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City of Tacoma WA Arts Program Administrator in Tacoma, Washington
Arts Program Administrator
Salary
$92,872.00 - $130,728.00 Annually
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
P0030-24
Department
Community & Economic Development
Division
Community & Economic Development
Opening Date
10/18/2024
Closing Date
11/12/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
A Dream Coming True, Bob Henry, 1998 (9th & MLK Way)
Please Note: This opening will close at 5:00 pm 11/12/2024.
Tacoma, the City of Destiny, has a workforce of dedicated, talented employees with unique skills and perspectives. We embrace innovation and strive for excellence and community engagement. Those who call Tacoma home have access to a diverse population, affordable housing, and a gateway to Puget Sound, Mount Rainier National Park, and the Olympic Peninsula.
The Arts & Cultural Vitality (ACV) Division of the Community and Economic Development (CED) Department is seeking an experienced, creative leader who can guide the City’s Public Art Program. This position manages the City’s Public Art Program, with oversight from the ACV Division Manager and the Tacoma Arts Commission. It develops, implements, and manages the yearly workplan for public artwork acquisitions and maintenance, in alignment with goals and initiatives of ACV, CED, the City, clients, and community partners. It manages the program budget, contributes to policy development, and is the lead staff for the Public Art Program.
Successful candidates will have experience working in the public art field as an administrator and will be energized by the opportunity to lead and grow a dynamic program. The position is suited for someone who is interested in a mix between program and project management work. Duties include supervising Public Art Project Manager staff and interns; managing Public Art projects (including selection processes and contracts); managing maintenance for the Municipal Art Collection; and managing the program budget, which is a mix of funding from the City’s 1% for Art, discretionary contributions from other departments, and partnerships with outside agencies. The ideal candidate will have solid foundational knowledge of best practices in public art, including contracting, artist selection, and artwork conservation. Their grounding in public art will give them a strong foundation for creative and compassionate administration, and their commitment to building and maintaining relationships will be central to how they shape a connected, responsive program. The Public Art Program supports the City’s overarching priorities through its work, including advancing justice & equity; building belief & trust; increasing access; supporting the community’s health & safety; and improving the local quality of life. This is a dynamic job for a dynamic person, with an opportunity to grow and shape the program. Candidates should be committed to working with City and community partners to support high-quality and equitable outcomes in public art across the City.
Key Responsibilities:
With oversight from the ACV Division Manager and the Tacoma Arts Commission, develops overarching approaches and yearly workplans/budgets for artwork acquisitions and maintenance, in alignment with goals and strategic initiatives of ACV, CED, the City, clients, and community partners.
Provides training, work direction, and review to Public Art Project Manager position and interns.
Develops and implements public art projects for the City and partners (including Metro Parks 1% for Art policy). This includes budget and scope development; compiling resources and partnerships; project implementation and guidance; and approval of final product. Also includes administering art selection and jury processes; and developing and administering contracts with artists, fabricators, and contractors.
Provides staff assistance to the Tacoma Arts Commission in the area of public art
Prepares reports, applications, and presentations.
Provides subject matter expertise to other City departments and partners, including budget estimates and suggested approaches.
Plans, coordinates, and produces professional development workshops and programs related to public art.
Represents ACV in the community.
Benefits
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits for the whole family; paid holidays and personal time off; participation in Tacoma's Public Employees' Retirement System and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities. For more information on the City of Tacoma's benefit package feel free to explore City of Tacoma Benefits (https://cms.cityoftacoma.org/HR/Benefits/OE/employeebenefitsguide.pdf) (Download PDF reader) .
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
Qualifications
Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in art, art history, fine arts, museum studies or directly related field
Minimum Experience*
4 years professional experience in art administration, program administration, museum curation or related
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Washington State Driver's License
The Ideal Candidate will have prior experience in the following areas:
Demonstrated experience with public art program management, including scoping projects and developing 1% for Art program budgets.
Demonstrated experience managing public art projects, including managing artist selection processes, contracting, and managing conservation/maintenance.
Demonstrated experience integrating a Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) lens into past work.
Experience developing and managing staff.
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter describing your experience, training, and expertise as it relates to the responsibilities of this position. Applications received without the required resume and cover letter will not progress in the selection process.
Examination Process:
This is a competitive selection process. You will be required to respond to essay questions outlining your knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the Supplemental Questions reviewed and scored by a committee of subject matter experts, as the Experience and Training Test . These questions will be scored based on the information provided. It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Please make sure you read the questions and provide complete informative answers, including your roles in the position and key activities. DO NOT respond with see resume in lieu of answering these questions; this will result in a failing score. Providing false information will result in disqualification.
Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the interview process. Appointment is subject to passing a background check.
Communication from the City of Tacoma
NOTE: For questions regarding this specific recruitment contact Kat Flores, (kflores@cityoftacoma.org) HR Analyst.
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
For assistance with the NeoGov application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, please contact the Human Resources office at 253-591-5400 by 4:00pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow time to assist you before the job announcement closes. ( For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system , call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00am and 5:00pm Pacific Time.)
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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INSTRUCTIONS: This supplemental questionnaire will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position and as a tool to screen applications prior to an in depth look at your application materials. These questions should be completed thoroughly and honestly. Your responses to these questions may be assessed through the interview and reference check process
I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration. Please indicate "Yes" to show that you have read and understand these instructions.
Yes
No
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Please select one from the following responses that best describes your educational background and work experience.
Bachelor's degree in art, art history, fine arts, museum studies or directly related field, AND four years of professional experience in art administration, program administration, museum curation or related experience,
Eight or more years of professional experience in art administration, program administration, museum curation or related experience,
A combination of an advanced educational degree and experience on a year for year basis to equal eight or more years in art, art history, fine arts, museum studies or directly related field, in art administration, program administration, museum curation or related experience,
My education and experience do not meet or exceed the above qualifications
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TEST: Questions #4 through #9 are part of the experience and training test that will be used to establish the eligibility list. These questions will be scored by subject matter experts who will not have access to your application materials. You must describe when and where you received your experience and/or training and what work was performed. Your answers must stand on their own merit. Please DO NOT refer to your resume in lieu of answering these questions. Your score on the experience and training test will reflect your responses. Responses must not exceed 250 words. Please indicate "Yes" to show that you have read and understand these instructions.
Yes
No
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In which of the following areas do you have professional experience and/or training? Check all that apply.
Managing artist selection processes
Writing and managing public art contracts
Developing public art project budgets
Developing program area budgets
Overseeing fabrication and/or installation of public artwork
Managing staff
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Choose your two strongest areas of professional experience that you marked in Question #4. Provide detailed information about your experience in those two areas, including where you gained the experience and/or training. If you selected no areas in Question #4, please note "N/A".
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This position requires creating scopes for public art projects that respond and adapt to varying parameters. Provide an example of a time you created a scope for a public art project with unique parameters. If you don't have this direct experience, what skills or experience would help you do this work?
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Please share some priorities that should be taken into consideration when managing a Municipal Public Art Program. Give us an example of a time you implemented one of these priorities, either through a distinct project or program-level work. If you don't have this direct experience, what skills or experience would help you do this work?
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At the City of Tacoma, we are defining equity as the following: Equity is when everyone has access to the opportunities necessary to satisfy their essential needs, advance their well-being, and achieve their full potential. Additionally, it is when one's identity does not predict outcomes. Describe your approach to promoting equity and compassion in your work. If you have no experience in this area, indicate "N/A" as your response.
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