What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center for the Arts Assistant Manager position at City of Bloomington, MN?
Salary : $84,754.00 - $89,895.00 Annually
Location : Bloomington, MN
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2025-00008
Department : Parks and Recreation
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
FLSA : Exempt
Bargaining Unit : NU
Primary Objective
The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to assist the Center for the Arts Manager in the operation of the Center for the Arts (BCA) facility, in a manner that will maximize services and maintain the City's desired level of accountability for and stewardship of facilities' resources. Primary objectives include planning, development, supervision, evaluation, promotion, and performance of administrative tasks relevant to facility operations. Additional duties in event management, arts education programming and management, and facility rental agreements are key to this position.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
- Develops, supports, and models a positive and productive workplace culture based on respect, dignity, honesty, and integrity. Allows staff to grow and succeed by providing opportunities for increased responsibility and creating a positive work culture
- Supports and advances organizational development efforts such as developing a high performing organization, employee engagement, workforce development, inclusion and equity, and performance measurement efforts
- Works cooperatively with others; develops and maintains respectful and effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
- Proactively resolves conflicts and misunderstandings in order to ensure a respectful and inclusive workplace
- Seeks to understand the legacy of structural racism, and its impact on employees and the residents we serve; identifies any implications and adverse equity impacts when developing or reviewing policies, projects, activities and interactions with stakeholders
- Embrace the City's shared values and contribute towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
Minimum / Desirable Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Supplemental Information
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
This position supervises Center for the Arts part-time staff and event-specific staff
Anticipated Hiring Range : $84,754-$89,895 Annually
2025 Full Salary Range : $84,754-$112,986 Annuall y
Full Time; Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Refer to checklist on last page of job description
The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job cha nge
Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter / paramedics) include the following :
13 days paid personal leave per year
13 paid holidays per year
12 weeks paid parental leave
Employee health and dental insurance
Paid employee life insurance
Paid employee disability insurance
Employer / employee paid pension
Deferred compensation
Tuition assistance program
Health club membership reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Employee Assistance Program
Other optional benefits
Great suburban location, on bus line
Free employee parking
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N / A.
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What is the highest level degree you possess in The Arts, Cultural Arts Administration, Parks & Recreation, Facility Management, or closely related field?
If you indicated you have post-secondary education related to The Arts, Cultural Arts Administration, Parks & Recreation, Facility Management, or closely related field, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N / A.
How many years of supervisory experience including recruiting, interviewing, directing and supervising work of subordinate staff do you possess?
If you indicated you have work experience in supervision including recruiting, interviewing, directing and supervising work of subordinate staff , please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N / A.
How many years of experience do you have in Arts Education and / or management of community-based Art programs?
If you indicated you have work experience in Arts Education, or management of community-based Art programs, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N / A.
Do you have experience using Microsoft Office products?
Do you possess experience with schedule management as it relates to programs, space usage, and delivery of services?
if you indicated that you have experience schedule management as it relates to programs, space usage, and delivery of services, please summarize this experience with 1-2 examples including Job Title and place of employment where you performed these duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N / A.
Have you held positions where you were required to present information orally and also in written form?
If you indicated that you have held position where you were required to present information in oral and written form, please summarize your experience including Job Title and company name. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N / A.
Are you available to work a variety of hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays?
Do you have a driver's license or ability to secure individual transportation as needed, including on short notice
How many years of experience do you possess working with theatrical productions and live events, including the use and / or oversight of sound and lighting equipment?
If you indicated that you have experienced working with theatrical productions and live events, including the use and / or oversight of sound and lighting equipment, please summarize the experience you possess please provide 1-2 examples. If not applicable, indicate N / A.
How many years of experience working with cultural arts programs do you possess? Relevant examples may include visual arts, music, theater, and dance.
If you indicated that you have experience working with cultural arts programs including visual arts, music, theater, and dance, please summarize the experience you possess including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N / A.
Do you possess network and affiliate contacts within the Twin Cities and surrounding areas for performance arts, visual arts, and arts and cultural groups?
If you stated that you have network and affiliate contacts within the Twin Cities and surrounding areas for performance arts, visual arts, and arts and cultural groups, please provide 1-2 example do these.
Do you possess experience working directly and effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and diverse life experiences ?
If you stated that you have experience working directly and effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and diverse life experiences, please summarize the experience you possess including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N / A.
Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian (Khmer). Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.
If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N / A.
This question is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please check the statement below which best describes your current Veteran's status :
If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points?If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire () and either attach it to this application or send / deliver / fax it to the Human Resources Division with a copy of your form DD-214. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL-802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veteran's preference points cannot be considered without supporting documentation. All documentation must be received in the Human Resources Division no later than 7 calendar days after the deadline date for the position.
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Salary : $84,754 - $112,986
