Waterloo Culture and Arts Commission
Executive Director
Department:
Grade:
FLSA:
Civil Service:
Bargaining Unit:
Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission/Waterloo Center for the Arts
(64)
Exempt
Excluded
Non Bargaining
General Description
Professional and administrative position responsible for directing all staff in the planning, coordinating, and
implementation of all cultural and arts programs, exhibitions and collection activities for the Waterloo Center
for the Arts. Duties include but are not limited to the following: oversees selection and development of
exhibits, educational programs and classes, catalogs, promotional materials, special events, collection and
conservation activities; directs Culture and Arts Commission and Friends of the Art Center activities; hires,
trains, supervises and evaluates all Center for the Arts staff; oversees the physical operations of the Center for
the Arts; develops, manages annual Commission budget; supervises the writing and dissemination of all Center
for the Arts materials; writes grant applications, oversees grant budgets, directs staff in submission of grants
and final reports; supervises the organization and implementation of the annual arts and crafts sale and other
fund raising events and activities; supervises the selection of materials for the Library; facilitates relations
between organizations residing in or meeting in the Center for the Arts as well as in the community. Represents
Art Center/Cultural and Arts Commission in the city, state and region.
Essential Functions
These functions are considered essential for successful performance in this job classification:
1.
Able to recognize and act upon situations that require independent judgement with tact and skill.
2.
Adequate hearing in order to communicate with employees, members of the public and staff in the
delivery of a variety of programs.
3.
Adequate vision in order to perform assigned administrative duties.
4.
Able to work alone and independently without direct supervision.
5.
Able to work under strict time constraints and stressful conditions.
6.
Possess the necessary skills to supervise and direct staff in the delivery of programs and services.
7.
Able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with employees and members of
the public.
8.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people from a broad variety of social, economic, racial, ethnic
and cultural backgrounds.
9.
Ability to move physically within the department and from department to department within the City.
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Minimum Qualifications
1.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Arts, Art
Education or Museum Education and a minimum of five years progressively more responsible
experience in art education or museum management.
2.
Ability to coordinate, direct and review art programs and activities of the Waterloo Center for the Arts.
3.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; able to establish and maintain excellent relationships
with the public, arts related community groups, subordinate, government officials, and civic
organizations.
4.
Previous public speaking and outreach experience preferred.
5.
Following a conditional offer of employment the City of Waterloo reserves the right to require a
physical examination by a physician of the City’s choice to determine if an applicant is capable of
performing the essential functions of this job classification.
Work Schedule
Generally 8:00 – 5:00 Monday through Friday. Must be available outside of and in addition to these hours for
numerous meetings or other activities and events that require the attendance of the Culture & Arts Director.
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