Executive Director

The Idaho Commission on the Arts enables access to the arts, arts education, and Idahoans’ cultural and artistic heritage. The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is accountable to the gubernatorially appointed board of commissioners and is responsible for agency operations and providing staff direction. The Commission on the Arts is seeking an Executive Director to advance the commission’s mission and advise the board of commissioners in key areas of operations, agency development, legislation, agency partnership activities, and long- and short-range planning.Key Responsibilities 

To the Board of Commissioners

• Orient commissioners.
• Prepare meeting agendas and materials for all commission and committee meetings.
• Establish effective channels of communication among commissioners, staff, and the public, including the media.
• Represent the commission in joint efforts with arts groups and other organizations.

To Agency Personnel

• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate and, if necessary, release agency staff.
• Develop and implement fair and equitable personnel policies in consultation with the Idaho Division of Human Resources.

For Agency Policy

• Interpret and implement state, regional, and national programs and policies.
• Be aware and inform commissioners of developments and trends in the arts.
• Formulate commission policies and strategic plans.

For Finance and Business Management

• Ensure continued dialogue between commissioners and staff on budget priorities.
• Develop strategies and implement plans to increase public and private matching funds to meet commission objectives.
• Prepare, prioritize, and present a balanced budget to the board of commissioners, the Governor, and the Legislature.
• Administer a budget that is balanced.
• Ensure commission operations comply with state and federal standards and requirements.
• Maintain accountable records.

For Arts Advocacy and Administration

• Speak, advocate, and create greater public awareness of the arts in various public forums and other venues.
• Coordinate multi-state arts programs and disseminate information on the arts, artists, and arts organizations in and outside of Idaho. 
• Encourage dialogue on arts issues with artists, arts organizations, and Idaho citizens.
• Develop funding and technical assistance for artists and arts organizations.
• Design programs to make the arts more accessible to Idaho citizens.
• Supervise and evaluate all commission programs.

• Undergraduate degree in a related field, such as public administration or an arts-related management field
• Knowledge of state government processes
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management in the public sector
• Knowledge of grants management and grant-writing
• Knowledge of research design methods
• Experience working with legislative processes
• Experience communicating effectively and managing public relations
• Experience managing staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in a related field, such as public administration or an arts-related management field
• Five years or more experience in arts or public administration management

Essential Skills

Arts ExpertiseState Arts Agency KnowledgeGovernment AcumenPolitical AcumenCommunications MasteryPublic Benefit FocusCommitment to Underserved PopulationsPublic Engagement SkillCollaboration FocusChange Leadership SkillEvaluation SkillGovernance AcumenManagement AcumenHuman Resources AcumenTrustTo Apply:

Applicants must submit all of the below:

• Letter of interest that describes qualifications and background
• Resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Send the above information to:




The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
 
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
 
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Salary : $43 - $46