About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Who We Are

Denver Arts & Venues (DAV) is the City and County of Denver agency responsible for operating some of the region’s most renowned facilities, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, Colorado Convention Center, Denver Coliseum, Theatre at Loretto Heights and McNichols Civic Center Building. We also oversee the Denver Public Art Program, funding opportunities like Urban Arts Fund, P.S. You Are Here and EDI Arts & Culture Fund, implementation of Denver’s Cultural Plan and other entertainment and cultural events such as the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture. Funds generated by the agency are put back into the community through grants for artists and arts organizations, free and low-cost cultural events, art in public spaces, venue operation and maintenance and arts education.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The budgeted starting salary range for this position is $96,854-$108,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location and Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work on site at least three days per week. Office is located at 1245 Champa Street, Denver. Schedule may include evenings and weekends.

What You’ll Do

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Grants & Cultural Programs within Arts & Venues (DAV). This position reports to the Director of Grants & Cultural Programs.

The Senior Program Manager is a strategic leader with expertise in managing a grants portfolio and cultural programs. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing grants and cultural initiatives, as well as improving existing programs to address community needs. The role involves supporting the Director in executing programs aligned with Denver’s updated Cultural Plan and advancing the agency's equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) efforts, while also achieving the strategic goals of the Cultural Affairs Division and the Mayor’s Office. The Senior Program Manager will provide guidance to Program Managers, overseeing and assigning their work while direct supervision remains with the Director.

This position requires a strategic and creative individual with strong management, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The Senior Program Manager will contribute to Arts & Venues’ mission of advancing arts and culture in Denver. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing the EDI Arts & Culture Fund, PS You Are Here, Denver’s Cultural Commitment Fund, the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture, Chance to Dance, the Artist in Residence Program, and various activations throughout Downtown Denver.

Specifically, as the Manager of Grants & Cultural Programs you will:

• Program Oversight & Strategy: Lead the planning and implementation of grants and cultural programs, aligning them with the mission and objectives of Denver Arts & Venues and the Mayoral goals. Develop short-term objectives, providing direction for program design and evaluation.
• Work Assignment & Coordination: Lead the work and assign tasks to Program Managers within the team, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with project timelines. Ensure that Program Managers have clear guidance and support to meet their goals.
• Grant Management: Oversee the administration of grant programs, from proposal development and selection to compliance monitoring and reporting. Support the development of new grant opportunities and refine existing programs to better serve the community.
• Technical Expertise & Analysis: Serve as a subject matter expert on grant-making, cultural program development, and community engagement, conducting research and providing insights to inform program decisions. Analyze program data and make recommendations for improvement.
• Policy & Procedure Development: Develop and update program policies, procedures, and standards to ensure high-quality program delivery. Establish performance metrics and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed.
• Financial Management: Administer the financial operations of cultural and grant programs, including, financial monitoring, and preparing financial reports for review by leadership. Work closely with the finance department to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
• Community Engagement & Collaboration: Build authentic relationships with community stakeholders, including artists, cultural organizations, and underrepresented communities. Ensure equity, diversity, and inclusion in all program activities and decision-making processes.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as marketing, finance, and public relations to ensure cohesive and coordinated program delivery. Represent Denver Arts & Venues in internal and external meetings and forums.

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in an arts and cultural discipline, business administration or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years working on grants in the philanthropic sector - government, private foundation, etc. - as a Grants Program Officer/Manager/Director.
• Experience working with historically under-resourced groups or communities. A proven record of partnership and collaboration with these groups or communities.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working on special events
• Deep expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion in grant making
• Prior strong experience managing staff and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service and support to the organization.
• Comfort with reviewing data and using it to drive decisions and communication.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities at once.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to perform as a strong team player.
• Strong writing skills.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in a related field based on a specific position(s).

Experience Requirement: Five (5) years’ experience performing full performance professional level duties within a specialized, functional area. (This does not include clerical experience.)

Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

To be considered for this position, please include the following on your job application (upload the multiple attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Updated resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, October 27th, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than October 27th at midnight to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA2308 Administrator II

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$82,540.00 - $136,191.00

Starting Pay

$96,854-$108,000

Agency

Arts & Venues Denver

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