ARTS ADMINISTRATOR
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ARTS ADMINISTRATOR
Salary
$71,731.92 - $90,627.16 Annually
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
36642
Department
Mayor's Office
Opening Date
05/20/2025
Closing Date
5/27/2025 11:59 PM Central
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POSITION OVERVIEW
APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
DIVISION: MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
REPORTING LOCATION: 901 BAGBY, 1ST FL.
WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Occasional Nights or Weekends
*Subject to Change
Position Overview
The City of Houston seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Arts Administrator to manage and support the City’s growing arts portfolio. Reporting to the Director of Cultural Affairs, this position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of City-led arts programs, managing civic arts contracts and partnerships, and coordinating cultural exhibitions and collaborations across departments and with external stakeholders.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Key Responsibilities
Program Administration & Analysis
Collect, analyze, and report data on City arts programs, civic art installations, and grants to inform policy and enhance program effectiveness.
Manage daily operations of the City’s arts programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and community impact.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary liaison to the Houston Arts Alliance for all civic art and grants programming.
Schedule and coordinate all temporary exhibitions and cultural collaborations on City property.
Contract & Financial Oversight
Draft and review Letters of Agreement (LOAs) and proposals related to civic and cultural projects.
Review, process, and track all contracts and invoices through the SAP system in compliance with City procurement and finance procedures.
Project Management
Oversee the installation, maintenance, and de-installation of cultural collaborations and public art activations.
Ensure all cultural projects are executed on time, within budget, and with proper departmental coordination.
Communications & Coordination
Regularly update the Communications Department with relevant information on arts programming, events, and public engagement opportunities.
Facilitate and support City-led arts initiatives, including internal coordination, event planning, and public outreach.
General Duties
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the City’s arts and cultural mission.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIEREMENTS:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.
Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE REQUIEREMENTS:
Three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.
Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERENCES
Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Public Administration, Fine Arts, Cultural Policy, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
3–5 years of experience in arts management, nonprofit administration, or municipal government preferred.
Strong understanding of public art processes, grants administration, and contract management.
Demonstrated experience working with artists, curators, and civic partners.
Proficiency in SAP or comparable financial systems; familiarity with public sector finance preferred.
Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE 26
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:
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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year
11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Flexible schedules
Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
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01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Which best describes your education?
High School Diploma/ GED
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the Above
03
Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?
Liberal Arts
Fine Arts
Humanities
Social Science
Business Administration
Other
I do not have a degree
04
How many years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed do you have?
Less than one (1) year of experience
1 – 2 years
3 – 4 years
5 – 6 years
7 years or more
I have no experience
05
How many years of experience in arts management, nonprofit administration or municipal government do you have?
Less than 3 Years of related experience
3-5 Years of related experience
No related experience
06
Please elaborate on your related work experience in arts management, nonprofit administration, or municipal government preferred. See resume is not an acceptable answer. If no experience use N/A.
07
How many years of experience do you have in SAP or comparable financial systems, familiarity with public sector finance?
Less than 3 years of related experience
3-5 years of related experience
No related experience
08
Please give a professional example where you leveraged your organizational, communication, and project management skills in the work place.
Required Question