Recruitment Brochure Link-
https://www.rockvillemd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/55485/Arts-and-Culture-Program-Manager
This position is open until filled. The first review of resumes will begin on
Thursday, June 27, 2024.
About the City
The City of Rockville operates under a Council-Manager form of government.
The Mayor and Council service as the legislative body and are responsible for
developing policy and establishing the vision, and goals, for the city. The city
manager, appointed by the Mayor and Council, makes recommendations to
the Mayor and Council, and is responsible for day-to-day management of city
operations. The Mayor and Council also appoints and directs the work of the
City Attorney and City Clerk/Director of Council Operations.
The City of Rockville has eight (08) operating departments which include:
Community Planning and Development Services, Finance, Housing and Community
Development, Human Resources, Information Technology, Police,
Public Works, and Recreation and Parks.
The city operates with a well-defined set of financial policies, including a requirement
for a minimum General Fund balance of 20 percent and maintains
an AAA bond rating. The city also has a well-developed Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) which annually funds programs for a range of projects in the areas
including recreation and parks, transportation, utilities, stormwater management,
and general government improvements. Rockville’s adopted 2024 CIP
includes funding of $72.8 million to address 47 projects.
The city has 641.1 full time equivalent positions. The city’s FY2024 adopted
operating and capital budget totals $157.2 million.
Position Background
The City of Rockville is hiring a for a collaborative, innovative and visionary
Arts and Culture Program Manager responsible for elevating the visibility and
impact of the arts for the City of Rockville.
The City of Rockville has three (03) distinct arts programs that the Program
Manager will be responsible for overseeing:
1. Art in Public Places
2. Art in Public Architecture
3. Art in Private Development
In 2019, the City of Rockville commissioned an Arts and Culture study conducted
by the Cultural Planning Group. The study recommendations will inform the
work of the Program Manager. Link to the 2019 Arts and Culture Study
The position is responsible for raising community awareness, citizen participation,
overall visibility, and impact of the arts through building relationships with
Rockville’s supported arts groups, as well as creative community partners. The
Arts and Culture Program Manager will work with internal city staff and external
stakeholders to develop a comprehensive vision and plan for arts, culture
and heritage for Rockville, with the goal to strengthen cultural vitality through
excellent, relevant, and sustainable results. Serving as the public face of the
City arts, culture and creative economy efforts, the Arts and Culture Program
Manager will direct the development and implementation of a broad range of
policies and services to support, preserve, and strengthen Rockville’s diverse
artistic, cultural and heritage community. The position will convene the creative
sector to establish a cohesive cultural environment that supports existing,
and attracts new, arts organizations and entrepreneurs. The Arts and Culture
Program Manager will cultivate Rockville’s brand as a diverse and creative city
working with destination marketing, economic development, and communications
organizations and departments.
About the Position
This position is part of the City Manager’s Office and reports directly to the
Deputy City Manager. The Arts and Culture Program Manager is responsible
for liaising with the Rockville’s Cultural Arts Commission, whose members are
appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The Program Manager will interact
with, and advocate for, a broad range of artists, arts organizations, educators,
business leaders, community leaders, and City officials. This role will provide
an extraordinary opportunity for a dynamic, experienced arts professional and
organizational manager to provide strong leadership and creativity as the city
becomes a hub for artists and a creative economy.
This position was established in 2022. Therefore, the incumbent will be
charged with establishing foundational practices as well as growing the following
job functions.
Essential Job Functions
Strategic Development and Leadership
• Engage the general public and the existing arts community in developing a
community cultural plan that is inclusive.
• Administer and grow the City’s Art in Public Places Program, Art in Public
Architecture and the Art in Private Development programs and elevate the
visibility of these programs.
• Identify and implement policies that raise awareness and enhance visibility
of the arts, while fostering arts participation for all.
• Liaise with and empower the members of the Rockville’s Culture Arts
Commission with knowledge and information that energizes their advocacy
efforts, as appropriate.
• Lead cultural tourism and other regional planning efforts to highlight the
vast resources of the city while creating opportunities for further cultural
and economic development.
• Coordinate with Rockville Economic Development, Inc. to enhance the creative
economy, including attracting new arts organizations and investments
and to leverage Explore Rockville to highlight the art and cultural assets of
the city.
• Build relationships with artists, arts organizations, businesses, schools, government
agencies, the media and other groups.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to create an arts and entertainment
district and/or otherwise brand the city’s creative assets.
• Convene artists, creative businesses, and creative entrepreneurs to facilitate
networking and build a cohesive professional environment.
• Partner with City departments and other partner organizations to reflect
arts in all aspects of City government (e.g., master plans and neighborhood
plans, creative placemaking in the design of public spaces).
• Serve as the City’s top voice for the arts, culture, and heritage, representing
the city at meetings, conventions, and public forums in the business, philanthropic,
and civic sectors.
• Develop a program that communicates the positive social, educational,
economic, and community impacts of arts, culture, and heritage activities.
• Keep abreast of relevant national and statewide initiatives and legislation.
Community Engagement
• Identify and assess the needs of the city’s cultural organizations, individual
artists, funders, business leaders, educational organizations, government
agencies and residents.
• Build arts, culture and heritage organizational capacity through professional
development opportunities that enhance and attract artists and cultural
organizations and support the existing arts ecosystem.
Administration and Fiscal Oversight
• Maintain relationships with City departments while providing fiscal and organizational
leadership of the creative and cultural services and resources
of the city.
• Develop goals, objectives and procedures required for effective implementation
of future plans involving art and culture.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable City Council mandates and other
administration and fiscal oversight responsibilities as needed.
• Research, identify and seek new and alternative funding sources for the
arts and culture.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with major coursework
in the arts, arts administration, public administration, non-profit management
or a related field. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year
basis for the required education.
Professional arts administrator with at least five (05) years’ experience in leadership,
policymaking and/or strategic plan development in arts and culture; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
A commitment to the arts, culture and heritage sector, as well as social and
economic development, is expected. Demonstrated ability to forge effective
working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups, build consensus,
foster teamwork and create a climate of trust and respect. Ability to think
critically and creatively, research successful models for arts and culture policies
and initiatives and put them into practice. Grant administration, grant
writing, and an understanding of working with artists and creatives are essential.
Excellent written and verbal presentation skills and computer literacy are
mandatory.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $89.808 - $148,183. The City offers
a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision
insurance, group life and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending
Accounts, paid vacation and sick leave, and participation in the Rockville
Employees Retirement System.
Application and Selection Process
Interested individuals should submit a resume, cover letter and three (03)
professional references to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/
jobs/4540762/arts-culture-and-history-program-manager
This position is open until filled. The first review of resumes will begin on
Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Questions
Please contact Susan Seling, Director of Human Resources, at
sseling@rockvillemd.gov or 240.314.8472 with any questions.
The City of Rockville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at
all levels of its workforce (EOE).
