Civic Arts Programs Coordinator Jobs

Support the Project Managers in all aspects of the project from start to finish

Assist the Project Manager in the bidding process of new projects, send out invitations to bid, gathering all proposals

5 years construction industry experience in an administrative role i.e. Project Coordinator, Project Assistant/Administrator or Contracts Administrator

Strong communication skills with clients, subcontractors, and design consultants.

Entering /Putting together job start form for new project and setting it up in Procore

Entering the budget into Procore

Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of protocol for professional correspondence.

Assist with civic education curriculum, training, and activity schedule for interns, and provide one-on-one mentorship, career counseling, and community building.

Knowledge of the legislative process and state government.

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of interns, legislative community members, and civic education organizations.

One session of experience working for the Washington State Legislature.

The Successful Candidate Will Meet These Qualifications:

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Project management skills, including producing, tracking and managing multiple deliverables with overlapping deadlines

Assists with analyzing data and producing program impact summaries and reports with the assistance of support staff and the Grants Manager.

Experience within arts, racial equity or restorative justice fields

Experience with structured organizations, such as governments, universities, or large organizations

Experience managing calls for proposals in systems such as Submittable

Put in place class management and project organization

Align teaching to French National Education competencies

Harmonize French National Education competencies with colleagues of other subject areas, with regard for Art History components

Rely on knowledge of pedagogical practices to differentiate, engage in portfolio work, interdisciplinary learning and learn in mixed age groups

The Arts Teaching Program responsibilities include:

French secondary certification required if not a US Citizen.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

Specific License or Certification Required:

Areas of assignment may include visual arts, literary arts, graphic design, music, marital arts,

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization

Experience: 4-6 years’ combined experience in education or project management, including significant fine arts teaching experience.

Facilitates and attends professional development and specified training to enhance skills, instructional strategies, and program management.

Assists in the development and management of budgets to support and maintain quality district fine arts programs.

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, as well as District policies and procedures.

Skill in judgment and decision making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Project Management Certificate or related credential preferred.

Principles and practices of arts program administration and project management;

Develops contracts with selected artists, ensuring that all City of Santa Cruz requirements are met.

Acts as liaison between artists and city departments, construction/project managers, press and the public, city council and committee/commission members.

Develops and manages the budgets for City Arts Programs.

Represents the department at neighborhood and community meetings related to responsibilities.

Develop and manage a budget;

Event management and coordination experience.

Five to seven years of experience in higher education or comparable setting.

Prepares correspondence and other documents, creates mail merges, and manages electronic and hard copy files.

Experience in development and documentation of operating and administrative policies and procedures.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Basic knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

Organizes team meetings and manages minutes and action items.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as as a team player

Effectively complete a variety of administrative tasks

Ability to Make an Impact:

Extensive, effective project management experience

Working collaboratively with other DCLA units including Legal, Communications, Finance, and IT.

Master’s Degree in arts-related major or BA with 5+ years of experience in related field

Knowledge of art commissioning processes, particularly in public space, including fabrication and installation

Ability to effectively engage with a diverse constituency and manage an array of internal and external stakeholders

Exceptional communication, interpersonal and writing skills