The City of Tempe is seeking a visionary and dynamic Deputy Community Services Director – Arts and Culture is to assist in leading, developing and administering the Arts and Culture Division. The Division includes the Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA), The Tempe History Museum, Tempe Galleries, Community Arts, and Tempe Public Art. The Deputy will oversee the planning and administering of a comprehensive system of performing and visual arts programming to help people improve their lives, the lives of others, neighborhoods and the total community. The Arts and Culture Deputy works closely with City Council, City Manager, Tempe Boards and Commissions, arts partners, employee groups, city departments and other governmental and non-governmental entities. In addition, the Arts and Culture Deputy will provide executive leadership support to the Tempe Arts and Culture Commission and maintain ongoing effective communication with its Commission members.

The Arts and Cultural Division oversees the preparation and administration of the Arts and Culture Fund and monitors related expenditures and revenues to provide effective, efficient, and economical fiscal management of Tempe’s Arts and Culture facilities and programs.  The Deputy will oversee an annual multi-million dollar dedicated Arts and Culture sales tax that is one-tenth of one percent.

The ideal candidate will recognize the full scope and impact of the arts and culture throughout the City of Tempe and appreciate the value of equity and diversity within the community. They must demonstrate a commitment to the City’s values while having the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple sectors and interest groups maintaining strict focus on organizational strategic priorities and division mandates.

Department / Division: Community Services/ Arts & Culture

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, Nights and Weekends upon schedule adjustments for community meetings, programs or as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: For the complete job description go to:

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=38746

 This position is FLSA Exempt and not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

Employees in this position are unclassified, which means the employee or the City can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.  Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.