COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL AFFAIRS                                                                   4169

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under the general direction of the Town Supervisor, an employee in this class coordinates the daily administration of the cultural and historical services of a town.  The position involves inter-departmental communication as well as community liaison work.  The incumbent is expected to exercise a consid­erable degree of independent judgment and initiative.  Work is reviewed through periodic reports to the Town Supervisor. Performs related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Acts as a liaison between the Town Supervisor and public and private agencies to promote the literary, dramatic, graphic and performing arts of and for town residents;

          Advises and assists the Town Supervisor in organizational and administra­tive matters in order to improve cultural and historical services;

          Acts as a liaison for the Town Supervisor with historical commissions, societies, and organizations to insure that historical education services are available to residents;

          Provides assistance to town agencies which deal with the promotion of cultural activities and enhancements for town residents; monitors contract procedures between the town and these specialized agencies;

          Supervises the development of activities and programs to meet the resi­dents' needs and demands and coordinates any grant proposals necessary for funding such projects;

          Cooperates with the Director of the Town's Museum to ensure that the museum's collection remains a vital part of the town's cultural history.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of maintaining and improving cultural services and programs in a large community; ability to plan, direct and manage a diverse group of cultural and historic programs; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with public officials, department heads, outside agencies and the general public; knowledge of the requirements for obtaining State and Federal grants and funding; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

           Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years experience in public relations or community liaison work, or in the administration of cultural affairs and/or historical preserva­tion projects.

 

NOTE:  Additional relevant education from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

 

 

R3/07/89

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03