Public Art Coordinator

Public Art Coordinator

Salary

$66,913.60 - $89,689.60 Annually

Location

City of Reno, NV

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

598126

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.

The ideal candidate in this position will enjoy coordinating public art projects and programming that contributes to the cultural identity and experience of the community. This position supports the planning and implementation of public art initiatives, including artist selection, project scheduling, temporary exhibitions and installations, outreach activities, and coordination with artists, City departments, contractors, and community partners.

This role is well suited for someone who is organized, collaborative, and comfortable balancing multiple projects while maintaining accurate documentation, supporting budgets and contracts, and helping ensure public art projects and programs move successfully from planning through implementation.

We currently have one vacancy in the Arts & Culture Division of the Public Works Department. Hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This is an open competitive opportunity for all qualified applicants.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Coordinates the planning and administration of public art initiatives, including artist selection, project timelines, and compliance with City policies.
• Supports implementation of the Public Art Master Plan and strategic objectives established by the Arts & Culture Commission.
• Serves as liaison among artists, City departments, contractors, and community members to facilitate collaborative arts projects.
• Develops and implements outreach and engagement strategies to promote participation in public art programs.
• Coordinates logistics for temporary exhibitions, public installations, and rotating art programs in Citymanaged spaces.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, scopes of work, and deliverables for artists, consultants, and vendors to ensure adherence to program requirements.
• Supports budget development and monitors project expenditures; prepares fiscal and programmatic reports as required.
• Maintains project documentation, updates art collections database, and tracks inventory of public artworks.
• Drafts and edits reports, promotional materials, meeting packets, and website and social media content related to public art programming.
• Researches and assists with grant applications; supports tracking of grant deliverables and fundingcycles.
• Provides guidance to temporary, part-time, or volunteer staff on tasks related to public art project implementation.
• Represents the Arts & Culture Program at public events, community meetings, and in discussions with stakeholders.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and internal partners with professionalism and accuracy.
• Performs other non-essential duties as assigned. These may include marginal, incidental, or minimaltasks that can be redistributed if needed.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Education:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in arts, fine arts, art history, arts administration, cultural planning, public administration or a closely related field.

Work Experience:

Three years of full-time professional experience in public arts programs, including experience working with a regional artists' community.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

Submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested through our job board at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reno by November 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Application Preparation:

A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

Examination Process:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of multiple online assessments weighted as follows:

• Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 45%

• Situational Judgment Test = 20%

• Simulated Skills Test - Customer Service = 15%

• Supplemental Screening Evaluation = 12%

• Simulated Skills Test - Proofreading = 8%

• Employee Personality Profile = Informational purposes only

Online Assessment Details:

Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessments once the recruitment has closed. These tests will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete them online at their convenience during the designated testing window.

The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on November 22, 2026. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven't opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you've previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your governmentjobs.com profile.

Testing Accommodation:

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Contact Information:

Reports (Rule XV, Section 2)

Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information, including phone number, email, and mailing address.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):

In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:

• City of Reno classified employees who are veterans
• City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans
• City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans

This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points:

Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):

Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification:

Appointments to positions in the Citys Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a persons rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Probationary Period:

Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12)

Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period.

The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted.

Questions and Updates:

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov.

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link to learn more about the City of Renos great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

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Minimum Qualification Review

The following questions are a required part of your application for this position. Your answers will be used to assist us in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as outlined on the job posting.

Things to consider before you proceed:

• Resumes are not reviewed or considered in the evaluation process.
• All of your relevant experience must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.
• Unlike a resume which summarizes duties, your application should include detailed descriptions of your job responsibilities, tasks performed, and scope of work.
• Complete information assists us to accurately evaluate your qualifications, training, and experience.
• List multiple positions with a single employer separately within the work experience section.
• Failure to attach copies of required certifications, licenses, and/or proof of education beyond high school may result in disqualification during the minimum qualifications review. Proof of high school diploma does not need to be submitted.
• Information provided in your application may be verified.

By checking below, you confirm your application contains accurate, complete and truthful information. Any evidence of falsification or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from the recruitment process in accordance with Civil Service Rules.

• I confirm

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of qualifying education?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year (30 semester/45 quarter hours) of college level course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, .....
• One year (30 semester/45 quarter hours) of college level course work in a closely related field
• Two years (60 semester/90 quarter hours) of college level course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, .....
• Two years (60 semester/90 quarter hours) of college level course work in a closely related field
• Three years (90 semester/135 quarter hours) of college level course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, .....
• Three years (90 semester/135 quarter hours) of college level course work in a closely related field
• Four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, .....
• Four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level course work in a closely related field
• None of the above

04

Only answer this question if your course work is in another field related to this position.

How has your course work prepared you to perform the work of this position?

05

Education Documentation Requirements:

In order for education beyond high school to be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications and/or credited as part of the assessment process, you must attach supporting documentation to your application.

Important Guidance:

• Transcripts (official or unofficial) are highly recommended and preferred as they provide detailed information about coursework and area of study.
• A diploma may be accepted; however, diplomas alone may not provide sufficient detail to determine if your education is directly related to the minimum qualifications (such as not having a major listed, or being in a non-related field).

Applications submitted without documentation will be evaluated without consideration of education. If minimum qualifications cannot be met through work experience alone, the application may be rejected.

Have you attached transcripts or other verifiable education documentation?

• I have attached transcripts and/or diploma(s)
• I have not attached documentation. I understand that my education beyond high school will not be considered and my application may be rejected if minimum qualifications are not met through work experience alone
• I have not attached documentation. I understand that my education will not be evaluated or used in determining whether I meet the minimum qualifications

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Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?

• I have less than three years of full-time professional experience in public arts programs, including experience working with a regional artists community.
• I have three years or more of full-time professional experience in public arts programs, including experience working with a regional artists community.

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This is your opportunity to provide any additional details about duties you performed that may qualify toward the required experience. Only positions listed in the work experience section of your application will be considered.

For each employer where you gained qualifying experience, provide:

• The employer's name
• Your job title(s)
• Clarifying details about your duties/responsibilities you performed that demonstrate how you meet the required minimum qualifications

If the information you provide in the work experience section and response to this question does not clearly demonstrate that you meet the specific experience requirements, you will not move forward in the recruitment process.

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Training and Experience Evaluation

The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application.

Failure to provide adequate responses to the following questions may result in lower scores or disqualification from the selection process.

Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

• Yes
• No

09

Select all of the following public art or project-coordination activities that you have had direct professional responsibility for as a regular part of your assigned duties for at least six months. The experience may have been gained through one or more positions but must be supported by the work experience section of your application.

• Coordinating project schedules, timelines, logistics, or deliverables
• Supporting artist calls, artist selection, application review, or contracting processes
• Coordinating exhibitions, installations, rotating art programs, or cultural events
• Preparing or monitoring contracts, scopes of work, or vendor deliverables
• None of the above

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Which best describes your highest level of responsibility for a public art, cultural arts, exhibition, installation, community program, or comparable project?

• I do not have experience supporting or coordinating this type of project.
• I provided administrative or logistical support for assigned project activities under regular direction.
• I independently completed assigned portions of a project within established procedures, while another person retained responsibility for overall coordination.
• I coordinated a project involving multiple activities, stakeholders, deadlines, and deliverables within established policies and procedures.
• I coordinated multiple concurrent or unusually complex projects, served as a primary liaison among stakeholders, and independently resolved routine issues while elevating decisions outside my authority.

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Select all of the following outreach or community-engagement activities that you have had direct professional responsibility for as a regular part of your assigned duties for at least six months. The experience may have been gained through one or more positions but must be supported by the work experience section of your application.

• Identifying audiences or stakeholder groups for an outreach effort
• Developing or administering surveys, feedback activities, or other methods of gathering public input
• Coordinating public meetings, community events, artist engagement, or in-person outreach activities
• Working with artists, community organizations, public agencies, or other partners to encourage participation
• Responding to public questions, concerns, or differing stakeholder expectations
• None of the above

12

Which best describes your highest level of responsibility for promotional, website, newsletter, or social media content?

• I do not have professional experience preparing this type of content.
• I gathered information, proofread content, or provided other support to the person responsible for preparing it.
• I drafted or updated content that was reviewed and approved by another person before publication.
• I independently prepared and published routine content within established branding, communication, or program guidelines.
• I planned and coordinated content across multiple communication channels and adjusted the approach based on the audience, program needs, or engagement results.

13

Select all of the following public meeting, commission, board, committee, or stakeholder-meeting activities that you have had direct professional responsibility for as a regular part of your assigned duties for at least six months. The experience may have been gained through one or more positions but must be supported by the work experience section of your application.

• Preparing agendas
• Assembling and distributing meeting packets or supporting materials
• Coordinating meeting notices, scheduling, room arrangements, or other logistics
• Taking notes or preparing meeting minutes
• Tracking action items, decisions, or required follow-up
• None of the above

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Select all of the following administrative or information-management activities that you have had direct professional responsibility for as a regular part of your assigned duties for at least six months. The experience may have been gained through one or more positions but must be supported by the work experience section of your application.

• Organizing and maintaining electronic project files or records
• Updating a database, collection-management system, inventory, or similar tracking system
• Tracking contracts, scopes of work, project deliverables, or approval documents
• Tracking budgets, expenditures, grants, or funding deadlines
• Preparing reports, correspondence, forms, or other program documents
• None of the above

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Training and Experience Evaluation Instructions

Complete both Training and Experience Evaluation questions and address each numbered item.

For the first question, describe the breadth and depth of your relevant public art or arts and cultural program experience. For the second question, focus on one comprehensive or complex project that best demonstrates your experience and personal contribution.

For both questions:

• Clearly distinguish your responsibilities and actions from work performed by supervisors, coworkers, artists, contractors, consultants, community partners, or other participants.
• Describe what you personally did rather than only explaining what your team or organization accomplished.
• Identify the processes, information, resources, and judgment you used when relevant.
• Explain the results of your work and its effect on the project, program, organization, artists, partners, or public.

Responses will be evaluated based on the relevance, specificity, breadth, complexity, responsibility, independence, and results demonstrated-not solely on response length.

You may prepare your responses in a word-processing document and paste them into the online questionnaire.

All substantive content must be independently prepared and reflect your own experience, analysis, and judgment. Responses may not be drafted, generated, rewritten, or substantively revised by another person or by a generative artificial intelligence tool. Ordinary spell-check may be used, but tools that generate or materially alter the substantive content of a response may not be used.

Failure to complete both questions or provide sufficient information may result in a lower score or disqualification from the examination process.

By selecting "I understand," you acknowledge and agree to comply with the independent-work requirements stated above.

• I understand

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Describe the breadth and depth of your professional experience supporting, coordinating, or administering public art programs or closely related arts and cultural programs. Include:

1. The employer or employers, your position or positions, and the approximate length of time in which you gained the experience.

2. The types, size, scope, and complexity of the programs, initiatives, exhibitions, installations, or events you supported.

3. The program functions that you were personally responsible for, such as artist calls or selection processes, project coordination, exhibitions or installations, contracts, budgets, grants, records, collection databases, promotional materials, or meeting support.

4. The frequency of your responsibilities and your level of independence and decision-making authority.

5. How your work contributed to program operations, project completion, accurate records, compliance with requirements, or service to artists, partners, and the public.

Clearly distinguish your personal responsibilities from work performed by supervisors, coworkers, artists, contractors, or other participants.

Responses should generally contain approximately three to five detailed paragraphs or an equivalent organized format. This is response guidance and is not a required minimum or maximum.

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Describe the most comprehensive or complex public art initiative, exhibition, installation, cultural program, event, or related project that you personally helped coordinate. Include:

1. The employer, your position, and the purpose and scope of the project.

2. Your personal role, level of responsibility, and degree of independence.

3. The planning, scheduling, logistical, administrative, or recordkeeping tasks you performed.

4. How you coordinated with artists, coworkers, contractors, City departments, community partners, or other participants.

5. A significant challenge, change, or competing requirement you addressed, the actions you took, and the outcome of the project.

Clearly distinguish your personal actions and responsibilities from work performed by supervisors, coworkers, artists, contractors, or other participants.

Responses should generally contain approximately two to four detailed paragraphs or an equivalent organized format. This is response guidance and is not a required minimum or maximum.

Required Question

Employer City of Reno

Address PO Box 1900

Reno, Nevada, 89505

Phone (775) 334-2223

Website https://www.reno.gov/government/jobs-recruitment.php