Manager of Arts, Culture & The Creative Economy

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DUTIES 
The City Manager’s Office of the City of Chelsea is seeking a dynamic, creative, and collaborative individual to join our team as the Manager of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy. The Manager of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy plans, develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive arts and culture program strategy for  the City, and serves as a liaison between the City and the arts, cultural and creative community.

The Manager of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy reports directly to the Deputy City Manager for Operations. The Manager of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy Administrator works closely with the Civic Design Strategist, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Chelsea Cultural Council, Chelsea Public Library, Chelsea Senior Center, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, local artists, and other community stakeholders to support and promote public art and a cultural climate within Chelsea.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Visual or Performing Arts, or related field.

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience, preferably related to creative industries.
• Experience in planning, programming and/or marketing arts and culture activities.
• Knowledge of current public art-related principles, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing.

To apply, email your application and/or resume to jobs@chelseama.gov or send to Human Resources, Room 301, City of Chelsea, 500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150.
To view all of our Job Openings, go to our website at www.chelseama.gov.

The City of Chelsea is an Equal Opportunity Employer.