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Cultural Affairs Supervisor
City of Santa Monica
Salary: $76,944.00 - $94,992.00 Annually

The City of Santa Monica is looking to hire a Cultural Affairs Supervisor. This position plans, develops, coordinates and promotes cultural arts programs and activities; Administers one or more cultural program areas that include City grant programs to non-profit organizations, planning and coordination of special cultural events, management of cultural event facilities and public art coordination; Supervises, assigns and reviews the work of staff and/or consultants responsible for the implementation of assigned cultural arts programs. *NOTE: The current vacancy is in Public Art. The eligible list that will be established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies that occur in the City during the life of the list.

Major Duties
Proposes, organizes, schedules and supervises activities of one or more cultural program area(s), including: staffing, facility use, technical and administrative functions, relations with cultural organizations and the general public.

Keeps abreast of cultural trends and develops programs and activities accordingly. Identifies new programming opportunities and explores potential resources for assigned program area(s).

Develops and implements community outreach strategies for assigned program area(s). Prepares public information and promotional materials, including brochures and pamphlets, website content, etc.

Makes outreach presentations to cultural organizations, community groups and residents to gather support and encourage community participation in the arts and culture.

Selects, trains, schedules and supervises assigned staff as well as consultants and volunteers. Prepares performance evaluations and conducts staff training and orientation sessions.

Prepares and administers program budgets and makes recommendations on budgeting needs as they relate to assigned program area(s).

Serves as a resource for department and City staff, public and private agencies, and the community, responding to inquiries and concerns related to assigned program areas.

Assists in developing, distributing and reviewing participant satisfaction surveys.

Receives, researches and resolves complaints by program participants and the public. Refers complaints to supervisor, as appropriate.

Serves as a liaison to the Arts Commission or other arts committee, as assigned. Prepares agendas, gathers and distributes information and submits minutes.

Interfaces with the community, grantees and/or consultants and interprets policies, rules and regulations regarding the assigned program area(s). Ensures that all consultants comply with any related City, State and County rules and regulations. Ensures that safety requirements are met and followed. Responds to and solves a variety of emergency situations related to events.

Supervises program area(s) activities, maintains records, analyzes information and data, and formulates a variety of recommendations and reports. Issues contracts and permits, obtains and reviews insurance documentation and monitors contract compliance. Prepares correspondence and completes a variety of forms and applications.

Participates in the development of long-range plans and objectives of the Cultural Affairs Division.

Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Arts Management, Theatrical Production or a closely related field. Three years of recent, paid work experience delivering cultural programs. Experience must have included grant application and management and the preparation and maintenance of financial records. At least two years of the recent, paid experience must have included supervisory responsibilities or one year of leading and coordinating the work of others and successful completion of the City of Santa Monica's Pre-Supervisory Academy at the time of application.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WEBSITE AT Santa Monica Human Resources http://WWW.SMGOV.NET/HR BEFORE THE FILING DEADLINE OF 5:00PM ON FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016.

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