Programs Coordinator- Arts Commission

Programs Coordinator- Arts Commission

Salary

$59,270.00 - $103,061.00 Annually

Location

County Manager Office, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

170-2026-1372

Department

County Manager

Opening Date

09/15/2026

Closing Date

9/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves the primary responsibility for the management of the arts and cultural programs and events through the Orange County Arts Commission including, but not limited to, youth/summer programs, grant-funded programs and special projects.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Arts Commission Director, with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and in making decisions regarding stakeholder needs and requests. Supervision of assigned volunteers is the responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

Examples of Essential Functions

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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1580328

NOTE: The hiring range is on this posting NOT on the job specification.

Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree AND three (3) years of work experience in arts administration, nonprofit management, arts education, or arts program planning AND one (1) year of experience in the direct supervision of others; OR

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A higher degree does not substitute for experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver License issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Ability to work one evening per week, and one weekend day per month.

Orange County is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer

Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:

• Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;

• Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.

• Health Insurance (Medical)

• Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.

• Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.

• Dental Insurance

• Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.

• Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.

• Vision Insurance

• Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.

• Life Insurance

• Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000.

• Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.

• Short Term Disability

• Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.

• Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy

• Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance

• 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

• Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)

• Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)

• 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year

• 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year

• 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year

• 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year

• 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year

• 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year

• Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)

• 96.2 hours/year

• Tuition reimbursement assistance

• Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.

01

Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.

• Yes

02

I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have or are you able to obtain a drivers license valid in the State of North Carolina?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?

• Yes, I am a Permanent Employee that has passed the Probationary Period
• Yes, I am an Employee but I have not passed the Probationary Period
• Yes, I am a Temporary Employee
• No, I am not an Employee

05

Please indicate your highest level of education from an accredited school.

• High School or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Professional Certifications

06

Please indicate your work experience in:

• arts administration
• non-profit management
• arts education
• arts program planning

07

How many years of experience do you have from your answer above

• none
• less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 7 years

08

How many years of work experience do you have supervising others?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years

09

This position requires you to work one evening per week, and one weekend day per month. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Orange County Government

Address 131 W. Margaret Lane, 3rd Floor

Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278

Phone 919-245-2550

Website http://www.orangecountync.gov