplete answers. If you do not have any experience related to this question, please indicate "N/A" (not applicable) as your response.

08

Describe, in detail, your experience in financial or contract management, which may include budgeting, fiscal oversight, contract monitoring, and managing complex funding sources. Please include:

• Agency or organization name,
• Dates of employment/internship/volunteer service,
• The scope and level of your responsibility,
• 1-2 examples of your experience in financial or contract management, which may include budgeting, fiscal oversight, contract monitoring, and managing complex funding sources, and
• Examples of platforms, and software used to complete assignments.

Points will not be awarded for incomplete answers. If you do not have any experience related to this question, please indicate "N/A" (not applicable) as your response.

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov