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- Office in Los Angeles
AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).
The Coordinator of The Artists Lab is responsible for supporting The Artists’ Lab department at AMDA Los Angeles. The Artists’ Lab provides a vital platform for students to develop and showcase original work as writers, directors, choreographers, performers, filmmakers, and producers. Through mentorship, performance opportunities, and hands-on experience, the Coordinator supports students in cultivating their creative voices while advancing their artistic and professional goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Facilitate The Artists’ Lab programming including, but not limited to, Student Vision Projects, Student Vision Film Projects, In-Development Projects, and Studio Sessions.
- Curate and support the development and presentation of original student work across performance and film mediums.
- Secure and support faculty mentors and panelists for all programming.
- Conduct a pitching workshop and track all pitches, projects, processes (including student meetings).
- Review all materials from student submissions and determine projects for interviews based on panel feedback.
- Schedule and attend interview, lead the discussion with panel in determining projects chosen to move forward.
- Attend production meetings and coordinate production tech / space needs, making room requests as needed.
- Coordinate with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Director of Film Production for review / consultation / approvals as needed.
- Facilitate and track all credit-bearing student projects, including course setup, syllabi, Canvas course management, and academic oversight.
- Review, update, and maintain the Student Vision Producer Guide.
- Collaborate with the production office and relevant departments to support casting, scheduling, ticketing, props, and mentorship logistics, troubleshooting as needed.
- Maintain objectivity for any decisions on projects, including final selections, determining parameters, and mediating between student and mentor.
- Collect and organize sample works for Snapshot consideration. Contribute ideas on excerpts to show for Snapshots screening and presentation.
- Track hours used in the role and provide updated pool hours to management as requested.
- Attend Artists’ Lab session at Orientation (paid at teaching rate).
- Attend screenings, run-throughs, tech, and rehearsals (paid at production rate).
Qualifications:
- Must be a current AMDA faculty member.
- Bachelor’s degree required, Masters or terminal degree preferred.
- 5 years relevant industry professional experience required, 7+ years preferred.
- 5 years of teaching experience required, 7+ years of higher education teaching experience preferred.
- 4 years academic administration experience required, 6+ years of administration experience, including at a senior level preferred.
Position Information:
- This is a part-time position. Schedule based on department needs.
- The pay rate for this position is $35.00/hour. The person in this role will receive a pool of 75 hours to complete responsibilities. Some additional hours may be required to be paid at other rates, including teaching or production rates.
- The end date for this position is February 13, 2026.
- This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.
- This is a fully in-person Position.
Diversity and Qualifications:
AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.
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