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Job Title   Job Family   Job Code   Job Exempt
Placemaking Arts & Culture Manager   Non_Bargaining   PACM1   Y
 
        Pay Grade   Pay Rate Type   Minimum   Midpoint   Maximum
        NB114   Salary   $40.98   $52.25   $63.51
 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
 

This position provides strategic leadership for the City of Orlando's arts, culture, public art, and creative placemaking initiatives. This position develops and implements programs, partnerships, and policies that strengthen Orlando's cultural identity, support the creative economy, enhance public spaces, and advance community engagement.


This position serves as the City's primary liaison for regional arts and cultural initiatives and leads the planning, implementation, and stewardship of the City's Public Art Program, Integrated Lighting Program, cultural planning efforts, and other strategic arts initiatives. This position collaborates extensively with City departments, elected officials, community organizations, artists, cultural institutions, developers, and regional partners to deliver innovative projects that contribute to Orlando's economic vitality, quality of life, and civic identity.


Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in art administration, fine arts, community development, public administration, or related field with four (4) or more years experience in cultural arts or a public art program and 1 year of program management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Examples of Work Performed
Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.


Serve as the City liaison for the CANVAS City of Orlando/Orange County Cultural Arts Master Plan and the Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs Council.
Lead the development and implementation of arts and culture initiatives that support the City's placemaking goals, cultural identity, and community engagement efforts.
Establish and advance an Urban Arts and Cultural Loop connecting Downtown Orlando, Loch Haven Park, and other arts and cultural amenities.
Identify underutilized properties and develop strategies for artist studios, creative workspaces, performance venues, and cultural uses.
Support the implementation of programs and initiatives that address the needs of Orlando's arts and cultural organizations.
Explore and pursue arts and cultural funding opportunities, including Tourist Development Tax funding, grants, sponsorships, and public-private partnerships.
Promote regional collaboration and coordination with arts organizations, cultural institutions, municipalities, and community partners.
Expand Downtown Orlando's presence as a regional artist and creative hub.
Align the City's arts, cultural, and placemaking initiatives with national best practices.
Review and provide recommendations on regulatory frameworks, policies, and initiatives that support arts and cultural development and creative entrepreneurship.
Enhance City and County partnerships through improved communication, coordinated planning, and collaboration on cultural events, programs, and infrastructure.
Direct the City's Public Art Program, including the planning, development, implementation, and stewardship of the City's public art collection.
Manage and maintain the City and CRA's public art assets, including permanent and temporary installations, murals, gateway features, civic artwork, and other cultural assets.
Oversee the full lifecycle of public art projects, including project planning, artist selection, design review, budgeting, timeline management, fabrication, installation, documentation, and long-term stewardship.
Coordinate artist selection processes, including Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), and other public procurement processes.
Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Fiscal Management, and other City departments to administer solicitations, contracts, agreements, and project documentation.
Manage contracts and evaluate the performance of artists, vendors, consultants, fabricators, and contractors engaged in Citywide public art projects.
Administer and support the City's One Percent for Art Program in coordination with Capital Improvement Projects and City initiatives.
Maintain public art collection records, project documentation, conservation information, and asset management practices.
Coordinate the installation, relocation, maintenance, conservation, and preservation of public art assets.
Provide staff support to the Public Art Advisory Board and assist with board presentations, project reviews, and related activities.
Manage and maintain the City of Orlando Integrated Lighting Program, including the City Hall Dome, City Hall Plaza, and other assets identified through the Lighting Program.
Identify opportunities to integrate public art, lighting, cultural programming, and creative interventions into public spaces and civic projects.
Coordinate with City departments, including Economic Development, Public Works, Parks, Planning, Transportation, and the CRA, to support arts and culture initiatives within the public realm.
Develop and implement strategies to connect, inform, and engage residents, visitors, and targeted populations through arts and cultural programming, public art, and civic initiatives.
Organize and coordinate rotating exhibitions within City galleries, special art-related events, and community engagement opportunities.
Develop and implement the docent training program for the Pulse Memorial.
Prepare presentations, briefing materials, talking points, reports, and correspondence for the Mayor, City leadership, advisory boards, and other stakeholders.
Provide strategic recommendations regarding arts, culture, public art, and creative placemaking initiatives.
Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to advance Citywide arts and cultural initiatives.
Assist with grant applications, funding opportunities, and resource development efforts.
Evaluate program outcomes and community impact related to arts, culture, public art, and placemaking initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of current developments in public art concepts, planning, theory, and criticism.

Knowledge of public art-related principles practices, laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to art on public and private lands.

Knowledge of public art policies, including artist selection processes, contracting, project management, and public processes associated with art projects.

Knowledge of Contemporary art and related issues.

Knowledge and familiarity with principles, practices, and procedures of public art programs.

Skilled in the use of computers and Microsoft programs.

Skilled in writing correspondence, label copy, and materials for public distribution.

Strong communication skills in addressing the members of the public, businesses, elected officials, and other groups.

Exceptional organizational skills, multi‐task, prioritize work, and meet critical deadlines.

Ability to complete tasks accurately and on time to meet deadlines.

Ability to monitor program budgets and contracts.

Ability to manage art projects at various stages of development.

Ability to manage all phases of the design, fabrication, and installation of the artwork.

Ability to prepare reports and proposals and present recommendations orally and in writing.

Ability to create and use graphics appropriate for written documents and web pages.

Ability to conduct public and community meetings professionally.

Ability to collaborate across multiple City departments and community partners.

Ability to work with confidential information.

Ability to understand and/or learn required public art field software and best practices.