What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arts Facility Director (12727, Grade 24) position at Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
Salary : $63,891.00 - $113,151.00 Annually
Location : Ft. Washington, MD
Job Type : Career
Job Number : 12727
Department : PGC Parks and Recreation
Division : Arts and Cultural Heritage Div
Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks and park-school recreation areas throughout Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. Prince George's County is also responsible for developing and delivering the County's public recreation programs. The Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County, is seeking a Facility Director.
The Arts and Cultural Heritage Division coordinates and manages four arts facilities; five historic rental properties; the Prince George's Equestrian Center at The Show Place Arena; community arts services; youth and teen arts services; art exhibitions; visual and public art for Commission and Department facilities; and other programs serving County arts organizations, artists, and residents. Programs include art camps; visual and performing arts classes and events; teen art initiatives; art exhibitions; performances in music, dance, and theatre for all ages; touring performances for school children; a community park summer music series and festival, Shakespeare in the Parks; artist studios; rental facilities for arts and non-arts organizations; artist residencies; and rental of historic sites for social functions. The Division staff coordinates various cultural heritage events including Hispanic Heritage Month and, Black History Month programs and poster internships; Asian Pacific Heritage Month programs and receptions; the Celebrate Africa festival; etc.
The Facility Director position is based at the Harmony Hall Arts Center in Fort Washington, Maryland. The ideal candidate will possess extensive specialized knowledge and expertise in recreation management, must be self-motivated, organized, and experienced in personnel management, arts program development, facility management, fiscal management, community relations, and working in a fast-paced, demanding, creative and exciting work environment.
Examples of Important Duties
- Direct experience and professional knowledge of one or more specialized areas of the visual and / or performing arts, specialized knowledge of requirements for presenting a wide array of arts activities, best practices and safety standards associated with operating contemporary art galleries, performance spaces; arts center management specialized staff supervision; administrative and business management practices; customer service; manage large budgets and budgets for individual projects; marketing practices; hiring practices; structuring arts classes; curating visual arts presentations; retail management.
- Knowledge of history and trends in visual and performing arts fields, and understand specialized needs of classes such as welding, metal casting, pottery, and digital media arts.
- Effective oral and written communication with diverse people; collaboration by building relationships with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong administrative skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Works a diverse schedule of evenings, weekends, and holidays, which at times exceed the normal work week.
Minimum Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Classification Specification Recreation Parks / Facility Manager II
This position may be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1).
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
Plan Employee Contribution Plan C 9.5%
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20% : Commission Pays 80%)
Supplemental and Spouse / Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Leave Programs
Other Benefits
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.
Briefly describe your experience in arts administration, facility management, and staff supervision.
Please describe your experience in curating art exhibitions, presenting art related content, performing arts events, and developing other arts and cultural heritage events.
Required Question
Salary : $15,000 - $30,000
