Job Information
City and County of San Francisco Director Community Investments, job code 0922, San Francisco Arts Commission in San Francisco, California
This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. (https://www.sf.gov/reports/july-2000/rule-111-examinations-civil-service-commission)
Application Opening –April 22, 2024
Application Deadline – Apply immediately. Application will be open until May 3, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.
The portal will close at 12:00 a.m. on May 4, 2024, and applications will no longer be accepted.
Salary:
Range A $128,050-$163,514
Range B $163,540-$189,306
Range C $189,332-$198,744
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/role-types/)
Recruitment ID: PBT-0922- 145103
The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) is the City agency that champions the arts as essential to daily life by investing in a vibrant arts community, enlivening the urban environment and shaping innovative cultural policy. Learn more about our work at: http://www.sfartscommission.org/
SFAC Racial Equity Statement The San Francisco Arts Commission is committed to creating a city where all artists and cultural workers have the freedom, resources and platform to share their stories, art and culture and where race does not predetermine one’s success in life. We also acknowledge that we occupy traditional and unceded Ohlone land. Fueled by these beliefs, we commit to addressing the systemic inequities within our agency, the City and County of San Francisco and the broader arts and culture sector. This work requires that we focus on race as we confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future.
As the Community Investments Director, they will support the Community Investments (CI) team to administer over $8 million in annual grant investments, develop community engagement activities, and increase technical assistance and professional development workshops for San Francisco artists, arts organizations, and historically marginalized communities.
The Director of Community Investments oversees grants portfolio, including multiple funding categories supporting city-owned neighborhood cultural centers, individual artists, small and mid-size nonprofit arts organizations, arts education initiatives and special projects. The Director oversees the Cultural Equity Endowment, the Cultural Centers Fund, and the new Arts Impact Endowment and works closely with the Deputy Director of Programs to ensure a vibrant and equitable arts ecology in San Francisco.
Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification.
Oversee arts grantmaking program including an open and transparent panel review process, a commitment to racial and cultural equity, and data-driven accountability for public funds.
Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives focused on creative and cultural production and the self-determination and well-being of artists, including cultural capital acquisition; professional development and technical assistance for individual artists and arts nonprofits.
Implement the modernization of the Street Artists Licensing program, including improving the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative processes.
Direct and manage program workflow and annual grantmaking cycle.
Direct and monitor all programmatic budgets, contracts and expenditures in compliance with City policies and procedures.
Assist in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of the program.
- Evaluate programmatic impact and alignment with the Arts Commission's mission, goals and racial equity framework.
Ensure programmatic compliance with all Arts Commission and City rules, policies and processes.
- Work with the Arts Commission's Capital Analyst and peer City departments to ensure community access to affordable cultural space and housing.
Represent the Arts Commission in various public and private partnerships including participation in interdepartmental City working groups, peer grantmaker collaborations and/or community-driven partnerships.
11.The Director of Community Investments (0922 Manager I) may perform other duties as assigned/required.
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
Five (5) years of professional experience in grantmaking administration and management.
One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
Desirable qualification that two (2) of those years include supervisory experience in all operations of grantmaking portfolio in the arts and culture sector.
Desired Qualifications: The stated desired qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
- Commitment to racial equity and supporting agency’s goals in racial equity
Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/) and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Throughout this process, you may recieve several emails that appear to be system-generated. This is a normal part of the process, and you should be sure to take the time to read each message carefully and respond.
Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application at a later time. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.
Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) Exam (Weight: 100%): Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in supervisory competencies as well as job related areas which may include but not be limited to: professional Grantmaking administration and management experience. Experience in grantmaking programs and operational activities. The training and evaluation grantmaking activities of personnel, managing procurement, scope negotiation and disbursement of grants.
The SQ will be emailed to the address listed on the candidate’s online application. Candidates will be required to respond to the SQ in the time frame indicated and must submit the completed questionnaire as directed in order to have it evaluated. Responses cannot be changed once submitted. Candidates will be evaluated based on their SQ responses. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the SQ in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.
Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.
Certification
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List.
Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods, and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications, and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.
Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information about the Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)
Conviction History (https://sfdhr.org/conviction-history-faq)
Employee Benefits Overview (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)
Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)
Disaster Service Workers (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)
Reasonable Accommodation
Right to Work (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#identification)
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#diversitystatement)
Veterans Preference
Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#senioritycredit)
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notifications@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. It is important to pay attention to any dates that are listed; we are not allowed to accept late applications.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Lauren Rowe at lauren.rowe@sfgov.org
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.