Recreation and Parks Cultural Arts Manager - Non-Merit

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for a Cultural Arts Manager.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

Regular

Schedule:

34 hours per week. Plus County benefits. May be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Plans, organizes, and implements a comprehensive arts program with a primary focus at the Holt Park and Center for the Arts location, and advises on art-focused opportunities through the programs and events team.

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

Under general supervision, collaborates and coordinates with park staff and community volunteers to organize and execute arts programming and special events, such as musical and/or theatrical performances, and to ensure compliance with park rules, regulations, and ordinances.

• Plans, organizes, develops, and directs a comprehensive arts program including art exhibits, art classes, workshops, and special events.
• 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, and performances.
• 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 department-wide.
• Engages with cultural/art institutions and artists to plan and execute cultural and artistic performances and events with a focus on the Holt Park location, as well as department-wide.
• Collaborates with other county agencies and external community groups to promote special performances and events.
• Manages the gallery space at Holt Park and Center for the Arts, featuring several annual shows with diverse themes.
• 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.
• Works in conjunction with the Special Events Manager to host Artsfest and other arts-focused special events annually.
• Prepares reports of park 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, assist 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.

NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for this position. They may not include all of the essential job functions of this position.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Visual Art, Art Education, or other art-related degree;

Two years of progressively responsible experience organizing exhibits, conducting or coordinating art classes or workshops, and/or other related program activities.

(Education in one of the fields listed above beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)

• Knowledge of the elements and principles of art design.
• Knowledge of art trends and the ability to create displays that showcase specific themes or artists.
• Skill in conducting art classes and/or workshops.
• Skill in articulating goals, objectives, and tasks to colleagues, volunteers, and the community clearly and concisely.
• Skill in working with individuals and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, and direct art exhibits, classes, workshops, and special events.
• Ability to communicate effectively in all formats.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to recruit, train, and guide volunteers.
• Ability to represent Holt Park and the department at meetings and community events.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, artists, volunteers, community groups, other agencies, and artistic/cultural institutions.

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