MUNICIPAL CURATOR OF ARTS - Range 15 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a dedicated administrator for the 1% for Public Arts Program within the Community Development Department. The role oversees public arts projects from inception to completion, including scheduling, inspections, documentation, and budget tracking.

Responsibilities include coordinating with city, state, and federal partners, preparing contract documentation, and communicating art selections and acquisitions to the public.

Qualifications

• Valid Alaska driver's license at time of hire.
• Satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• National criminal background check at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers the 1% for Public Arts Program per MOA guidelines.
• Oversees art projects from initiation to completion, including scheduling and inspections.
• Maintains project logs, collection records, and budget documentation.
• Coordinates with city/state/federal departments and the Anchorage School District on project development.
• Prepares contract initiation and liaises on artist selections and acquisitions.

Skills

Public arts program administration

Budget tracking

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline

Job description

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

The position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT

Community Development

HOURS OF WORK

Mondaythrough Friday; 8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m.

LOCATION

4700 Elmore Road

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position serves as the administrator of the 1% for Public Arts Program in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 7.40: Funds for Works of Art in Public Facilities. Responsibilities include the implementation, oversight, record keeping, maintenance, conservation, and ongoing care of all public art projects. Oversees art projects from commencement to completion, including scheduling installations and art inspections, keeping up to date records within the project files, and maintaining proper documentation, and maintaining consistent project logs, including project statuses. Maintains a current log of all art within the collection and logs new accessions as well as deaccessions. Prepare project documentation, including contract initiation per MOA guidelines, policies, and procedures. Coordinate and organize meetings with the public art committee on upcoming projects and art/artist selections. Acts as a liaison with other city, state, and federal departments, as well as the Anchorage School District on project development. Stays within established project budgets for public art projects; tracks and submits labor costs and approved invoices to the Public Works Administration accounting for processing. Provides public information regarding the formation of an art selection jury, announces artist selections, commission, and/or acquisition of art, and other relatable public information requests. Working knowledge and understanding of the regulations and compliance standards for the Public Arts Program. Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent and seven (7) years of experience in the field related to the position.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and five (5) years of experience in the field related to the position.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and three (3) years of experience in the field related to the position.

All Applicants are required to have

• A valid State of Alaska Driver's License at time of hire.
• Satisfactory FULL driving record at the time of hire.
• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation at time of hire.

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

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If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.