GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB The purpose of this classification is to support a specialized function in the Cultural Affairs Department. To perform professional, conservator, curatorial and administrative work with considerable independence within established guidelines and directly under the Director of Cultural Affairs. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions:
- Provides professional and administrative support to the Department of Cultural Affairs.
- Creates and edits public art marketing and advertising documents and other publications using desktop publishing software; designs and prepares web pages for the department's website.
- Coordinates outreach and engagement campaigns with community stakeholders, non-profit organizers, and inclusive partners.
- Manages various digital/social media platforms to engage and communicate with users through postings and public art campaigns.
- Assists in the coordination and implementation of a wide variety of art-related programs, including community arts, arts education, grants, drafting, marketing, advertising, artwork collections and other programs.
- Coordinates administering art-related contracts and/or grants specific to the arts; assists in the evaluation of funding proposals from art organizations and individual artists.
- Support the grant application process by helping with outreach, reviewing submissions, and tracking deadlines. Assist in ensuring compliance with grant guidelines, preparing necessary documentation, and coordinating communications with applicants and stakeholders. Aid in monitoring grant-funded projects to ensure successful execution and proper reporting.
- Manage the logistics for art exhibitions, from the initial call to artists through to the installation and event. Coordinate the call for submissions, handle artist inquiries, and ensure submission deadlines are met.
- Prepares agenda items, schedules meetings, attends department meetings, and/or makes presentations at various types of meetings, including the monthly Public Art Commission meeting.
- Manages cataloging and tracking artwork collections.
- Assists with and manages special projects as directed.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Associate's Degree in Fine Art, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Arts Administration, Event Planning, Marketing, closely related field; and
- Two (2) years of experience involving art, design or event management; and
- A valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED Physical Requirements: This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.