MUNICIPAL CURATOR OF ARTS - Range 15 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The Municipal Curator of Arts serves as the administrator of the 1% for Public Arts Program under Municipal Code Chapter 7.40, Funds for Works of Art in Public Facilities. The role oversees implementation, record keeping, maintenance, conservation, and ongoing care of public art projects and the collection. The position is in the Community Development Department at 4700 Elmore Road, with work hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remote work may be considered after successful completion of probation, at management’s discretion and with department-head approval; not all positions are eligible. This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to its current agreement with the Municipality of Anchorage.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and seven years of experience in a field related to the position; OR an associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance, or a similar discipline and five years of related experience; OR a bachelor's degree in one of those fields or a similar discipline and three years of related experience.
Valid State of Alaska Driver's License at time of hire.
Satisfactory full driving record at time of hire.
Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation at time of hire.
Legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States; the Municipality does not provide visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Administer the 1% for Public Arts Program in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 7.40.
Implement, oversee, document, maintain, conserve, and provide ongoing care for public art projects.
Oversee art projects from commencement to completion, including scheduling installations and art inspections.
Maintain project files, documentation, consistent project logs, and current project statuses.
Maintain a current log of artwork in the collection and record new accessions and deaccessions.
Prepare project documentation, including contract initiation in accordance with Municipality of Anchorage guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate and organize meetings with the public art committee regarding upcoming projects and art or artist selections.
Act as a liaison with city, state, and federal departments, as well as the Anchorage School District, on project development.
Keep public art projects within established budgets; track and submit labor costs and approved invoices to Public Works Administration accounting for processing.
Provide public information about the formation of art selection juries, artist selections, commissions and acquisitions, and other related public information requests.
Maintain working knowledge and understanding of Public Arts Program regulations and compliance standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.