Public Art Coordinator

City of Reno; Reno (NV); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The City of Reno seeks a Public Arts Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and implement public art initiatives that shape our cultural identity. You will work with artists, City departments, contractors, and community partners to move projects from concept through installation.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree in arts or related fields and at least three years of professional public arts experience. This is an on-site role within the Arts & Culture Division of Public Works, with an

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in arts, fine arts, art history, arts administration, cultural planning, public administration or closely related field.
• Three years of full-time professional experience in public arts programs, including involvement with regional artists communities.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinates the planning and administration of public art initiatives, including artist selection, project timelines, and compliance with City policies.
• Supports implementation of the Public Art Master Plan and strategic objectives established by the Arts & Culture Commission.
• Serves as liaison among artists, City departments, contractors, and community members to facilitate collaborative arts projects.
• Develops and implements outreach and engagement strategies to promote participation in public art programs.
• Coordinates logistics for temporary exhibitions, public installations, and rotating art programs in City-managed spaces.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, scopes of work, and deliverables for artists, consultants, and vendors to ensure adherence to program requirements.
• Supports budget development and monitors project expenditures; prepares fiscal and programmatic reports as required.
• Maintains project documentation, updates art collections database, and tracks inventory of public artworks.
• Drafts and edits reports, promotional materials, meeting packets, and website and social media content related to public art programming.
• Researches and assists with grant applications; supports tracking of grant deliverables and funding cycles.
• Provides guidance to temporary, part-time, or volunteer staff on tasks related to public art project implementation.
• Represents the Arts & Culture Program at public events, community meetings, and in discussions with stakeholders.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and internal partners with professionalism and accuracy.

Conhecimentos

Arts administration

Public art

Project coordination

Budget management

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.

The ideal candidate in this position will enjoy coordinating public art projects and programming that contributes to the cultural identity and experience of the community. This position supports the planning and implementation of public art initiatives, including artist selection, project scheduling, temporary exhibitions and installations, outreach activities, and coordination with artists, City departments, contractors, and community partners.

This role is well suited for someone who is organized, collaborative, and comfortable balancing multiple projects while maintaining accurate documentation, supporting budgets and contracts, and helping ensure public art projects and programs move successfully from planning through implementation.

We currently have one vacancy in the Arts & Culture Division of the Public Works Department. Hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This is an open competitive opportunity for all qualified applicants.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

• Coordinates the planning and administration of public art initiatives, including artist selection, project timelines, and compliance with City policies.
• Supports implementation of the Public Art Master Plan and strategic objectives established by the Arts & Culture Commission.
• Serves as liaison among artists, City departments, contractors, and community members to facilitate collaborative arts projects.
• Develops and implements outreach and engagement strategies to promote participation in public art programs.
• Coordinates logistics for temporary exhibitions, public installations, and rotating art programs in Citymanaged spaces.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, scopes of work, and deliverables for artists, consultants, and vendors to ensure adherence to program requirements.
• Supports budget development and monitors project expenditures; prepares fiscal and programmatic reports as required.
• Maintains project documentation, updates art collections database, and tracks inventory of public artworks.
• Drafts and edits reports, promotional materials, meeting packets, and website and social media content related to public art programming.
• Researches and assists with grant applications; supports tracking of grant deliverables and fundingcycles.
• Provides guidance to temporary, part-time, or volunteer staff on tasks related to public art project implementation.
• Represents the Arts & Culture Program at public events, community meetings, and in discussions with stakeholders.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and internal partners with professionalism and accuracy.
• Performs other non-essential duties as assigned. These may include marginal, incidental, or minimaltasks that can be redistributed if needed.

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in arts, fine arts, art history, arts administration, cultural planning, public administration or a closely related field.

Work Experience

Three years of full-time professional experience in public arts programs, including experience working with a regional artists’ community.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Notification:

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

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Testing Accommodation:

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Contact Information:

Reports (Rule XV, Section 2)

Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information, including phone number, email, and mailing address.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):

1. City of Reno classified employees who are veterans
2. City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans
3. City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans

This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points:

Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):

Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows: The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification:

Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Probationary Period:

Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12)

Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period.

The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted.

Questions and Updates:

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at [phone] or [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.