Arts Programs Manager Jobs

Under direction, manages and administers all City Arts projects and programs, to include the Public Art Program, Mural Matching Grant Program, Arts Promotion and other Economic Development initiatives; staffs the Arts Commission and serves as the City liaison to the community on arts-related issues. Coordinates Economic Development art-related projects and programs as assigned; may supervise temporary and volunteer staff on a project basis.

Position requires prolonged sitting, walking, talking and hearing in the performance of daily activities, with occasionally standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and working overhead. The position requires finger dexterity, feeling, grasping, and repetitive hand movement in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires far and near vision, ability to use both eyes (field of vision), and the ability to distinguish basic colors, shades of colors and depth. The need to lift, drag and push objects weighing up to 25 pounds is occasionally required; there may be a rare occasion when lifting an object of more than 25 pounds but less than 50 pounds is required. This position occasionally works outside in various types of weather, and around moving objects or vehicles. The nature of the job requires the incumbent to drive a city vehicle for the equivalent of several hours every month. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Any combination of education and experience that provides the above skills, knowledge and abilities combined with any required licenses and certificates is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of the following:

SALARY - The current salary range for this position is posted on the City website. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. See the Mid-Management MOU documents on the City website for further details on pay rates and practices.

APPOINTMENT - Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

Vacation – 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.

Sick – 12 days/year

Holidays – up to 11 days/year
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time

INSURANCE – (available to employee and eligible dependents)

Medical – Depends on plan selected; City generally pays at least 90% of the cost of coverage. Participating members make an additional $35 contribution per pay period towards health care benefits.

Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage. Pro-rated for part-time.

Life – City provides a $25,000 life insurance policy.

Long Term Disability – City provides a long term disability plan.

80 hours of additional vacation per year. A $1,300 (less than 10 yrs) or $1,500 (greater than 10 yrs) annual contribution may be used to purchase additional vacation, be place in deferred compensation account or be paid in cash (cashout limited to 20 hours).

All regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 11.25% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Accident Protection Insurance

Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance

Direct Deposit

Discount Bus Pass Program

Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care

Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)

In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month

Supplemental Life Insurance