Plans, designs and implements statewide arts programs; provides technical assistance for an assigned region of the state.
Prepares correspondence, records, contracts and program materials for artists, teachers, school coordinators and arts organizations.Collects and distributes arts program materials; prepares statistical and other reports to evaluate program effectiveness.Assists with internal agency programs such as grants or website.Assists constituents with grant applications.Assists in development of concepts and objectives for arts programs.Helps develop short- and long-range plans and policies for arts programs and monitors procedures for the programs.Serves as a liason between the Arts Commission and government officials, community leaders, school district personnel, teachers, and artists in assigned areas.Communicates with and evaluates artists working in Commission Programs.Prepares and administers program budgets.Provides technical assistance to artists, constituents, arts organizations, and civic and educational groups.
Knowledge of the arts, particularly of the area assigned.Knowledge of arts program planning and development.Knowledge of governmental cultural policy, grant application processes and funding issues at the state and local levels.Ability to determine the fiscal needs for a specialized arts program for budgetary purposes.Ability to facilitate meetings and to make public presentations.Ability to work effectively and congenially with diverse representatives of the public and private sector, and agency staff.Ability to use computer software applications and email programs.Ability to use internet.
A bachelor's degree and experience in the assigned programmatic arts area.