DEPUTY DIRECTOR CULTURAL AFFAIRS

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This classification plans, promotes, organizes, and assists in directing the activities of the Department of Cultural Affairs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• In coordination with the Director, oversees the administration and management of arts programs, including budgeting, staffing, facilities, and operations.
• Help develop and implement strategic initiatives and policies to promote departmental goals and long-term planning.
• Assists in the development of departmental budgets; analyzes and monitors budgets to ensure services are appropriate and effective.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations management of staff and facilities.
• Provide leadership to a diverse team of artists and administrators, promoting professional development and a culture of excellence.
• Monitors projects, programs, and activities to ensure services parallel the plan of action concerning schedule, attendance, personnel, costs, safety, and participation.
• Establish and maintain successful relationships with other City of South Fulton departments and agencies.
• Cultivate and maintain connections with local artists and community leaders to foster collaborations and support for cultural projects.
• Serve as an advocate for the department within the government and the broader community, representing the department at public, private, and civic events.
• Stay informed of trends, issues, and opportunities in the arts sector to guide policy and program development.
• Actively participates in the planning and facilitating of community events to safeguard the public's trust and safety.
• Guides the development and maintenance of community volunteers for the various divisions to supplement staff and resources as well as create a fellowship with special interest groups within the community.
• Gathers, analyzes, and evaluates usage of facilities and program attendance. Evaluate the results of overall operations and service levels and provide regular reports to the Director.

Additional Functions

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Arts, Recreation, Park Management, Public Administration or related field supplemented by seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience arts administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate would have knowledge and experience implementing a cultural policy and operating the arts as a business. Previous experience in managing the operations of an entertainment and arts venue is a plus. Existing relationships with local promoters and tourism groups would be extremely beneficial to this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to refrain thinking and priorities calmly and rapidly in an emergency situation.
• Organized and detail-oriented with skills required for planning and execution of departmental goals.
• Effective oral and written communication skills demonstrating sensitivity to a diversity of people and perspectives.
• Authentic relationship building with a focus on a collaboration mindset.
• Highly motivated and disciplined with the capacity to work independently.
• Big picture and creative thinker who focuses on long-term strategic goals and overall positive community impact.
• Ability to prioritize and follow through to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in database management and ability to adapt to up-to-date and new software.

Physical Requirements:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.