DEPUTY DIRECTOR CULTURAL AFFAIRS

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This classification plans, promotes, organizes, and assists in directing the activities of the Department of Cultural Affairs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• In coordination with the Director, oversees the administration and management of arts programs, including budgeting, staffing, facilities, and operations.
• Help develop and implement strategic initiatives and policies to promote departmental goals and long-term planning.
• Assists in the development of departmental budgets; analyzes and monitors budgets to ensure services are appropriate and effective.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations management of staff and facilities.
• Provide leadership to a diverse team of artists and administrators, promoting professional development and a culture of excellence.
• Monitors projects, programs, and activities to ensure services parallel the plan of action concerning schedule, attendance, personnel, costs, safety, and participation.
• Establish and maintain successful relationships with other City of South Fulton departments and agencies.
• Cultivate and maintain connections with local artists and community leaders to foster collaborations and support for cultural projects.
• Serve as an advocate for the department within the government and the broader community, representing the department at public, private, and civic events.
• Stay informed of trends, issues, and opportunities in the arts sector to guide policy and program development.
• Actively participates in the planning and facilitating of community events to safeguard the public's trust and safety.
• Guides the development and maintenance of community volunteers for the various divisions to supplement staff and resources as well as create a fellowship with special interest groups within the community.
• Gathers, analyzes, and evaluates usage of facilities and program attendance. Evaluate the results of overall operations and service levels and provide regular reports to the Director.

Additional Functions

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Arts, Recreation, Park Management, Public Administration or related field supplemented by seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience arts administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Preferred Qualifications : The ideal candidate would have knowledge and experience implementing a cultural policy and operating the arts as a business. Previous experience in managing the operations of an entertainment and arts venue is a plus. Existing relationships with local promoters and tourism groups would be extremely beneficial to this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to refrain thinking and priorities calmly and rapidly in an emergency situation.
• Organized and detail-oriented with skills required for planning and execution of departmental goals.
• Effective oral and written communication skills demonstrating sensitivity to a diversity of people and perspectives.
• Authentic relationship building with a focus on a collaboration mindset.
• Highly motivated and disciplined with the capacity to work independently.
• Big picture and creative thinker who focuses on long-term strategic goals and overall positive community impact.
• Ability to prioritize and follow through to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in database management and ability to adapt to up-to-date and new software.

Physical Requirements:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as 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 (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.