City of Walnut Creek Job Announcement

Public Art Coordinator
Part-Time Temporary Position
$50.00 per hour with no benefits, 20 hours per week

The Public Art Coordinator is responsible for the administration of the Walnut Creek Public Art Program, which includes municipal and private development public art projects generated by the City’s public art ordinance.

Public Development/Administration: Work includes, but is not limited to:

• Develop and implement public art programs for municipal capital improvement projects involving the design and integration of art into the construction of public sites and buildings
• Prepare, monitor, and administer program budgets and contracts
• Manage art projects at various stages of development (writing RFP/RFQs, oversight of selection process)
• Manage all phases of design, fabrication, and installation of the artwork

The Coordinator maintains close working relationships with other City departments and coordinates the artist’s public art projects (with construction contractors, designers, etc.)

The Coordinator also provides technical advice on art project designs, specifications, construction methods and materials to artists, the Arts Commission, and others; provides oversight for controversial and visible projects involving many stakeholders; reviews and recommends changes to program policies and procedures as needed; compiles and analyzes data and prepares reports for the Arts Commission and its committees.


Private Development: The Coordinator will work with Walnut Creek’s Community Development Department to ensure that new developments are in compliance with public art requirements, as well as:

• Assist developers in identifying public art sites
• Research and recommend project artists
• Assist developers in presenting artists’ design concepts to the City’s Arts Commission
• Advise on contractual agreements and federal and state public art laws
• Provide technical advice on public art designs, materials, and specifications to assist developers and artists for the fabrication and installation of artwork
• Inspect artwork upon installation to confirm compliance
• Maintain project files and visual documentation.


Conservation: The Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and conservation of the public art projects already existing in the City of Walnut Creek.


Outreach/Education: The Coordinator manages the education outreach program, including development of public art walking tours, development of volunteer training materials, training volunteers and updating the public art brochure and map.


To Apply: Email resume and recent projects to Carrie Lederer: lederer@bedfordgallery.org, subject line “Public Art Coordinator.”