Public Art & Culture Program Lead

City of Reno, Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Arts administration

Public art

Project coordination

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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