Job Abstract

Do you love creating and implementing art programs and exhibitions? Do you thrive in building relationships with community partners? We are looking for a creative individual to oversee our City's art programs, projects, operations and policy.

As the Public Art Coordinator (Part-Time), you will report to the Recreation Division Manager and support the Public Art's Division within the Parks and Recreation Department. You will lead our art and cultural programs, public art installations, long-term public art projects and City-sponsored exhibitions. You will be responsible for program planning, assisting with budgeting, and supervising other part-time staff and volunteers. You will support a wide-range of art programs including the Napa Lighted Art Festival, Downtown Art Walk, and a variety of Public Art Master Plan long-term projects.

In addition to meeting the qualifications listed below, we are looking for someone who has shown success in demonstrating:

• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Quality Orientation– Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Planning and Organizing - Sets standards for excellence, ensures high quality, takes responsibility, encourages others to take responsibility.
• Cultivating Networks and Partnerships- Identifies partnership opportunities, reaches out, and strengthens.

Note About Temporary & Part-Time Positions: Part-time positions are not to exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Temporary and part-time employees are at-will and not covered by the Civil Service System. Some benefits for temporary employees include sick leave, temporary employee retirement plan, and 3.5% bilingual pay if applicable.

Duties may include:

• Coordinates with other City departments and outside organizations in the development of new and existing arts program areas and projects.
• Attends meetings and supports the Recreation Manager with the Public Art Steering Committee by developing long-range plans and policies, providing updates on related projects, assisting in implementation of the goals, objectives and policies of the Committee and the community at large.
• Researches, gathers data, and prepared written reports for management review.
• Represents the City by conducting formal and informal presentations with community stakeholders, agencies, businesses, boards, commissions, City Council or senior management staff meetings as needed.
• Builds relationships with artists, other arts organizations, businesses, schools, the media, and other groups.
• Reviews annual program budget, recommends budget adjustments and allocation of resources, monitors and tracks revenue and expenditures.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates the activities on various projects or assignments.
• Organizes and implements related items for special events, assists with the selection and training of other part-time staff and volunteers.
• Assists with developing and executing contracts with property owners, organizations, artists, and sponsors.
• Participates in the organizing and acts as the key onsite staff at the events, festivals, public art presentations and performances, fundraising activities and/or other similar events.
• Leads and maintains online art program archives, social media and public promotions related to art programs and events.
• Participates in fundraising efforts.
• Researches, identifies and seeks new and alternative funding sources for arts programs.
• Assists with preparing grant applications or proposals.
• Assists with responding to inquiries regarding art programs and operations and resolves problems and concerns expressed by citizens and/or organizations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with major coursework in public administration, art, social science, business or a related field.

Experience

Two (2) years professional-level experience, demonstrating the competencies above. Experience working with Bay Area government agencies, nonprofit community-based boards, participation in arts organizations and a proven knowledge of arts funding programs is desirable.

Additional experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Napa to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record is required.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of arts program planning, project management and event planning, funding, development, implementation and administration; Bay Area public art and its trends; Bay Area arts organizations, both public and private; Federal, state and local laws and ordinances related to the arts; Public arts grants and sources, private and foundation funding sources, fundraising, and revenue generation; Principles of budgetary administration; Methods of long-term project management involving multi-agency or multi-department coordination.

• Direct and organize arts programs and special events effectively; Identifying community art needs and recommending effective programs and improvements to existing programs; Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with a wide variety of groups; Implementing policies, schedules, procedures, work standards and internal controls; Program administration and fundraising; Translating goals and objectives into workable programs, including action plans, community support and program evaluation; Organizing and leading public events, performances, fundraisers, and/or other similar events; Planning, directing, motivating and evaluating the work of support staff; Speaking effectively in public; writing clear, concise and complete reports and correspondence and to handle administrative detail; and negotiating effectively under pressure to resolve problems and conflicts.

MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.

CORE VALUES for the City of Napa

• Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.

• Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.

• Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.

• Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

What happens next? We will review applications and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.

Please list all employers held within the last ten years in the work history section. Candidates may include history beyond ten years if related to the position. If you held multiple positions with one employer, please list each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification.

Applicants selected to move forward may be asked to participate in any combination of the following: a written examination, job related exercise, phone interview, in-person interview(s), and/or web-based testing.

• If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.

Reasonable Accommodations: Our Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process should advise the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be acquired by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment will improve our talents to benefit the residents we serve.