Airport Art Program Manager

About the job

The Marketing, Arts & Air Service Development team is seeking a visionary and adaptable Airport Arts Program Manager with a focus on Public Art. As a key member of the Arts Program team, this individual will lead the creation and implementation of high-impact public art installations across SAN's campus, providing travelers with a unique cultural experience that celebrates the vibrant spirit of San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Public Art Projects and Contracts - Manages Airport Public Art projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Negotiates contracts with artists and vendors.
• Research and Site Recommendations - Identifies future public art opportunities and sites aligned with the arts master plan, recommending projects that enhance the airport's cultural presence.
• Ensure Compliance and Collaboration - Coordinates with internal teams, permitting bodies, and public art networks to meet regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Manage Arts Program Administration - Organizes and administers assigned arts program areas, overseeing project timelines and budget management to ensure successful completion.
• Career Development and Training - Participates in professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge in arts administration, public art, and project management.
• Support the Arts Advisory Committee - Provides assistance to the Airport Arts Advisory Committee through guidance and supervision, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Direct Art Maintenance and Conservation - Develops and implements maintenance and conservation plans for the Authority's public art collection to ensure long-term preservation.
• Work-Related Driving*: Drive and operate Authority vehicles to transport equipment throughout the Authority campus.

Requirements

• Five years of progressively responsible experience involving the development, management, coordination or administration of civic or community-based arts & culture programs, public or fine arts programs, cultural events management, or arts education programs; and any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in art, art history, arts administration, business administration, public administration or a closely related field.
• Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements : Maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority's vehicle insurance policy.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in architecture, arts, arts administration, cultural management, construction management, public art studies, or a closely related field.
• Professional certifications related to architecture, construction, or project management: General Contractor License, PMP (Project Management Professional), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).

Skills

• Project Management - Competently determines processes to achieve project strategy; verifies project efficiency and collaboration to ensure timely completion.
• Communication: To proficiently and tactfully exchange and interpret information verbally and in writing, facilitate, persuade and complete presentations.
• Critical Thinking: Critically reviews and translates business requirements, data and information to specify solutions or alternative practice in support of business objectives and strategies.
• Problem-Solving/Agility: Use of effective judgement and self-direction to analyze situation, factors and collaboratively generate solution, readily adapts behavior or new work methods, evolving and unexpected situations.
• Relationship Management: Builds and maintains relations with stakeholders, identifies and relates information, ideas and problems, champion's initiatives and ideas based on collaborative solutions.

Pay

The hiring salary range for the Airport Art Program Manager is $108,646 to $124,942. The full pay range for the Airport Art Program Manager is $83,574-$133,718.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid schedule with both on-site and remote work. On-site days are required, based on department needs, to support collaboration and business operations. Remote work flexibility is available on other days as determined by the department.