AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

from LA Culture Net

Job Title: Art Intstructor/Printmaker
Salary: $12.00 – $15.00 per hour
Reports to: Program Supervisor
Position Location: 2616 Hobart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Job Responsibilities: The Instructor will work one-on-one with adult students with developmental disabilities to develop their own unique artwork for sale at our mid-city site and in other exhibition venues. This person should know a variety of printmaking techniques and other mixed-media techniques including drawing, painting, collage, etc. that can be adapted to create successful projects with our students. Responsibilities also include ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students, and helping to maintain an overall enjoyable studio for all participants. Applicant should know how to operate and maintain a professional printing press, and be able to demonstrate their knowledge through their art portfolio. Knowledge and interest in contemporary art needed. Instructor will implement artistic, educational, and behavioral treatment plans monthly. The position entails working with a several developmentally disabled clients at a time in a fun and energetic atmosphere. Experience with the developmentally disabled community is highly preferred, but not required.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and technical printmaking skills. Six months related experience. Knowledge and interest in contemporary art needed. Must have a portfolio of finished work. Experience with the developmentally disabled community is highly preferred, but not required.
We nurture gifted artists with developmental disabilities. Our success is due to the chemistry between the Artists and Art Instructors who use their personal art making process to guide our artists through their projects.

We are looking for individuals who:
1. Are technically skilled, but aren't obsessed with it.
2. Can think outside the box with projects
3. Is intuitive and creative
4. Has an extensive portfolio and strong work ethic
5. Loves contemporary art and has a strong knowledge of contemporary artists.
6. Has patience
7. Loves working with people and is comfortable with adults with Developmental Disabilities
8. Can take initiative with projects

The following skills are required:
1. Expertise in all printmaking techniques (Lithography, etching, linocuts, metal plates, woodcuts, screen-printing…etc)
2. Can operate and maintain a professional litho combination etching press
3. Can organize and maintain the workspace

We offer:
1. Primary schedule of Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
2. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, vacation, and sick time
3. $12 - $15/hr DOE
4. Freedom to create your own lesson plans
5. The opportunity to assist with curating shows in our Downtown Gallery
6. Opportunities to network within the local art scene
7. A nurturing and creative environment

We are a non-profit, but the environment is creative and we allow a lot of freedom with our projects. We are looking for working artists with an extensive portfolio. A primary part of our consideration will be based on your portfolio.
Please go to our website to get to know us: ARTCENTERECF.ORG http://artcenterecf.org/ and DACGALLERY.COM http://www.dacgallery.com/

Send your resume and cover letter to: hr@ecf.net mailto:hr@ecf.net and gallery@ecf.net
We will contact you if we are interested in interviewing.