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Las Fotos Project Photography Teaching Artist
Application Deadline: EXTENDED TO 6/30/24
Position Description
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Las Fotos Project Teaching Artists (“TAs”) are emerging educators and professionals with a range of experience in or adjacent to the photo industry and a background in empowering youth. They are part-time at-will employees who have a passion for non-traditional approaches to learning and are able to work collaboratively with a network of peers in the areas of professional development, community building, and skill sharing. Las Fotos Project TAs have an interest in creating safe spaces for creative development and supplemental learning specifically focusing on self, community, and career through the medium of photography. They commit to a semester of instruction, which includes weekly class facilitation, rapport building, and professional learning in addition to pre-semester prep and post-semester events and debriefs. TAs facilitate weekly class sessions and dedicate time to ensuring student and class wellbeing and meet periodically to reflect and assess progress. They participate in a range of professional development and are contributing members of a teaching artist learning community.
Compensation & Hourly commitment:
$25-$28 an hour based on experience, 5-8 hours per week, non-benefits eligible
Desired Qualifications
3-5 years work or volunteer experience
Current or former practicing professional in the visual arts industry or adjacent field
2+ years of photography, education, non-profit, or social advocacy experience
2+ years of experience working with teenage youth
Consistent weekly availability of approximately 5-8 hours (instruction, prep, professional development)
Proficiency in digital file management (image uploading and storage, document sharing)
Google Suite proficiency
Adobe Suite experience (Lightroom, Photoshop, Spark)
Personal philosophy aligned with LFP's mission and vision
Basic knowledge of virtual/hybrid engagement platforms (Zoom, Discord, GDrive)
Ability to pass TB Test and receive LiveScan clearance
RFP OPEN: EVENT PLANNER
Description (Download Full RFP)
Las Fotos Project celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2025, and the Quince Fundraiser honors the organization's dedication to empowering women and gender-expansive youth through photography. This remarkable event is slated to include a silent auction, alongside a ceremony, dinner, and a communal space for students, artists, community advocates, entrepreneurs, and more to connect. Las Fotos Quince will be held on May 17, 2025 at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in downtown LA.
The event planner for the Las Fotos Quince Fundraiser plays a pivotal role in orchestrating every detail of the event to ensure its success. They are responsible for coordinating with vendors, communicating with the venue, managing logistics, and overseeing the timeline to ensure that all aspects of the fundraiser run smoothly.
Proposals Due:
June 5, 2024 to rfp@lasfotosproject.org
Contract duration:
June 24, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Desired Qualifications
Las Fotos Project is seeking an experienced event planning individual or agency with the following qualifications.
Professional background of each administrative and/or project staff person that will be assigned to this project.
Proven capability to perform the work on schedule and with quality
Knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the implementation of event logistics
Creative meeting/event planning experience, specifically non profit led events in Los Angeles
Sponsorship acquisition and stewardship experience
Applicant must hold and provide proof of insurance for 1 million.
Las Fotos Project Photography mentors (un-paid volunteer position)
Position Description
NOTE: This is an un-paid, volunteer position. Las Fotos Project mentors are adults within or adjacent to the visual arts industry ranging from avid photo hobbyists to practicing professional photographers whose backgrounds range from education and photojournalism to fine arts and editorial photography, and everything in between. They are adults who have a passion for connecting with emerging creatives and working collaboratively with a network of peers in the areas of professional development, community building, and skill sharing. Las Fotos Project Mentors have an interest in creating safe spaces for creative growth and supplemental learning specifically focusing on self, community, and career through the medium of photography. They commit to a semester of mentoring, which includes weekly class collaboration, rapport building, and professional learning. Mentors supplement TA facilitation in weekly class sessions and dedicate time to ensuring student and class wellbeing and meet periodically to reflect and assess progress. They participate in pre and post semester professional development and are contributing members of a mentor network.
Hourly commitment & Location:
Average 3.5 hours per week
This is an in-person volunteer opportunity at our Boyle Heights gallery space.
Desired Qualifications
3+ years of work or volunteer experience
Current or former practicing professional in the visual arts industry or adjacent field
1 + years of experience working with teenage youth highly desired
Consistent weekly availability of approximately 3.5 hours (2.5 in class, 1 outside of class)
Digital file management experience (image uploading and storage, document sharing)
Adobe Suite experience (Lightroom, Photoshop, Express)
Personal philosophy aligned with LFP’s mission and vision
Ability to pass TB Test and receive LiveScan clearance