City of Albuquerque Director Arts & Culture UN

Position Summary The Director of Arts and Culture works under the direction of the City Chief Operations Officer. The Director will manage and oversee a wide range of programs and activities within the Cultural Services Department. The Albuquerque Biological Park operates the Zoo, the Aquarium, the Botanic Gardens and Tingley Beach. The Albuquerque Museum protects and displays the artwork and historical items for the middle Rio Grande valley and brings world renowned traveling exhibits to the City. The City has a public-private partnership with Explora Science Center that provides interactive displays to educate and intrigue people of all ages about science, art, culture, and technology. The Anderson/Abruzzo Balloon Museum offers exhibitions and informative programs on the history, science and art of the lighter-than-air flight. The Public Library of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County provides reading and research materials as well as access to electronically transferred information. The community events division operates the KIMO Theater and the South Broadway Cultural Center providing stages for the interaction of performers, artist and various audiences. The department organizes large and small outdoor, multi-cultural gatherings throughout the City including Old Town and rental management of The Yards. The Public Art Enhancement Program manages the 1% for Art Program and the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund program. Strategic Support provides central services including operation of GOV-TV the local government access channel and promotion/marketing for the department. This is an unclassified at-will position. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.