Career Opportunities

Program Coordinator – Arbitration and Mediation Services (AAMS) – Los Angeles

Program Description: AAMS, which was founded by CLA as a national alternative dispute resolution model program in 1980, helps artists and arts organizations of all disciplines resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities: The Program Coordinator will serve as a neutral third party conciliator/mediator, coordinating services with clients, conciliating arts-related conflicts, organizing mediation sessions with volunteer mediators, and maintaining accurate records in order to generate required monthly and annual reports for program funders, as well as to provide periodic reports to the AAMS committee of the CLA Board. In addition, the Program Coordinator will conduct outreach in the arts community to expand the visibility of AAMS, hosting workshops, seminars and and public events to educate artists, arts organizations, and stakeholders about the benefits of mediation.

The Program Coordinator will maintain productive working relationships with colleagues statewide and will work interdepartmentally to promote AAMS within the arts, alternative dispute resolution and legal communities. The Program Coordinator will also help lead a variety of ADR training programs, as well as recruit and supervise program volunteers and interns, and perform other tasks as needed.

Prerequisites: BA degree and completion of a 25-hour mediation training program required; JD degree and legal background preferred. Experience with alternative dispute resolution, including unlawful detainer mediation in the civil courts, and knowledge of  Los Angeles arts and entertainment sectors, non-profit administration, city and county government, legal programs or other volunteer services will contribute to success. Desired qualities include excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, facilitative leadership skills, ability to work on multiple tasks as a member of a team, flexibility and a sense of humor. 

Time Commitment: This position is non-exempt, part time and flexible, for 15-20 hours/week.

Starting Salary: $25 per hour, depending on experience.

To Apply: Please send a letter of interest, a current resume and three references via e-mail to: careers@calawyersforthearts.org. No phone calls please.

CLA actively seeks to represent the diversity of the arts community. CLA is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. CLA prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited by CLA.