Date Posted:

May 24, 2022

Description:

SALARY: $101,090.37 – $141,540.39 Annually, plus Benefits POSITION: Under general direction, the Arts & Culture Manager will provide leadership to initiate organizational planning of a county-wide culture and arts advocacy function within the County. This person will interface with community-based organizations, the philanthropic community, foundations, independent artists, professionals from the creative sectors, education leaders, elected officials, and local, state and federal arts advocacy organizations. The position also collaborates and informs County Executives and multi-disciplinary teams of managers, professionals, and technical staff in coordinating collaborative strategies that intersect art, culture, economic vitality, diversity, inclusivity, history, and equity. This management position is distinguished from the departmental managers by community engagement and support of county-wide culture and arts planning, strategic planning, and coordination with local agencies and organizations in planning and development, tourism, and county-wide events. The position also requires regular interface with all levels of the County organization including Executive Management and elected officials.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can also be obtained by considerable experience working in a nonprofit arts organization, higher education, or public agency dedicated to art and/or culture advocacy. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can also be obtained by completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Fine Arts, or a closely related field with three (3) or more years of related work experience. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated. - Knowledge and experience of Arts and Culture. – Knowledge and experience with grants, government funding, and philanthropy available for Arts and Culture initiatives. – Knowledge and experience of community-wide Arts and Culture strategic planning processes. – Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

How to Apply:

To apply on-line refer to web site: www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129. NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral/Practical Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information regarding this recruitment, please call Matt Escobedo at (805) 662-6584 or e-mail at Matt.Escobedo@ventura.org.

Filing Deadline:

6/6/2022