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Job Announcement: Arts Specialist, M-NCPPC

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Attention! There is currently a job opening for an Arts Specialist to create and implement exciting arts programs to the communities of Prince George’s County, Maryland. The posting is open until Oct. 29, 2015.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking an Arts Specialist who will work in Community Arts Services to develop and implement multi-disciplinary arts programs which targets a general and diverse population, as well as providing professional development and opportunities for local artists. The incumbent will oversee the programs for traditional theatre and exhibition settings and non-traditional settings, such as community centers and parks.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT DUTIES:
The Arts Specialist is responsible for providing arts programs for a county-wide audience of all ages consistent with the objectives of the Division’s Community Arts Unit. Duties for this position include supervising summer day camps at two sites; managing teen arts events and programming at various sites; planning music, dance and theater performances and programs for indoor and outdoor facilities; being a liaison to community center staff to coordinate programs and resources as needed, collect and review program data, and other duties as assigned. This position plans and supports events, classes, festivals, and programs throughout Prince George’s County in collaboration with colleagues, artist groups, community partners, and arts organizations. Successful candidates will have experience in youth development, budget management, quality customer service, staff supervision, event planning, program management, and a background in an arts discipline: music, theater, visual arts or dance.

For more information on the Arts Specialist position, click HERE.