Art in Public Places Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience related to administrating, coordinating, or managing public art projects.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants
JOB PREIVEW :

This AIPP Coordinator (Associate Collections Manager) position will assist the Senior Coordinator Collections Manager in accomplishing long-range and rolling needs artwork conservation priorities for existing artworks and new art projects in the Art in Public Places program.

Essential Duties and functions may include the following.
1) Provide or facilitate artwork conservation, maintenance, and repairs following priorities to be set forth in the 2025 Collections Survey
2) Respond to and record artwork damage incidents, begins formulating treatment plans.
3) Provide or facilitate regular required maintenance and other time dependent tasks for collection artworks.
4) Under supervision, this position can be responsible for -
a. entering or updating collection management database records
b. records cleanup and rectification between repositories
c. collecting, producing and updating content for Project/Object profile binders
d. other Collections and Program operations as needed

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• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates.
• A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
• A skills assessments will be required for this position.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Benefits:
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Pay Range
$28.29 - $34.80 per hour

Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Core Business Hours)

Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.

Staff eligible to telework must be in the office for at least 40% of their scheduled work week.
Job Close Date 02/24/2025 Type of Posting External Department Economic Development Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 5202 East Ben White Blvd, Suite 400 Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of contemporary art forms, materials, methods of fabrication, descriptions;
• Knowledge of contemporary art conservation, preservation, maintenance methods and reporting of treatment plans;
• Experience in fine art display, handling, packing, transportation, lighting, cleaning and general care;
• Experience using computers and software applications, including databases, Microsoft Office Suites, and other communication tools;
• Experience in office environment using standard equipment.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Assists the manager with program implementation, public outreach, and artist development; and provides lower-level support to the planning, development, and implementation of public art projects from inception to completion. Acts as liaison between artists, architects, contractors, developers, City departments, and community groups in the selection and commissioning of artists and the execution of public art projects. Recommends, develops, and assists with the facilitation of the procurement processes of public art in accordance with program ordinance and guidelines. Assists, as necessary, with the selection process for artist and artwork by assisting with recruiting qualified jurors, scheduling meetings, preparing materials for review, providing orientation for participants, and facilitating selection. Identifies and oversees maintenance needs of the public art collection to include annual assessment of the collection, contracting for the repair of artworks, and maintaining artwork values for City insurance coverage and claims. Identifies artwork proposed for deaccession and assists in facilitating deaccession procedures according to adopted City policy. Facilitates artwork donation process and coordinates with donors, user departments, Boards and Commissions, and stakeholder groups, according to adopted City policy. Fields inquiries about the program or particular public art projects, including media requests. Recruits program participants and provides education through programmatic outreach efforts; represents the program at a limited number of public events and meetings, and makes public presentations as appropriate. Bears responsibility for all phases of contracts with contractors. Assists in the management of project artwork budget, schedules, and payments; and provides updates to internal and external stakeholders. Develops and maintains appropriate program and project documentation, including paper and electronic files, databases, visual archives, publicity materials, and web resources. Provides professional expertise to committees, colleagues, and artists in areas including public engagement, aesthetics, siting, durability, context, content, architectural integration, and best practices; and evaluates and recommends improvements to program and project management practices and procedures.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, guidance, and training to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction methods; project accounting; and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of fields of public art, contemporary visual art, creative place-making, construction processes, and urban design, including current trends and best practices.
• Skill in advanced oral and written communication.
• Skill in data analysis, process evaluation, and problem-solving, including troubleshooting and developing consensus around complex issues and situations.
• Skill in using computers and software applications, including databases, social media, and project management tools.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks, including ability to manage a multi-faceted workload with self-direction under limited supervision.
• Skill in managing a variety of team members, systems, budgets, timelines, and schedules to achieve successful project completion.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public dealings.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse constituencies.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The Art In Public Places Coordinator minimum qualifications are: graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience related to administrating, coordinating, or managing public art projects. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have knowledge of contemporary art forms, materials, methods of fabrication, descriptions?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have knowledge of contemporary art conservation, preservation, maintenance methods and reporting of treatment plans?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience in fine art display, handling, packing, transportation, lighting, cleaning and general care?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience using computers and software applications, including databases, Microsoft Office Suites, and other communication tools?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience in office environment using standard equipment?

• Yes
• No

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