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ARTS DIRECTOR

Code: 07998 Local Unclassified

Arts Director falls in New Jersey's unclassified service: an appointing authority hires for it directly, without a civil service exam.

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Arts Director is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, organizes and coordinates orchestral, vocal, dance, art and sculpture exhibitions, or other fine-arts and cultural programs and presentations; supervises the performance of staff and volunteers; develops presentations combining current trends with cultural/artistic antiquities; does related work.

An Arts Director may only be appointed in jurisdictions that have or will establish an ongoing fine arts program which spans a twelve month period.

Examples of work

  • Researches exhibition possibilities and selects object and items for exhibition; oversees display, care and handling of objects.
  • Supervises the performance of assigned staff and volunteers.
  • Requisitions supplies and equipment.
  • Develops, organizes and directs presentations, programs and/or performances that combine current trends with cultural/artistic antiquities.
  • Develops budget for expenditures subject to approval of governing body; monitors appropriations and expenses.
  • Develops and prepares proposals of cultural/artistic programs.
  • Prepares media and other advertisements to promote public awareness and interest in cultural/artistic programs.
  • Prepares advertisements and conducts interviews and auditions of performers or exhibitors.
  • Prepares correspondence and reports.
  • Maintains records and files.
  • Conducts research to keep current in cultural/artistic area of expertise.
  • Attends and participates in conferences and conventions relating to cultural/artistic affairs.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Education

AND

Experience

The education and experience of the applicant will be commensurate with the corresponding cultural/artistic area of expertise.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to develop, organize and direct presentations.
  • Knowledge of the techniques used to develop and monitor a budget.
  • Knowledge of the techniques used to prepare proposals.
  • Knowledge of interview techniques.
  • Knowledge of methods used to prepare advertisements.
  • Knowledge of fine arts appropriate to the area of assignment.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with other staff and departments involved in the presentation of a cultural/artistic event.
  • Ability to supervise the performance of assigned staff and volunteers.
  • Ability to develop, organize and direct presentations, programs and/or performances, and to combine current trends with those of the past.
  • Ability to develop and monitor a budget.
  • Ability to develop and prepare proposals.
  • Ability to prepare media and other advertisements.
  • Ability to conduct research, interviews and auditions.
  • Ability to prepare correspondence and other reports.
  • Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed may not be listed.