Director, Office of Arts and Culture

Seattle, WA, USA

Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelMasters

Job Description

The City of Seattle is seeking an experienced, strategic, and passionate leader to serve as the Director of the Office of Arts and Culture (OAC). As a trusted leader and passionate advocate for Seattle’s arts and culture, the Director will cultivate an environment for the arts to thrive and for our vibrant arts and culture to be shared and celebrated. The Director will be responsible for leading the OAC in the development and implementation of the City’s vision for arts and culture, ensuring equitable access to the cultural life of our city.The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the arts and culture sector, with at least three years of professional experience in arts administration, management, and/or policy, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field. A successful candidate will bring vision, sound judgement, and enthusiasm to the role and will be able to collaborate in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.

Where is this job?

This job is located at Seattle, WA, USA

Job Qualifications

Strong Leadership And Organizational Skills
Creative Vision And Ability To Set Goals
Bachelor's Degree In Arts
Arts Administration
Urban Planning Or Related Field
Extensive Experience In The Arts And Culture Field
Experience With Public Sector Budgeting And Financial Management
Knowledge Of The Seattle Area's Diverse Communities And Cultural Assets
Ability To Develop And Maintain Relationships With Diverse Stakeholders
Excellent Communication
Collaboration And Interpersonal Skills

Required Skills

Budgeting
Strategic Planning
Program Management
Leadership
Fundraising
Event Planning
Grant writing
Public speaking
Public Relations
Organizational Development
Collaboration
Outreach
Policy Development
Community Engagement
Creative Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

Communication
Leadership
Problem Solving
Time management
Interpersonal Skills
creativity
Critical thinking
Teamwork
collaboration
Adaptability

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Director, Office of Arts and Culture in Seattle, WA, USA is $81,935 to $126,918 per year. This range is based on the salaries of jobs that have been posted on the website.

Additional Information

City of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Required LanguagesEnglish

Job PostedMarch 17th, 2023

Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025

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