Deputy Director

The Deputy Director provides thought leadership, conceptual and managerial oversight related to a broad array of grants, programs, initiatives, and operations. This position is responsible for work of considerable difficulty and serves as a member of the executive team for the Arts Commission—an agency with a mission of service and a focus on reciprocity, dialogue, and information/resource-sharing.

Applications will be accepted until January 31.

Position Overview
Overall, this position:

In alignment with the agency mission and in partnership with the Executive Director, establishes a policy and service agenda and provides direction to agency grants, programs, initiatives, and operations, maintaining knowledge of trends, external resources, and opportunities.
Collaborates with team members to identify and work to undo inequities in agency practices and distribution of/access to resources.
Utilizes dialogue, feedback, and other data to analyze processes and procedures, and then develop and implement practices, standards, goals, and methods for improvement.

Selective Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an arts discipline, arts administration, public policy, education, humanities, nonprofit administration, or related discipline
5 or more years of experience and/or training within a nonprofit organization, government agency, grantmaking organization, educational institution, research entity, or creative sector business
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $85,000.

We offer a competitive benefits package and a culture that supports professional growth and personal advancement. State of Arizona employee benefits include:

​A robust and affordable insurance plan including medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability options
​A top-ranked retirement program with 100% employer matched contribution
​10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave program – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Accrued vacation and sick days

For more information on this position, including primary responsibilities, visit our job posting page. (https://azarts.gov/jobs/deputy-director-arizona-commission-on-the-arts/)

How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the requirements and position responsibilities below. Applications must be submitted via https://azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/.
Reference Requisition Identifier 530905.

Complete applications include: A) a cover letter not to exceed 2 pages, B) a resume or curriculum vitae, and C) names, titles and contact information for no fewer than 3 professional references including previous supervisors. Items A, B and C should be combined and submitted as one PDF. Please include your last name in the PDF file name.

Applications will be accepted through 11:59pm, Friday January 31, 2025. Not all applicants will receive a response.

The Arizona Commission on the Arts is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. During all phases of the selection process, applicants may request a reasonable accommodation, such as assistance applying online, a sign language interpreter, or alternative document formats, by contacting info@azarts.gov or 602-771-6502.