Arts Advocacy Agency Director Job Description

Arts advocacy agency directors are responsible for overseeing all advocacy programs and initiatives that are undertaken by their agency. They must ensure their agency effectively represents the interests of the arts councils, which contract their services.

Typical Job Duties

• Liaise with the Development Department to identify and pursue sources of funding

• Promote the agenda of arts councils and organizations

• Create, edit and distribute advocacy materials

• Manage the design and development of arts engagement programs

• Create action plans for advocacy and ensure they are properly implemented

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and support staff and volunteers

• Manage contracts with consultants and other service providers

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