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Public Art Coordinator/Site Manager
Employment Type Contracted part-time, 9-10 months 25-30 hours per week
City of Newport Beach
The City of Newport Beach is offering an exciting project opportunity as a Public Art
Coordinator/Site Manager for the new sculpture exhibition. The Newport Beach Outdoor
Peter Walker Sculpture Park is located in the new 16 acre Civic Center in the heart of
Newport Beach. The park has been designed to exhibit eighteen pieces of sculpture for
a period of two years with installation planned for April 2014 and de-installation planned
for April of 2016.
THE POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general direction, the Public Art Program Coordinator/Site Manager assists in the
coordination and implementation of the Public Art Sculpture Program for the City of
Newport Beach, California. This classification reports to the staff and provides direct
support in administering and managing all aspects of the public art sculpture program. .
NEW POSITION
The new position is designated as a part- time, contracted "Project" position with
expected project duration of between 9-10 months.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate for
this position will be an experienced project/program coordinator who is knowledgeable
about contemporary art, familiar with the theory, principles, practices and procedures of
art programs, and passionate about improving the quality of life in their community by
promoting diverse artistic and cultural innovation that inspires and thrills. It is essential
for the candidate to know our city well and to be easily accessible and readily available
during the project.
The ideal candidate for this position will have also demonstrated a track record of
success in the following areas:
Knowledge of art and related issues
Ability to develop, implement and manage art projects at various stages of
development;
Capability to work well independently and with team members
Ability to establish exceptional organizational skills, multi-task, prioritize work and
meet critical deadlines; and the
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels within and outside the
City
Vision artist communicate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
These are minimum professional requirements for the position of Public Art Program
Coordinator:
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
with major course work in any of the following: Arts, Fine Arts, Art History, and Arts
Administration.
AND
Experience: The equivalent of three years professional experience in public arts
programs, including experience working with the regional artists' community. (Additional
experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of:
Contemporary art and in particular, knowledge and familiarity of the theory,
principles, practices and procedures of public art programs.
Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation.
Budgetary and financial record keeping techniques and preparation.
Laws, codes and regulations governing public agency financial operations.
Computer applications related to the work, including Word, Excel, and
Photoshop.
Basic personnel, procurement and contract administration practices.
Ability to:
Develop and implement a public art program, involving the design and integration
of artwork into the construction of a public site.
Prepare, monitor and administer program budgets and contracts.
Manage art projects at various stages of development.
Manage all phases of the design, fabrication and installation of the artwork.
Work well independently and with team members.
Possess exceptional organizational skills, multi-task, prioritize work and meet
critical deadlines.
Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing to the Arts Commission
and the City Council.
Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
Be highly organized and manage time effectively.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the
course of work.
Communicate effectively at all levels within and outside the city