Arts Promotions Specialist

Arts Promotions Specialist

OPEN RECRUITMENT – 12 MONTHS ELIGIBILITY LIST

CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS

REGULAR PAY:
Range 33
, $5,695.82 – $7,018.65 monthly

VARIABLE PAY:
Range 34
, $5,847.57 – $7,203.71 monthly
* * This vacancy requires a variable work schedule including weekends. Positions requiring variable schedules shall be eligible for one salary range above the position's regular rate of compensation.

(This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future vacancies.)

* Applications will only be accepted from February 27th, 2026 at 8:00 AM to March 3rd, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

You will support the visibility and presentation of the District’s visual, performing, and media arts programs that prepare students for transfer and professional pathways. Through marketing, communications, and audience services, your work will connect students, faculty, staff and the greater Long Beach community to dance, music, theater performances, art gallery exhibitions, and other cultural events that enrich campus life and advance student learning and engagement.

• Design and produce engaging print and digital marketing materials.
• Maintain program websites and social media channels.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and the District’s marketing and communications office to publicize events and increase audience engagement.
• Coordinate box‑office and front‑of‑house operations, including ticketing, patron services, and special events.
• Ensure a welcoming, accessible, and professional experience for all audiences.
• Provide work direction to student assistants, hourly employees, and volunteers at events.
• Support special events and receptions; perform related duties as assigned.

The Arts Promotions Specialist bridges marketing/graphic design production and customer‑facing responsibilities. Incumbents implement comprehensive promotional strategies while managing ticketing and front‑of‑house operations. Proficiency with graphic design and web tools, knowledge of box‑office practices, and effective interactions with patrons and community partners are required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in graphic design, digital media, marketing/communications, performing/visual media arts, or a closely related field.

• At least two (2) years of experience in applied graphic design/production and arts promotions, marketing, public relations, or customer‑facing POS/ticketing or admissions work (including reconciliation); or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

May require a valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.

• Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant.
• Attach transcripts or copy of a diploma if required by the position. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. Proof of education outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.
• If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.
• Maintain an email address that receives communications from LBCCD.
• Applicants may contact (562) 938‑4791 or (562) 938‑4372 for further information on the position or application process.
• All applications must be received by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified.

• Screening of the applicant’s training, background, and experience.
• Scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/subject matter expert (SME) review.
• Written examination(s).
• Qualifications appraisal oral examination.
• Performance examination.
• Technical oral examination.

Portfolio Review (depending on the size of the candidate pool):
March 13, 2026
Qualification appraisal interview:
March 27, 2026
Final interview (in‑person only):
Week of April 13, 2025

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the application or examination process…