Cultural Affairs Analyst

City of Culver City • Culver City, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is in the Office of Economic and Cultural Development (Cultural Affairs). The City of Culver City is a dynamic, full-service Charter City where creativity, diversity, and innovation shape how public service is delivered. Serving approximately 40,000 residents, the City combines a vibrant, walkable community with a strong commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth. Backed by a $370 million budget and a workforce of over 800 employees, Culver City provides a full range of municipal services that directly impact daily life. As the City continues to invest in infrastructure, housing, mobility, and essential services, this is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization driving meaningful community impact. Certain duties of the position will be adjusted to align with the incumbent’s education and experience which are anticipated to be more focused toward either the visual or the performing arts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration
• Two (2) years professional administrative work in a local government.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required if assigned to drive.

Nice To Haves

• Education and experience focused toward either the visual or the performing arts.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly analyzes program and operational issues.
• Collects data sufficient to support conclusions and recommendations.
• Complete the analysis consistent with established deadlines.
• Writes reports which support ideas logically.
• Writes clearly and convincingly employing a style and structure content to suit the audience.
• Makes effective verbal presentations.
• Develops and presents ideas and issues in a convincing verbal manner.
• Keeps supervisor informed of problems and issues of which the supervisor may not be aware.
• Maintains effective and continuing rapport with other governmental units.
• Effectively represents the City on issues of importance to the City.
• Establishes rapport with City staff of all levels.
• Is effective in obtaining and providing information and resolving issues in question.
• Understands and is able to adapt to the management style of immediate supervisor.
• Maintains a current and thorough working knowledge of City programs and their requirements.
• Keeps abreast of current developments and trends in the field of public administration.
• Assists in budget preparation and review.
• Gathers and analyzes data on existing programs, conducts surveys, and prepares proposals for the budget including financing, staffing, and organizational levels.
• Overseeing and implementing all aspects of documentation and preservation of a collection of permanent art installations of various media commissioned in conjunction with the Culver City Art in Public Places Program (APPP). This includes managing and updating a collections management database, issuing RFPs for maintenance/conservation, contract development/oversight, and ensuring adherence to AIC standards and best practices.
• Implementing an annual Performing Arts Grant Program from RFP through contract phase, serving as subject matter expert on existing and new performance venues and facilitating/coordinating the matching of performers with appropriate venues, and serving as liaison to resident theatre companies.
• Implementing all aspects of the Artist Laureate Program from RFP through contract phase.
• Assisting the Cultural Affairs Manager with commission of new permanent and temporary artworks either in fulfillment of the APPP requirement for private development or City commissions partially or fully paid for out of the Cultural Trust Fund.
• Creating and updating website, walking tours and other publicity and outreach materials for cultural programs. This includes Art in Public Places, Performing Arts Grant and Artist Laureate Programs.
• Serving as Secretary to the Cultural Affairs Commission and preparing meeting agendas, coordinating and running of meetings, and posting of public notices, minutes, and videos.
• Processing commissioner stipends and working with City Clerk’s Office on other requirements for Commission members.
• Assisting Cultural Affairs Manager with meeting preparation for other Brown Act subcommittees of the Commission.
• Working closely with Cultural Affairs Manager and Department Head on preparation of annual division budget and work plan.
• Working on various advance planning projects such General Plan Update, Community Cultural Plan, Public Art Master Plan, etc.
• Serving as division liaison to arts organizations, community stakeholders and members of the public.

Benefits

• The provisions of this job posting does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.
• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.
• The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

What This Job Offers

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