What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arts Program Administrator position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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9/12/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604394
Arts Program Administrator
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$3,960.94 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Arts Council
Location
500 Mero Street, 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Arts Council is the state arts agency and is responsible for developing and promoting support for the arts in Kentucky. Strategically placed in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, the Kentucky Arts Council is publicly funded by the Kentucky General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, an independent agency of the federal government.
The mission of the Kentucky Arts Council (KAC) is to foster environments for the people of Kentucky to value, participate in, and benefit from the arts.
The Arts Education Director must have strong organizational skills and be detail oriented, adept in planning, comfortable engaging in-person, by phone and virtually in both one-on-one and groups settings, be willing to learn and take direction, a self-starter yet able to work collaboratively, and most importantly, be highly motivated.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
We Offer a Great Package Of EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, Including
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in the administration of or consultation with organizations that serve artists or foster public involvement in the arts.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in creative arts or arts management will substitute for the experience on a year for year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in creative arts or arts management will substitute for the education on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Travel is required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Chris Cathers at christopher.cathers@ky.gov or 502.892.3126.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
9/12/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604394
Arts Program Administrator
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$3,960.94 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Arts Council
Location
500 Mero Street, 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Arts Council is the state arts agency and is responsible for developing and promoting support for the arts in Kentucky. Strategically placed in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, the Kentucky Arts Council is publicly funded by the Kentucky General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, an independent agency of the federal government.
The mission of the Kentucky Arts Council (KAC) is to foster environments for the people of Kentucky to value, participate in, and benefit from the arts.
The Arts Education Director must have strong organizational skills and be detail oriented, adept in planning, comfortable engaging in-person, by phone and virtually in both one-on-one and groups settings, be willing to learn and take direction, a self-starter yet able to work collaboratively, and most importantly, be highly motivated.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Managing grant, award, and adjudicated programs (for example, Teaching Art Together, Creative Chapters, and Arts Miles grant programs, Teaching Artist and Arts Miles directories, and Poetry Out Loud).
- Researching, developing, and presenting arts education models and best practices.
- Developing workshops, webinars, training, panel discussions, and annual orientation for teaching artists.
- Representing the Kentucky Arts Council with national and state agencies, Kentucky schools and libraries, regional and local arts organizations, and others as appropriate.
- Working across disciplines with other agency staff as part of a team.
- Promoting KAC programs and grant services.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive), Zoom and other conferencing platforms, and general office equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Strategic decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Discretion
- Event management (in-person, virtual and video conference)
- Understanding of Kentucky Academic Standards for Visual and Performing Arts
We Offer a Great Package Of EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, Including
- Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation) plus paid holidays
- Overtime / compensatory time
- Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
- Optional vision and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness incentives program
- Training and career development opportunities
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- Employee Discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services, and education.
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in the administration of or consultation with organizations that serve artists or foster public involvement in the arts.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in creative arts or arts management will substitute for the experience on a year for year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in creative arts or arts management will substitute for the education on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Travel is required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Chris Cathers at christopher.cathers@ky.gov or 502.892.3126.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $3,961