FT - Arts Administrator - Cultural Services Division

ARTS ADMINISTRATOR

Department: Community and Economic Development

Division: Cultural Services

Pay Grade: GRADE 145: $64,176.38 - $93,055.74 Annual Salary ($30.85 - $44.74) Hourly Rate

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Merit, Full-Time, Eligible for Benefits

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GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Cultural Services Division Director, and Community and Economic Development Executive Director, this position manages and administers Ogden City's arts and cultural programs, including public art, arts grants, planning initiatives, community partnerships, and special projects. The position provides leadership and supervision to staff responsible for program delivery and serves as a key liaison between the City, arts organizations, community stakeholders, and funding partners. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees staff responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating citywide arts and cultural programs, services, and initiatives.
• Provides management of the Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee.
• Management of the City's Public Art Program, including project planning, budgeting, artist selection, contract administration, installation, documentation, and long-term maintenance planning.
• Develops and manages Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), artist selection processes, and public engagement activities for public art projects.
• Serves as project manager for public art initiatives, coordinating with artists, contractors, consultants, City departments, elected officials, and community stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.
• Management of the City's arts grant programs, including application development, review processes, funding recommendations, contract administration, reporting requirements, and compliance monitoring.
• Researches, develops, and recommends policies, ordinances, and procedures related to arts and cultural programs and presents recommendations to City leadership and the City Council.
• Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic plans, policies, goals, and initiatives that advance the City's Master Plan for Arts and Culture.
• Identifies and pursues funding opportunities through grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and other external sources; prepares grant applications, funding requests, and City Council transmittals to support arts and cultural initiatives.
• Develops, administers, monitors, and reports on program and project budgets to ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with organizational goals.
• Serves as the City's primary liaison to arts organizations, educational institutions, governmental agencies, community groups, funding organizations, and other stakeholders at the local, state, and national levels.
• Cultivates partnerships that strengthen Ogden's arts and cultural ecosystem and support community development goals.
• Oversees public communications related to arts and cultural programs, including website content, social media, marketing materials, press releases, and public presentations.
• Prepares and presents reports, recommendations, and policy proposals to the Mayor, City Council, advisory boards, and other stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in safety and risk management activities and implements measures to reduce organizational liability.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. Works collaboratively with staff, elected officials, community partners, and the public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts Administration, or closely related field.
• At least 4 years of increasingly responsible experience managing public arts programs, arts grant regranting program administration, grant writing, or similarly complex public programs, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
• Financial management background preferred. Ability to prepare, analyze and administer project budgets.
• Experience with public-sector budgeting, procurement, contracting, and grant administration preferred.
• An equivalent combination of the above-stated work experience and education may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Utah driver's license.
• Employee will be required to complete NIMS IS100 and IS700 within three months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Arts and cultural program administration, public art programs, grant management, community engagement, and strategic planning.
• Municipal budgeting, procurement, contracting, and public-sector operations.
• Marketing, public relations, communications, and audience development principles.
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Principles and practices of project management, organizational leadership, and program evaluation.
• Leadership, staff supervision, coaching, and performance management.
• Project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Budget preparation, financial analysis, and resource management.
• Grant writing, proposal development, funding acquisition, and grant compliance reporting.
• Building partnerships and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Public speaking, presentation development, and professional written communication.
• Managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Analyze complex issues and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Communicate effectively with elected officials, community leaders, staff, stakeholders, and the public.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions consistent with organizational goals and policies.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships.
• Comply with all City policies, procedures, and safety standards.

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OGDEN CITY BENEFITS

• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

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