Recreation and Parks Arts, Culture, and Events Coordinator

A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for an Arts, Culture, and Events Coordinator.

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 31,

Schedule:

35 hours per week. May be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Plans, directs, organizes, and implements a comprehensive inventory of arts, culture, and event activities, programs, and installations across Baltimore County.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your diploma(s), transcript(s), degree(s), professional license(s), and certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of education, professional license(s), or certifications(s) will result in your application not being considered. Proof of education, professional licenses, and certifications must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, collaborates and coordinates with recreation staff, the programming team, park staff, and community volunteers to organize and execute arts programming, historic recognitions, cultural experiences, and special events, including musical and/or theatrical performances, fine art collaborations, and other experiences. Supervises professional and support staff.

• Plans, organizes, develops, and directs a comprehensive inventory of arts, culture, and events programming.

• Develops and implements long- and short-term art programming goals.

• Develops, publicizes, and administers activity calendars.

• Actively engages with the community to plan and execute art exhibits, workshops, classes, shows, performances, and historical programs.

• Supervises, trains, and guides staff overseeing arts, culture, events, and historic sites in the development, operation, and assessment of programs, events, and experiences.

• Supervises the operation of recreation and parks facilities that fall under the purview of arts, culture, and historic focus.

• Develops and implements a historic maintenance and sustainability plan for historic sites.

• Develops and implements long and short-range program goals.

• Identifies and engages in Arts-Based Collaborations and Partnerships, both internally and locally with non-profit organizations.

• Seeks grant funding for arts-based initiatives.

• Cultivates community interest in the arts in parks program and assists in the establishment of a volunteer organization to support the cultural arts programming at Holt Park and the Center for the Arts, and department-wide.

• Engages with cultural/art institutions and artists to plan and execute cultural and artistic performances and events with a focus on Holt Park, as well as department-wide.

• Collaborates with other county agencies and external community groups to promote special performances and events.

• Helps to engage community volunteers for art activations, events, and input in and around Holt Park.

• Incorporates existing park resources and nature activities into arts programming.

• Recruits, trains, and coordinates the work of part-time staff and volunteers.

• Meets and coordinates activities and services with other agencies.

• Assists in highlighting the cultural relevance and significance of departmental cultural and historical sites.

• Oversees the Special Events Manager and Arts and Culture Manager to host Artsfest and other arts-focused special events annually.

• Prepares reports of engagements and activities.

• Researches and prepares grant applications to support art programming.

• Monitors budget and expenditures for art programming.

• Ensures proper usage and care of facilities.

• Establishes programming priorities and manages park resources.

• Through the Department Marketing team, assists in publicizing activities and programs in community newspapers and social media.

• Attends meetings of civic and social organizations in the community.

• Networks and establishes professional relationships with the cultural and artist community.

Leads art classes or workshops, such as pottery or photography.

Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all…