Arts Learning Coordinator - NCAC65015716

About the job

Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Arts Council
Job Classification Title
Arts Development Consultant (NS)
Position Number
65015716
Grade
NC11
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work
The North Carolina Arts Council is looking for well-rounded Arts Learning Coordinator. The Arts Learning Coordinator is a member of the Arts Learning Team, assisting the Senior Program Director for Arts Learning and other team members, with the coordination of professional development and other initiatives for educators and schools across the state. This position manages registration processes, contracts and agreements, and logistical details, maintaining clear and consistent communication with artists, A+ Fellows, school leaders, and other constituents. The Arts Learning Coordinator will also provide technical support to the Arts Learning Team and will assist with marketing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage logistics for professional development institutes, conferences, meetings, and workshops that NCAC provides for various constituents. As part of the planning process, completes school/educator needs assessments and facilitates post event reflection and evaluation.
• Provide support for the A+ Fellows who serve as the contracted faculty for the various professional development experiences throughout the year. Manage planning and organization for professional development and planning opportunities for the A+ Fellows faculty.
• Help to plan, manage and facilitate summer training institutes throughout the state for A+ Schools each summer. Help to plan and facilitate professional development opportunities open to educators, arts leaders, schools and school leadership offered through Arts Learning at NCAC throughout the school year.
• Provide technical assistance for existing and interested schools including responding to school queries, locating and providing resources, receiving school updates, and supporting school self and need assessments. Working with the Senior Program Director for Arts Learning, provide schools with guidance and referrals to meet their specific needs.
• Through on-going electronic and phone communication, help track the progress of each network school in terms of the A+ core components. Maintain these records for use in planning for future assistance. Provide technical assistance for schools and educators both inside and outside the A+ Network. Work with NCAC staff to maintain database information tracking schools, events, constituent, and other important programming data.
• Disseminate program information and maintain on-going communication updates to the network of A+ Schools, non-A+ Schools, constituents, and A+ Fellows. This includes email correspondence, website updating, webinars, conference calls, etc.
• Support the Arts Learning Team in marketing and recruitment efforts to local, state, and national outlets and forums to elevate the visibility of NCAC and the A+ Schools Program as a successful educational model. Serve as a spokesperson for the programs of NCAC Arts Learning. Represent these programs at local, state, and national meetings and conferences to giving informational presentations and fielding questions.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
• Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $45,431-$63,506

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience with coordination of events and/or professional development workshops.
• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of digital apps and platforms (Microsoft Teams, Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

Position/Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
• Evening and weekend work is also required occasionally during the year, with 2-3 weeks of conference work each summer.
• Travel in state and occasionally out of state is required.
• This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.

This position is located at:
109 East Jones Street,
Raleigh, NC 27601

Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in art, English, one of the performing arts, or arts administration, depending upon specific area of program assignment, from an appropriately accredited institution
and
Two years of experience in arts program administration or development work, one of which may be as a professional artist in a field directly related to the area of program assignment;
or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Division Description
The mission of the North Carolina Arts Council is arts for all people. The North Carolina Arts Council builds on our state’s long-standing love of the arts, leading the way to a more vibrant future. The Arts Council is an economic catalyst, fueling a thriving nonprofit creative sector that generates $2.12 billion in annual direct economic activity. The Arts Council also sustains diverse arts expression and traditions while investing in innovative approaches to art making. The North Carolina Arts Council has proven to be a champion for youth by cultivating tomorrow’s creative citizens through arts education.

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Supplemental and Contact Information
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full . Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-814-6670

EEO Statement
T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:
Devyn Kirksey
Email:
employment@dncr.nc.gov