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POSITION TITLE: Project Manager, Creative CityMaking
POSITION STATUS: Contracted Position; $38k
CONTRACT LENGTH: September 2012-December 2013
DEPARTMENT: Creative Leadership and Artist Development
REPORTS TO: Associate Director
SUPERVISES: Artist Participants, Anchor Organizations

PROJECT BACKGROUND:
Intermedia Arts is seeking a project manager for Creative CityMaking, a one-year partnership between Intermedia Arts and the City of Minneapolis that will foster collaborations between local artists and City planners to develop fresh and innovative approaches for addressing the long-term transportation, land use, economic, environmental and social issues facing Minneapolis. Creative CityMaking will embed four artists in the City's CPED-Planning Division. Their collaborative work will be showcased throughout the year at citywide community events, culminating in a public exhibition and forum at Intermedia Arts.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The project manager for Creative CityMaking will be hired by Intermedia Arts to manage and coordinate the successful implementation of this program on time, on budget, and in a manner that exemplifies the following values: Collaboration, Diversity, Innovation, Excellence, and Accountability.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Coordination of Artist Selection Process
• Planning, Coordination and Management of Institutes
• Project Support for Artists/Planning Teams
• Management of Artists
• Management of Relationships with Anchor Organizations
• Planning and Implementation of Culminating Community Forum
• Planning and Implementation of Culminating Community Forum
• Coordination of Advisory Committee Meetings and Communication
• Coordination of Evaluation Team Meetings and Communication
• Coordination of Staff Team Meetings and Communication with Partner Entities
• Development and Maintenance of Project Documentation
• Other Project Administration and Duties as Assigned

Intermedia Arts is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:
www.IntermediaArts.org
Skills & Qualifications

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential Qualifications
• Minimum of five years of experience in Arts Administration and Arts-Based Community Development
• Demonstrated experience developing programming, managing events and projects, supervising contractors and volunteers, and developing and adhering to budgets
• Demonstrated knowledge of Public Policy and experience with City/Urban Planning processes
• Experience in artist selection and panel processes
• Experience working with artists
• Experience managing and facilitating partnerships and collaborations
• Strong meeting facilitation skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Proactive and self-directed; able to find solutions, innovate, and solve problems
• Highly organized; able to manage multiple demands and adjust work schedule accordingly

Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of local community and arts community
• Demonstrated experience working in and with traditionally underrepresented communities
• Demonstrated experience working with city/regional planners
• Flexibility; able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Demonstrated record of professionalism and excellence
• Willingness and ability to learn and grow while meeting the changing requirements of the job

Computer Skills: Mac User; Proficient in MS Office Suite; Web and social media savvy; Able to use and manage digital media files (digital video, digital audio, digital images)

Intermedia Arts is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:
www.IntermediaArts.org
To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:
• 1-page Letter of Interest
• 1-5 page Professional Writing Sample (Reports, Documentation) and samples of other relevant work
• Resume
• 3 References

SUBMIT TO:

Intermedia Arts
Attn: Creative CityMaking
2822 Lyndale Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55408

OR

Info@IntermediaArts.org

Intermedia Arts is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:
www.IntermediaArts.org