Cultural Program Coordinator
Cultural Program Coordinator
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This is as fulltime position located at the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge LA.
About this position:
The Cultural Program Coordinator conducts professional work for the Louisiana Division of the Arts focusing on developing research initiatives and statewide programs aimed at promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of Louisianas Folklife traditions. As such this position is aimed disseminates information creates and curates tours and provides input for communitybased programs. This position is internally referred to as the Folklife Director in the Office of Cultural Development.
Conducts Research Initiatives:
30 Designs develops and implements research strategies for initiatives on Louisianas traditional cultures and strategies to present the findings to the public such as exhibits publications touring etc. Develops and maintains evaluation and assessment tools for research.
10 Disseminates research and/or findings through community partnerships appropriate digital outlets (social media websites) live presentations the Folklife Commission printed content (brochures books etc. and coordinated exhibits.
Community Partnerships/Initiatives:
30 Functions as a liaison and coordinates statewide and national programs or partnerships as appropriate. These may include but are not limited to National Endowment for the Arts initiatives (within related disciplines) South Arts Programming National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) statewide service organizations such as the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts (LPA) the legislated Folklife Commissionwhich serves as an advisory body to the Department of Culture Recreation and Tourismand community partners.
5 Implements special grant initiatives related to Folklife including but not limited to the Louisiana Folklore Society. Oversee the grant process including meetings and site visits timely reports and any needed grant request assistance.
Information Clearinghouse:
20 Maintains web content for the Folklife program and regularly updates OCD staff and the Folklife Commission with information regarding programs for social media and other needs. Assists in producing and formatting data for legislators the Folklife Commission and community as needed. Disseminates information to folklife organizations to facilitate networking and increase awareness of the states programs and other in the state.
Other Duties:
5 Completes other duties as assigned.
Employee uses the following analytical technical and knowledgebased skills to fulfill job responsibilities: defining policy issues identifying resources implementing strategies per LDOAs strategic plan and coordinating tasks with written reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Access Excel PowerPoint Word) and other media platforms for managing and presenting data. Possesses expertise in arts disciplines nonprofit management industry trends and Louisianas diverse cultural traditions with preferred experience in folklife.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
COMPETENCY #1: Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
COMPETENCY #2: Managing Resources:The ability to ensure resources such as time money and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
COMPETENCY #3: Thinking Critically:The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion.No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the link and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism are participants in the EVerify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.For further information about this vacancy contact:
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture Recreation & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge LA 70802
Phone:
Minimum Qualifications
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration fine arts or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program; OR
Six years of fulltime work experience in any field plus two years of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration fine arts or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program; OR
A bachelors degree plus two years of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration fine arts or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program; OR
An advanced degree plus one year of experience of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration fine arts or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of fulltime work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To coordinate Division of the Arts programs and serve as senior technical advisor for assigned program areas.
Level of Work:
Advanced.
Supervision Received:
Broad direction from Cultural Program Manager or higher level personnel.
Supervision Exercised:
May serve as lead worker over Cultural Program Analysts and/or other cultural program staff.
Location of Work:
Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism Office of Cultural Development Division of the Arts.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Cultural Program Analysts by the presence of responsibility for program coordination.
Differs from Cultural Program Managers by the absence of responsibility for total supervision of professional cultural program staff and management of cultural programs.Examples of Work
May coordinate the following cultural development programs: folk life crafts marketing visual arts design arts literature dance music theater presenting and touring percent for art public art state art collection arts in education general operating support local arts agencies and Decentralized Arts Grants.
Serves as senior technical advisor for assigned programs. Assists the Cultural Program Manager in division programming and recommends concurrence on policy and procedure approval.
Researches designs implements and evaluates current and longrange plans procedures guidelines and policies for arts programs in accordance with federal and state regulations and recommends appropriate revisions.
Designs and implements orientation training and support programs for panelists touring artists community development coordinators and organizations applying for grants.
Appoints independent panelists to evaluate grant applications and recommend funding.
Advises and provides technical assistance to regional community development coordinators touring artists arts organizations schools and universities and other entities outside the arts on programs policies procedures laws and regulations.
Conducts technical assistance and program development workshops.
Represents the state and department by presenting information on state arts programs at regional state and national conferences and forums. Serves on national and regional granting panels to evaluate grant proposals and recommend funding.
The following refer to the Folk life Program:
Designs and develops research strategies for Louisianas traditional cultures. Conducts and/or supervises field research.
Determines appropriate interpretative format and strategies to accomplish it.
Reviews and writes grants to federal regional public and private agencies for state projects.
Recruits participates in interviews recommends approval for hiring and supervises Regional Folklorists. Recruits interviews and hires Folk life Assistant and student interns.
Directs and coordinates state commission mandated by state law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
