CULTURAL AFFAIRS SUPERVISOR                                              4035

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class administers and/or coordinates specialized educational and recreational programs in creative and performing arts, including workshops in a variety of crafts and hobbies, musical and/or theatrical productions, and any other specialty interests within the community.  The incumbent may also perform general administrative duties as required.  This work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment and initiative in selecting and planning programs and events for the municipality.  Supervision may be exercised over a small clerical and/or technical staff.  The work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences and written reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Plans and administers a municipality’s cultural affairs program in both the creative and performing arts;

          Plans and prepares publicity, flyers and brochures, and conducts related media activities;

          May be responsible for grant writing to secure funding from local government agencies;

          Plans, organizes and coordinates public performances such as puppet shows, concerts and poetry readings and the presentation of creative arts exhibits in ceramics, pottery and photography;

          Plans and organizes classes, a variety of community events, summer recreation programs and creative art workshops in ceramics, pottery, photog­raphy and other specialty subjects for both individual and group instruction;

          May supervise a staff of specialists in the creative arts, performing arts, and recreation;

          May act as liaison with outside organizations involved in community events within the jurisdiction;

          Prepares annual budget for administrative consideration;

          Prepares annual reports on programs planned, in progress and completed.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the operation, organization and activities of per­forming arts and creative arts recreation programs; good knowledge of the principles and techniques used in presenting concerts and theatrical produc­tions; good knowledge of the principles, techniques and equipment used in creative arts; good knowledge of administrative procedures including minor budgetary preparation and monitoring; knowledge of the techniques of publicity, promotion and public relations; good knowledge of graphic arts including layout and design; ability to organize and/or coordinate the activities of artists, civic groups and other cultural affairs units in a public performance or exhib­it; ability to establish effective working relationships with participants and subordinates; ability to plan and project for future programs in performing arts; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to plan, supervise and direct the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commen­surate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          (a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Recreation and/or Parks, or one of the creative or performing arts; or;

          (b) Graduation from a standard high school and four (4) years of experience in the conduct of programs in performing arts and/or instructional programs in creative arts; or;

          (c) Satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education and experi­ence beyond high school graduation.

 

 

R 08/09/06

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive