Public Art Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eugene/jobs/newprint/4690882) Apply  Public Art Manager Salary $85,134.40 - $110,656.00 Annually Location Eugene, OR Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 04020 Department Library, Recreation & Cultural Services Division Cultural Services Division Opening Date 10/10/2024 Closing Date 11/4/2024 5:15 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions General Statement of Duties Application Deadline : Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:00 pm PT ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY RESUME & COVER LETTER REQUIRED The City of Eugene, Oregon’s Cultural Services Division seeks a dynamic self-directed person possessing the right mix of creativity, project management, cultural competency, self-awareness, and public art expertise to serve as the next Manager of Public Art. The next Manager is charged with empowering a team of passionate and committed producers, artists, and curators to do their best work in a fast-paced, creative, civically engaged environment. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications noted in this profile, the ideal candidate will have the ability to work individually as well as collectively to design and implement innovative cultural initiatives, programs and projects for the community. They will be an experienced project/program manager with considerable knowledge and experience with contemporary and public art; will be familiar with the theory, principles, practices, and procedures of art programs; and will be passionate about improving the quality of life in this community by promoting diverse artistic and cultural innovations and initiatives. As a representative of local government they will have the ability to steward relationships with historically marginalized and underrepresented communities with empathy and care while navigating projects that explore the cultural relevance historically and within todays understanding of best practices regarding cultural identities. The candidate needs to possess the abilities and skills to translate visions into plans, transform inspiration into actions through leadership, and bring authenticity to their work in engaging with the fullness of Eugene’s many communities. The Mission Eugene’s vision for a public art experience is to offer our city as both exhibit and studio. The public is as much the audience to public art as they are potential contributors. Our goal is to support public art that authentically expresses the timeline we live in, inspires wonder and invokes dialogue. As a nation we are facing the realities and reckoning of systemic inequities and cultural dominance. Eugene’s Public Art program is committed to the pursuit of cultural equity. ?This requires continual examination of our own practices and programmatic history. This is a very exciting time to join a dynamic team who are fusing arts and culture into the fabric of the City of Eugene's identity and development plans. The position is supervised by the Community & Cultural Affairs Senior Manager. As such, the position requires supporting the Manager in overarching Community & Cultural Affairs goals and priorities as well as working in tandem with the Public Art team. The Public Art Manager will supervise one regular coordinator and a team of part-time temporary production coordinators and event assistants. Additionally, the Public Art Manager will work collaboratively with stakeholders, contractors, artists, community members, suppliers, and other City department employees. For more information on the city’s Cultural Services Department and Public Art Programs, visit these links: https://www.eugene-or.gov/4421/Cultural-Services https://www.eugene-or.gov/4393/Visual-Art https://www.eugene-or.gov/732/Community-Events Salary Range: $85,134.40 - $110,656.00 Annually The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA) (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) . You can learn more about our process at our How to Apply (https://www.eugene-or.gov/674/How-to-Apply) page. Department/Division: Library, Recreation, & Cultural Services / Cultural Services Location: Eugene Atrium, 99 W 10th Ave., Eugene Must reside in the state of Oregon and be able to report onsite for work as needed in Eugene, OR to meet business needs. Living & Working in Eugene: For more information on living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more, visit this page. (https://eugene-or.gov/4913/Living-Working-In-Eugene) Schedule: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours. Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more info, click the Benefits Tab, or visit this summary page (https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/59858/Benefits-at-a-Glance-Guide) as well as this benefits package page (https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1817/Non-Rep-Basic-Benefits-Package?bidId=) . Bilingual Pay Benefit: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see “Supplemental Information” at the end of the posting for more information. What to Expect from Our Application Process: Please see our How to Apply (https://www.eugene-or.gov/674/How-to-Apply) page for more information on our application process. Additional Information: The search for the Public Art Manager is being supported by Tom O'Connor Consulting Group, a New York-based executive search and consulting firm specializing in the arts and culture industries. Cynthia Fuhrman, Vice President/Executive Search and based in Portland, Oregon, is working on this project. Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role, and how your background and experience responds to the desired skills and qualities. Your cover letter should highlight relevant experience, including any direct experience you've had with similar roles and institutions. For best consideration, please apply by November 4, 2024. No phone calls, please. Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following The city’s commitment to and investment in public art and programs has made significant strides in the past several years There is recognition throughout the city government for the role the arts are playing in the revitalization of Eugene’s downtown and other neighborhoods, and the public art team has had significant success in building public support for and engagement with a wide range of communities within the city. The next manager is joining at a time where there is great goodwill and energy to move the work forward. A strong network of volunteers ready to support the success of the next manager There is a diverse and engaged network of volunteers who have committed time and connections to the public art team to ensure that the Public Art initiatives of the city are inclusive and progressive, reflecting not only local talent but also encompassing art movements from around the country. These volunteers are ready to support the next manager in an immersion in the cultures of Eugene and the region, serve as key advisors, and be ambassadors for the work of the division . Become a changemaker in the city The Cultural Services Division is at the nexus of many conversations happening in the C ity about how to continue to build on Eugene’s high quality of life and explore new opportunit ies , while also engaging in candid conversations about the city’s legacies of both progressive politics and historical exclusion. The next Public Art Manager will have the opportunity to engage artists and leaders in projects and programs to help move these conversations forward and be a leader for change and growth in the city. Lead a nd support a team of talented and committed staff The Public Art staff , and the entire Cultural Services team, share a passion and commitment for their work in service to the community’s artists and art-loving public . They are highly performing , highly motivated and are eager to welcome a manager who will support them in their work, help them find new ways to continue to expand their inclusive engagement practices, and foster an environment of authenticity, transparency, creativity and the highest artistic standards. + Receives general direction, vision, and division goals for the Public Art Program from the Cultural Services Director and the Community and Cultural Affairs Senior Manager. + With the direction, vision, and goals in mind, the Public Art Manager executes these directives in tangible, measurable ways individually and through team supervision to obtain successful outcomes. + Exercises direct supervision over the regular and full-time Public Art Senior Coordinator and part-time temporary program staff, volunteers, interns, and contractors (artists, vendors, and technicians); may occasionally act in the capacity of the supervisor in the supervisor's absence, or as directed. + Plans, prioritizes, coordinates, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of the Public Art Senior Coordinator and temporary staff and interns; coordinates and implements appropriate staff training and development. + Develops, organizes, implements, supervises, and evaluates a variety of projects, initiatives, contracts, and installations in Eugene's downtown area; creates and administers program guidelines, procedures, and policies; manages scheduled projects, maintenance, contracts, and installations including, but not limited to the City Exhibitions, Visual Arts Festival, the Mayor's Art Show, Cultural Currents, Percent for Art and more. + Responsible for the overall project management of the Public Art offerings as well as subsequent reports to the Community and Cultural Affairs Senior Manager and the Cultural Services Director. + Establishes realistic goals and objectives for the Public Art program with the Community and Cultural Affairs Senior Manager and Public Art team through personal expertise, knowledge, and experience as well as program and best practices research, outreach, and networking with other public art professionals and communities to assess possibilities and applicability to local conditions and resources. Ensures project goals are informed by thoughtful community engagement. + Monitors and evaluates the quality, responsiveness, efficiency, effectiveness, social impact and the public awareness of Public Art programs/projects, initiatives, installations, events, service delivery methods and procedures; works with staff on improving programs/projects, initiatives contracts, installations, and events. + Writes and reviews Public Art program contracts with artists, vendors, and partners. Assigns staff to assist with contract administration. + Assists the Community & Cultural Affairs Senior Manager in the preparation and administration of program budgets as assigned; monitors and oversees attendance data. + Works with the LRCS Marketing Division to develop, implement, promote, and evaluate the marketing, advertising, and social media plans for public art programs/projects, contracts, installations, and events. Works with the LRCS Marketing Division to implement best inclusive design practices into the design portfolio of the Public Art program. + Provides equipment coordination and safety oversight with Cultural Services, Employee Resource Center safety and Facilities Division staff. + Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates cooperatively with internal and external partners and stakeholders. Functions as the Public Art Program liaison with Cultural Services teams, other City Divisions and Departments, as well as community partner organizations. Ensures the program community engagement practices are informed by best inclusive practices for public participation. + Participates in community group meetings and makes public presentations as requested/assigned. + Incorporates public input into program/project goal setting, planning, and implementation. + Responsible for the leading, facilitating, and guiding of the Public Art Committee—a department advisory committee that is a joint community and City committee. Attends and serves on various City committees and task teams and participates in department, division, and team meetings. + Responsible for inventory, maintenance and documentation of the Public Art Collection and accessioning new work into the collection and deaccessioning old works out of the collection. + Serves as the Public Art liaison to the greater Eugene community; responds in a timely and accurate fashion to questions and concerns from the general public or partners regarding the Public Art Program. + Establishes and promotes a non-discriminatory, safe, inclusive work environment through staff and artist/vendor policies, staff education and program evaluation toward a culturally and socially respectful working environment. + Performs other related duties as assigned. Classification Information To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification: Management Analyst (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eugene/classspecs/19795?keywords=Management%20Analyst&pagetype=classSpecifications) Qualifications Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Education: Four and a half years of related professional experience, including two years in cultural programs as a project or program manager or lead staff person involving significant collaboration; including at least two years in the visual arts field, and, two years in supervisory or management experience. Experience: Six years professional experience in communications, public relations, or public information, including three years of experience supervising professional staff. Experience working for a public agency is preferred. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of or ability to obtain relevant National Incident Management System certifications from the Federal Emergency Management Agency within 12 months. Additional Requirements: MUST PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK The ideal candidate will have the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of: + A thorough understanding of current and industry theories, principles, practices, procedures, and national/regional trends in public art management, contemporary art, cultural arts programming and its role in navigating contemporary issues around cultural identities in public spaces. + Expertise in administrative analysis, evaluation, and budgetary, conceptual, or in-depth reports for cultural and arts programming. + Adept in public communication channels, public speaking and presentations as well as community relations and social media. + Expertise in budgetary and financial record keeping, reporting, forecasting, and analysis. + Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software including the Microsoft 365 suite. Preferred experience includes project management software such as Asana, Smartsheets, or Microsoft Project; Peoplesoft 9.2; and InDesign or comparable graphics software. + Demonstrated successful project/program management experience including staff supervision and training, resource allocation, volunteer orientations and scheduling and safety and risk protocols. + Experience being the lead staff person in planning, production, management, installation, and evaluation of large-scale public art or community art events, festivals, or installations. Experience in Percent for Art project management and coordination is a plus. Skills and Ability to: + Develop and implement large- and small-scale public art projects, many of which may involve the design and integration of artwork into the construction of public sites and buildings. Coordinate and oversee all phases of the design, fabrication, and installation of the artwork. + Manage public art projects at various stages of development as well as be in charge of Eugene's public art database, tracking maintenance, restoration, or deaccession of public art pieces, and working with various City departments that may also be stakeholders in particular public artworks. + Be able to be self-directed as well as collaborative in work styles and with team members as projects and situations require. Establish and maintain strong, cooperative working relationships both internally and externally. Practice creative problem- solving skills and self-awareness, nurture and manage for healthy team dynamics, as well as stewardship of healthy internal and external relationships. + Utilize excellent written and oral communications to diverse audiences. Analyze, interpret, and present research findings and reports to division/department managers and City officials clearly, professionally, and succinctly. + Develop project goals and budgets; oversee and evaluate work done by others. Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies or methods. Negotiate accurate constructive agreements and contracts in support of program goals. + Possess exceptional organizational skills, i.e. being able to multi-task, prioritize daily and weekly workload, and meet critical deadlines. + Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and, implement recommendations in support of goals. + Evaluate impact of projects on City goals. Supplemental Information What to Expect from our Selection Process: Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. The selection process varies according to the position and can include such things as screening of supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, ability or fitness tests, interviews, and assessment processes. In addition, background investigations and records checks may be required. Some positions also require applicants to have a psychological evaluation and/or physical examination and a drug test prior to employment. Marijuana use is evaluated consistent with current state law regulations. PLEASE NOTE: Once the posting closes, the process can take 4-6 weeks to complete. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The City of Eugene is committed to a respectful work environment. We value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion we desire to welcome, respect, and create a sense of belonging for a wide range of identities and experiences in our workforce. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 . Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682-5061. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 , the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States. If a job posting indicates this position is temporary (not limited duration) then the employee serves at will. Temporary employees do not receive benefits through the City of Eugene unless required by City, State or Federal code/statute. Salary and Benefits The normal starting salary is the first step shown on the posting. Other placement in the salary range may be considered depending on qualifications and experience. Periodic advancement through the salary range is dependent upon merit. The City provides a full range of benefits, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement benefits, deferred compensation, physical examination, life insurance, and long-term disability. Health, dental, and vision benefits are available. To view a summary of benefits (http://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1817) and/or benefit premium rates (http://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1811) click the respective link. Click here to view information about Total Worker Health. (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/658/jobpostings/image/BeWell\_Handout.png)