SUMMARY

The Cultural Arts Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Cultural Arts Supervisor in the development and execution of the City of Bedford’s public art program. Along with assisting in the implementation of department Special Events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the Cultural Arts Supervisor in the research, creation and implementation of departmental events and public art projects for the City.
2. Assist in creating RFP/RFQ’s to solicit artists for various projects.
3. Assist in creation and design of promotional materials for events, projects, and any other related needs for the Department.
4. Assist with multiple aspects of exhibits and art installations, including communicating with artists and the public, and hanging/handling artwork.
5. Work closely with artists, performers, and vendors for various projects and events.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Applied knowledge and understanding of public art and its role in the community.
• Bachelor’s degree in studio art, arts management, arts education, or a related field and one years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Public art and its role in a community.
• Special Event development and execution.

Skills in:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Using data and research to inform public art works.

Ability to:

• Conduct research using various methods.
• Absorb and retain information quickly.
• Present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Maintain keen attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must frequently lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is not regularly exposed to risk of electric shock. The employee is not frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.