Senior Director, Cultural Resources

Your next big opportunity starts here! Join our team today as the Senior Director of Cultural Resources. This position is responsible for developing and executing a community-based vision that enriches the lives of Savannah residents and visitors through the creation, promotion, and support of a diverse and exciting variety of quality art, cultural, and heritage-based activities. It promotes arts, culture and history throughout Savannah, embraces a diverse local community, fosters partnerships and collaboration with local, regional and national arts, history and cultural organizations, and outreaches and engages segments of the population with limited exposure and financial means to participate in enrichment activities. Additionally, the Senior Director for Cultural Resources also oversees the management, activation, and operational performance of multiple city-owned venues, ensuring excellence in visual and performing arts, conference and meeting services, public events, facility utilization, and community engagement.One of ten most beautiful places in America, the City of Savannah is set within a vibrant and diverse community, filled with charm and great people! We are always looking for hidden gems ready to champion challenges, foster a culture of belonging, and make a difference within the communities we serve!We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, home buyers program, tuition reimbursement and more!Click APPLY now to take the first steps towards your new career!Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.Manages daily operations of the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center and may support or oversee additional City-owned cultural or event venues as assigned. Oversees all aspects of facility and event management, including promotions, public classes and workshops, exhibits, special events, vendors, safety protocols, concessions, security, and ticketing. Ensures effective facility utilization, high-quality customer experience, and strong community engagement across assigned venues.Coordinates and facilitates the efforts of the Cultural Affairs Commission, appointed by the Mayor and Alderman, in funding decisions and policy review. Provides non-profit financial training and review of city policies and ordinances to assist with funding recommendations.Represents the City and develops successful partnerships that engage the local and national arts community, students, churches and faith communities, small and large performance groups, volunteers and other organizations in providing a robust cultural enrichment program.Leads the Cultural Resources Department in developing and implementing a strategic vision that expands equitable access to arts and cultural programming across the City of Savannah.Develops the annual administrative, capital improvement, and contributions; establishes revenues projections; reviews and approves department expenditures and contracts for services and ensures financial compliance.Oversees the planning and implementation of multidisciplinary arts and cultural programs including visual arts, music, performance, literature, theater, and related cultural programs through classes, workshops, and events to showcase creative talent and promote cultural enrichment.Is responsible for executing the Public Art Master Plan.Manages contracts and reviews the work product of others to ensure compliance with standard operation procedures and standards to maintain quality service levels.Collaborates with other City departments and external partners to develop integrated cultural programming and shared initiatives that maximize public resources and community impact.Develops, establishes, and implements policies and procedures for all department and center operations.Performs other related duties as assigned.Bachelor's Degree in Arts Management/Administration, Art Theory (Master's Degree preferred); with five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in arts administration with a working knowledge of fine arts, theater, dance and music; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.Please Note: Applicants must submit a resume as part of the application process. Applications will not be accepted without an attached resume.Additional RequirementsBackground investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.Knowledge of arts administration trends, principles, and techniques including public art practices.Knowledge of national and current developments in the arts, culture, entertainment, and special events field.Knowledge of the principles of employee managementKnowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.Knowledge of applications and principles of arts sector disciplines.Knowledge of organizational structures, management methods, resources, quality criteria, technical equipment, logistics, and facilities required for arts programming.Knowledge of financial systems, including accounting principles, auditing controls, analysis, and GAAP.Knowledge of the methods and techniques of marketing, public relations, and public information.Knowledge of grantsmanship, regulatory requirements of contracts, and public funding.Skill in managing multiple venues, performing arts facilities, convention/conference operations, or large-scale public assembly spaces.Skill in management and leadership.Skill in public relations and public speaking.Skill in planning, organizing, and coordinating individuals and teams with divergent backgrounds and agendas.Skill in managing complex community issues.Skill in preparing clear and concise reports and recommendations.Skill in reviewing and revising reports prepared by others.Skill in applying the principles of employee management to the administration of municipal government activities.Skill in analyzing problems and developing solutions and policy alternatives.Skill in oral and written communication.Minimum Standards:SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: the Chief, Community Services assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.GUIDELINES: Guidelines include contracts, city guidelines, FLSA ordinances, non-profit guidelines, insurance guidelines, artists' riders, and relevant laws. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied duties related to directing the development of the city's cultural sector.SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to direct the development of the city's cultural sector. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of cultural events for citizens of the city of Savannah.PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, City Council members, arts commissioners, representatives of non-profit organizations, representatives of the state arts council, representatives of colleges and universities, artists, representatives of the visitor industry, the media, and the general public.PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light objects, climbs ladders, and distinguishes between shades of color.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office, classroom, workshop, theater, or other arts venue where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and grease.SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPOSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision over Contract Coordinator, Cultural Arts Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Audio Visual Specialists, Customer Service Representatives, Arts Specialists, Program Manager, Administrative Assistant, Performing Arts Program Coordinator.