Arts and Culture Policy Coordinator: City of Portland

The Coordinator will report to the Arts and Culture Director and will be primarily responsible for the team’s communications, constituent relationships, and administrative needs in support of the policies and initiatives that promote the full integration of arts and culture into the lives of Portlanders. The Policy Coordinator’s work will be guided by Act for Art: A Creative Action Plan for the Portland Metropolitan Region. This plan sets in motion steps that will significantly increase Portland’s creative capacity. 

Qualified applicants will have a graduate level degree in a relevant field, or analogous workplace experience, as well as demonstrated interest in local or regional arts and culture policy. Strong writing, organizational, project management, research, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a demonstrated ability to solve problems and prioritize work. Event management and volunteer coordination experience are a plus. A familiarity with the regional system for arts and culture policy development and advocacy as well as the Regional Arts and Culture Council, the Creative Advocacy Network, Business for Culture and the Arts, and local arts and culture or working artist organizational affiliations and community partners is desired.

Responsibilities include communication through speech writing, blogs and letters (30%), aide in strategic planning and task completion for regional dedicated funding effort (20%), constituent interaction and outreach (20%), execution of general logistical and administrative support (20%), and research and coordination concerning programs and policies covering broad and diverse subject areas (10%). The position pays a maximum $45,000 (DOE) + generous benefits package.