About This Job
This is a full-time position located at the
Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.
The Cultural Program Coordinator of the Louisiana Division of the Arts (LDOA) performs professional work in support of the production and management of both accessibility and arts education initiatives. As such, the position monitors and provides reports on behalf of both programs, and oversees initiatives including community engagement, professional technical assistance, and program development.
Applicants with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply: teaching in an arts education setting - preferably K-12, grant writing and grant management, project management, and public relations. Knowledge of best practices in arts accessibility, ADA/504 compliance, and adult arts engagement for skill building or recreational purposes.
The Office of Cultural Development’s vision is to promote a Louisiana that values and embraces Louisiana cultural assets as essential in shaping a vibrant future for our communities and citizens.
An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Managing Programs: The ability to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate programs to achieve strategic objectives and long-term outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program; OR
A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program; OR
An advanced degree plus one year of experience of experience in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program.
Experience Substitution:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
- Serves as the Louisiana accessibility liaison for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), South Arts, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
- Maintains LDOA’s accessibility documentation and ensures all grantees have an accessibility self-assessment on file, as mandated by the NEA.
- Attends accessibility convenings, meetings, and trainings as appropriate on behalf of LDOA.
- Provides updates to staff on best practices in accessibility across all LDOA programs.
- Coordinates statewide programming and partnerships as appropriate in relation to accessibility, in, and accordance with the LDOA Strategic Plan.
- Works with under-served communities in the state including individuals with disabilities, incarcerated, and institutionalized individuals, the aging, and military veterans.
- Documents programs through a variety of medium to comply with reporting requirements and to communicate impact to the public.
- Coordinates national and statewide programming and partnerships as appropriate in relation to Arts Education in accordance with the LDOA Strategic Plan.
- Works with arts education communities throughout the state to promote programs including Poetry Out Loud and Virtual Professional Development.
- Assists the NEA, NASAA, and South Arts in arts education initiatives, as needed.
- Documents programs through a variety of medium in order to comply with reporting requirements and to communicate impact to the public.
- Creates and provides tailored technical assistance for accessibility and arts education to organizations and constituents across the state.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
- Appointment Type: This is being filled as a probational appointment. Current permanent status state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.
- Work Schedule: This is a full-time position that reports in-office. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime. This position may be required to travel.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact:
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-342-8202
pwallace@crt.la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to
make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?
- I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
- I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
- I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
- I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.
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ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?
- I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
- I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
- I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
- I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.
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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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MPg: Managing Programs - How well do you plan, run, and improve programs to achieve long-term goals?
- I struggle to connect program work to goals, manage resources, involve stakeholders, or track outcomes.
- I manage parts of programs with support, but I don’t always communicate clearly or use data consistently.
- I develop clear program plans, shift resources as needed, coordinate with stakeholders, manage risks, and use data to improve results.
- I lead long-term planning, build cross-team trust, use data and evaluation to innovate, and communicate strategically to keep programs aligned with big-picture goals.
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MPg: Managing Programs - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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Please describe your experience working in the coordination of cultural development programs; arts administration, fine arts, or curatorial work; or planning or teaching an educational fine arts program. This information should be included in the experience portion of your application. If you do not have experience, type n/a.
