Arts & Culture Outreach Specialist

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

Job summary

The City of Carmel is seeking an Arts & Culture Outreach Specialist to connect the Mayor's Office with Carmel's vibrant arts community, build partnerships with artists and cultural organizations, and help bring festivals and creative initiatives to life.

You will lead the arts grants program, represent Carmel at events, coordinate projects across City departments, and identify new programs that strengthen Carmel's cultural landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in arts administration, public administration, cultural studies, communications or a related field.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and project management skills.
• Experience engaging diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines and turn ideas into action.
• Valid Indiana driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Connect the creative community by building relationships with artists, cultural organizations and partners.
• Plan and execute arts initiatives, festivals, public art programs, heritage celebrations and events.
• Lead the City's arts grants program including outreach, timelines and reporting.
• Represent Carmel at arts events, community meetings and public programs.
• Identify new partnerships, programs and initiatives to strengthen Carmel's arts landscape.
• Coordinate projects and track engagement across City departments.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Community engagement

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts administration, public administration, cultural studies, communications

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 & 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.