Arts & Culture Outreach & Partnerships Lead

City of Carmel; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The City of Carmel is hiring an Arts & Culture Outreach Specialist to connect artists and cultural groups with city partners. You will plan festivals, public art, heritage events and community programs that celebrate Carmel’s vibrant arts scene.

You’ll lead grants and coordinate outreach, timelines and reporting with the Arts Commission and Mayor’s Office. Ideal candidates have a degree in arts or related field and at least three years in arts administration or event management, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in arts administration, public administration, cultural studies, communications or related field.
• At least three years of experience in arts administration, community engagement, nonprofit management, public service, event management or related field.
• Valid Indiana driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Connect the creative community and act as liaison to the Arts Commission.
• Plan and execute arts initiatives, festivals, public art programs and events.
• Lead the city's arts grants program, coordinating outreach, timelines and reporting.
• Represent Carmel at arts events and public programs.
• Identify partnerships and new initiatives to strengthen Carmel's arts landscape.
• Coordinate projects across City departments and track engagement.

Skills

Arts administration

Community engagement

Project management

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

The City of Carmel is hiring an Arts & Culture Outreach Specialist to connect artists and cultural groups with city partners. You will plan festivals, public art, heritage events and community programs that celebrate Carmel’s vibrant arts scene.

You’ll lead grants and coordinate outreach, timelines and reporting with the Arts Commission and Mayor’s Office. Ideal candidates have a degree in arts or related field and at least three years in arts administration or event management, plus strong