The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture is seeking a skilled and visionary arts professional to serve as the Public Art Urban Enhancement Manager. This leadership role oversees one of the country’s most respected public art programs, guiding the development of both permanent and temporary works—including digital media projects—throughout the city. The position manages exhibitions at City-operated gallery spaces, supports community engagement through programs like the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund, and plays a key role in shaping Albuquerque’s cultural identity through inclusive and innovative public art initiatives.


Plan, direct, manage, and lead the activities and operations of the Public Art Enhancement Urban programs including, but not limited to, oversight of all Public Art collections, developing and maintaining exhibitions, implementation of capital projects and providing oversight to volunteer and special event programs. Manage operations of assigned City gallery spaces; provide oversight of exhibitions and programming at other assigned City-operated venues as appropriate. Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; provide highly responsible and complex administrative duties in support of the Director of the Cultural Services Department.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in art, art history, arts administration, architecture, or public administration, and

Seven (7) years' experience working with Public Arts or an institutional arts program, and

To include four (4) years of supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain within ninety
(90) days from date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive event Public Art program
• Principles and practices of project development, administration and implementation
• Principles and practices of public art program management and, community curation
• Principles and practices of civic engagement
• Principles and practices of federal grant and contract management
• Principles and practices of municipal procurement
• Local, regional and national artist networks and public art resources.
• Principles of municipal budget preparation and control
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Digital asset management, design tools, and content creation software
• Modern office methods, procedures and computer equipment including database maintenance, digital photography
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

• Manage and oversee Public Art Urban Enhancement programs within the City's Capital Implementation Program
• Organize large-scale public art installations with attention to technical, aesthetic, and safety standards
• Plan and coordinate work of staff and contractors
• Oversee the coordination, scheduling and budgeting of new Public Art projects
• Interpret and explain the City's Capital Implementation Program policies and procedures
• Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Participate in community outreach efforts, working on art related topics with diverse audiences and non-arts professionals such as government officials, developers, boards, commissions and community members
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work