The Manager of Public Art & Creative Activation manages and implements a broad range of programs and projects that enhance the vitality of the Golden Triangle neighborhood. This position will support the BID’s efforts to use art and design to redefine DC’s post-COVID era. This position is involved with public art and creative activation efforts that are designed to enhance and activate public spaces within the neighborhood including parks, sidewalks, and other open spaces.
Company
Golden Triangle BID
Washington, DC
Responsibilities
- Manage Public Art and Creative Activation Initiatives
- In partnership with the Director of Public Art and Creative Activation, implement the BID’s strategy to activate parks, sidewalks, and other public spaces through permanent and temporary art, cultural events, space improvements, and pop-up and activations in vacant retail and lobbies.
- Coordinate public art and placemaking project sites and events; engage partners; and support commission processes to select artists, designers, and other creatives.
- Execute relevant events, including supporting project and budget management, developing run of show, and managing relationships with presenters, vendors, and sponsors.
- Support in the preparation of detailed project plans and managing project budgets.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to public art in local and federal spaces.
- Support the Director to monitor the BID’s inventory of public art pieces; support in the management of maintenance plan and repairs.
- Follow trends and opportunities in urban placemaking and public art.
- Work collaboratively with all BID programs and departments to ensure these strategies align with and enhance the strategic plan; contribute to future strategic plans.
- Strengthen External Partnerships and Visibility
- Represent the BID to the arts community by building relationships with artists, arts organizations, and potential sponsors, partners, and vendors.
- Maintain relationships with BID members, including commercial real estate, small businesses, retailers, and other members located throughout the BID.
- Support the department’s relationships with city and federal agencies involved in approval processes, including the DC Department of Transportation, the DC Office of Planning, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the National Park Service, and historic preservation authorities.
- Support the Director of Communications’ efforts to brand and market the Golden Triangle through positive public relations, communications, social media, and special events.
- Collaborate with BID staff and consultants to identify relevant grants and funding opportunities from foundations, corporate sponsors, and others to advance public art and creative activation in the Golden Triangle. Assist with writing grant proposals.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in public art, arts administration, performances and/or festivals, events management, or related field.
- Passion for and creativity with community engagement through arts and design.
- Experience designing, coordinating, and implementing both indoor and outdoor community-centered events and activations.
- Successful record establishing and maintaining effective relations with a variety of stakeholders, including artists, public officials, government agencies, consultants, vendors, and civic and business leaders. Experience with the embassy community is a major plus.
- Highly organized and skilled at project management; able to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Speaks and writes clearly, accurately, and persuasively, including in public settings.
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial with minimal supervision. Able to work independently in a small, fast-paced organization, while collaborating with teammates and various partners.
- Foster creativity and problem-solving, remain flexible, and apply sound judgment in a fast-paced environment; sustain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
- Skilled at using a variety of business software tools to manage projects and communication progress with team members and stakeholders.
- Considered a Major Plus: Experience with outdoor art installations; experience with grants management.
Instructions
The BID has retained the services of Good Insight, a national executive search firm serving small nonprofits. See the full executive profile and application information at www.good-insight.org/careers. Resume reviews begin immediately. For best consideration, apply by mid-November, 2023. Early applications are encouraged due to the pace of the search.
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