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We are excited to grow our team and add to our already vibrant community of staff, mentors and students. Please review the full descriptions of all open positions before applying. All applicants will be required to submit a current resume and cover letter, unless otherwise stated.
Development Manager
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Position Description
The Development Manager plays a key role in ensuring the organization's sustainability and impact by managing development operations, systems, and communications. This position oversees donor stewardship, maintains fundraising infrastructure, and ensures that our communications efforts authentically reflect our mission and programs.
Hourly commitment & Location:
Full Time, Hybrid
This is position requires in-office presence (in Boyle Heights, CA) at least 3 days a week, with flexibility to work from home 2 days/week.
Manage development operations: Maintain donor database, create fundraising materials, and coordinate stewardship efforts
Support grant management: Collaborate with staff to review proposals and reports, ensure compliance
Provide strategic support: Help execute fundraising campaigns and support the Executive Director in donor cultivation
Connect with our mission: Engage with youth to ground fundraising in real program experiences
Desired Qualifications
3+ years of nonprofit development, fundraising, or donor relations experience
Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
Experience with donor databases and CRM systems
Commitment to equity, inclusivity, and social justice
Supervisory or team collaboration experience preferred
TO APPLY: PLEASE SUMBIT A RESUME, COVER LETTER AND WRITING SAMPLE. YOUR WRITING SAMPLE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RELATED TO FUNDRAISING, BUT SHOULD ILLUSTRATE YOUR ABILITY TO TELL A COMPELLING STORY.
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