Arts & Culture Outreach Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

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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

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Arts & Culture Outreach Specialist

Marketing & Community Relations Full-Time 2 Professional EEO4 City Hall, Carmel, IN, US

Salary Range: $72,852.00 To $87,412.00 Annually

Great communities don't just support the arts. They bring them to life.

The City of Carmel is looking for a creative, community-minded Arts & Culture Outreach Specialist who knows that art is more than something to admire. It's a way to connect people, celebrate culture and make a community thrive.

In this role, you'll serve as a key connection between the Mayor's Office and Carmel's vibrant arts and cultural community. From supporting local artists and building partnerships to bringing festivals and creative initiatives to life, you'll help shape the experiences that make Carmel an extraordinary place to live, work and explore.

What You'll Do

Connect the creative community. Build meaningful relationships with artists, cultural organizations and community partners while serving as the primary liaison to the Arts Commission.

Bring big ideas to life. Plan and execute arts initiatives, festivals, public art programs, heritage celebrations and community events.

Champion the arts. Lead the City's arts grants program, coordinating outreach, applications, timelines and reporting.

Represent Carmel. Serve as a Mayor's Office representative at arts events, community meetings and public programs.

Create opportunities. Identify new partnerships, programs and initiatives that strengthen Carmel's arts and cultural landscape.

Keep things moving. Coordinate projects, track engagement and collaborate across City departments to turn creative ideas into meaningful experiences.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in arts administration, public administration, cultural studies, communications or a related field.

At least three (3) years of experience in arts administration, community engagement, nonprofit management, public service, event management or a related field.

A genuine appreciation for arts, culture and the power of community connection.

Strong communication, relationship-building and project management skills.

Experience engaging diverse communities and stakeholders.

The ability to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines and turn ideas into action.

Experience in municipal government or the public sector and grant writing is a plus!

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

A valid Indiana driver's license.

A few things to know: This position includes occasional evenings and weekends, indoor and outdoor events, extended periods of standing or walking, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Why Carmel?

At the City of Carmel, public service is about more than keeping a city running. It's about creating a place where people and ideas flourish.

You'll join a collaborative team that values creativity, meaningful partnerships and innovative thinking. Your work will help bring people together, elevate local talent and create cultural experiences that leave a lasting impression on our community.

Foundational Elements

Vision Be the best run, most desirable city in the nation.

Mission Curate an environment where big dreams flourish, powered by a world-class environment that elevates quality of life.

Values

• Innovate Fearlessly – Embrace change and reach higher.
• Lead with Heart – Serve with purpose, authenticity and care.
• Empower Together – Build bridges that unite, inspire and lift each other.

The City of Carmel, Indiana, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.