Museum, Arts & Culture Coordinator The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below. Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
Do you enjoy engaging with public art and artistic experiences within your community? The Department of Museum, Arts & Culture is searching for a detailed-oriented individual, that aims to deliver excellent quality of work and is passionate about community involvement to join the team as a Museum, Arts & Culture Coordinator (“Public Art Coordinator”). The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and project management skills, knowledge of principles and techniques used in planning, coordinating, and serving public art projects, demonstrates effective prioritization, maintains composure under pressure, and executes tasks succinctly and efficiently.
The Museum, Arts & Culture Coordinator (“Public Art Coordinator”) position is classified similarly to the Recreation/ Community Services Coordinator role, with three distinct working titles: Events Coordinator, Facilities and Visitor Experience Coordinator, and Public Art Coordinator (Part-Time only). These titles will be used for the Department of Museum, Arts & Culture in a variety of assignments. This recruitment will result in an eligibility list for this classification to meet the current and future part-time and full-time staffing needs of the Department. The current vacancy is for a Public Art Coordinator (Part-Time only).
The Public Art Coordinator is a paid, part-time/temporary position scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week and is not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans.
Please click here to learn more about the Museum, Arts, & Culture Coordinator and its working titles by reviewing the Brochure!
Our vision is to be the premier arts and cultural center for the Inland Empire by engaging diverse audiences, presenting dynamic experiences, and preserving our regional legacy. The successful candidate will embody the Department’s mission and vision as well as the qualities of a “Five Tool Player” – Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant – and the values of the City's Approach to Public Service- Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the right way.
Department of Museum, Arts & Culture
The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture advances an understanding of regional history and art through museum exhibits, collections stewardship, educational programs, annual arts festivals, and public art. The Ontario Museum of History & Art was founded in 1979 and is located on tree-lined Euclid Avenue in a historic building that originally served as Ontario’s second City Hall. In 2022 Ontario’s City Council established the Public Art Program and the Museum department was expanded to encompass Museum, Arts & Culture. The department’s programs enhance knowledge and understanding of our community through dynamic and vibrant experiences that reflect pride in who we are, where we live, and our legacy.
About the City of Ontario's Public Art Program
It is the goal of the City's Public Art Program to promote public art and art in public places, as a cultural resource for the community, and act as a mechanism to enhance the City's commercial vitality and economic stability. Furthermore, it is intended that the Ontario Public Art Program will serve to enrich the community aesthetic and built urban environment, by making available to the public a diverse collection of artworks throughout the City.
All of these goals will be realized through bringing contemporary art into the environment and life of Ontario, enriching the lives of City residents and visitors by the exposure to art in various forms, encouraging both emerging and established artists living in Ontario and the Ontario region by supporting and purchasing their work, acquiring a distinguished collection of art representing varying genres, styles, scales, mediums, forms, and intent, and reflective of trends and disciplines in art on a local, regional, national, and international level, integrating artists into the City's design process, encouraging public dialogue and interaction through a public art program; embracing a broad range of artworks, which are reflective of the overall diversity of current works in the field of visual arts, enriching the quality of life and economic vitality of Ontario, and further defining distinct characteristics of neighborhoods.
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,500 full-time and 300 part-time diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
The City‘s vision for the future is very exciting and we foresee tremendous growth within the year(s) to come. We welcome you to view the City of Ontario’s 2024 State of the City video by clicking on the link below as well as other links to learn more about the City.
The essential functions typically performed by a Museum, Arts & Culture Coordinator include the following:- Coordinates, schedules, implements and supervises a variety of community programs, activities and events.
- Participates in the development of community program proposals.
- Coordinates facility reservations and scheduling.
- Monitors and reports on safety and maintenance of community center facilities.
- Schedules and provides direction and training to part-time and volunteer staff.
- Receives and responds to public inquiries and requests and assists with customer service and providing appropriate recommendations.
- Develops and writes brochure information, press releases, promotional information, and fliers regarding events, programs and related information.
- Prepares program evaluation reports.
- Provides program implementation recommendations and assists supervisor with special projects, departmental procedures and handing employee questions or concerns as necessary.
- Prepares and distributes logs and reports to supervisor, including revenue deposits, expense statements, attendance records, maintenance and security, event evaluations and related reports.
- Handles and records cash revenue in compliance with departmental financial controls.
- Inventories and maintains equipment and supplies; prepares orders.
- May give presentations to community groups.
- Conducts school site visitations to promote programs.
- Assist in other duties as assigned.
EducationHigh school diploma or recognized equivalent with college-level coursework in Public Administration or related field.
Experience Two years of experience in coordinating community programs or a related field.
Licenses Valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
DesirableBilingual in Spanish is highly desirable. Experience in Microsoft Office 365. College-level degree and/or coursework in Public Administration, Arts, Arts education or related field.
Previous experience in Arts, Arts Administration and/or Arts Education. Ability to read/review (construction documents, architectural renderings).
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. List all periods of employment, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario). List any experience that may help you to qualify for the position. List separately each position held, including different positions with the same employer. Resumes may be included but will not substitute for the employment history section. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
Supplemental Question
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
