Arts Programs Manager
Salary
$66,496.75 - $111,405.25 Annually
Location
810 Union Street, Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
14117
Department
City Manager
Opening Date
05/19/2026
Closing Date
6/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Norfolk Arts creates a vibrant, inclusive cultural environment that reflects and celebrates the people of Norfolk. We bring the community together through the arts, support local artists and organizations, manage the City's public art and grants programs, and serve as a central resource for arts and cultural communication.
Norfolk Arts is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Program Arts Manager to support the City's arts grants program, public art initiatives, gallery operations, and community engagement efforts. This position plays an important role in delivering accessible, high-quality arts experiences to residents across Norfolk.
We are looking for candidates with a strong foundation in the arts or humanities, solid professional experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a community-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings reliability, strong organizational skills, and comfort learning new systems - including grant management and financial software.
In addition to supporting daily operations, this role offers the opportunity to contribute ideas, identify opportunities, and help shape the future direction of Norfolk Arts programs. Candidates with emerging leadership skills and a forward-looking perspective are encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in contributing to a mission-driven municipal arts program and supporting creative work that reflects and celebrates Norfolk's diverse communities, we welcome your application.
Essential Functions
Education/Experience
Additional Information & Requirements
Work Schedule:
M-F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employees full name, department, and job title, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Theatre, Creative Writing, Arts Administration, Humanities, or a related field?
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How many years of full-time, professional experience do you have supporting arts, humanities, or cultural programs, including responsibilities such as grant oversight, public art projects, or gallery operations?
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Briefly describe your experience in arts administration, public art, nonprofit work, or community engagement.
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Provide a short example of a project or program you helped coordinate and your role in it.
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Describe how you manage deadlines and stay organized in a professional setting.
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Summarize your experience collaborating with artists, nonprofits, or community partners.
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List software systems or databases you have used and describe your comfort learning new technology.
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Give an example of a time you learned a new software system or administrative process.
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Provide a brief example of work that required accuracy and careful tracking.
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Briefly describe a time when you contributed ideas, improvements, or long-term thinking to a program or project. What was your role, and what impact did your contribution have?
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Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
Required Question
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