ARTS MANAGER 2455
Apply NowCompany: City of Los Angeles, CA
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
Salary: $85,649.00 - $163,323.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2455 OP 2025/04/25 R
Department: ALL DEPARTMENTS
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$85,649 to $125,238; $105,381 to $154,031; and $111,708 to $163,323
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.
An Arts Manager assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of a staff engaged in the administration of diverse art activities and programs, such as community and public arts, architectural design and review, cultural grant programs, art collections management, historic preservation, development and fund raising, marketing, youth arts education programs, and cultural planning, or performs professional staff work in the above programs; develops budgets and expenditure plans; utilizes and maintains financial tracking and management systems; engages with the general public and elected officials as required; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
Two years of full-time paid experience as an Arts Associate with the City of Los Angeles; or Three years of full-time paid experience as a program administrator or director of an organization responsible for supervising astaff and forcoordinating, developing, and implementing: fine arts, digital media arts, visual arts, folk arts, performing arts, or cultural activities and programs; or programs and activities involving public art and/or community arts; or grant writing, fundraising, public relations, and/or marketing campaigns for arts, cultural, or educational institutions orprograms/activities; or
3. A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Art History, Art Administration, Architecture, Business Administration,Cultural Studies, Historic Preservation, Marketing, Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, Public Art,or various artistic disciplines such as Music, Theater, Dance, Film, Design, Digital or New Media, Fine Arts, Literature, or Folk andTraditional Arts; and two years of full-time paid experience coordinating a program which involves the activities described in Requirement #2; or
4. A master's Degree or Artist Diploma or Artist Certificate from an accredited conservatory, college or university in Art History, Arts Administration, Architecture, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Historic Preservation, Marketing, Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, Public Art, or various artistic disciplines such as Music, Theater, Dance, Film, Design, Digital or New Media, Fine Arts, Literature, or Folk and Traditional Arts; and one year of full-time paid experience coordinating a program which involves the activities described in Requirement #2.
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 Manager 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 hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of major moving violation such as DUI. Applicants qualifying under Requirement #3 or #4 must list their school name and location, type of degree, Artist Diploma, or Artist Certificate earned and major in the Education Section of the application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. 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 Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree, Artist Diploma, or Artist Certificate. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree, Artist Diploma, or Artist Certificate to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions:
Two years of full-time paid experience in the field of historic preservation including the application of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
NOTE:
Applicants who wish to be considered for selective certification as described above must respond to the selective certification question at the time of filing. The selective certification question is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application. Responses to the selective certification question will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation for those candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are invited to participate in the selection process. The expert review panel will determine if a candidate meets the selective certification criteria based on an assessment of the candidate's response to the question. Applicants who fail to provide a response to the selective certification question at the time of filing will not be considered further for selective certification.
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
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, MAY 8, 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) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) 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: Judgment and Decision Making; Supervision; Fiscal Management; Tact; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Project Management; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: various art disciplines;the design and layout of visual art exhibitions and installations; the cultural history and geography of the Los Angeles area, including artistically and historically significant sites, buildings, murals, and theaters; methods, techniques, and social media platforms used to administer, present, evaluate, advertise, and/or promote art and cultural related projects, programs, and events; 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 Manager.
Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of an Arts Manager. 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, JUNE 16, 2025 and MONDAY, JUNE 23, 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 interviews will begin during the period of MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025 to FRIDAY, JULY 25, 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 Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that the 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. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 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 BOTH ON AN
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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
For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to:
There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:
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To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:
-Working E-mail address
-Telephone Number
-Official social security number
I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.
I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.
I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.
I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.
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I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.
I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.
I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.
In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.
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I am currently:
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Requirement #1:
I have the following amount of of full-time paid experience as an Arts Associate with the City of Los Angeles:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
In-lieu appointments and experience are considered non-qualifying experience. Therefore, work performed while in such positions cannot be used to meet this requirement.
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Requirement #2:
I have the following amount of of full-time paid experience a program administrator or director of an organization responsible for supervising a staff and for coordinating, developing, and implementing:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
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Requirement #2:
Please select the activities you have been responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing as you had indicated in Supplemental Question #5:
(Please select all that apply.)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
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Requirement #2:
In the text box below, please provide a detailed description of the experience you are claiming in Supplemental Questions #5 and #6, which has provided you with duties involving supervising a staff and coordinating, developing, and implementing activities described in Requirement #2. Please also include in the description, the employer and position title for which you are claiming this experience.
If this statement does not apply to you, enter "N/A."
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
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Requirement #3:
I have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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.pdfApplicants MUST include their school name and location, type of degree, Artist Diploma, or Artist Certificate earned and major in the Education Section of the online application. FAILURE to do so may result in your application being considered as INCOMPLETE and your application WILL NOT be processed further.
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Requirement #3:
If you selected "various artistic discipline" in Supplemental Question #8, please indicate in the text box below the type of bachelor's degree you received the format: School Name, Program/Major, and Completion date.
EX: Bachelor's degree in Music, UCLA. June 2019
If this does not apply to you, please enter "N/A."
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Requirement #3:
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience coordinating a program which involves the activities described in Requirement #2:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
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Requirement #3:
Please select the activities you have been responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing as you had indicated in Supplemental Question #10:
(Please select all that apply.)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
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Requirement #4:
I have a Master's Degree or Artist Diploma or Artist Certificate from an accredited four-year college or university in:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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.pdfApplicants MUST include their school name and location, type of degree, Artist Diploma, or Artist Certificate earned and major in the Education Section of the online application. FAILURE to do so may result in your application being considered as INCOMPLETE and your application WILL NOT be processed further.
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Requirement #4:
If you selected "various artistic discipline" in the previous question, please indicate in the text box below the type of Master's Degree or Artist Diploma or Artist Certificate you received the format: School Name, Program/Major, and Completion date.
EX: Master's Degree or Artist Diploma or Artist Certificate in Music History, UCLA. June 2015
If this does not apply to you, please enter "N/A."
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Requirement #4:
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience coordinating a program which involves the activities described in Requirement #2:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
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Requirement #4:
Please select the activities you have been responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing as you had indicated in Supplemental Question #14:
(Please select all that apply.)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
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I possess a valid California driver's license.
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the required special skills and/or training in the area identified on the job bulletin at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
The examination bulletin for Arts Manager states that all applicants who wish to be considered for Selective Certification MUST respond to the Selective Certification Questionnaire at the time of filing in order to be considered for Selective Certification.
In preparing your response, you should seek to demonstrate that your training and experience provide the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to meet the Selective Certification area. Before preparing your response, read all of the information requested and consider what information you would like to present. Try to avoid repeating information and be as detailed as possible. Write in a narrative form using complete sentences and limit your response to a maximum of 1000 words. Leaving the answer blank or not answering the question asked is considered an incomplete answer. No attachments or additional documents will be considered for submission to the Expert Review Panel. It is recommended that you use MS Word or equivalent to prepare your answer, then cut and paste your response.
Your response to the Selective Certification Questionnaire will be presented to an Expert Review Panel for an assessment of your eligibility for Arts Manager positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons who meet the Selective Certification criteria will be eligible to be considered for appointment to specific positions.
All examination materials are the property of the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department. You may keep a copy of your response if you so desire. You will not be able to obtain a copy from the Personnel Department.
You must submit your Selective Certification Questionnaire online only. Hard copies of this form will not be accepted.
Certification Statement
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION #1: I have two years of full-time paid experience in the field of historic preservation including the application of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
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SELECTIVE CERTICATION #1:Please describe your full-time paid experience in the field of historic preservation, including your experience personally interpreting, applying, or ensuring compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Include in your response:
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EU #1: Candidate has 2 years of full-time paid experience in the field of historic preservation including the application of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.
I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.
You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission.
Required Question
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2455 OP 2025/04/25 R
Department: ALL DEPARTMENTS
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$85,649 to $125,238; $105,381 to $154,031; and $111,708 to $163,323
NOTES:
An Arts Manager assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of a staff engaged in the administration of diverse art activities and programs, such as community and public arts, architectural design and review, cultural grant programs, art collections management, historic preservation, development and fund raising, marketing, youth arts education programs, and cultural planning, or performs professional staff work in the above programs; develops budgets and expenditure plans; utilizes and maintains financial tracking and management systems; engages with the general public and elected officials as required; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
3. A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Art History, Art Administration, Architecture, Business Administration,Cultural Studies, Historic Preservation, Marketing, Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, Public Art,or various artistic disciplines such as Music, Theater, Dance, Film, Design, Digital or New Media, Fine Arts, Literature, or Folk andTraditional Arts; and two years of full-time paid experience coordinating a program which involves the activities described in Requirement #2; or
4. A master's Degree or Artist Diploma or Artist Certificate from an accredited conservatory, college or university in Art History, Arts Administration, Architecture, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Historic Preservation, Marketing, Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, Public Art, or various artistic disciplines such as Music, Theater, Dance, Film, Design, Digital or New Media, Fine Arts, Literature, or Folk and Traditional Arts; and one year of full-time paid experience coordinating a program which involves the activities described in Requirement #2.
PROCESS NOTES
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions:
Two years of full-time paid experience in the field of historic preservation including the application of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
NOTE:
Applicants who wish to be considered for selective certification as described above must respond to the selective certification question at the time of filing. The selective certification question is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application. Responses to the selective certification question will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation for those candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are invited to participate in the selection process. The expert review panel will determine if a candidate meets the selective certification criteria based on an assessment of the candidate's response to the question. Applicants who fail to provide a response to the selective certification question at the time of filing will not be considered further for selective certification.
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
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, MAY 8, 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) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) 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: Judgment and Decision Making; Supervision; Fiscal Management; Tact; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Project Management; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: various art disciplines;the design and layout of visual art exhibitions and installations; the cultural history and geography of the Los Angeles area, including artistically and historically significant sites, buildings, murals, and theaters; methods, techniques, and social media platforms used to administer, present, evaluate, advertise, and/or promote art and cultural related projects, programs, and events; 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 Manager.
Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of an Arts Manager. 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, JUNE 16, 2025 and MONDAY, JUNE 23, 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 interviews will begin during the period of MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025 to FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025.
NOTES:
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 BOTH ON AN
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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
For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to:
There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:
01
To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:
-Working E-mail address
-Telephone Number
-Official social security number
I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.
I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.
I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.
I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.
- I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.
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I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.
I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.
I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.
In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.
- I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
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I am currently:
- A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
- An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
- An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, without receiving civil service status.
- A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
- A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
- On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
- Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.
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Requirement #1:
I have the following amount of of full-time paid experience as an Arts Associate with the City of Los Angeles:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
In-lieu appointments and experience are considered non-qualifying experience. Therefore, work performed while in such positions cannot be used to meet this requirement.
- 11 months or less
- 12 months to 17 months
- 18 months to 23 months
- 24 months or more
- This statement does not apply to me
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Requirement #2:
I have the following amount of of full-time paid experience a program administrator or director of an organization responsible for supervising a staff and for coordinating, developing, and implementing:
- (a) fine arts, digital media arts, visual arts, folk arts, performing arts, or cultural activities and programs; or
- (b) programs and activities involving public art and/or community arts; or
- (c) grant writing, fundraising, public relations, and/or marketing campaigns for arts, cultural, or educational institutions or programs/activities:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
- 11 months or less
- 12 months to 23 months
- 18 months to 23 months
- 14 months to 29 months
- 30 months to 35 months
- 36 months or more
- This statement does not belong to me
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Requirement #2:
Please select the activities you have been responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing as you had indicated in Supplemental Question #5:
(Please select all that apply.)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
- Fine arts, digital media arts, visual arts, folk arts, performing arts, or cultural activities and programs.
- Programs and activities involving public art and/or community arts.
- Grant writing, fundraising, public relations, and/or marketing campaigns for arts, cultural, or educational institutions or programs/activities.
- This statement does not apply to me
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Requirement #2:
In the text box below, please provide a detailed description of the experience you are claiming in Supplemental Questions #5 and #6, which has provided you with duties involving supervising a staff and coordinating, developing, and implementing activities described in Requirement #2. Please also include in the description, the employer and position title for which you are claiming this experience.
If this statement does not apply to you, enter "N/A."
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
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Requirement #3:
I have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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.pdfApplicants MUST include their school name and location, type of degree, Artist Diploma, or Artist Certificate earned and major in the Education Section of the online application. FAILURE to do so may result in your application being considered as INCOMPLETE and your application WILL NOT be processed further.
- Art History
- Art Administration
- Architecture
- Business Administration
- Cultural Studies
- Historic Preservation
- Marketing
- Communications
- English
- Nonprofit Management
- Public Art
- Various artistic discipline such as Music, Theater, Dance, Film, Design, Digital or New Media, Fine Arts, Literature, or Folk and Traditional Arts
- This statement does not apply to me
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Requirement #3:
If you selected "various artistic discipline" in Supplemental Question #8, please indicate in the text box below the type of bachelor's degree you received the format: School Name, Program/Major, and Completion date.
EX: Bachelor's degree in Music, UCLA. June 2019
If this does not apply to you, please enter "N/A."
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Requirement #3:
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience coordinating a program which involves the activities described in Requirement #2:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
- 11 months or less
- 12 months to 17 months
- 18 months to 23 months
- 24 months or more
- This statement does not apply to me
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Requirement #3:
Please select the activities you have been responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing as you had indicated in Supplemental Question #10:
(Please select all that apply.)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
- Fine arts, digital media arts, visual arts, folk arts, performing arts, or cultural activities and programs
- Programs and activities involving public art and/or community arts
- Grant writing, fundraising, public relations, and/or marketing campaigns for arts, cultural, or educational institutions or programs/activities
- This statement does not apply to me
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Requirement #4:
I have a Master's Degree or Artist Diploma or Artist Certificate from an accredited four-year college or university in:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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.pdfApplicants MUST include their school name and location, type of degree, Artist Diploma, or Artist Certificate earned and major in the Education Section of the online application. FAILURE to do so may result in your application being considered as INCOMPLETE and your application WILL NOT be processed further.
- Art History
- Arts Administration
- Architecture
- Business Administration
- Cultural Studies
- Historic Preservation
- Marketing
- Communications
- English
- Nonprofit Management
- Public Art
- Various artistic disciplines such as Music, Theater, Dance, Film, Design, Digital or New Media, Fine Arts, Literature, or Folk and Traditional Arts
- This statement does not apply to me
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Requirement #4:
If you selected "various artistic discipline" in the previous question, please indicate in the text box below the type of Master's Degree or Artist Diploma or Artist Certificate you received the format: School Name, Program/Major, and Completion date.
EX: Master's Degree or Artist Diploma or Artist Certificate in Music History, UCLA. June 2015
If this does not apply to you, please enter "N/A."
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Requirement #4:
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience coordinating a program which involves the activities described in Requirement #2:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
- 5 months or less
- 6 months to 11 months
- 12 months or more
- This statement does not apply to me
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Requirement #4:
Please select the activities you have been responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing as you had indicated in Supplemental Question #14:
(Please select all that apply.)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your experience in the work experience section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
- Fine arts, digital media arts, visual arts, folk arts, performing arts, or cultural activities and programs
- Programs and activities involving public art and/or community arts
- Grant writing, fundraising, public relations, and/or marketing campaigns for arts, cultural, or educational institutions orprograms/activities
- This statement does not apply to me
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I possess a valid California driver's license.
- Yes, I possess a valid California driver's license.
- This statement does not apply to me
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the required special skills and/or training in the area identified on the job bulletin at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
The examination bulletin for Arts Manager states that all applicants who wish to be considered for Selective Certification MUST respond to the Selective Certification Questionnaire at the time of filing in order to be considered for Selective Certification.
In preparing your response, you should seek to demonstrate that your training and experience provide the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to meet the Selective Certification area. Before preparing your response, read all of the information requested and consider what information you would like to present. Try to avoid repeating information and be as detailed as possible. Write in a narrative form using complete sentences and limit your response to a maximum of 1000 words. Leaving the answer blank or not answering the question asked is considered an incomplete answer. No attachments or additional documents will be considered for submission to the Expert Review Panel. It is recommended that you use MS Word or equivalent to prepare your answer, then cut and paste your response.
Your response to the Selective Certification Questionnaire will be presented to an Expert Review Panel for an assessment of your eligibility for Arts Manager positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons who meet the Selective Certification criteria will be eligible to be considered for appointment to specific positions.
All examination materials are the property of the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department. You may keep a copy of your response if you so desire. You will not be able to obtain a copy from the Personnel Department.
You must submit your Selective Certification Questionnaire online only. Hard copies of this form will not be accepted.
Certification Statement
- Please read the following statements and complete this form.
- I understand that my Selective Certification Questionnaire must be completed and submitted online at the time of filing for me to be considered for the Selective Certification.
- I certify that the Arts Manager Selective Certification Questionnaire and my response to the question is true and complete, and were authored, written, and prepared in their entirety solely by me.
- I understand that false, misleading, or incomplete information shall be sufficient cause for disqualification in this examination or dismissal and other penalties as may be prescribed by law.
- I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION #1: I have two years of full-time paid experience in the field of historic preservation including the application of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
- Yes
- No
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SELECTIVE CERTICATION #1:Please describe your full-time paid experience in the field of historic preservation, including your experience personally interpreting, applying, or ensuring compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Include in your response:
- What is your level of expertise (Extensive, Moderate, Limited, No Experience) in the field of historic preservation?
- How long (in months) have you personally performed this work? How frequently (e.g., hourly, once a day, once a week, etc.) do you perform this work?
- What have you personally done to interpret, apply, or ensure compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's -Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties in the course of your historic preservation work? Please be specific.
- What specific programs related to the preservation of historic resources have you developed or implemented? What steps did you take to complete this work? Please be specific.
- How did the programs you developed or implemented ensure the identification, evaluation, registration, and protection of historic resources?
- What challenges, if any, have you encountered?
- How did you handle these challenges?
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EU #1: Candidate has 2 years of full-time paid experience in the field of historic preservation including the application of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
- Yes
- No
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IMPORTANT NOTE:I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.
I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.
You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission.
- Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.
Required Question