Public Art Program Lead: Community Projects & Engagement

City of Hillsboro; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with City contribution

Professional development

Bilingual pay incentives

Job summary

The City of Hillsboro seeks a Public Art Program Instructor III to coordinate public art projects, engage community members, and care for the city’s art collection. Responsibilities include outreach, workshop planning, and artist coordination across Walters Cultural Arts Center and community sites.

The role emphasizes collaboration with City staff, artists, and volunteers, plus strong communication, organization, and data-driven planning to shape future programming.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, AA, BA or BFA in Fine Arts or related field.
• 1 year experience in public art, community-based arts, or related fields.
• Any combination providing equivalent knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate public art projects from research through implementation.
• Plan community engagement, workshops, surveys, and education.
• Analyze community feedback and data to inform future projects.
• Oversee collection maintenance, documentation, and scheduling.
• Support artist communications, applications, and project coordination.
• Collaborate with City staff, artists, community members, and partners.
• Provide administrative support and respond to community questions.
• Lead and mentor assigned staff or volunteers.

Skills

Project coordination

Community engagement

Data analysis

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Fine Arts / Art Administration background

Job description

The City of Hillsboro seeks a Public Art Program Instructor III to coordinate public art projects, engage community members, and care for the city’s art collection. Responsibilities include outreach, workshop planning, and artist coordination across Walters Cultural Arts Center and community sites.

The role emphasizes collaboration with City staff, artists, and volunteers, plus strong communication, organization, and data-driven planning to shape future programming.