Director, Kirby Cultural Arts

Job Summary

About the role

Cultural arts programming and operations for Person County. This includes the oversight of the Kirby Theater, two galleries, Kirby Learning Studios and rental areas of the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex.

Responsibilities

• Aids Person County Government in developing, implementing, and maintaining a budget process for the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex.
• Maintains accounting and finance processes for the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex in accordance to the policies of the Person County Finance Department.
• Plans and supervises a variety of cultural arts programs in the areas of theater, music, visual arts, and Arts in Education.
• Serves as a liaison between the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex and Piedmont Community College and Person County Recreation, Arts, and Parks.
• Oversees Person County Arts Council, plans agendas, meetings, fundraising, and yearly programs.
• Promotes cultural arts activities and educates others on the importance of a strong program in the community and school systems.
• Hires, trains and supervises staff under the guidance of the Person County Human Resources department and the Recreation, Arts, and Parks Director.
• Ensures proper fiscal oversight and management of Person County Arts Council budget and grant contracts.
• Works with the Person County Recreation, Arts, and Parks Department Director to help ensure proper uses and maintenance of the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex.
• Coordinates public and private rental use of the facility to maintain guidelines set by Person County Government.
• Works with PCRAPD Director to prepare and recommend budget items for equipment, supplies, contracts, personnel, and operating for review.
• Compiles and maintains reports and records for programs, rentals, and other activities.
• Abides by the policies and procedures of the College, NCCCS, and other agencies involved in the delivery of educational programs.
• Abides by and administers the policies, rules, and procedures of Person County Government and its Recreation, Arts, and Parks Department as it pertains to the Kirby Cultural Arts complex and other Program Areas.

Requirements

• B.A. in arts or arts administration discipline.
• M.F.A. preferred.
• Or a degree related to Recreation, Arts, and Park Management or Tourism Management, Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Qualifications

• Extensive computer knowledge.
• Graphic design experience.
• Communication skills with a variety of sectors (artists, K-12 personnel, community, and municipal and county Government).
• Arts in Education programs skills.

Skills

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management.
• Knowledge of arts administration and education.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Unique hours due to cultural programming and KCAC operations including nights and weekends.