What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultural Program Coordinator position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
Supplemental Information
This is as fulltime position located at the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.
About This Position
The Cultural Program Coordinator conducts professional work for the Louisiana Division of the Arts, focusing on developing research initiatives and statewide programs aimed at promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of Louisiana's Folklife traditions. As such, this position is aimed disseminates information, creates and curates tours, and provides input for community-based programs. This position is internally referred to as the Folklife Director in the Office of Cultural Development.
Conducts Research Initiatives
30% - Designs, develops, and implements research strategies for initiatives on Louisiana's traditional cultures and strategies to present the findings to the public, such as exhibits, publications, touring, etc. Develops and maintains evaluation and assessment tools for research.
10% - Disseminates research and/or findings through community partnerships, appropriate digital outlets (social media websites), live presentations, the Folklife Commission, printed content (brochures, books, etc.), and coordinated exhibits.
Community Partnerships/Initiatives
30% - Functions as a liaison and coordinates statewide and national programs or partnerships as appropriate. These may include, but are not limited to, National Endowment for the Arts initiatives (within related disciplines), South Arts Programming, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), statewide service organizations, such as the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts (LPA), the legislated Folklife Commission-which serves as an advisory body to the Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism-and community partners.
5% - Implements special grant initiatives related to Folklife, including but not limited to the Louisiana Folklore Society. Oversee the grant process, including meetings and site visits, timely reports, and any needed grant request assistance.
Information Clearinghouse
20% - Maintains web content for the Folklife program and regularly updates OCD staff and the Folklife Commission with information regarding programs for social media and other needs. Assists in producing and formatting data for legislators, the Folklife Commission, and community as needed. Disseminates information to folklife organizations to facilitate networking and increase awareness of the state's programs and other in the state.
Other Duties
5% - Completes other duties as assigned.
Employee uses the following analytical, technical, and knowledge-based skills to fulfill job responsibilities: defining policy issues, identifying resources, implementing strategies per LDOA's strategic plan, and coordinating tasks with written reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other media platforms for managing and presenting data. Possesses expertise in arts disciplines, nonprofit management, industry trends, and Louisiana's diverse cultural traditions, with preferred experience in folklife.
An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies
COMPETENCY #1: Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
COMPETENCY #2: Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
COMPETENCY #3: Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “ Apply ” link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-342-8202
pwallace@crt.la.gov
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program; OR
A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program; OR
An advanced degree plus one year of experience of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program.
Experience Substitution
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To coordinate Division of the Arts programs and serve as senior technical advisor for assigned program areas.
Level Of Work
Advanced.
Supervision Received
Broad direction from Cultural Program Manager or higher level personnel.
Supervision Exercised
May serve as lead worker over Cultural Program Analysts and/or other cultural program staff.
Location of Work:
Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism, Office of Cultural Development, Division of the Arts.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Cultural Program Analysts by the presence of responsibility for program coordination.
Differs from Cultural Program Managers by the absence of responsibility for total supervision of professional cultural program staff and management of cultural programs.
Examples of Work
May coordinate the following cultural development programs: folk life, crafts marketing, visual arts, design arts, literature, dance, music, theater, presenting and touring, percent for art, public art, state art collection, arts in education, general operating support, local arts agencies, and Decentralized Arts Grants.
Serves as senior technical advisor for assigned programs. Assists the Cultural Program Manager in division programming and recommends concurrence on policy and procedure approval.
Researches, designs, implements, and evaluates current and long-range plans, procedures, guidelines, and policies for arts programs in accordance with federal and state regulations and recommends appropriate revisions.
Designs and implements orientation, training, and support programs for panelists, touring artists, community development coordinators, and organizations applying for grants.
Appoints independent panelists to evaluate grant applications and recommend funding.
Advises and provides technical assistance to regional community development coordinators, touring artists, arts organizations, schools and universities, and other entities outside the arts on programs, policies procedures, laws, and regulations.
Conducts technical assistance and program development workshops.
Represents the state and department by presenting information on state arts programs at regional, state, and national conferences and forums. Serves on national and regional granting panels to evaluate grant proposals and recommend funding.
The Following Refer To The Folk Life Program
Designs and develops research strategies for Louisiana's traditional cultures. Conducts and/or supervises field research.
Determines appropriate interpretative format and strategies to accomplish it.
Reviews and writes grants to federal, regional, public, and private agencies for state projects.
Recruits, participates in interviews, recommends approval for hiring, and supervises Regional Folklorists. Recruits, interviews, and hires Folk life Assistant and student interns.
Directs and coordinates state commission mandated by state law.
This is as fulltime position located at the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.
About This Position
The Cultural Program Coordinator conducts professional work for the Louisiana Division of the Arts, focusing on developing research initiatives and statewide programs aimed at promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of Louisiana's Folklife traditions. As such, this position is aimed disseminates information, creates and curates tours, and provides input for community-based programs. This position is internally referred to as the Folklife Director in the Office of Cultural Development.
Conducts Research Initiatives
30% - Designs, develops, and implements research strategies for initiatives on Louisiana's traditional cultures and strategies to present the findings to the public, such as exhibits, publications, touring, etc. Develops and maintains evaluation and assessment tools for research.
10% - Disseminates research and/or findings through community partnerships, appropriate digital outlets (social media websites), live presentations, the Folklife Commission, printed content (brochures, books, etc.), and coordinated exhibits.
Community Partnerships/Initiatives
30% - Functions as a liaison and coordinates statewide and national programs or partnerships as appropriate. These may include, but are not limited to, National Endowment for the Arts initiatives (within related disciplines), South Arts Programming, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), statewide service organizations, such as the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts (LPA), the legislated Folklife Commission-which serves as an advisory body to the Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism-and community partners.
5% - Implements special grant initiatives related to Folklife, including but not limited to the Louisiana Folklore Society. Oversee the grant process, including meetings and site visits, timely reports, and any needed grant request assistance.
Information Clearinghouse
20% - Maintains web content for the Folklife program and regularly updates OCD staff and the Folklife Commission with information regarding programs for social media and other needs. Assists in producing and formatting data for legislators, the Folklife Commission, and community as needed. Disseminates information to folklife organizations to facilitate networking and increase awareness of the state's programs and other in the state.
Other Duties
5% - Completes other duties as assigned.
Employee uses the following analytical, technical, and knowledge-based skills to fulfill job responsibilities: defining policy issues, identifying resources, implementing strategies per LDOA's strategic plan, and coordinating tasks with written reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other media platforms for managing and presenting data. Possesses expertise in arts disciplines, nonprofit management, industry trends, and Louisiana's diverse cultural traditions, with preferred experience in folklife.
An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies
COMPETENCY #1: Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
COMPETENCY #2: Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
COMPETENCY #3: Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “ Apply ” link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-342-8202
pwallace@crt.la.gov
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program; OR
A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program; OR
An advanced degree plus one year of experience of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program.
Experience Substitution
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To coordinate Division of the Arts programs and serve as senior technical advisor for assigned program areas.
Level Of Work
Advanced.
Supervision Received
Broad direction from Cultural Program Manager or higher level personnel.
Supervision Exercised
May serve as lead worker over Cultural Program Analysts and/or other cultural program staff.
Location of Work:
Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism, Office of Cultural Development, Division of the Arts.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Cultural Program Analysts by the presence of responsibility for program coordination.
Differs from Cultural Program Managers by the absence of responsibility for total supervision of professional cultural program staff and management of cultural programs.
Examples of Work
May coordinate the following cultural development programs: folk life, crafts marketing, visual arts, design arts, literature, dance, music, theater, presenting and touring, percent for art, public art, state art collection, arts in education, general operating support, local arts agencies, and Decentralized Arts Grants.
Serves as senior technical advisor for assigned programs. Assists the Cultural Program Manager in division programming and recommends concurrence on policy and procedure approval.
Researches, designs, implements, and evaluates current and long-range plans, procedures, guidelines, and policies for arts programs in accordance with federal and state regulations and recommends appropriate revisions.
Designs and implements orientation, training, and support programs for panelists, touring artists, community development coordinators, and organizations applying for grants.
Appoints independent panelists to evaluate grant applications and recommend funding.
Advises and provides technical assistance to regional community development coordinators, touring artists, arts organizations, schools and universities, and other entities outside the arts on programs, policies procedures, laws, and regulations.
Conducts technical assistance and program development workshops.
Represents the state and department by presenting information on state arts programs at regional, state, and national conferences and forums. Serves on national and regional granting panels to evaluate grant proposals and recommend funding.
The Following Refer To The Folk Life Program
Designs and develops research strategies for Louisiana's traditional cultures. Conducts and/or supervises field research.
Determines appropriate interpretative format and strategies to accomplish it.
Reviews and writes grants to federal, regional, public, and private agencies for state projects.
Recruits, participates in interviews, recommends approval for hiring, and supervises Regional Folklorists. Recruits, interviews, and hires Folk life Assistant and student interns.
Directs and coordinates state commission mandated by state law.
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