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State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 2 days ago

Arts Director

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

The Iowa Economic Development Authority is seeking a mission-driven leader to serve as the next Arts Director. In this role, you will lead a dynamic team, administer impactful grant programs, and champion the arts as a catalyst for economic prosperity across Iowa.

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Arts team, advancing arts initiatives and fostering creativity, learning, and participation statewide

Lead the Arts team. Coach, guide, and evaluate assigned team members, manage workloads, and track projects

Coordinate and directly collaborate with the Iowa Arts Council advisory, to provide recommendations for the development and implementation of Iowa’s strategic arts plan

Oversee state and federally funded arts programs, ensuring compliance, effective fund distribution, and impactful service delivery

Serve as the primary relationship manager for arts-related projects, representing IEDA at conferences, site visits, and regional gatherings

Administer partnership agreements, including with the National Endowment for the Arts, and manage a multi-million dollar budget

Qualification

Program ManagementLeadership SkillsRegulatory KnowledgeCommunity EngagementTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to four years of full-time work in program administration, development, management, or operations

Eight years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations

Four years of full-time work experience work in program administration, development, management, or operations; and a combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education

Two years of full-time work experience work in program administration, development, management, or operations; and a combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience; and a combination of a total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education

Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Public Service Supervisor or comparable specific management-level position

Preferred

Ability to promote the arts as a driver of community vitality within the bounds of state and federal regulations

Proven experience managing programs involving state or federal grant funding

Ability to mentor and direct a team

Benefits

Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.

Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.

Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.

Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).

Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.

Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

Company

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

If you’re looking for a work life of accomplishment, reward, and opportunity, you’ll discover Iowa State Government is just the place where there’s a rich and diverse population; where community, culture and differences matter; where exceptional work ethic, values and peace of mind all come together! The more you know about the State of Iowa, the more you’ll know it’s the right fit for you! There are 16 agencies in state government providing services to Iowans requiring specialized talent in agriculture, corrections, economic development, education, human services, natural resources, public health, public safety, revenue, transportation, veterans’ services and more.

Founded in 1965

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

10001+ employees