Manager, Arts and Culture

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LOS ANGELS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE in Los Angeles County seeks experienced managers for Arts and Culture programs. You will oversee development, implementation, and administration of a portfolio of complex initiatives and programs across the department.

The ideal candidate will have professional experience within the LA County arts ecosystem, with familiarity in local policies, initiatives, and community needs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Department is seeking individuals to fill Manager, Arts and Culture vacancies who 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.

Job description

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.

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