Program Officer, Public Art

Program Officer, Public Art - Arts & Science Council

Charlotte, NC | Full

Description:

Remarkable impact is the heart of
Foundation For The Carolinas’mission, and the driving force behind our mission is the collective impact of thousands of nonprofits, families, companies, and organizations who partner with us to amplify the power of giving.

The
Arts & Science Council
, a supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas, nurtures Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural ecosystem by supporting local creatives and nonprofits. Its mission is to foster community retention, drive economic growth, and enhance residents’ quality of life. As both a funder and fundraiser, ASC offers grants, manages public art, supports community‑led programs like Culture Blocks, and provides educational programming for PreK-12 students. As an advocate and resource, ASC also provides funding support, workshops, and cultural education.

ASC’s work aims to remove barriers, ensure cultural access for all, and promote upward mobility.

The
Program Officer, Public Art
, is a full‑time, exempt role responsible for managing assigned public art projects, under the supervision of the Vice President, Public Art, to meet the goals of the Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Public Art Program. The Program Officer works with commissioned artists, City and County staff, contractors, vendors, and communities to facilitate the design, fabrication, and installation of public artworks and ensure projects are completed/installed within set budgets and timelines.

Additional duties include the coordination of artist selection, project meetings and events, and payment processing. This position also participates in, and contributes to, initiatives across ASC’s various programs.

• Contribute to project planning through contributed research, definition of project scope of work, schedules, and drafting of project Calls to Artists.
• Convene artist selection panels and facilitate selection process in concert with the Public Art Commission.
• Manage artists throughout the design, fabrication and installation phases of a project and help resolve issues as they arise.
• Lead communication among artists, commissioning agencies, project managers, project architects, design consultants, and others throughout the project process.
• Manage and track project revenues and expenditures.

• Assist with processing artist contracts.
• Oversee project documentation and filing.
• Assist with developing, implementing and assessing policies and procedures for the Public Art Program.
• Assist in establishing annual priorities for public art allocations and identifying opportunities for additional funding or grants.
• Assist with program record keeping and database management.
• Contribute to ASC’s philanthropic advocacy through analysis of quantitative data and storytelling through qualitative data, including the public art collection statistics and appropriate project‑related data.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams within ASC to align Public Art Program with broader organizational goals and community development efforts.
• Prepare reports and presentations on Public Art Program outcomes, impact, and lessons learned for internal and external stakeholders, including the ASC Board of Directors.
• Monitor national developments in best practices, research, innovation, and trends in public art.

• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with Public Art Program stakeholders including partners with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, The Public Art Commission, and communities.
• Support preparation and facilitation of artist‑led community engagement meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Act as a resource and advocate for the Public Art Program, connecting artists, communities, and stakeholders to the program.
• Empower local artists by providing professional development resources and sharing opportunities.
• Represent ASC at community meetings, workshops, and events.
• Identify emerging…