Performing Arts – Department OF Library & Cultural Arts Jobs Near Me

Overview

Position Title:Performing Arts

Company: City Of Carlsbad

Location:Carlsbad, CA

Job Description:

Carlsbad’s mission is to enhance the lives of all who live, work and play in our city by setting the standard for providing top quality, efficient local government services. Our organization values character, innovation, stewardship, excellence, empowerment and communication. As a full-service city, Carlsbad has its own police and fire departments, a water district, parks and recreation department, library and cultural arts department, as well as administrative and public works functions. As a member of Team Carlsbad, you will find that Carlsbad is a great place to make a living and a life.

Responsibilities:

• Provide opportunities and encourage the public to understand and participate in city and community programs, events and/or exhibits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Plan, research, organize, coordinate, book talent and deliver a variety of programs, events, services or exhibits that meet the needs of a diverse community.
• Develop and monitor the operating budget for the work unit; coordinate on development of the departmental budget; control, monitor and approve expenditures within budget limits.
• Assist in the development, compliance and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs, events and physical structures such as venues and meeting spaces.
• Promote programs and services through print publications, news releases, presentations, the city website, e-newsletters and social media.
• Represent the city in the community and at professional conferences and meetings.
• Survey, collect and evaluate community participation, attendance and satisfaction and overall results of specific measures and goals.
• Work with vendors, community partners, support organizations and others in the delivery of programs and services.
• Support the City of Carlsbad and department’s mission through the delivery of lifelong learning and arts and cultural experiences.
• Participate in and lead special project teams.
• Manage the collection of revenues associated with assigned programs or facility operations.
• Coordinate advisory committees comprising members of the public and stakeholders
• Maintain calendars for public and/or staff use.
• Draft and monitor contracts and visual artist and performance agreements.
• Manage all systems associated with the maintenance and operation of a venue.
• Provide overall supervision to staff, contractors and volunteers including their selection, training and development, performance assessment and work priorities.

Requirements:

• Maintain high standards for customer service and meeting audience needs and concerns.
• Supervise, evaluate, motivate and train assigned staff, contractors and volunteers.
• Work in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
• Be flexible and work on multiple projects at once.
• Arrange, implement and coordinate community programs, exhibits, special events and services related to the assigned programs and facilities.
• Use computer and related software applications to assist in performing duties.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Analyze problems, identify solutions and implement recommendations.
• Be innovative and problem-solve within a team environment.
• Work with multiple stakeholders with differing viewpoints in a team-based and collaborative work environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.