City of Albuquerque Director Arts & Culture UN

The Director of Arts and Culture works under the direction of the City Chief Operations Officer. The Director will manage and oversee a wide range of programs and activities within the Cultural Services Department. The Albuquerque Biological Park operates the Zoo, the Aquarium, the Botanic Gardens and Tingley Beach. The Albuquerque Museum protects and displays the artwork and historical items for the middle Rio Grande valley and brings world renowned traveling exhibits to the City. The City has a public-private partnership with Explora Science Center that provides interactive displays to educate and intrigue people of all ages about science, art, culture, and technology. The Anderson/Abruzzo Balloon Museum offers exhibitions and informative programs on the history, science and art of the lighter-than-air flight. The Public Library of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County provides reading and research materials as well as access to electronically transferred information. The community events division operates the KIMO Theater and the South Broadway Cultural Center providing stages for the interaction of performers, artist and various audiences. The department organizes large and small outdoor, multi-cultural gatherings throughout the City including Old Town and rental management of The Yards. The Public Art Enhancement Program manages the 1% for Art Program and the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund program. Strategic Support provides central services including operation of GOV-TV the local government access channel and promotion/marketing for the department. This is an unclassified at-will position. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Director is responsible for:

the operations, financial matters and personnel; monitor performance of the Cultural Services Department; demonstrate a continuous effort to improve operations; and work cooperatively and jointly with City Administration and the public to enhance the quality of life in the City by celebrating Albuquerque's unique history and culture and providing services, entertainment, programs and collections that improve literacy, economic vitality and learning in state of the art facilities that enrich city life and increase tourism to Albuquerque. Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.