CA For The Arts
City of San Jose - Assistant to The City Manager
CA For The Arts, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
City of San Jose – Assistant to the City Manager (Public Art Program Director) – Office of Cultural Affairs. The role leads the Public Art Program and reports to the Director of Cultural Affairs/Deputy Director of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs. Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Public Art Program, including developing a strategic vision, planning, managing and evaluating the program and its projects, and guiding project realization from inception to installation and conservation. Steward the program budget and collaborate with interdepartmental leadership and the community to realize the vision for public art in San José. Supervise staff (two Senior Arts Coordinators, one Art Coordinator) and perform as an individual contributor as needed. Oversee interagency contracts for public art services and other creative placemaking efforts; maintain citywide awareness of public art practices and policies. Coordinate with interagency partners (e.g., County of Santa Clara, Valley Transportation Authority) on project management services as applicable. Develop public policy, planning, and performance evaluation related to public art; ensure alignment with 1% for art ordinance and city goals. Engage with community stakeholders to realize the city’s vision for public art and uphold high standards of professionalism and customer service. Qualifications
Detail-oriented with initiative, flexibility, and creativity in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Professionalism, excellent customer service, strong work ethic. Knowledge of trends and best practices in public art; experience in program and budget management. Strong diplomacy, written and oral communication, and political awareness. Employment Details
Position: Assistant to the City Manager – Public Art Director Location: City of San José, CA Organization: Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) Note: This description preserves the core content and intent of the original job listing while removing disconnected boilerplate, unrelated postings, and nonessential formatting.
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City of San Jose – Assistant to the City Manager (Public Art Program Director) – Office of Cultural Affairs. The role leads the Public Art Program and reports to the Director of Cultural Affairs/Deputy Director of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs. Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Public Art Program, including developing a strategic vision, planning, managing and evaluating the program and its projects, and guiding project realization from inception to installation and conservation. Steward the program budget and collaborate with interdepartmental leadership and the community to realize the vision for public art in San José. Supervise staff (two Senior Arts Coordinators, one Art Coordinator) and perform as an individual contributor as needed. Oversee interagency contracts for public art services and other creative placemaking efforts; maintain citywide awareness of public art practices and policies. Coordinate with interagency partners (e.g., County of Santa Clara, Valley Transportation Authority) on project management services as applicable. Develop public policy, planning, and performance evaluation related to public art; ensure alignment with 1% for art ordinance and city goals. Engage with community stakeholders to realize the city’s vision for public art and uphold high standards of professionalism and customer service. Qualifications
Detail-oriented with initiative, flexibility, and creativity in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Professionalism, excellent customer service, strong work ethic. Knowledge of trends and best practices in public art; experience in program and budget management. Strong diplomacy, written and oral communication, and political awareness. Employment Details
Position: Assistant to the City Manager – Public Art Director Location: City of San José, CA Organization: Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) Note: This description preserves the core content and intent of the original job listing while removing disconnected boilerplate, unrelated postings, and nonessential formatting.
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