Director, Public Art Programs

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County invites applications for a Public Art Manager to lead Metro Arts’ public art program. This role oversees project management, policy development, budget analysis, and coordination with artists, community partners, and the Arts Commission.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree plus at least five years of management-level experience in public art administration, plus two years of supervisory experience and strong budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus five years of professional management-level experience in public art administration or related fields.
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Experience with budgets, financial statements, and financial analysis for projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development of high impact public art projects from concept to installation.
• Designs and guides project schedules and multi-year tracking for all public art projects.
• Develops and manages capital (One Percent for Art) and operating budgets with Finance.
• Manages contracts with vendors, contractors, and service providers; ensures resource stewardship.
• Leads staff support to the Public Art Committee of the Arts Commission.

Skills

Public art programs

Budgeting & financial analysis

Cross-community collaboration

Leadership & program management

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 5 years management experience

Job description

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County invites applications for a Public Art Manager to lead Metro Arts’ public art program. This role oversees project management, policy development, budget analysis, and coordination with artists, community partners, and the Arts Commission.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree plus at least five years of management-level experience in public art administration, plus two years of supervisory experience and strong budgeting skills.