Special Projects Coordinator III (22215)

THE POSITION

EXAM# 01703-08

• ONLY CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY
• ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
• The Arts Administrator is a management/exempt position that develops, monitors, and coordinates the planning and administration of the programs of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission (SMAC). DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Arts Administrator position differs from the Arts Program Coordinator and Arts Program Specialist positions in that the former requires specialized training and general expertise in public, business, and arts administration while the latter requires arts, arts administration and project management experience. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General direction is provided by the Metropolitan Arts Manager. Responsibilities include the direct and/or indirect supervision of lower-level staff.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors, and administrates arts programs in conjunction with the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission; represents and serves as spokesperson for the Commission at local, regional and national meetings, before community groups, government agencies, and the public; consults and coordinates efforts with the City and County in the management of the programs.
• Provides information and assistance to artists and the arts community; develops and implements systems to strengthen agency's programs; oversees and implements outreach and marketing initiatives for the programs; prepares written reports for the Commissioners, City Council, and Board of Supervisors.
• Prepares and manages budgets; conducts financial assessments; researches and prepares funding requests appropriate to division projects and programs; prepares and oversees grant proposals; develops RFPs; negotiates and develops contracts with consultants, artists, and other parties involved projects/programs; develops and implements evaluation methodologies for agency and its programs; coordinates cross agency initiatives.
• Develops and oversees initiatives and their concordant relationships with community partners in both public and private sectors.
• Supervises, motivates, and evaluates the work of consultants, interns, volunteers, and subordinate staff.
• Provides exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Arts administration.
• National arts policy trends.
• Non-profit and public sector management.
• Program management principles.
• Program evaluation methods.
• Legislative and governmental processes.
• Fiscal planning, contracts, and management for operating and capital budgets.
• Informational and technical needs of artists and the arts community.
• Public relations and marketing methods.
• Event planning and production.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles of customer service.
• Fundraising and fund development principles and practices.
  
  

Skill in:

• Mission-driven leadership.
• Use of computers, computer applications, and software.
• Creating partnerships.
• Facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution.
  
  

Ability to:

• Effectively implement the mission and vision of the agency.
• Develop and implement programs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the arts community, business community, City departments, other government agencies, and the public.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Educate the public about the agency and its programs.
• Understand and implement comprehensive planning and budgeting processes.
• Compile, analyze and research data, draw logical conclusions, make constructive recommendations and write reports.
• Analyze problems and recommend solutions.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate staff.
  
  

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Experience: Five years of professional level experience in planning and administering an arts program or comparable program, including three years of experience at a supervisory level. -AND- Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a major in art, arts administration, business administration, or a related field. Important Note: Proof of required education such as college transcripts or degrees must be submitted before you will be considered for any positions. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted before you will be considered for any positions. Substitution: A Master’s degree in arts administration may substitute for up to two years of the required professional level experience. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

• Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline (5:00 pm on Friday, September 12, 2008);
• Only current City employees may apply for this recruitment.
• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications that do not list current and past job-related experience in the "Work Experience" section will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.
• Incomplete applications will not pass the application review; information omitted from the "Work Experience" section cannot be considered or assumed.
• Employment applications with "see resume" in the "Work Experience" section will be considered incomplete and will be rejected; a resume or answers to the supplemental questions will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee of further advancement in the selection process.
• Proof of required education and degree equivalency can be submitted online with your application or sent to the Employment Office by fax or mail.
• Screening Committee/Interview Process: A screening committee will evaluate the employment application submitted by each candidate. Only those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a comprehensive interview process. A recommendation of the top candidate(s) resulting from this interview process will be forwarded to the Director of Convention, Culture and Leisure. The Director will review the results and if necessary conduct additional interviews, and forward the recommendation to the City Manager's Office for final action.
  
  

Bilingual Pay

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Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Administration/HR-Boards-Commissions/Civil-Service-Board

Union Contracts: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Labor-Relations/Labor-Agreements

Salary Schedule: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Document-Library