Programming Manager - Arts & Wellness Space (DTLA)

Job Description

Job Description

The Programming Manager is dynamic and culturally attuned to lead the development, curation, and execution of events and experiences at a multidisciplinary arts and wellness space in Downtown Los Angeles. This role is responsible for managing and helping shape a thoughtful, inclusive, and engaging calendar of programming designed to encourage participation, visibility, and shared use—creating a welcoming environment that is consistently active and accessible to the community. 

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in event programming, partnerships, and community engagement, along with a deep understanding of Los Angeles’ diverse creative landscape. Familiarity with Chicano art, culture, and history is essential, as this role will help ensure programming authentically reflects and uplifts the surrounding community. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is strongly preferred. 

You will oversee the full lifecycle of programming, from concept through execution, collaborating with artists, instructors, facilitators, and brand partners to deliver high-quality experiences that resonate with a broad and diverse audience.

This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic thinking and day-to-day coordination. You will play a key role in building a vibrant, welcoming environment that supports artistic innovation, culturally rooted expression, wellness practices, and meaningful community interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, curation, and execution of a diverse calendar of programming, that may include art exhibitions, workshops, wellness classes, live performances, youth sports camps and community events.
• Build and maintain relationships with local artists, wellness practitioners, and cultural organizations, with an emphasis on uplifting creatives voices 
• Develop culturally relevant programming that reflects the surrounding community, incorporating bilingual (Spanish/English) accessibility in content, marketing, and on-site experiences 
• Manage the full lifecycle of events from concept and budgeting to logistics and post-event evaluation 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and operations teams to promote events, drive attendance, and ensure seamless execution 
• Identify and assist in building partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborations that align with the space’s mission and audience 
• Analyze attendance, audience and community feedback, and performance metrics to refine and evolve programming strategy 
• Ensure all programming fosters an inclusive, welcoming, and community-centered environment 
• Support and occasionally host or facilitate events, serving as an on-site representative of the organization 
• Stay connected to emerging trends in contemporary art, wellness, and cultural programming within Los Angeles and the Chicano community

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in event programming, cultural programming, community engagement, or a related field 
• Demonstrated experience curating and producing events, workshops, or activations from concept through execution 
• Strong knowledge of Los Angeles’ arts, culture, and wellness landscape, particularly within DTLA and surrounding communities 
• Familiarity with Chicano art, culture, and history, with the ability to translate that knowledge into authentic, community-centered programming 
• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal), with the ability to engage diverse audiences 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both internally and externally 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on event schedules 
• High Level proficiency with common tools such as Google Workspace, event platforms and basic project management systems.

Employment Type : Full-time

Location:  Remote, with some on-site responsibilities as needed.

Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance

Salary Range: $80-85,000 / annually