Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Art Specialist - Cultural Arts (14735, Grade 22)
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Greenbelt, Maryland, us, 20771
Art Specialist - Cultural Arts (14735, Grade 22)
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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks and park-school recreation areas throughout Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. Prince George's County is also responsible for developing and delivering the County's public recreation programs.
The Arts and Cultural Heritage Division coordinates and manages four arts facilities, five historic rental properties, the Prince George’s Equestrian Center at The Show Place Arena, community arts services, teen arts services, art exhibitions, visual and public art, and other programs serving County arts organizations, artists, and residents. Programs include art camps, visual and performing arts classes and events, teen art initiatives, art exhibitions, performances in music, dance, and theatre for all ages, touring performances for school children, a community park summer music series and festival, Shakespeare in the Parks, artist studios, rental facilities for arts and non-arts organizations, artist residencies, and rental of historic sites for social functions.
The Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, is seeking a full-time, permanent Arts Specialist with a primary emphasis on scheduling concerts and performing arts programs throughout Prince George’s County. Duties will include providing technical assistance and consultation to individual artists and arts organizations; developing, producing, and marketing performing arts events and festivals; assisting with other Department of Parks and Recreation activities.
Responsibilities
Manage the Fairwood Summer Performance Series.
Manage performances and arts events at the Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex in Brandywine, MD.
Serve as a liaison within the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide arts resources as needed for festivals, cultural events, and cultural heritage programs.
Design and manage a broad variety of performing arts and culturally relevant programs, events, and classes.
Conduct research and patron surveys; attend professional events to support continued program improvement.
Meet with artists and arts organizations to provide public relations and community engagement.
Organize and facilitate special programs and events in surrounding community on behalf of the Division or Department.
Produce and review technical riders for performances with specialized requirements and procure necessary equipment to produce events/programs.
Negotiate performance contracts and fees and set ticket fees in accordance with cost recovery guidelines.
Set program standards and regularly evaluate programs to assess and report program effectiveness and accomplishment of goals and objectives.
Ensure high quality customer service.
Work collaboratively with internal and external entities to produce arts activities and programs for youth, teens, adults, and seniors.
Marketing and Promotion
Develop marketing plans to publicize arts programs, events, and services.
Collect publicity materials from artists and ensure appropriate use of copyrighted materials.
Write publicity copy, determine themes and concepts for publicity materials.
Provide information for Division and Department marketing efforts.
Represent the Division and Department to the community and to special groups concerned with the arts and culture; meet with community members and organizations, give presentations, and provide information on programs.
Budget Management
Monitor program budgets.
Provide input on the annual budget for arts programs.
Align expenses appropriately with proposed work programs and provide budget justifications.
Complete cost recovery plans for the work program to demonstrate compliance with Department standards and goals for community service.
Submit quarterly projections for work program, indicating estimated revenues and expenditures; recommend reallocation of funds if applicable.
Prepare purchase requests, check requests, contracts, and purchase card requests following the correct procurement procedures.
Track service and participation data to submit for monthly and annual reports.
Division Administration and Other Duties
Serve on Department committees, as assigned.
Attend Department programs and trainings.
Investigate accidents, complaints, etc.
Maintain records for work program.
Complete all required trainings.
Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Recreation or any related field.
Three (3) years of professional experience in an appropriate discipline (e.g., music, theatre, fine arts); or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years.
Valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire one, in accordance with State and Commission rules.
Pass Commission medical examination.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Recreation or related field.
Three (3) years of professional experience in a discipline such as music, theatre, fine arts; 7 years total education and experience.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
Medical and drug testing compliance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non‑merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act may require accommodations. Notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay). M‑NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks and park-school recreation areas throughout Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. Prince George's County is also responsible for developing and delivering the County's public recreation programs.
The Arts and Cultural Heritage Division coordinates and manages four arts facilities, five historic rental properties, the Prince George’s Equestrian Center at The Show Place Arena, community arts services, teen arts services, art exhibitions, visual and public art, and other programs serving County arts organizations, artists, and residents. Programs include art camps, visual and performing arts classes and events, teen art initiatives, art exhibitions, performances in music, dance, and theatre for all ages, touring performances for school children, a community park summer music series and festival, Shakespeare in the Parks, artist studios, rental facilities for arts and non-arts organizations, artist residencies, and rental of historic sites for social functions.
The Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, is seeking a full-time, permanent Arts Specialist with a primary emphasis on scheduling concerts and performing arts programs throughout Prince George’s County. Duties will include providing technical assistance and consultation to individual artists and arts organizations; developing, producing, and marketing performing arts events and festivals; assisting with other Department of Parks and Recreation activities.
Responsibilities
Manage the Fairwood Summer Performance Series.
Manage performances and arts events at the Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex in Brandywine, MD.
Serve as a liaison within the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide arts resources as needed for festivals, cultural events, and cultural heritage programs.
Design and manage a broad variety of performing arts and culturally relevant programs, events, and classes.
Conduct research and patron surveys; attend professional events to support continued program improvement.
Meet with artists and arts organizations to provide public relations and community engagement.
Organize and facilitate special programs and events in surrounding community on behalf of the Division or Department.
Produce and review technical riders for performances with specialized requirements and procure necessary equipment to produce events/programs.
Negotiate performance contracts and fees and set ticket fees in accordance with cost recovery guidelines.
Set program standards and regularly evaluate programs to assess and report program effectiveness and accomplishment of goals and objectives.
Ensure high quality customer service.
Work collaboratively with internal and external entities to produce arts activities and programs for youth, teens, adults, and seniors.
Marketing and Promotion
Develop marketing plans to publicize arts programs, events, and services.
Collect publicity materials from artists and ensure appropriate use of copyrighted materials.
Write publicity copy, determine themes and concepts for publicity materials.
Provide information for Division and Department marketing efforts.
Represent the Division and Department to the community and to special groups concerned with the arts and culture; meet with community members and organizations, give presentations, and provide information on programs.
Budget Management
Monitor program budgets.
Provide input on the annual budget for arts programs.
Align expenses appropriately with proposed work programs and provide budget justifications.
Complete cost recovery plans for the work program to demonstrate compliance with Department standards and goals for community service.
Submit quarterly projections for work program, indicating estimated revenues and expenditures; recommend reallocation of funds if applicable.
Prepare purchase requests, check requests, contracts, and purchase card requests following the correct procurement procedures.
Track service and participation data to submit for monthly and annual reports.
Division Administration and Other Duties
Serve on Department committees, as assigned.
Attend Department programs and trainings.
Investigate accidents, complaints, etc.
Maintain records for work program.
Complete all required trainings.
Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Recreation or any related field.
Three (3) years of professional experience in an appropriate discipline (e.g., music, theatre, fine arts); or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years.
Valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire one, in accordance with State and Commission rules.
Pass Commission medical examination.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Recreation or related field.
Three (3) years of professional experience in a discipline such as music, theatre, fine arts; 7 years total education and experience.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
Medical and drug testing compliance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non‑merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act may require accommodations. Notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay). M‑NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
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