Tribal Cultural Affairs Program Manager (WMS2)

Salary : $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 Annually

Location : Thurston County – Olympia, WA

Job Type: Full Time – Permanent

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 2023-ARTS-004

Department: Arts Commission

Opening Date: 06/08/2023

Closing Date: 7/6/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

The hiring manager may make a hiring decision at any time. It will be in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. Application review will begin the week of June 19, 2023.

Schedule: M-F, 8 am – 5 pm; Position may require occasional flexible schedule, including some evening, holiday, or weekend work

Who we are:ArtsWA is the Washington State Arts Commission. Our mission is to be a catalyst for the arts, advancing the role of the arts in the lives of individuals and communities throughout the state. We serve diverse populations and strive to increase equity and access in the arts. We are a vibrant, busy agency with a friendly and knowledgeable staff.

We encourage you to visitwww.arts.wa.govto gain insight into our mission and strategic plan.

What you will be doing:
You will manage ArtsWA’s new Tribal Cultural Affairs Program (TCAP). You will develop and implement a statewide grants program for Native artists, culture-bearers, and arts and creative organizations. You will conduct outreach and ensure access to technical assistance and professional development. You will act as ArtsWA’s liaison to Indigenous populations and the agencies and organizations that serve them.

Who we are looking for:
You will understand Native arts, culture, and community relationships. You will be able to engage with diverse groups of constituents, partners, and contributors statewide. In addition, you will demonstrate excellent program management skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a small staff and multiple overlapping projects and deadlines.
Duties

Some of your specific activities:

• Develop, implement, and manage the Tribal Cultural Affairs Program
• Act as ArtsWA’s Tribal liaison
• Build and manage a program budget
• Supervise and oversee staff
• Develop and implement a statewide grants program
• Work with partners to provide technical assistance for tribal communities
• Cultivate local and regional partnerships
• Perform community outreach
• Maintain contract files and program records
• Develop program evaluation tools and methods
• Prepare reports for executive staff, commissioners, the legislature, and other partners
• Travel statewide

Qualifications

Working conditions:
This is primarily an office position based in Olympia but may also partially work from a remote site as approved by the Executive Director.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in public administration, law, tribal law, American Indian studies, government relations, public policy, arts administration, or a closely allied field
• Two (2) years of experience working directly with federally recognized tribes and tribal communities on policy development, regulations, government relations, matters of tribal law or tribal affairs OR two (2) years of community outreach/development experience
• Knowledge of the unique legal and political Government-to-Government relationship between the federal government, state government, and tribal governments.
• Demonstrable fluency in the arts and forms of tribal cultural expression, such as dance, media arts, theatre, sculpture, carving, storytelling and literature, poetry, and music.

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, law, tribal law, American Indian studies, government relations, public policy, arts administration, or a closely allied field
• Four (4) years of experience working directly with federally recognized tribes and tribal communities on policy development, regulations, government relations, matters of tribal law or tribal affairs or four (4) years of community outreach/development experience
• Knowledge of the unique legal and political Government-to-Government relationship between the federal government, state government, and tribal governments.
• Demonstrable fluency in the arts and forms of cultural expression, such as dance, media arts, theatre, sculpture, carving, storytelling and literature, poetry, and music.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive professional experience with arts, culture, or cultural preservation.
• Lived experience of the issues and challenges facing Washington’s tribal communities.
• Extensive experience working with Washington tribal communities and understanding of tribal governments and culture in Washington State.
• Background and experience in developing and implementing tribal cultural programs or community initiatives in Washington State.
• Ability to forge relationships with a broad constituency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience providing presentations to various audiences, answering questions, and educating the public.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently as well as within a team. Extensive leadership experience is a benefit.
• Computer proficiency, including general office applications and virtual meeting platforms.

Supplemental Information

Please provide the following documents:

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

NOTE: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the application. Please do not refer to resume for detail, or your application may be disqualified.

Opportunity for All:
The Washington State Arts Commission celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or email

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

01

What is your level of education?

• Some or no college
• 1 year of college (30 semester or 45 quarter credits)
• Associate’s degree OR 2 years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits)
• 3 years of college (90 semester or 135 quarter credits)
• Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, law, tribal law, American Indian studies, government relations, public policy, arts administration, or a closely allied field
• Master’s Degree in public administration, law, tribal law, American Indian studies, government relations, public policy, arts administration, or a closely allied field
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an unrelated field

02

How many months of experience working directly with federally recognized tribes and tribal communities on policy development, regulations, government relations, matters of tribal law or tribal affairs or community outreach/development experience do you have?

• 0-11 months
• 12-23 months
• 24-35 months
• 36-47 months
• 48-59 months
• 60-71 months
• 72-83 months
• 84-95 months
• 96 months or more

03

From the question above, state the Type of experience, briefly describe what you did, and job(s) this will be found on your application.If this does not apply to you, indicate “n/a” in this space

04

Do you have knowledge of the unique legal and political Government-to-Government relationship between the federal government, state government, and tribal governments?

• Yes
• No

05

From the question above, briefly describe your experience and state what job(s) this will be found on your application.If this does not apply to you, indicate “n/a” in this space.

06

Briefly describe your demonstrable fluency in the arts and forms of cultural expression, such as dance, media arts, theatre, sculpture, carving, storytelling and literature, poetry, and music.If this does not apply to you, indicate “n/a” in this space.

07

How did you hear about this job posting?

• Careers.wa.gov
• Friend
• Indeed
• Job Board
• LinkedIn
• Other

08

We would like to know where you heard about this position.If you selected College Job Board, Job Fair, Job Board, or Other, please let us know the specific name of the college, job board, or place you heard about this position.If you selected a specifically named job board or webpage (listed above), please enter “n/a”.

Required Question