The City of Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Assistant Public Art Director to assist and support the Public Art Director and the Chief Cultural Officer on various initiatives within the City's Public Art program.
Requirements
- Experience with arts related project management and organizing projects with many stakeholders and partners
- Experience with grant writing and managing grant funded public art programs
- Passionate about public engagement and comfortable with public speaking in diverse communities
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated and creative
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and digital)
- Experience with leading and organizing meetings with diverse communities or in urban settings
- High level of Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
- Familiarity with digital marketing tools such as Mailchimp, Canva, and WordPress
- Familiarity with form builders or survey tools such as Cognito, Survey Monkey, Submittable, Google Forms
- Pro-active, self-directed, teachable, and show enthusiasm to take on new projects
- Ability to multi-task and monitor multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to effectively work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Benefits
- Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
- Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
- Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Generous retirement savings options are available
- Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships.
