Indiana Cultural Director

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work‑life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC):

The Indiana Civil Rights Commission enforces the Indiana civil rights laws and provides education and services to the public in an effort to ensure equal opportunity for all Hoosiers and visitors to the State of Indiana. The ICRC will be an important societal influence working to eliminate illegal discrimination in Indiana.

The Director of the Indiana Cultural Commission serves as the strategic and operational lead for the Commission, responsible for coordinating its activities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and advancing its mission to support and elevate Indiana’s diverse communities.

This position reports to the External Affairs Director of the ICRC and operates within the External Affairs Division. The Director works within the agency’s administrative structure to execute the Commission’s responsibilities and align its work with broader statewide outreach, engagement, and communications efforts.

The Director translates legislative intent into actionable initiatives by overseeing Commission operations, facilitating subcommittee work, supporting policy development, and engaging stakeholders across the state. This role ensures that the Commission functions effectively as a statewide advisory and coordinating body.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

• Coordinates and integrates the activities of the Commission with other agencies and representatives.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and work standards that will affect the efficient operation of the Commission.
• Develops annual and long‑range plans for the Commission based on current and future goals.
• Interacts with local, state, and federal representatives concerning program plans and implementation.
• Reviews contracts, special program projects, or proposals developed and submitted to State or Federal agencies for funds needed to operate the program.
• Maintains surveillance of program progress and evaluates accomplishments toward established goals, making adjustments in goals, methods, or procedures as the need arises.
• Performs related work as required.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Establish and monitor program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations and increased productivity.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
• Recommend and implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
• Prepare reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services.
• Direct or coordinate the financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency in the specified program.
• Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grant compliance.
• Develop and train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Coordinate and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Serve on boards of directors and management committees.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities for professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees to ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

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