Public Art Program Manager, 211, Arts & Culture

Salary : $66,934. 40 - $83,678. 40 Annually

Location : Laredo, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: B253565-1

Department: Library

Division: Arts and Culture

Opening Date: 10/16/2024

Closing Date: Continuous



Responsible for managing the implementation and subsequent administration of all aspects of the Laredo Public Art Master Plan (i. e. , the City's 2% for Art Program which is funded through the city's CIP program). Administration of other arts and culture projects and contracts funded with other sources.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical RequirementsESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Implementation and administration of the Laredo Public Arts Master Plan
• Manages all essential program processes as detailed in the plan
• Prepares the Annual Report, Annual Plan, Annual Budget, quarterly workplan and Strategic 10-year plan for Public Art
• Collection management, ongoing maintenance and conservation of the City of Laredo's public art collection including maintaining inventory database and online gallery of art collection on the City of Laredo website
• Secures and coordinates community partners, sponsors and funders for other art & culture projects
• Assists the administration of same including cultural art contracts, funded with hotel occupancy taxes and other sources
• Serves as the public face and voice of the Public Art Program for the City of Laredo
• Leads public engagement with citizens, artists, nonprofit visual arts organizations, key arts and culture stakeholders
• Staff liaison to the Fine Arts & Culture Commission
• Responds to requests from media, citizens, and election officials
• Develops graphics and visual presentations to communicate program plans and concepts to citizens, city officials, and others
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of theory, principles, best practices and procedures for public and visual art programs
• Knowledge of principles and best practices of project management, artist selection and contracting
• Knowledge of public art project design, plans, conceptual/schematic drawings, construction documents, project specifications and bid documents
• Knowledge of principles related to properly executing a city procurement contract, purchasing, issuing an RFP, bidding and contract procedures
• Knowledge of standard databases use and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures
• Knowledge of budgetary and financial record keeping techniques and preparation
• Knowledge of CAD and GIS
• Knowledge of website upkeep, routine maintenance and updating
• Knowledge of the Laredo community or similar preferred

• Skilled in utilizing a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite
• Skilled in grant writing is preferred
• Ability to administer a public art program and manage delivery of projects
• Ability to read and interpret project maps, plans, and blueprints
• Ability to understand Capital Improvement Projects, including detailed design plans, drawings, sketches and architectural renderings
• Ability to manage an annual program budget and individual project budgets
• Ability to engage partners to secure funding
• Ability to present ideas and projects to individuals with little knowledge of public art
• Ability to provide community engagement, public information, marketing-communication, and media management
• Ability to provide reports and professional presentations to executive leadership, boards, commissions, citizen groups, and elected officials
• Ability to provide community engagement, public information, marketing-communication, and media management
• Ability to provide reports and professional presentations to executive leadership, boards, commissions, citizen groups, and elected officials
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Confined space
• Warehouse environment

• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site

• Outdoor environment
• Vehicles

• Office or similar indoor environment

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Construction site
• Confined space
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment
• Other: ______

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

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