Mgr, Culture & Arts Education

About This Position

The City of Austin’s newly created Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) is committed to fostering a vibrant, creative and progressive ecosystem that celebrates and supports Austin’s artists, musicians, entertainment venues, and cultural institutions. We are looking for a passionate and experienced, cultural and community-focused leader to serve as the Culture & Arts Education Manager at the George Washington Carver Museum, Genealogy & Cultural Center.

This role requires more than just managerial skills – it calls for a committed leader with a strong background in African American and/or Black and Diaspora Afrikan history, arts, and culture. The ideal candidate will be someone with lived experience working alongside diverse communities, with a deep understanding of Black history, arts, and cultural expression. They will have a track record of curating meaningful cultural programs, events and preserving, promoting, and celebrating African American heritage, arts, and creative expression of the community. By cultivating creativity and community engagement, this individual will help ensure the Carver Museum remains a key space for education, cultural expression, and connections.

The ideal candidate possesses a curatorial vision aligned with the Carver Museum’s mission to tell stories about our local community and connect those histories to larger narratives about Blackness. Utilizing best practices for art installation, preservation, and transportation, they have curated culturally relevant and impactful exhibits about the Black experience. As a curious, creative, and compassionate leader, they prioritize building enduring relationships with artists through intentional collaboration and equitable business principles.

We are looking for a servant leader who approaches their work with empathy, compassion, and a commitment to cultural representation. This individual must have experience leading arts or museum programs, developing strategic partnerships with artists, non-profits, and educational institutions, and engaging with diverse stakeholders to foster and sustain a thriving and innovative cultural hub. The selected candidate will undergo a rigorous hiring process that includes stakeholder input to ensure alignment with the Carver Museum, Genealogy, and Cultural Center’s mission and the City’s commitment to preserving, celebrating, and advancing African American history, arts and culture.

If you are an influential leader, an innovative thinker, educator and a passionate advocate for cultural representation/preservation, we invite you to apply and be part of shaping the future of the George Washington Carver Museum, Genealogy & Cultural Center.

An assessment may be used to evaluate your skills and competencies for this job.

• Verification of your education (including high school graduation or a GED, and undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited institution or organization, as well as proof of your professional licenses or certifications.

• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214.

• A Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) is required.

This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies that occur within the department.

Video Conferencing Software Technology: Austin Arts Culture, Music, and Entertainment uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

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• Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

• Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.

• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.

• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.

• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.

• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

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