| Purpose: |
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Under general direction from the Deputy Director of Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office, provide leadership and management of the City's music related programs and services. Facilitate collaboration of all invested parties to ensure success of programs and services. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Preserves and enhances Austin's status as "Live Music Capital of the World".
- Plans short and long term strategies.
- Fosters economic and community music program development.
- Explores creation of and implements new programs and services.
- Arranges liaisons with the Music Commission.
- Manages and administers music programs and contracts.
- Coordinates functions related to music and economic development.
- Provides requested reports of program and service activity.
- Prepares and makes presentations to public committees, commissions and groups
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of the music industry and industry partners.
- Knowledge of trends in the music industry.
- Knowledge of civic governance.
- Knowledge of grants and grant funding.
- Knowledge of contracts and contracting procedures.
- Knowledge of economic and community development.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to speak publicly.
- Ability to build interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to build collaborative partnerships and maintain productive relationships with board members, staff, public officials, diverse constituencies and interested parties.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus three (3) years of related work experience.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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