Programs Manager

Arts for LA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Eleven paid holidays

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

Active Cultures (AC) is a public arts nonprofit in Los Angeles. The Programs Manager leads production and logistics across the artistic program and member/special events, coordinating with leadership and artists to move from planning to execution.

Responsibilities include run-of-show, vendor coordination, inventory management, and volunteer oversight. The role requires in-person presence in LA with some flexible scheduling for events, plus collaboration with the Curator and Executive Director.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in arts or community event or program production.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency or familiarity with Asana or similar project management software.
• Ability to regularly lift and move 40 lbs of program materials and equipment.
• Valid California driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead program production and logistics, coordinating artists, partners and volunteers for events.
• Manage event set-up and break-down to ensure smooth execution.
• Oversee inventory, supplies, purchasing, and storage; transport materials between storage and sites.
• Coordinate vendors across food & beverage in consultation with AC team.
• Lead production and logistics of member and special events, collaborating with Culinary Events Producer.

Skills

Project management

Strong organizational skills

Issue resolution

Team coordination

Tools

Asana

Job description

Active Cultures (AC) is a public arts nonprofit in Los Angeles that explores the intersection of art, food, and ecologies through artist-led projects and programs.
The Programs Manager is a new role that leads the production and logistics of AC’s work across the artistic program as well as member and special events. Working closely with the leadership team: Executive Director, Curator, and Director of Communications and Operations, and with artists, the Programs Manager is responsible for program implementation from plan to execution, including run of show, set-up, supplies, vendor and venue communication, and volunteer coordination.

Primary Responsibilities

• Program Production & Logistics (50%)
  • — Responsible for the run-of-show for programs and events, coordinating artists, partners, and volunteers.
  • — Manage event set-up and break-down.
  • — Accountable for inventory and supplies: coordinate purchasing, organize materials, and maintain reliable storage systems; includes transport of materials and equipment between storage and program sites.
  • — Coordinate vendors across food & beverage, in consultation with the AC team.
  • — Lead the production and logistics of member and special events, coordinating with the Culinary Events Producer on food and beverage.
• Coordination & Relationships (25%)
  • — Coordinate artist travel, itineraries, local transportation, and related administration in support of the Curator.
  • — Research potential venues and hosting partner sites, including site visits, in support of program needs.
  • — Manage the logistics and mechanics of partnerships once initiated.
  • — Coordinate volunteers: recruitment call-outs, scheduling, and day-of management.
  • — Support registration and guest management as needed
• Planning, Systems & Budgets (25%)
  • — Maintain programs, workflows, and timelines in Asana; take on program project management as delegated by the Curator.
  • — Prepare program budget estimates and cost projections as delegated by Curator, and support grant reporting with program figures.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in arts or community event or program production
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proven ability to resolve issues in real time during events and programs
• Proficiency or familiarity with Asana, or similar project management software
• Ability to regularly lift and move 40 lbs of program materials and equipment
• Valid California driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

Position Details
Compensation: $26–$33/hour, nonexempt, commensurate with experience and schedule.
Schedule: 32–40 hours/week, hybrid, based in Los Angeles. Regular office days are set with the team, and the position requires on-site presence for programs, including evenings and weekends during production periods.This role requires regular driving in Los Angeles County to transport program materials, equipment, and supplies, and at times visiting artists and collaborators, to and from storage, studios, and event sites. Use of a personal vehicle is reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate.

Benefits begin after a three-month introductory period and include an employer contribution toward medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match, eleven paid holidays, and a flexible vacation policy with a three-week annual minimum encouraged.

Reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Curator.
Start date: January 2027.

Salary: $26 – $33, hourly

Benefits:Health Insurance (Medical, dental and vision etc.), Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off (Sick, vacation and holiday pay)

Deadline to apply: November 9, 2026

Documents required to apply:Resume, cover letter