Public Art Coordinator- Temporary/Seasonal

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEED.

Who We Are

Orlando, The City Beautiful

For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.

Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

NATURE OF WORK:

Under general supervision, the Public Art Coordinator administers the City’s public arts programs to help maintain the City of Orlando’s Public Art Collection, program and install rotating exhibitions in 3 City  Galleries, organize special events related to the arts, provide staff support for the Public Arts Advisory Board, coordinate with other City departments in a variety of arts related tasks, assist professional calls for the One Percent for art program on CIP projects, and promote public art and provide assistance with other community activities. Knowledge of Contemporary art and related issues. Knowledge and familiarity with principles, practices, and procedures of public art programs. Strong written correspondence, label copy, and materials for public distribution.

Examples of Duties 

Coordinate the City’s Public Art Program.
Works with artists, artist groups, cultural institutions, and City departments in curating/creating 12 exhibitions annually in 3 City Gallery Spaces.
Work to create visual didactics (wall text, vinyl, signage, labels).
Collaborate with Registrar to obtain loan agreements, contracts, and insurance documents.
Arrange public art receptions and events for Terrace Gallery, City Hall.
Serves as staff, with Recording Secretary and Director to the City’s Public Art Advisory Board to include prepares reports and projects for Board Meetings.
Prepares, distributes, and updates promotional materials for Public Art’s installations, events, and programs.
Maintains an up to date public arts section of the City’s website.
With other City departments, assists in the calls for One Percent for Art Program on CIP projects.
With Registrar and Risk Management conduct annual inventory / records on art collection and assets.
Upon request rotate / refresh artwork installed throughout City Hall and other offices throughout the City.
When necessary, coordinate conservation, maintenance, matting & framing, etc. of artwork.
Effectively communicate with the members of the public, businesses, elected officials, and other groups.
Monitor program budgets and contracts.
Manage art projects at various stages of development.
Manage all phases of the design, fabrication, and installation of the artwork.
Establish exceptional organizational skills, multitask, prioritize work, and meet critical deadlines.
Prepare reports and proposals and present recommendations orally and in writing.
Create and use graphics appropriate for written documents and web pages.
Professionally and effectively conduct public and community meetings.
Work with confidential information.

Minimum Requirements 

Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, fine arts, community development, public administration, or related field and three (3) years professional experience in public arts programs; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience  Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe software suite and E-sign, Dropbox, WeTransfer, Wrike required.

VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW. FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.

Salary 

$18.93 – $24.14 Hourly

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