Arts & Culture Partnerships & Events Lead

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

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.