Public Art Program Coordinator - PW

City of Boise; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost medical coverage

PERSI retirement plan

401(k)/457b employer match

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Wellbeing incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Free local bus pass

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

City of Boise is seeking a Lead Public Art Project Manager to drive initiatives from concept through installation in collaboration with the Public Works and Arts & History teams.

The role emphasizes planning, feasibility assessment, and alignment with the Public Works Arts Master Plan, leveraging strong organization and cross-team communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in art, business administration, or related field.
• 6 years of experience in project management and/or municipal art programs or equivalent.
• Ability to pass background checks and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead public art projects from concept to final installation.
• Coordinate planning, timelines, resources, and partners with Public Works and Arts & History.
• Manage procurement, contracts, budgets, and documentation across all project phases.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in art or business administration or related field

Job description

Lead Boise’s public art initiatives from initial concept to final installation, coordinating plans, timelines, resources, and partners in collaboration with Public Works and Arts & History. Guide project direction, assess feasibility, and ensure each effort aligns with the Public Works Arts Master Plan. Use your strengths in organizing, communication, and cross-team coordination to help bring meaningful, high-impact art to Boise’s public spaces.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor's degree in art or business administration or a related field and
• 6 years of experience working in project management and/or municipal art programs,
• or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Hybrid Work Eligible

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family (an estimated $10,000 - 20,000 value)
• PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing.

Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Performs highly complex and specialized tasks requiring considerable judgement, independent analysis and decision making. Provides leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Leads the planning, coordination and delivery of public art projects for the Public Works Department in collaboration with the Department of Arts & History Public Art team. Develops project strategies, determines project scope, methodology, requirements, feasibility, schedules and resource needs. Manages projects through all phases of implementation and evaluates project outcomes.

Manages procurement and contract administration activities for public art projects, including preparing solicitation documents, coordinating artist selection processes, facilitating proposal evaluations, negotiating contracts, monitoring consultant and artist performance and ensuring compliance with city policies, procurement requirements and applicable regulations.

Administers project budgets, schedules, contracts and project documentation by tracking expenditures, deliverables, milestones, approvals and timelines. Identifies project risks, resolves issues, recommends solutions and communicates project status to leadership and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Serves as the primary liaison between artists, contractors, city departments, regulatory agencies and community stakeholders. Facilitates meetings, builds collaborative partnerships, coordinates project activities and represents the program through professional presentations, reports and public engagement efforts.

Supports the continuous improvement of public art program by developing and refining project management practices, procedures and documentation. Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, enhance stakeholder experience and strengthen coordination across departments while supporting implementation of the Public Works Arts Master Plan.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of:

• principles and practices in administration, planning, budgeting and organization;
• the art/design field and/or public art;
• organization of department operations, services and policies;
• related financial rules, regulations, laws and procedures; and computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

• interpret and explain governing regulations, policies and procedures;
• consolidate information from various sources into a prescribed format;
• facilitate group meetings; plan, design and organize projects effectively;
• demonstrate strong attention to detail;
• perform essential functions independently or in a team environment;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Master's degree in arts administration or a related field;
• 9 years of experience working in for-profit, non-profit, and/or municipal art programs.
• Working in project management and/or municipal art programs.

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.