Folklife Director - NCAC60083916

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Arts Council

Job Classification Title

Arts Program Administrator (NS)

Position Number

60083916

Grade

NC12

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) North Carolina Arts Council Division is seeking a Folklife Director. The Folklife Director oversees the development and management of programs benefiting artists and discipline-specific arts organizations that benefit the folklife infrastructure of the state, serving traditional artists, local communities, arts organizations, government agencies, universities, public schools, and the general public. This position establishes priorities for the Folklife Program in alignment with the agency’s strategic plan, maintains existing partnerships in the field prioritizing the monitoring of grantees, creates new opportunities for collaboration, and supervises the Folklife and Arts Administration Intern.


Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the portfolio of grant offerings tailored to discipline-specific arts organizations and other organizations that provide arts programs in the areas of folklife, indigenous, authentic, and emergent forms of culture for preservation of rural and traditional communities. Work with the Deputy Director and Marketing Team to update written grant guidelines for each relevant grant category and develop a communications plan for the aforementioned grant guidelines roll-outs, aligning the effort with the grant guidelines held by other teams. Oversee the work of the Folklife Program in hosting virtual office-hours and webinars to help potential applicants understand the guidelines and navigate the application forms.
• Oversee the monitoring of all grantees assigned to the Folklife Program, using the guidance provided on the Risk Assessment worksheet. Oversee the timely review of all final reports assigned to the Folklife Program. Conduct site visits to grantees that are determined to be high risk. As needed, contract with outside site-evaluators to conduct a visit and prepare a report about the activities of a grantee. Assist the Grants Office in collecting components of the grant contracts from the folklife grantees in portfolio. Approve all revised budgets for grantees that didn’t receive full funding and send rejection letters to applicants in portfolio that didn’t receive funding.
• Oversee the monitoring of all grantees assigned to the Folklife Program, using the guidance provided on the Risk Assessment worksheet. Oversee the timely review of all final reports assigned to the Folklife Program. Conduct site visits to grantees that are determined to be high risk. As needed, contract with outside site-evaluators to conduct a visit and prepare a report about the activities of a grantee. Assist the Grants Office in collecting components of the grant contracts from the folklife grantees in portfolio. Approve all revised budgets for grantees that didn’t receive full funding and send rejection letters to applicants in portfolio that didn’t receive funding.
• Develop and implement professional resources and technical assistance opportunities for individual artists and discipline specific arts organizations, such as artist workshops or technical assistance grant funding for a group to conduct strategic planning. Collaborate with discipline specific Statewide Service Organizations to identify needs and priorities of the field and seek opportunities to partner on the design and implementation of professional resources for artists and discipline specific organizations.
• Meet with individuals to provide general assistance and information regarding professional opportunities in the arts and cultural sector. These meetings cover a range of topics including but not limited to funding, board and governance, opportunities for sharing work, and marketing.
• Supervise the work of one summer intern to ensure that agency goals and annual workplans are implemented. Develop work plans that emphasize support for the arts field and provide ongoing coaching and direction through frequent individual meetings. Supervise any interns, contracted vendors, and individuals hired to complete specific tasks for the Folklife Program. Complete all necessary paperwork, monitor the successful implementation of deliverables, and process invoices for payment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $47,703 - $69,000

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience in planning the logistics of events, workshops, and/or other public programs.
• Demonstrated experience in methods of folklife research and documentation, such as interviewing, transcribing, audio/video/photo documentation, and writing.
• Demonstrated experience in the organization and administration of program workflows and procedures.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:30 pm.
• Evening and weekend work required occasionally during the year.
• Travel in state and occasionally out of state is required.
• This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.

This position is located at:

109 East Jones Street,

Raleigh, NC 27601

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in art, English, one of the performing arts or arts administration, depending upon specific area of program assignment from an appropriately accredited institution

and

Three years of experience directly related to the specific program area of assignment, two of which must have been in a consultative or administrative capacity within an arts organization;

or

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Division Description

The mission of the North Carolina Arts Council is arts for all people. The North Carolina Arts Council builds on our state’s long-standing love of the arts, leading the way to a more vibrant future. The Arts Council is an economic catalyst, fueling a thriving nonprofit creative sector that generates $2.12 billion in annual direct economic activity. The Arts Council also sustains diverse arts expression and traditions while investing in innovative approaches to artmaking. The North Carolina Arts Council has proven to be a champion for youth by cultivating tomorrow’s creative citizens through arts education.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: 919-814-6670

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Ruth Evans

Email:

employment@dncr.nc.gov

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