The purpose of this classification is to support a specialized function in the Public Art Department. To perform professional and administrative work with considerable independence within established guidelines and directly under the Public Arts Manager.

This is a part-time position that will work up to twenty (20) hours per week.

If you would like to review some of Public Art projects, see the links below:
https://www.instagram.com/boyntonarts/
https://www.boynton-beach.org/art/public-art-projects

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provides administrative support to the Public Art Program.

Creates and edits public art marketing and advertising documents and other publications using desktop publishing software; designs and prepares web pages for the department's website.

Manages various digital/social media platforms to engage and communicate with users through postings and public art campaigns.

Assists in the coordination and implementation of a wide variety of art-related programs, including community arts, arts education, grants, drafting, marketing, advertising, artwork collections, civic design review, art businesses, artists and other programs.

Assists in review of architectural plans and elevations in order to prepare developer and planner presentations for public art placement, review and approval.

Coordinates administering art-related contracts and/or grants specific to the arts; assists in the evaluation of funding proposals from art organizations and individual artists.

Assists in the administrative review and aesthetic evaluation of art projects for inclusion in public building construction.

Assists in the analyses of art programs, proposals and projects by researching and reviewing related information; gathers, compiles, analyzes data and prepares reports using database programs, spreadsheets, various word processing applications, and statistical data; conducts internet research, and prepares reports for program evaluation; assists in the development of and recommends changes to the ordinance regulations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

Manages cataloguing and tracking artwork collections.

Organizes or implements receptions for artwork exhibits and art events; coordinates community meetings to discuss artwork in progress with constituents and stakeholders.

Coordinates the design, planning, installation and maintenance of art exhibitions.

Prepares agenda items, schedules meetings, attends department meetings, and/or makes presentations at various types of meetings.

Coordinates purchases, procurement and project approvals using the City's financial system.

Assists with and manages special projects as directed.

• Associate's Degree in Fine Art, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Arts Administration, Event Planning, Marketing, Building Construction or closely related field; and
• Two (2) years of experience involving art, design or event management; and
• Must possess (or be able to obtain within 14 days of hire) and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Design, Art Administration, Event Planning, Marketing, Building Construction.
• Experience working with artists, organizing exhibitions or events, promoting via social media.
• Experience working within municipal government.

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES

Effectively communicates with supervisor, elected officials, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationship with all persons interacted with during the performance of duties.

Ability to communicate with effectively with people speaking English as a second language.

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.

Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic principles and standards relevant to public sector art programs.

Skills in understanding and communicating aesthetic standards to non-artists to implement a quality art program, exhibition, or art project.

Ability to effectively express ideas and communicate work-related information to a variety of individuals and groups.

Ability to accurately, effectively, and respectfully communicate digitally, orally, and in writing.

Ability to exercise sound judgment and appropriately refer issues to the Public Art Manager.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate issues and recommend reasonable solutions.

Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized written and/or graphic materials

Ability to accurately perform general and specific administrative functions.

Ability to multitask and manage a varied workload.

Ability to operate computers utilizing Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and/or other image and digital art software programs for Windows 10.

Ability to utilize various digital/social media platforms to engage, inform, and communicate with users.

Capable in desktop publishing applications such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) or other image and digital art software.

Ability to operate within website platform.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert 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 to moderate weight (20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Tasks require the ability to exert 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 to moderate weight (20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.