Public Art Project Manager – Airport Programs

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport seeks an Art Specialist, Public Art Programs, to oversee administration, implementation, and stewardship of its public art initiatives across the airport. You'll coordinate consultants, contractors, and internal departments to ensure successful project delivery within active airport environments.

Responsibilities include supporting artist selection, procurement, documentation, and conservation, plus developing docent programs and community engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration, Public Art Administration, Architecture, Urban Planning, Museum Studies, Art History, Design, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in public art project management and delivery, arts administration, cultural planning, or related fields.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of permanent, temporary, and digital public art projects across terminals.
• Prepare reports, updates, and briefing materials for leadership and committees.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, procurement, contracts, fabrication, and installation.
• Assist with artist calls, stakeholder engagement, and contract administration.
• Maintain records including inventory, maintenance planning, conservation, and condition assessments.
• Collaborate to promote public art programs to communities and visitors.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration

Bachelor's degree in Public Art Administration

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning

Job description

Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport seeks an Art Specialist, Public Art Programs, to oversee administration, implementation, and stewardship of its public art initiatives across the airport. You'll coordinate consultants, contractors, and internal departments to ensure successful project delivery within active airport environments.

Responsibilities include supporting artist selection, procurement, documentation, and conservation, plus developing docent programs and community engagement