S.C. Arts Commission seeking coordinator for program and project support

Application deadline: Dec. 31, 2018


The S.C. Arts Commission seeks a technology savvy, creative, and personable individual to perform with excellence while aiding the agency in meeting its mission. 

Under the supervision of the Director for Administration, Human Resources, and Operations, the Coordinator for Program and Project Support (Arts Coordinator I) will provide expert level administrative support, coordination, management, and implementation of projects under the direction of program and/or department directors. Responsibilities will include administrative support, constituent customer service, and involvement in mail, scheduling, and supplies, among other duties.

The ideal candidate exhibits personal qualities such as:

  • Communicating with adeptness
  • Attending to details and organization
  • Striving to meet goals
  • Accepting personal responsibility
  • Solving problems creatively
  • Demonstrating respect

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (preferably in an arts discipline, arts administration, public administration, business administration, or office systems technology) and professional experience in office management, event planning and coordination, administration, programming, or providing personal administrative assistance to a program or department.  Three to five years of professional experience is preferred.

This is a full-time, salaried position. Salary details may be found at link below. Overnight travel, evening, and weekend work is sometimes required, as well as light lifting and long periods of sitting. Physical and other demands are outlined at the link below. Knowledge or experience reflecting a broad background in the arts is a plus. The South Carolina Arts Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer actively committed to ensuring diversity.

View the complete list of requirements and job duties and find out how to apply here.