Program DIR - Cultural Affairs - Finance And Administration

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus five (5) years of administrative experience in the area of business, marketing, social sciences, visual arts, literary or performing arts, events programming, grantmaking, or arts administration of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met

Equivalencies: Master's Degree or Doctorate plus four years of experience of which two years are in a supervisory role

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Proficiency in grant writing, grants administration, fundraising, and development
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English and/or Journalism; Business Administration or Public Administration; or Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Art, and/or Arts Administration
• Experience working in the arts and culture or events industry (i.e. Community Arts Organizations, Museums, Theaters, Music and Dance Venues, Festivals)
• Experience working in government settings and/or with government agencies

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of departmental activities, policies, and programs. Knowledge of principles and practices of grant writing and grants management. Knowledge of corporate, foundation, state, and federal grant makers.

Abilities: Ability to prepare successful and complex grant applications and reports. Ability to establish and meet deadlines and schedules. Ability to plan, assign, and review the work of direct reports. Ability to work effectively in partnership with people of diverse backgrounds. Ability to write and speak Spanish fluently.

Skills: Considerable skill in oral and written communication, research and organization, attention to detail, and financial reporting and monitoring expenses.

Other requirements: Able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Working Conditions: Work indoors and occasionally outdoors in extreme weather conditions and noise. General office environment, using standard office equipment.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Sep 30, 2024, 12:00:00 AM