General Description
The purpose of this classification is to manage the day-to-day operations of an assigned Arts Center, including supervising staff, and planning, implementing and evaluating arts programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
? Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; recruits, hires, and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
? Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
? Develops, plans, implements short- and long-range goals and objectives for arts programs, including classes, workshops and performances: develops program guidelines, rules, and policies; analyzes and develops programs to address specific community needs, such as gender equality; conducts research; surveys patrons, etc.
? Evaluates the effectiveness of arts programs through site visits, reports, and written evaluations and determines methods to improve program effectiveness.
? Promotes arts programming and events: develops and updates web content; creates
and distributes mailers, brochures, flyers, class and event schedules and other
collateral materials; registers participants; and attends meetings, forums and makes
presentations.
? Develops partnerships with professional organizations, private service providers,
businesses, school boards, community groups, program participants, and artists;
attends meetings; promotes program activities; pursues projects; and establishes
collaborative relationships.
? Receives and reviews proposals from artists and arts organizations: researches and
evaluates proposals; determines impact on programming; approves or denies
proposals based on evaluation.
? Coordinates or leads in the coordination of gallery exhibits, including selecting and
preparing artwork for display and determining exhibition schedules, installing artwork,
preparing marketing or other collateral materials.
? Manages finances; develops and implements operations budget for assigned center:
monitors expenditures against approved budget; analyzes revenue; tracks purchasing
card transactions; maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, including
maintenance, repairs and purchases.
? Monitors facility usage and maintenance: ensures the maintenance of the recreation
center; conducts regular inspections of facilities; schedules required maintenance and
repairs for the facility; ensures proper risk management for facilities.
? Performs general customer service and administrative duties as required; receives and
responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints of citizens regarding recreation
programs, policies and/or personnel; attends meetings; assists customers; answers the
telephone; prepares reports and correspondence; maintains documentation; enters
computer data, etc.
? Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations,
within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews
various documentation, including timesheets, budget documentation, proposals, and
reports; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or
completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including
budget documentation, assessments, performance appraisals, logs and reports;
compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports;
and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
? Operates or uses various equipment and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains audio visual equipment; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
? Communicates with supervisor, other employees, clients, third party service contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
Additional Functions
? Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelorâs Degree in Art, Art Administration, or a related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in public arts programming; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driverâs license or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position
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