Arts Administrator Jobs

The City of Sacramento requires all newly appointed employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Candidates seeking an accommodation from this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
THE POSITION
The City of Sacramento requires all newly appointed employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Candidates seeking an accommodation from this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the State of California with the ability to report to Sacramento-based physical worksites daily if required.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
This position is responsible for day-to-day leadership and management of the City of Sacramento’s Art in Public Places (APP) program. APP manages a collection of more than 650 artworks, develops and executes on public art projects and oversees ongoing exhibitions of regional art at City Hall and SMUD galleries. This position interfaces with an array of city departments as well as the City’s Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Commission, council offices, and other relevant state and local entities. This position works closely with the Cultural and Creative Economy Manager to establish transparent and equitable policies and processes for public art projects and to engage in regular planning for the direction of the Art in Public Places program.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of evolving practices in the public art landscape, with a particular focus on race and cultural equity developments in that space. They value community voice in decision-making and embrace community feedback and public scrutiny with empathy, interest, and a growth mindset. They must be skilled at establishing and maintaining cross-departmental relationships with an eye toward cultivating opportunities for the Art in Public Places program. Experience balancing many public art projects at various stages of development, navigating complex artist dynamics, and responding to unexpected circumstances is essential. The Art in Public Places Program relies on cost recovery to fulfill its objectives, so experience with earned revenue, grantwriting and partnership is a plus.
Under general direction, the Arts Administrator develops, monitors, and coordinates the planning and administration of the programs of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission (SMAC).
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Arts Administrator position differs from the Arts Program Coordinator and Arts Program Specialist positions in that the former requires specialized training and general expertise in public, business, and arts administration while the latter requires arts, arts administration and project management experience.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General direction is provided by the Metropolitan Arts Manager. Responsibilities include the direct and/or indirect supervision of lower-level staff.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervises, motivates, and evaluates the work of consultants, interns, volunteers, and subordinate staff.
• Provides exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.
• Prepares and manages budgets; conducts financial assessments; researches and prepares funding requests appropriate to division projects and programs; prepares and oversees grant proposals; develops RFPs; negotiates and develops contracts with consultants, artists, and other parties involved projects/programs; develops and implements evaluation methodologies for agency and its programs; coordinates cross agency initiatives.
• Provides information and assistance to artists and the arts community; develops and implements systems to strengthen agency's programs; oversees and implements outreach and marketing initiatives for the programs; prepares written reports for the Commissioners, City Council, and Board of Supervisors.
• Develops and oversees initiatives and their concordant relationships with community partners in both public and private sectors.
• Develops, monitors, and administrates arts programs in conjunction with the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission; represents and serves as spokesperson for the Commission at local, regional and national meetings, before community groups, government agencies, and the public; consults and coordinates efforts with the City and County in the management of the programs.

Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Legislative and governmental processes.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Event planning and production.
• Program evaluation methods.
• Fiscal planning, contracts, and management for operating and capital budgets.
• Arts administration.
• Fundraising and fund development principles and practices.
• Public relations and marketing methods.
• National arts policy trends.
• Principles of customer service.
• Informational and technical needs of artists and the arts community.
• Non-profit and public sector management.
• Program management principles.

Skill in:

• Creating partnerships.
• Use of computers, computer applications, and software.
• Facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution.
• Mission-driven leadership.

Ability to:

• Understand and implement comprehensive planning and budgeting processes.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Compile, analyze and research data, draw logical conclusions, make constructive recommendations and write reports.
• Develop and implement programs.
• Effectively implement the mission and vision of the agency.
• Analyze problems and recommend solutions.
• Educate the public about the agency and its programs.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the arts community, business community, City departments, other government agencies, and the public.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience
Five years of professional level experience in planning and administering an arts program or comparable program, including three years of experience at a supervisory level.

• AND-

Education
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a major in art, arts administration, business administration, or a related field.
Substitution
A Master’s degree in arts administration may substitute for up to two years of the required professional level experience.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then p roof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
Special Qualifications
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application . Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;
• Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan /fingerprinting and provide proof of receiving a complete COVID-19 vaccination. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
• If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ).
• Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline ;
• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
• Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.
• Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process.

Questions
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities ;
• Send an email to [email protected] ; or
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-572 6
• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.

Bilingual Pay
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Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
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Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2023 11:59 PM Pacific