DOS - ARTS CONSULTANT - 45000859

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager is a professional administrator with subject matter expertise (arts) and able to effectively communicate with constituents. Demonstrates exceptional customer service, accountability, adaptability, dependability, initiative, and exemplary personal conduct and relationships, all of which are core values of the Division and the Department of State. This is a full-time Program Manager position with assigned specific disciplines. Manages and monitors grants awarded by agency for cultural programs in Florida. Duties include processing and reviewing applications; selection of panelists and coordination of panel meetings; and management of grant contracts. This manager is a grants team member. Conducts annual desk audits of selected grantee organizations and schedules site visits whenever possible. Regularly reviews DOS Grants procedures and communicates with other staff and IT liaison. Participates in grants training webinars for constituents. Works closely with DAC strategic plan and executes assigned areas of the plan. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Four years of professional experience in teaching or coordinating programs or projects in an arts related field – OR – Bachelor's degree with major course of study in fine art, folklore, history, anthropology, American studies, dance, design arts, drama, literature, music, performing arts, visual arts, museum studies, arts management, arts administration, or related field
• Experience with grant administration
• Must submit a current resume and cover letter that addresses the required knowledge, skills and abilities specified in the advertisement. Applicant will be disqualified if resume and cover letter are not submitted with application.
• Knowledge of the arts, arts administration and management.
• Ability to review and evaluate program compliance.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate events and program functions.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform public speaking duties.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to efficiently operate computer software.

Nice To Haves

• Six years of professional experience in teaching or coordinating programs or projects in an arts related field – OR – Master’s degree with major course of study in fine art, folklore, history, anthropology, American studies, dance, design arts, drama, literature, music, performing arts, visual arts, museum studies, arts management, arts administration, or related field
• Experience leading boards, panels, committees
• Experience working with collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Manages and monitors grants awarded by agency for cultural programs in Florida.
• Processes and reviews applications.
• Selects panelists and coordinates panel meetings.
• Manages grant contracts.
• Conducts annual desk audits of selected grantee organizations.
• Schedules site visits whenever possible.
• Reviews DOS Grants procedures.
• Communicates with other staff and IT liaison.
• Participates in grants training webinars for constituents.
• Works closely with DAC strategic plan and executes assigned areas of the plan.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Periodic travel may be required.
• A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.
• We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.
• Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
• Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
• Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
• Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level