Job Purpose:

• Works collaboratively with diverse constituency to implement agency rural programs.
• Administers and develops short and long-term planning goals for SCAC assigned programs/projects and grant categories in accordance with agency mission, values, and strategic plan.
• Assigned grants: Art of Community: Rural SC, Rural Libraries Public Engagement.
• Assigned programs: Art + Ag.
• Directs and manages the planning and implementation of SCAC rural programs/projects.
• Creates programming to serve rural communities and local rural arts organizations statewide.
• Advises, and facilitates rural community meetings with stakeholders.
• Coordinates agency efforts to support arts-based, rural community development statewide.
• Generates MOUs, negotiates agreements, and creates contracts for rural arts programs/projects in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• In partnership with other members of SCAC staff, serves as the Commission's liaison with the rural arts community, rural organizations, and rural artists.
• Provides consultative services for rural arts constituents.
• Serves as a resource and advisor for rural agency programs.
• Assists with rural cultural planning, development of rural grant applications, budgeting, and rural program administration.
• Connects rural communities, people, places and economic opportunities via physical spaces or new relationships.
• Provides leadership to grow resources for rural arts and stimulate networking and informational exchange for rural constituents.
• Works with other staff to coordinate data/information gathering, analysis, synthesis, and dissemination.
• Represents SC Arts Commission at local, statewide, and national cultural activities, meetings, and conferences.

• Participates in agency strategic planning.
• Collaborates closely with other agency programs and departments.
• Fulfills other duties consistent with supporting agency projects, programs, and events.

• Knowledge of the agency's mission, programs, and objectives.
• Knowledge and experience reflecting a broad background in the arts with significant experience in arts programming, arts planning, program development and implementation, community organizing in and for rural communities.
• Extensive knowledge of grant application processes.
• Knowledge of governmental cultural policy and current trends in rural arts.
• Knowledge of needs, makeup, dynamics of municipalities, rural communities, local, rural arts councils, and rural community arts groups.
• Knowledge of recent research, trends and studies related to rural arts engagement and experience in building participation in rural arts programs.
• Knowledge of and experience preferred in effective public relations tactics.
• Experience working in diverse capacities with people who represent a broad spectrum of socio-cultural and socio-economic positions.
• Experience in explaining complex processes to various stakeholders.
• Experience in administering a local arts agency or rural based non-profit organization.
• Experience in managerial level rural program operations, organizational development, finance, and strategic planning.
• Experience in facilitating group processes (i.e., panels, community meetings, learning experiences), both in person and virtual.
• Experience working in grant allocation programs and a general understanding of fundraising.
• Experience in rural program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience in conducting needs analysis/assessments, long-range planning, and strategic planning.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to interpret and analyze narrative, budget, and statistical information and to convey such information effectively using written, graphic, and oral communication.
• Excellent self-management of time and work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), cloud-based database and project management technologies, internet research, and video conferencing platforms.
• Ability to develop partnerships, nurture collaborations, and to work within the confines of a government entity.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and communicate in a professional manner with agency executives, staff, board, funders, governmental officials, and the public.
• Ability to take initiative and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to negotiate and exercise excellent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a bonus.

• A bachelor's degree* and three (3) years of experience in the assigned programmatic arts area.
• Punctuality, regular attendance, and adherence to daily work schedule are essential. Statewide travel, evening, and weekend work is sometimes required, as well as light lifting and long periods of sitting.
• The employee may be required to operate a state vehicle; must possess and maintain a valid S.C. driver's license.
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a favorable reference check and a criminal background check, which includes information from the S.C. Law Enforcement Department (SLED).

• Degree must be from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.