Arts & Culture Program Lead

City of Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Urbana seeks an Arts & Culture Coordinator to manage the Arts & Culture Program, staff the Urbana Arts & Culture Commission, and promote arts initiatives across the community.

The role oversees grants, contracts, reports, and public events, while coordinating with economic development and downtown Urbana activities. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in arts administration or related field is required.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in public or private sector with focus on hospitality management, communications, public relations, arts education, program administration, urban planning, or public engagement.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience; additional experience may substitute education.

Responsibilities

• Administers the City's Arts & Culture Program and staff to the Urbana Arts & Culture Commission.
• Prepares reports, memos, and presentations for City Council and partners.
• Maintains Urbana Arts & Culture webpage and promotes city arts initiatives.
• Develops and oversees grants, contracts, and funding for arts programming.
• Coordinates annual Arts & Culture Program plan and public events.
• Responds to FOIA requests and public inquiries with courtesy and professionalism.
• Coordinates with economic development staff to promote local arts and businesses.

Skills

Public engagement

Communications

Public relations

Arts administration

Program administration

Urban planning

Marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts administration, fine arts, public administration, business administration, planning, communications or related field

Job description

City of Urbana seeks an Arts & Culture Coordinator to manage the Arts & Culture Program, staff the Urbana Arts & Culture Commission, and promote arts initiatives across the community.

The role oversees grants, contracts, reports, and public events, while coordinating with economic development and downtown Urbana activities. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years’ experience are required.