Cultural Affairs Manager

Apply online at: https://cityofgainesville.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/details/Cultural-Affairs-Manager_2459

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

The City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is seeking a strategic and creative individual with excellent management, interpersonal and organizational skills to fill the Cultural Affairs Manager position within the Cultural Affairs Division. This position is responsible for creating and supporting a vision that includes all the facets of the Division including visual arts, performance arts, participatory arts, cultural history, historic sites stewardship, major festivals, cultural facilities, arts education for all ages and grant management. In addition, the Manager supports the Department’s Mission and Vision through Division activities. The Manager will lead a dedicated team of professionals to provide exceptional service to our neighbors, adapting and strengthening programming while addressing the changing needs of the community.

The successful candidate will have a proven record in equitable programming, breaking down silos to create cross-divisional/departmental relationships, community engagement, partnerships, program and policy development, oversight of cultural activities and facilities, budget management, and marketing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree from an accredited four-year college or university in fine arts or related field, supplemented by course work in administration or public relations, and four (4) years of experience in public administration or management, including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

A Master degree from an accredited four-year college or university in fine arts, supplemented by course work in administration or public relations may substitute for one (1) year of non-supervisory experience in public administration or management.

Experience with agency accreditation, Active Net software program and municipal or governmental (Veterans Affairs – VA; Morale, Welfare and Recreation – MWR; or state) recreation services is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses
Valid Florida Driver license required upon appointment.

Certifications
American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid is required upon hire.

National Recreation and Parks Association certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is required within 12 months of hire date.

Apply online at: https://cityofgainesville.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/details/Cultural-Affairs-Manager_2459