The purpose of this position is to coordinate the development and implementation of cultural arts and other special events. Job duties consist of varied program coordination duties. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of leisure services to area residents. FLSA status is Non-Exempt.

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

(30%) I dentifies and develops special events, including parades, concerts, festivals, farmers markets, and other activities. S ets up and breaks down event equipment. W orks with community organizations on special community and quality of life projects and events.

CULTURAL ARTS EVENTS RESPONSIBILITIES

(30%) W orks with and manages groups within the Creative and Performing Arts Council. P lans, prepares, publicizes, executes and follows-up on cultural arts events. A ttends meetings of councils, boards, and committees. C oordinates with external arts organizations.

PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

(30%) P repares budget requests and administers approved funds. P repares grant applications and manages grant funds. T rains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and participates in the hiring and discipline process of department personnel. C oordinates publicity and promotion of arts and special events; develops ad campaigns; appears in live and recorded interviews. R esponds to requests and inquiries from the general public. P repares a variety of regular and special reports, and operational procedures. P repares a variety of correspondence. M aintains files and records.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

(10%) A ssists other departments. P erforms other duties as needed or assigned. B achelors' Degree in Arts, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field is required. T hree (3) years' experience in public relations, event planning or programming. T hree (3) years' of supervisory experience. E xperience in grant writing preferred. F amiliarity with creative concepts and an appreciation of the arts is preferred.

The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. J ob duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. Employees frequently lift light and occasionally heavy objects and distinguishes between shades of color. J ob duties are typically performed in an office and outdoors occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, etc. J ob duties may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc. J ob duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions. J ob duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear. J ob candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress. J ob duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed. K nowledge of department and city policies and procedures. K nowledge of special event planning and management principles. K nowledge of cultural arts event development principles. K nowledge of budget management principles. K nowledge of city purchasing policies and procedures. K nowledge of marketing and public relations principles. K nowledge of computers and job-related software programs. K nowledge of personnel management principles. S kill in the training and supervision of personnel. S kill in planning. S kill in marketing and promotions. S kill in problem-solving. S kill in interpersonal relations. S kill in oral and written communication.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

M ust provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States. M ust possess and maintain a valid driver's license. M ust be able to lift 50 pounds. W illing to work overtime. W illing to cooperate with the workload of the department. W illing to attend continuing education courses. W illing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations. M ust submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position. M ust accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

EEOC COMMITMENT

The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.