What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Art and Exhibitions Program Manager -Denver International Airport position at City and County of Denver?

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Click to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD!

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $$72,534 - $108,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to :

Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays
Yearly Merit Increase
STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 / year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus / train rides)

Location :

This position is hybrid with three days a week in person at Denver International Airport. Additionally, evening, nights and weekend availability will be needed to accommodate installation and maintenance periods.

What You'll Do :

The DEN Public Art and Exhibitions Program Manager works closely with the Manager of Public Art and Exhibitions to curate exhibitions, lead art selection committees, coordinate installations, manage maintenance projects, create and execute art programs and tours among other duties. This role will work alongside the Manager to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including elected officials, commissioners, city and airport personnel, community members, design professionals, contractors, architects, engineers and commissioned artists, to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality art projects that enhance the airport's customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Establishes overall art goals at DEN, oversees the development of comprehensive art policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure proper application and implementation by managing the execution of the Public Art and Exhibitions programs.

Administers the overall financial operations of the art programs including development of the annual operating budget, monitoring financial activities, preparation of budget reports and justifications for executive management approval.

Manages complex public art and exhibitions projects to ensure the arts programs are achieving its goals and objectives.

Serve as a steward of the art collections at DEN. Continually monitor, maintain, and coordinate conservation, maintenance and repairs of the public art collection to ensure public safety, good, appearance, and proper operation with minimal downtime or visitor inconvenience.

Convene and manage selection panel meetings and facilitate the selection process for new commission opportunities according to the city’s public art policy.

Manage and facilitate art and exhibition program meetings such as construction meetings, site-visits and design team meetings, including drafting agendas, minutes and reports leading to the successful completion of commissioned and loaned art projects.

Acts as a spokesperson for the arts programs, advancing the primary mission and goals of DEN Arts.

Maintain and strengthen relationships with public officials, Denver city and federal agencies, and community groups to improve decision making capabilities and execute impactful arts programming.

Develops and prepares press releases, website content, promotional material and gives public presentations on behalf of the art programs.

Manage graphic design and print needs for programs.

Develop and manage calendar for rotating exhibition, public art installation and maintenance per the Public Art and Exhibits Master Plan and Annual Maintenance Plan.

Manage contracts for public art commissions, maintenance and exhibitions. Ensure project milestones are met in a timely manner per approved project schedules.

Continually look for opportunities to elevate the public art and exhibitions program through new display opportunities, updating display assets, and offering innovative programs for artists, staff, and travelers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Offer :

We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience :

Bachelor's degree in art, art / architectural history, arts administration, design, or closely related field.

At least three years of experience in curating exhibitions and working on art projects in public spaces.

Knowledge of public art principles, practices, and procedures, including selection processes, contracts, budgets, maintenance / restoration and fabrication and installation methods.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including artists, contractors, engineers, architects, and the public.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strict deadlines and budget.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Have vast knowledge of local artists and organizations for rotating exhibitions, and extensive knowledge of artists working in the public art realm.

Proficient with desktop publishing and graphic design including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and web-based applications.

Required Minimum Qualifications :

Education requirement : Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or a related field.

Experience Requirement : Three (3) years of full performance professional level experience developing, implementing, and administering programs.

Education / Experience Equivalency : One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education for all classifications.

Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

License / Certifications : None

Application Deadline :

This position is expected to stay open until 2 / 21 / 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11 : 59pm on 2 / 20 / 2025 to ensure consideration.

About DEN

Denver International Airport () is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

FBI Background Check : FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and / or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical / drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties : Denver International Airport is a 24 / 7 / 365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and / or shifts

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CA1714 Program Manager

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

72,534.00 - $119,681.00

Starting Pay

72,534-$108,000 / Based on Education and Experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

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