Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division
Arts Council

Job Classification Title
Program Manager I (NS)

Position Number


Grade
NC20

Description of Work
The NC Arts Council is looking for an enthusiastic Deputy Director to join our team! The Deputy Director of the North Carolina Arts Council provides executive level support to the agency's Executive Director and is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the agency's extensive programs.
The Deputy Director works closely with the Executive Director on developing and implementing the agency's strategic plan and recommends policy that advances the arts in the state. This position directly and indirectly supervises the majority of agency staff; assists with budget development and oversight; board meeting planning and implementation; preparation of legislative, departmental and other requests, reports and materials; and is responsible for leading and managing the agency in director's absence.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage and implement the Arts Council's $11 million grant programs, which provide federal, private, and state funds to over 1,000 arts and community organizations and individuals annually and recommend program and policy changes to address the needs of the state and the arts industry.
• Seek and manage federal and Foundation grants and assist with preparation of legislative, departmental and other requests, reports and materials.
• Provide executive level support to the Executive Director, with budget development and oversight, board meeting planning and implementation.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the agency's strategic planning process, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of agency's programs, and lead and manage the agency in director's absence.
• Supervise 13 of the agency's 26 employees, including direct supervision of 3 senior program directors and one program director and indirect supervision of 9 program and administrative staff, and work with staff to more effectively partner with diverse and rural communities.
• Make presentations and represent the agency at national and state events and conferences; making site visits to attend constituent events and meeting with artists and arts leaders.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $70,478-$105,000

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.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge of North Carolina's non-profit arts sector; knowledge of state, local and/or federal arts grantmaking practices; and knowledge of issues related to arts and/or experience in diverse and underserved communities.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating the needs of the arts field.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and/or administering sound, effective programs and policies and to supervise, motivate, and evaluate highly qualified personnel.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and public speaking skills and ability to make effective public presentations.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm.
• Ability to participate in night and weekend arts activities and to travel in state and occasionally out of state as needed.

This position is located at:

109 East Jones Street,

Raleigh, NC 27601

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 of program experience related to the area of assignment,

including

One year of supervisory program experience;

or

An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Division Description

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 art making. The North Carolina Arts Council has proven to be a champion for youth by cultivating tomorrow's creative citizens through arts education

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Supplemental and Contact Information

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• 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.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: 919-814-6670

Recruiter:
Devyn Kirksey

Email:

[email protected]