Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division Arts Council
Job Classification Title Arts Program Administrator (NS)
Position Number 60083335
Grade NC12
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. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
Description of Work
The North Carolina Arts Council is seeking a well-rounded Theater and Literature Director! The Theater and Literature Director provides leadership to the Arts Council’s theater and literature programs and the state’s literary and theater communities while also bringing public attention to writers and literary organizations and theater artists and theaters through programs, resources, partnerships, and promotion. This position administers grant funds to literary and theater organizations. Employee also provides a range of consultation services to literary and theater artists and organizations. This position administers the Poet Laureate selection process and manages the Poet Laureate program.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $45,926 – $64,836
This position is located at:
109 East Jones Street,
Raleigh, NC 27601
http://www.ncarts.org/
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Management Prefers:
- Demonstrated experience working in theater, literary arts, performing arts presenting, and/or arts organizations.
- Demonstrated experience with writing grant applications and/or managing the allocation of grant funds to others.
- Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of nonprofit organizational management including governance, fundraising, managing volunteers, financial oversight, programming, and evaluation.
- Demonstrated the ability to work independently, prioritize effectively by handling multiple tasks at once with attention to detail, organize and/or review workflow and procedures, and adhere to deadlines.
- Demonstrated the skill to communicate effectively and build working relationships with both internal (ex. staff, agency, department) and external stakeholders (ex. constituents, grantees, partners, consultants, service providers).
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the portfolio of grant offerings tailored to discipline-specific arts organizations and other organizations that provide arts programs in the areas of theater and literature. Assist to implement the communications plan for the aforementioned grant guidelines roll-outs, alerting current grantees of the upcoming application cycle as well as introducing grant opportunities to new potential applicants. Participate in virtual office-hours and webinars to help potential applicants understand the guidelines and navigate the application forms.
- Provide the Senior Program Director with recommendations for individuals to serve as grant panelists, as needed. Ensure that panelist candidates are qualified and diverse in terms of race, gender, and geographic representation. Participate in the panelist orientation, trainings, and all panel meetings associated with the aforementioned grant categories.
- Manage all theater and literature applications submitted in the aforementioned organizational grant categories. Assist applicants in theater and literature with applications, and review those for eligibility, completeness, and overall strength before releasing them for panel adjudication. Attend relevant panel meetings to provide any new details regarding each application in theater and literature portfolio, to answer questions, and to make notes regarding the overall feedback that panelists offered to the theater and literature applications.
- Monitor all theater and literature grantees using the guidance provided on the Risk Assessment worksheet. Conduct site visits to grantees that are determined to be high risk, typically visiting 8 – 10 funded organizations each year. Review and sign off on all theater and literature grantee final reports in a timely manner.
- Assist with the creation and implementation of professional development resources and technical assistance opportunities for individual artists and discipline specific arts organizations, such as annual artist workshops or technical assistance grant funding for a group to conduct strategic planning.
- Meet with individuals and organizations working in the literary and theater disciplines to provide general assistance and information regarding professional opportunities in the arts and cultural sector. These meetings cover a range of topics including but not limited to funding, board and governance, opportunities for sharing work, and marketing. Actively engage in helping the agency find ways to more effectively partner with underserved communities such as diverse and rural communities.
- Manage the North Carolina Poet Laureate program on behalf of the Department and Governor’s Office. Employee is responsible for administering the nomination and selection process of each new state Poet Laureate. Work closely with leadership and the marketing team to host an installation event. Work closely with the Poet Laureate to develop the priorities of their tenure and a strategy to accomplish those priorities in the state. Monitor the Poet Laureate schedule and ensure that there is an up-to-date Web presence for the program.
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
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 in art, English, one of the performing arts or arts administration, depending upon specific area of program assignment from an appropriately accredited institution
AND
Three years of experience directly related to the specific program area of assignment,
AND
Two of which must have been in a consultative or administrative capacity within an arts organization
OR
an equivalent combination of education 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.
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.
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
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.