Arts and Culture Manager

Salary:

$144,017.52 - $175,054.08 Annually

Location:

CITY OF RICHMOND 450 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 310, RICHMOND, CA 94804, CA

Job Type:

Full Time

Department:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date:

05/14/2026

Closing Date:

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Introduction
The City of Richmond is seeking a strong communicator who is technically savvy and has a strong ability to lead as their next Arts and Culture Manager. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in modern office practices and software, public/private art programs and project management, business administration, and construction project oversight.

They possess a thorough understanding of arts program planning, funding, development, and evaluation, as well as federal, state, and local laws related to the arts and public art funding sources. Skilled in organization, time management, community needs assessment, event and performance management, fundraising, and public speaking, this professional communicates clearly both in writing and verbally and excels at building effective working relationships. The role requires expertise in preparing RFQs and RFPs in accordance with procurement policies and procedures, managing the art selection process, and producing clear and comprehensive reports and correspondence to support the City's arts and cultural initiatives. The ability to follow the legal and regulatory requirements, as well as the commitment to seeing arts and culture projects to fruition in a timely manner, is essential for success in this position.

Benefits
Annual salary for this classification is as high as $175,054.08, at the top of the range, with approved Cost of Living Adjustments on July 01, 2026 (5%), and July 01, 2027 (5%).

City-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, four weeks of paid parental leave, and more. All benefit information can be found in our Benefits Summary.

Requirements
Position requires:

Strong communicator, technically savvy, and strong leadership abilities.

Foundation in modern office practices and software.

Experience in public/private art programs and project management.

Business administration and construction project oversight experience.

Understanding of arts program planning, funding, development, and evaluation.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to arts and public art funding sources.

Strong organization, time management, community needs assessment skills.

Event and performance management, fundraising, public speaking expertise.

Preparation of RFQs and RFPs per procurement policies and procedures.

Management of art selection process.

Produce clear and comprehensive reports and correspondence.

Ability to follow legal/regulatory requirements and see arts and culture projects to fruition.

EEO Statement
The City of Richmond is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, citizenship, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision‑making, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

COVID‑19 Vaccination Requirement

It is the City’s policy that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19, including the booster. New employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.

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