MSAC seeks Senior Program Director

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Program Director within the Division of Tourism, Film and the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC).

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This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Main Purpose Of Job

The Senior Program Director serves as a member of MSAC’s leadership team and provides management and supervision of a number of MSAC’s grant programs, providing oversight of the programs’ alignment with MSAC priorities and supporting Program Directors in policy development and administration.

MSAC is the state agency charged with advancing the arts in our state by providing leadership that champions creative expression, diverse programming, equitable access, lifelong learning, and the arts as a celebrated contributor to the quality of life for all the people of Maryland.

POSITION DUTIES

The Senior Program Director position directly supervises the Program Director of County Arts Development and Arts & Entertainment Districts, the Arts Capital Program Coordinator, and the Special Projects and Grants Associate, with oversight of all service to independent artists.

The Senior Program Director also directs the Grants for Artists program and collaborates with MSAC staff to maintain excellent service to Maryland’s artists through programs and professional development.

Other duties include working with the Executive Director and staff to build and maintain local, regional, and national partnerships and supervising special projects of MSAC.

• The selected candidate will possess : excellent interpersonal skills to work with high level public and private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships;
• excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to handle multiple, concurrent, and high priority projects;

and proficiency with the Google Suite and / or other relevant software. Some statewide travel is required, as is attendance at out of State and National conferences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree, preferably in arts administration or an arts discipline, from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE : At least four (4) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work within an arts organization, grant making entity, or a public arts agency.

Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Notes :

• A related Master's degree will substitute for one year of general experience.
• A related Doctorate degree will substitute for two years of general experience.
• Additional Art’s administration experience will substitute year-for-year for the required education.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS :

Two (2) years of the total experience must also include : the supervision of employees, overseeing and coordinating operations of a unit, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

DESIRE OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Master’s degree in arts administration or an arts discipline is preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, resume and supplemental questionnaire, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position.

Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.

For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

It is highly preferred that you apply online. A resume and the supplemental questionnaire MUST be included with your online application .

Be sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet all the qualifications. If unable to apply online, submit your state application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire to email protected or via mail to :

Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of Human Resources

ATTN : Senior Program Director, Maryland State Arts Council # 24-006096-0004

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

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