Public Art Coordinator - Part-time

General Description

The purpose of this job within the organization is to serve as a Public Art Coordinator for the City of Charleston- Office of Public Art by performing a broad range of professional and technical work in the planning, reviewing and managing the identification, installation and maintenance of public art projects within the City.

This job will work under the Director Of Public Art and will implement projects and policies set out by the leadership of the administration and Office of Public Art.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this job/class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Essential Functions:

Fulfills the department's mission to educate.create.conserve Public Art in Charleston.

Strives to be efficient and effective at balancing and meeting the common needs and reasonable expectations of core constituents.

Implement projects and procedures for the installation, maintenance, operation and identification of public art in Charleston.

Develops and implements inventory plans and maintenance programs for the City of Charleston's Office of Public Art.

Manages the public art database and condition studies

Identifies fundraising opportunities and grant opportunities.

Additional Duties :

Performs related work as assigned.

Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts

Data Responsibility:

Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations.

People Responsibility:

People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public.

Persuades or influences others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances.

Asset Responsibility:

Assets responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization.

Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving moderate economies and/or preventing moderate losses through the management of a small division; handles supplies of high value or moderate amounts of money consistent with the operation of a small division.

Mathematical Requirements:

Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems.

Uses mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities, descriptive statistics, deductive geometry, plane and solid and rectangular coordinates; mathematical and classifications or schemes.

Communications Requirements:

Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak.

Reads financial reports; speaks before professional and civic groups; participates in panel discussions and speaks extemporaneously on a variety of subjects; writes complex articles, reports and develops presentations for audiences.

Judgment Requirements:

Judgment requirements refer to the frequency and complexity of judgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions.

Decision-making is a significant part of the job, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment, responsible to assist in developing policies and practices.

Complexity of Work:

Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job.

Performs coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem solving; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures.

Impact of Errors:

Impact of errors refers to consequences such as damage to equipment and property, loss of data, exposure of the organization to legal liability, and injury or death for individuals.

The impact of errors is very serious - affects entire organization and the general public.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Equipment Usage:

Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products.

Handles or uses work aids involving some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items.

Unavoidable Hazards:

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

Safety of Others:

Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the job or to ensure the safety of the general public. (Does not include safety of subordinates).

Requires some responsibility for safety and health of others and/or for occasional enforcement of the standards of public safety or health.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Arts Administration or related field.

Requires four years of demonstrated experience

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Must possess and maintain valid State of West Virginia Driver's License.

Core Competencies:

- Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions.

- Adaptability - responds positively to change.

- Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner.

- Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers.

- Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues

- Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions.

- Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge.

- Teamwork & Cooperation - collaborates with others to fulfill the City's vision and achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives.

- Leadership - effectively manages and guides group efforts; tracks team progress, adequately anticipates roadblocks, and changes course as needed to achieve team goals.

- Performance Management - clearly establishes and communicates expectations and accountabilities; monitors and evaluates performance.

Additional Qualifications:

- Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.

- Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently in order to communicate and interact with others; to understand and interpret safety instructions; and to respond to internal and external inquiries.

- Ability to understand and comply with City and departmental guidelines, policies, procedures and expectations.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work that may be performed by an employee. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory or list of all of the duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Supervisors/Managers and/or Department Heads may also assign additional or other lawful duties as may be necessary and/or required. The City reserves the right to modify or change this job description at any time, for any lawful reason, with or without notice. This job description is not, and should not be construed or implied to be a contract, promise or guarantee of continued employment.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Charleston, WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.