Public Art Projects Coordinator

City of San José; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San José’s Office of Cultural Affairs seeks an Arts Program Coordinator to support the Public Art Program and community projects.

You will coordinate mural programs, prepare artist agreements, and assist with meetings, agendas, and documentation while working closely with artists, city staff, and partners.

This entry-level role offers exposure to capital and temporary art projects and requires strong organizational and communication skills, with occasional evening/weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in related field and two years of arts program administration.
• Required Licensing: Possession of valid California motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Knowledge/skills: nonprofit arts management, contracts, grants administration, basic accounting, supervision.

Responsibilities

• Administers the Community-Initiated Mural Program, guiding muralists and community applicants through the approval process to create murals on City property.
• Supports the Senior Arts Program Coordinators and the Public Art Program Director on complex, multi-phase public art projects.
• Serves as secretary to the Public Art Committee and administrative lead for its meetings, including drafting and posting public agendas and minutes, and coordinating logistics.
• Supports the program by coordinating RFPs/RFQs and evaluation materials.
• Coordinates public art projects from initiation through completion, including murals, temporary installations, and conservation projects.

Skills

Non-profit arts management

Contracting procedures

Grants administration

Basic accounting

Supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in arts, public administration, business administration, education

2 years administering arts programs for community entities

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

FileMaker Pro

Microsoft Project

Job description

The City of San José’s Office of Cultural Affairs seeks an Arts Program Coordinator to support the Public Art Program and community projects.

You will coordinate mural programs, prepare artist agreements, and assist with meetings, agendas, and documentation while working closely with artists, city staff, and partners.

This entry-level role offers exposure to capital and temporary art projects and requires strong organizational and communication skills, with occasional evening/weekend commitments.