This is highly responsible executive level work in assisting with the planning and coordinating cultural programs for the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs.

An employee in this class is responsible for assisting the Department Director in the development, implementation and operation of cultural affairs activities in support of cultural programs, non-profit organizations, individual artists, and audiences comprised of local residents and visitors. Responsibilities include developing planning and program evaluation systems, interacting with members of the Cultural Affairs Council advisory board, maintaining contacts with officials of various public and private organizations at the local, regional, national and international levels, directing public information activities, preparing and administering an annual budget, and analyzing community-wide organizational structures and relationships within the cultural affairs area. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in effectively coordinating cultural affairs services in a complex non-profit cultural community. General direction is received from the Department Director who holds the incumbent responsible for providing effective assistance in achieving cultural affairs program goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises the work of subordinate professional employees engaged in a variety of cultural affairs activities including competitive grants program administration, public information production and dissemination, provision of technical assistance to individuals and organizations, and interaction with elected officials and representatives of various County departments.

Assists in the analysis and development of goals and objectives of the Cultural Affairs Council; analyzes policies and makes recommendations concerning pertinent legislative matters; oversees public relations activities.

Develops and maintains contacts with a wide variety of local, state, federal and regional public and private agencies to create a working network for the coordination of cultural services and resources.

Coordinates an ongoing interactive public planning process; identifies key issues and needs; develops coalitions of organizations and individuals to implement cultural affairs projects; initiates special projects and model programs to address areas of priority attention or opportunity.

Identifies sources of funding for cultural affairs; applies for and administers public and private sector grants.

Attends board meetings of the Cultural Affairs Council and its subcommittees and develops procedures for effective operations.

Represents the Cultural Affairs Council on boards, task forces and committees involved in issues related to cultural affairs.

Reviews and analyzes current Cultural Affairs Council programs and initiatives and makes recommendations to improve effectiveness.

Develops and oversees evaluation and monitoring processes pertaining to cultural affairs organizations and activities; advises constituents on administrative and program management issues and solutions to problems.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the goals and objectives of community local arts agencies and cultural arts agencies pertaining to the development, coordination and implementation of support to the non-profit cultural community.

Thorough knowledge of local, state, regional, federal and private agencies involved in cultural affairs activities.

Thorough knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Thorough knowledge of the sources and availability of current information and resources pertaining to cultural affairs problems, issues and solutions.

Considerable knowledge of the principles of public and business administration.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to effectively assist in planning and directing a comprehensive cultural affairs program for the local metropolitan area.

Ability to interact effectively with cultural constituents, professional and volunteer representatives of major organizations, community groups, and individual artists.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors and a variety of public and private officials.

Ability to analyze organizational structures and interagency relationships and make sound recommendations for improvement.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to identify and obtain sources of funding for cultural affairs activities.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Arts Administration, Humanities or related field. Nine years of professional experience in the management of cultural affairs programs are required.

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