Deputy Director of NC Arts Council - ART60083912

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Arts Council Job Classification Title Program Manager I (NS) Position Number 60083912 Grade NC20 About Us The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team! Description of Work The NC Arts Council is looking for an enthusiastic Deputy Director to join our team! The Deputy Director of the North Carolina Arts Council provides executive level support to the agency’s Executive Director and is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the agency’s extensive programs. The Deputy Director works closely with the Executive Director on developing and implementing the agency’s strategic plan and recommends policy that advances the arts in the state. This position directly and indirectly supervises the majority of agency staff; assists with budget development and oversight; board meeting planning and implementation; preparation of legislative, departmental and other requests, reports and materials; and is responsible for leading and managing the agency in director’s absence. Key Responsibilities • Manage and implement the Arts Council’s $11 million grant programs, which provide federal, private, and state funds to over 1,000 arts and community organizations and individuals annually and recommend program and policy changes to address the needs of the state and the arts industry. • Seek and manage federal and Foundation grants and assist with preparation of legislative, departmental and other requests, reports and materials. • Provide executive level support to the Executive Director, with budget development and oversight, board meeting planning and implementation. • Oversee the development and implementation of the agency’s strategic planning process, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of agency’s programs, and lead and manage the agency in director’s absence. • Supervise 13 of the agency’s 26 employees, including direct supervision of 3 senior program directors and one program director and indirect supervision of 9 program and administrative staff, and work with staff to more effectively partner with diverse and rural communities. • Make presentations and represent the agency at national and state events and conferences; making site visits to attend constituent events and meeting with artists and arts leaders. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. Recruitment Range: $70,478-$105,000 To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of North Carolina’s non-profit arts sector; knowledge of state, local and/or federal arts grantmaking practices; and knowledge of issues related to arts and/or experience in diverse and underserved communities. Demonstrated experience evaluating the needs of the arts field. Demonstrated experience establishing and/or administering sound, effective programs and policies and to supervise, motivate, and evaluate highly qualified personnel. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and public speaking skills and ability to make effective public presentations. Position/Physical Requirements Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm. Ability to participate in night and weekend arts activities and to travel in state and occasionally out of state as needed. This position is located at: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including One year of supervisory program experience; or An equivalent combination of training and experience. Division Description The mission of the North Carolina Arts Council is arts for all people. The North Carolina Arts Council builds on our state’s long-standing love of the arts, leading the way to a more vibrant future. The Arts Council is an economic catalyst, fueling a thriving nonprofit creative sector that generates $2.12 billion in annual dir