Arts & Culture Specialist - Public Art

Qualifications

ARTS & CULTURE SPECIALIST - PUBLIC ART

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on November 28, 2024

Annual Salary Range:

$64,314 - $85,537

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $56/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Community Services / Arts & Culture

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Occasional weekend and evening events

Job Number:

RC#902206

DESCRIPTION

The Public Art Specialist will join the collaborative Tempe Public Art team to participate in the management and oversight of public art, art in private development projects, temporary art, and maintenance of the public art collection, as well as assist with the facilitation of neighborhood art projects. This position plays a key role in the selection process for commissioning artists, the creation of outreach programs for artists, the development of artist contracts, and the facilitation of artist selection panels.

Tempe Public Art operates as a team to provide arts experiences to all sectors of the Tempe Community and beyond. The Arts Specialist must be a team player who has a skill set that allows for independent and collaborative work. Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with the public as well as with the artist community will be an asset to this position.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with the City of Tempe Public Art and Art in Private Development Programs
• Participate in the process for selecting artists for commissioned projects including writing and distributing Requests for Qualifications/Requests for Proposals and assisting with selection panels and public presentations of proposals.
• Develop contracts with artists for the purchase of artwork and commissioning of public art.
• Assist and respond to other city departments through the design development and review process of projects which include a public art element.
• Monitor on-site art installations and execute routine site visits.
• Maintain service contracts for the maintenance and conservation of public art owned by the city.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of public art initiatives including artist workshops, community meetings related to public art programs, and related outreach events.
• Prepare and monitor marketing related to the Public Art Program including but not limited to webpages, social media, calendars, printed materials and electronic media.
• Budget tracking and program planning
• Review and process applications for state and/or regional grants related to public art.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires two (2) years of experience in administering or assisting in the implementation of visual arts programs and/or in the organization and management of arts programs. Experience in a public setting preferred.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires the equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major work in arts administration, visual arts, design, or degree related to the core functions of this position.

The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.
• Post offer/pre-employment physical.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt - not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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