TN Arts Commission Position Opening: Arts Access Director
Position Description
The Tennessee Arts Commission seeks a full-time Program Director for Arts Access. Under the supervision of the Associate Director for Operations, this position manages a statewide program to cultivate accessibility, participation and inclusion in the arts for the benefit of all Tennesseans and their communities. Specifically, the position manages grants, programming, and special projects associated with Arts Access and non-discrimination compliance. See https://tnartscommission.org/about-us/accessibility/ and https://tnartscommission.org/programs/arts-access/ for more.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the development and administration of state and federal grants to arts organizations, non-arts organizations and individuals, with primary focus on increasing accessibility and participation in the arts among underserved groups
- Serves as agency liaison for Title VI and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance
- Serves as a resource and provides technical assistance to organizations, artists, communities and Tennessee Arts Commission staff related to developing arts programs and projects to increase access and participation
- Generates public support for the arts
- Represents the Commission at local, state, regional, and national meetings
- Acts creatively as part of the Commission team to identify and implement strategies to cultivate the arts for the benefit of all Tennesseans and their communities
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Bachelor’s Degree and three years of experience in arts administration and/or nonprofit management
- Understands state and national arts policy and trends
- Familiarity with federal civil rights and disability requirements
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and collaborative initiatives and carry projects through to successful completion
- Grants management and budget experience desired
- Experience developing and managing productive partnerships with outside organizations and networks
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Licensed to operate a motor vehicle and available for travel
- Knowledge and ability to utilize office equipment and computer software including Microsoft Office
Other
Salary based on experience. First step of range: $38,076
Works in non-smoking state office in downtown Nashville
To Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to Vickie McPherson at Vickie.mcpherson@tn.gov
Applicant screening begins July 13, 2015.
Pursuant to State of Tennessee policy of nondiscrimination, no person on the ground of race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion or sex shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination of services, programs and employment provided by the Commission and its contracting agencies. Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations or an alternate communication format should so request.
