FT Arts Administrator Cultural Services Division

ARTS ADMINISTRATOR

Department: Community and Economic Development

Division: Cultural Services

Pay Grade: GRADE 145: $64176.38 - $93055.74 Annual Salary ($30.85 - $44.74) Hourly Rate

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Merit Full-Time Eligible for Benefits

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Cultural Services Division Director and Community and Economic Development Executive Director this position manages and administers Ogden Citys arts and cultural programs including public art arts grants planning initiatives community partnerships and special projects. The position provides leadership and supervision to staff responsible for program delivery and serves as a key liaison between the City arts organizations community stakeholders and funding partners. Evening weekend and holiday work may be required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees staff responsible for planning implementing and evaluating citywide arts and cultural programs services and initiatives.
• Provides management of the Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee.
• Management of the Citys Public Art Program including project planning budgeting artist selection contract administration installation documentation and long-term maintenance planning.
• Develops and manages Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) Requests for Proposals (RFPs) artist selection processes and public engagement activities for public art projects.
• Serves as project manager for public art initiatives coordinating with artists contractors consultants City departments elected officials and community stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.
• Management of the Citys arts grant programs including application development review processes funding recommendations contract administration reporting requirements and compliance monitoring.
• Researches develops and recommends policies ordinances and procedures related to arts and cultural programs and presents recommendations to City leadership and the City Council.
• Leads the development implementation and evaluation of strategic plans policies goals and initiatives that advance the Citys Master Plan for Arts and Culture.
• Identifies and pursues funding opportunities through grants sponsorships partnerships and other external sources; prepares grant applications funding requests and City Council transmittals to support arts and cultural initiatives.
• Develops administers monitors and reports on program and project budgets to ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with organizational goals.
• Serves as the Citys primary liaison to arts organizations educational institutions governmental agencies community groups funding organizations and other stakeholders at the local state and national levels.
• Cultivates partnerships that strengthen Ogdens arts and cultural ecosystem and support community development goals.
• Oversees public communications related to arts and cultural programs including website content social media marketing materials press releases and public presentations.
• Prepares and presents reports recommendations and policy proposals to the Mayor City Council advisory boards and other stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with applicable local state and federal laws regulations policies and procedures.
• Participates in safety and risk management activities and implements measures to reduce organizational liability.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. Works collaboratively with staff elected officials community partners and the public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Arts Administration or closely related field.
• At least 4 years of increasingly responsible experience managing public arts programs arts grant regranting program administration grant writing or similarly complex public programs including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
• Financial management background preferred. Ability to prepare analyze and administer project budgets.
• Experience with public-sector budgeting procurement contracting and grant administration preferred.
• An equivalent combination of the above-stated work experience and education may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Utah drivers license.
• Employee will be required to complete NIMS IS100 and IS700 within three months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Arts and cultural program administration public art programs grant management community engagement and strategic planning.
• Municipal budgeting procurement contracting and public-sector operations.
• Marketing public relations communications and audience development principles.
• Applicable local state and federal laws regulations and compliance requirements.
• Principles and practices of project management organizational leadership and program evaluation.
• Leadership staff supervision coaching and performance management.
• Project planning implementation and evaluation.
• Budget preparation financial analysis and resource management.
• Grant writing proposal development funding acquisition and grant compliance reporting.
• Building partnerships and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Public speaking presentation development and professional written communication.
• Managing multiple projects priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Analyze complex issues and develop practical effective solutions.
• Communicate effectively with elected officials community leaders staff stakeholders and the public.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions consistent with organizational goals and policies.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships.
• Comply with all City policies procedures and safety standards.

OGDEN CITY BENEFITS

• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick Vacation and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program- Computer Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

OGDEN CITY FULL JOB POSTING ATTACHED AS PDF

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority