Employment Opportunities

Welcome to The Ebell of Los Angeles Job Opportunities

OUR MISSION: The Ebell of Los Angeles (The Ebell) is an educational and philanthropic organization founded by women, for women in 1894.  Our mission is to participate in and encourage the educational, cultural, and social growth of a diverse Los Angeles community, as well as conserve and protect our historic clubhouse, grounds, collections and the Wilshire Ebell Theatre.

Current Positions Available


Archivist/Collections Manager

The Ebell of Los Angeles seeks a motivated, collaborative, and knowledgeable archivist/collections manager to develop strategies and procedures, and to organize and catalog items, materials and artifacts related to the history of The Ebell and of women in Los Angeles. With the goal of promoting collection discovery, access, preservation, and use, the archivist will apply professional standards and best practices to arrange, re-house, and describe mixed-format collections including the archives of members, artists, curators, collectors, and supporters. The archivist will participate in activities related to scholarly research, outreach, and collection management related to special collections.

Reporting to Executive Director the archivist will work closely with Ebell Committee members and board leaders, as well as colleagues throughout the organization to champion Ebell member engagement with the archives and collections, as well as engage with the archival profession and LA scholars. This position may supervise interns, student workers and project staff.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Work under little to no supervision on assigned projects to improve access to archives and other special collections
  • Survey collections and develop and implement processing plans
  • Arrange, process, and re-house collection materials
  • Create and enhance finding aids and bibliographic records based on current standards, best practices, research, and evaluation
  • Identify conservation concerns and perform basic preservation practices
  • Maintain knowledge in standards, systems and specialized subjects
  • Assist in ongoing development, refinement and documentation of processes and procedures
  • Maintain processing metrics and project documentation
  • May manage or participate in group processing projects
  • May train and supervise others and revise the work of others
  • May answer reference questions
  • May research, write, present, and publish about collections and work activities
  • May contribute to outreach activities
  • Undertake special projects as assigned

Applicant Must Demonstrate 

  • Exceptionally strong writing abilities, including the basic understanding of brand and tone. This position will be responsible for ensuring that all copy that is distributed via content channels is consistent in voice and tone and adheres to The Ebell’s brand standards (writing samples will be required)
  • Impeccable attention to detail by creating polished first drafts that are error-free and ready for approval
  • Ability to work with multiple personalities on a variety of projects while keeping a calm and professional demeanor
  • Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects, including as-needed projects assigned by Director of Graphics.
  • Ability to maintain ongoing communications with the PR team and positive relationships with all Ebell of Los Angeles employees and members
  • Creativity and the ability to generate out of the box marketing ideas
  • Uncompromising professionalism including confidentiality regarding membership, special events, donor and public relations information

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in appropriate discipline
  • Related professional experience: minimum 2 to 5 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Demonstrated subject knowledge in historical documents and art history. Knowledge of costume collections desired but not required.
    • Strong writing and communication skills
    • Ability to work both under little to no supervision and in partnership in team-based environments

COVID-19 considerations:

All Ebell staff are required to wear a mask indoors at all times on campus. Candidates must be up to date on vaccinations and boosters.

CANDIDATES ONLY/NO RECRUITERS PLEASE. Contact us here.

Junior to Mid Level Graphic Designer (full-time, onsite)

The Graphic Designer will develop and create digital assets to be presented across social media outlets to improve brand recognition and engagement. Will assist on creative internal branding projects (print and digital) while upholding Ebell brand standards and messaging, all under the direction of Director of Graphics as well as collaborating with the Content Specialist.

Responsibilities

  • Create relevant graphic design content for our social media and for in-house print projects using best practices for such content
  • Plan content through study, research and collaboration with the design/PR team and Club members to bring ideas to life. Stay abreast of current trends and concepts; carefully review and proof materials before posting/publishing
  • Design and schedule email campaigns using MailChimp; manage subscription lists
  • Assist with creative projects as needed
  • Assist the Board of Directors and members with on-going activities and events to promote and support The Ebell of Los Angeles’s mission.
  • Ability to work with multiple personalities on a variety of projects while keeping a calm and professional demeanor
  • Prioritize and organize multiple projects, including as-needed projects assigned by Director of Graphics.
  • Maintain ongoing communications with the PR team and positive relationships with all Ebell of Los Angeles employees and members
  • Maintain uncompromising confidentiality regarding membership, special events, donor and public relations information

Education and Requirements

  • 3+ years of design experience with a brand. Nonprofit and membership environment is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in Graphic Design or Visual Communications.
  • Proficiencies across Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Premiere, and Lightroom.
  • Experience in email marketing, branding, illustration, printing, photography, video and current social media 3+ years
  • SEO experience is a plus
  • Proficiency with HTML and CSS along with WP platform
  • A keen understanding of layout and visual hierarchy
  • A motivated self-starter who can work both on a team and independently.
  • Creative team player who pays great attention to detail
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Experience with email platforms (e.g. Mailchimp) or a willingness to learn
  • An optimistic, and outgoing team player with the capacity to operate in a dynamic work environment with passion, motivation, and a roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic
  • Interest in what is new and innovative with awareness to trend
  • Portfolio should reflect concept development, typography, color theory, layout and photo editing

CANDIDATES ONLY/NO RECRUITERS PLEASE. Contact us here.

Ebell Banquet  Server – Special Events Department (Full Time)

This position is responsible for effectively assisting food and beverage services and aiding in the overall logistics of the banquet events by way of set-up, clear communication/ teamwork, while maintaining the company’s standard for excellence.

Qualifications: (Flexible & Adjustable Schedule) The successful candidate will be proactive, practice reliability, accountability, be customer focused, detail and solution oriented while striving to provide exceptional customer service.

  • Well-groomed appearance and good hygiene • Pleasant Communication Skills • Pleasant, professional, outgoing personality • Reliable Transportation • always Follow Health and Safety practices / Safe-serv
  • Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures. • Maintain sense of urgency when on the service floor.
  • Lift and carry banquet serving trays which can weigh up to 25 lbs
  • Serve guests in a variety of settings including crowded areas which require agility / accommodating to all guests while circulating the room.
  • Anticipating the needs of the guests and responding politely to their requests.
  • Responsibilities: includes but are not limited to:
  • Maintain a professional appearance and mannerism.
  • Assist with set-up and breakdown of tables, linens, chairs, etc., for full service of banquet events.
  • Polish flatware and glassware to remove all visible water spots and ensure cleanliness.
  • Provide excellent food and beverage service for banquet/special events.
  • Maintain (BOH) back of the house, (FOH)front of the house and side work duties for overall productivity of banquet events.
  • Maintain positive and professional attitude.
  • Complete other assigned duties
  • Maintain clear and open communication between all staff members for overall event success.
  • Seek counsel from management when needed.


Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

COVID-19 considerations: Candidates must be up to date on vaccinations and boosters.

CANDIDATES ONLY/NO RECRUITERS PLEASE. Contact us here.