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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Community Programs Analyst

Durham, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$64K/yr - $98K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Community Programs Analyst to support the City of Durham’s Cultural & Public Art Program. The Analyst will assist in the development and implementation of public art projects, community engagement activities, and manage various program operations to enhance civic infrastructure and cultural initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the activities of the City’s Cultural & Public Art Program

Prepares, and submits budget requests; estimates future needs; consults with stakeholders on priorities and availability of funding and other sources; develops grant proposals; monitors expenditures

Develops effective public participation strategies and activities and establishes effective working relationships with community groups

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies and procedures that govern program operations

Prepares analytical publications, planning documents, administrative reports, and press releases; assists in the development and refinement of goals, objectives, policies and procedures; investigates, interprets, analyzes and prepares recommendations in relation to proposals for new programs, grants and/or services; analyzes, interprets and explains City policies and procedures

Works closely with Project Managers and Designers of Record when art is required as part of the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), and with other departments and stakeholders as necessary

Issues RFQ’s/RFP’s for upcoming projects, manages selection committee activities, issues Artist contracts, coordinates and conducts public outreach efforts, manages communication between the Artist and stakeholders throughout design process and installation of artwork

Identifies and develops opportunities for public/private partnerships

Maintains/updates the City’s Public Art Program web pages and marketing

Qualification

Public art knowledgeCommunity engagementProject managementBudget managementStakeholder collaborationMS Office proficiencyAdobe PhotoshopBilingual (English/Spanish)CommunicationTeamworkAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

Associate degree or equivalent

Three-years of experience in planning, developing, and implementing public art projects or programs

Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license or if you currently have another state driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire

Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office products/Google platforms, and Adobe Photoshop is required

Experience in project management and managing public art projects; public art policy and/or design-related project management experience preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to racially/ethnically diverse audiences from myriad perspectives and backgrounds

Ability to facilitate meetings and make public presentations

Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

High attention to detail with a proactive and enthusiastic work style

Knowledge of artistic disciplines/media, visual art and public art trends

Excited by the integration of new technologies, programs, and software

Preferred

Four-year college degree in Art History, Visual Art, Art Administration, Public Art, Architecture, Public Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience

Prior experience with project management and/or public art project management experience

Prior experience working with artists, cultural organizations, or event planning

Prior experience with cash handling, accounts payable/receivable, or contracts

Experience and knowledge of the Durham area arts community is preferred

Bilingualism (English/Spanish)

Proficiency with Microsoft 365, social media, and video conferencing platforms

Ability to work independently and within a team

Willing to work in an indoor, office and/or outdoor environment

Willing to travel to external organizations and locations

Benefits

12-13 paid holidays per year

13 standard work days of vacation per year

13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement

2 weeks paid military leave per year

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans

State and City retirement plans

Short and long term disability plans

Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions

City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System

Paid funeral leave

Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling

Paid life insurance equal to annual salary

48 hours for volunteer work each year

4 hours parental leave each year

Workman's Compensation Insurance

457 Deferred Compensation Plans

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire

Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire

Dental and life insurance, after one year of service

Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service