PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to perform management-level, professional work and through the direction of the City Manager’s Office, organize, coordinate and manage the City’s public art program. This position serves as liaison to the Arts Commission, City and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) staff, artists, design professionals, development community, neighborhood groups, and larger community; responsible for collections management and maintenance; development/implementation of the annual Art in Public Places Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification.  They are not listed in any order of importance.  The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Serves as the City liaison to the Arts Commission. Conducts and facilitates related public meetings and conferences with City staff. Attends all related pre-construction meetings and tracks projects through the applicable approval levels to final completion, including quasi-judicial board meetings, zoning and permitting committees and meetings.

Develops, plans, schedules, implements, and manages art-related events.

Recruits, trains and coordinates volunteers to present Art in Public Places Program information.

Maintains positive relations with the media and prepares news releases and other promotional materials.

Prepares designing and construction schedules, contracts and other written materials to coordinate public art projects and the public art program. Designs and produces informational materials and application documents for distribution to individual artist and art community to provide them with information on the selection process and to invite artwork proposals.

Arranges for dedication ceremonies, artwork insurances and transference of title of completed projects, and coordinates related tours, speakers and publicity.

Represents the City’s interest while implementing a community-based public art program; plans, develops, implements and administers a fiscally sound program. Develops and monitors project budgets including project and program evaluations and status reports. Makes recommendations for the Art in Public Places Program budget.

Coordinates alternative funding sources such as grant writing and events. Plans, develops and submits grant projects; submits all related financial reports; oversees and maintains accurate operational and budgetary files and records on program related projects; plans, develops, implements and administers budgetary plans and/or fiscal activities.

Reviews and evaluates operations, studies procedures, recommends modification or changes and implements policies and procedures developed by management. Collaboratively resolves procedural, operational, and other work-related problems such as project scheduling, resource acquisition and allocation, and personnel.

Plans, develops, directs, evaluates, and implements a public art plan, initiatives, and all aspects of public art projects to include art project planning, developing, scheduling, installation, tracking, coordinating artwork selection process, administering multiple project budgets, contracts and programs for artist and artwork which includes approval of concept design, proposal selection, installation of completed projects, identifying the scope of services to be provided by the artist and monitoring performance milestones and payments made to artist.

Researches and maintains computerized inventory and information files on the City's Public Art Collection, potential and selected artists, the art/artist selection process and community selection board participants and technical information needed for artwork maintenance.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

Work hours may include occasional evening meetings. Supervision is received from the Assistant City Manager who reviews work through observation, conferences, and results achieved.

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES

The ability to clearly communicate Department and City Goals, Policies, Strategic Plans and other key information to City Commission, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, the general public, and media representatives using multiple communication platforms.

Effectively communicates with elected officials, the City Manager, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, the general public, community organizations, neighborhoods, districts, and media representatives as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.

Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written public information material to a diverse customer environment.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on confidential and complex matters.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with elected officials, City Manager, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, the general public, and media representatives.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of policies, procedures philosophy and objectives of municipal government.

Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary visual art, and the history of public art projects and programs, including current critical theory.

Knowledge of current developments in public art concepts, planning, and criticism.

Knowledge of the methods involved in and the ability to organize and supervise all aspects of public art projects and programs.

Knowledge of alternative funding sources including grant writing and fund raising events.

Knowledge of and the ability to understand the community in relation to public art needs.

Skilled at developing and meeting public art program goals and objectives, and long range plans.

Skilled at using a variety of software programs and equipment to create enticing news releases and other promotional materials,

Ability to conceptualize, plan, develop, and implement innovative and interesting public art projects

Ability to clearly and eloquently communicate the aesthetic vision of communities and artists.

Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive relations with the media and all affiliates of the City’s public art program.

Ability to plan, develop, implement and administer budgetary plans and/or fiscal activities to ensure a fiscally sound public arts program.

Ability to effectively balance the interests of the City, artists, neighborhoods, and the general community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fine Arts, Arts Administration, or closely related field;
• Three (3) years of previous experience in public arts administration. 
• Possess (or obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Arts Administration or closely related field.

• Municipal government work experience.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Physical Ability:  Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals.  Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.