Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division Arts Council
Job Classification Title Program Analyst I (NS)
Position Number 60083921
Grade NC17
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. W
e encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
Description of WorkThe North Carolina Arts Council is seeking a well-rounded Senior Program Director for Arts Learning to join our team! The Senior Program Director for Arts Learning oversees the Arts Learning Team, taking the lead role in the planning, strategy, and research required to manage and maintain its programs, including A+ Schools of North Carolina. This position requires strong working relationships with the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the NC Department of Public Instruction, and school districts, as well as other education partners in the state and throughout the nation in order to
keep abreast of current trends, opportunities, and policies in the education field.
This position works to ensure that the Arts Learning Team and programs have the resources they need, providing staff and technical assistance, training opportunities for teachers, and fundraising for the annual budget. This position
directly supervises 5 staff positions.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $58,613 – $88,500
This position is located at:
109 East Jones Street,
Raleigh, NC 27601
http://www.ncarts.org/
Management Prefers:
- Demonstrated experience as a leader in both arts administration and/or school administration.
- Demonstrated experience designing and/or implementing professional development experiences for adults.
- Demonstrated experience as a grant writer with a demonstrated track-record of success.
- Demonstrated experience supervising employees and/or contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Executive Director and Deputy Director with policy and program development, implementation, documentation and research, and help to shape the future direction of the Arts Learning programs of the NC Arts Council.
- Assist the Deputy Director and Director of Operations in grant-writing, budgeting and fundraising work and work with direct reports to develop and facilitate annual spending plan for each program.
- Oversee the successful management of the portfolio of grant offerings tailored to arts organizations that provide arts in education programming for school-age children and preK-12 students.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, facilitation, documentation and reporting of all Arts Learning programming including teacher training workshops, teaching artist visits, A+ Schools meetings and trainings, and classroom resources that support arts integration.
- Oversee the ongoing research and data-collection associated with A+ Schools and other arts in education activities, working with appropriate members of the Arts Learning Team as well as the Research Director to determine research and data needs, select research partners, and monitor the findings to help shape future programs and offerings.
- Supervise the work of five state employees to ensure that agency goals, state and agency requirements and annual workplans are managed and implemented.
- Supervise contracted vendors and individuals hired to complete specific tasks for Arts in Education and A+ Schools, including over 40 A+ Fellows who serve as the trainers for professional development.
Position/Physical Requirements:
- • Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm.
- Travel in state and occasionally out of state is required.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution
AND
Three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment;
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The mission of the North Carolina Arts Council is arts for all people. The North Carolina Arts Council builds on our state’s long-standing love of the arts, leading the way to a more vibrant future. The Arts Council is an economic catalyst, fueling a thriving nonprofit creative sector that generates $2.12 billion in annual direct economic activity. The Arts Council also sustains diverse arts expression and traditions while investing in innovative approaches to artmaking. The North Carolina Arts Council has proven to be a champion for youth by cultivating tomorrow’s creative citizens through arts education.
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application while in process. The hiring process may take several weeks.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.