Wellness, Arts and the Military (WAM) Manager / WMS1

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Wellness, Arts and the Military (WAM) Manager / WMS1

Salary

$50,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County – Olympia, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2022-ARTS-004

Department

Arts Commission

Opening Date

04/19/2022

Closing Date

5/22/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

 
SCHEDULE:  Work hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

  • This is primarily an office position based in Olympia, but may also partially work from a remote site as approved by the Executive Director

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Position may require occasional flexible schedule, including some evening, holiday, or weekend work

  • Some travel statewide and nationally to attend meetings, training, conferences, etc.

**Special Note:  We encourage everyone to apply, but please note that currently ArtsWA is unable to accommodate relocation reimbursements.

Who we are:
The mission of the Washington State Arts Commission, also known as ArtsWA, is to be a catalyst for the arts, advancing the role of the arts in the lives of individuals and communities throughout the State. We have a particular interest in serving diverse populations and increasing equity and access in the arts. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website www.arts.wa.gov to gain insight into the agency's mission and strategic plan.
 

What you will be doing:

You and the Wellness, Arts, and the Military (WAM) Program are part of the agency’s overall Community Investments program. Within that program it contributes to, among other priorities, ArtsWA’s Community of Care initiative. This initiative invests in projects and programs that advance the understanding, benefits, and impact of community arts engagement on health, wellness, and quality of life for Washington’s citizens. 

 

Specifically, the WAM Program focuses on active-duty service members, veterans, caregivers, and families. Using strong management and relational and facilitation skills, you will act as ArtsWA’s liaison to military-connected populations and the agencies and organizations that serve them. 

 

As the Manager, you will also focus on processes to build capacity and strengthen statewide WAM arts engagement programs. This will include conducting outreach, raising public awareness, and cross-promoting WAM arts events and activities between ArtsWA and other state agencies, teaching artists and arts organizations, military Veteran services organizations, and clinical services. 


You will proactively build partnerships and convenings with teaching artists and arts organizations, members of the veteran and military community, veteran services organizations, and community stakeholders engaged with the military statewide, and provide professional development, support project and grant opportunities and other resources to promote arts engagement for military connected individuals and families.  This position will be responsible for developing and managing engagement practices to align with best practices for equity, access, and inclusion. 


Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will understand military culture, while demonstrating a strong passion for the arts and community relationship building during interactions with diverse groups of constituents, partners, and stakeholders statewide. The ideal candidate will present a robust resume demonstrating excellent program management skills, strong attention to details and the ability to manage a small staff and multiple overlapping projects and deadlines. 


Why YOU would be interested in this position:

The Program Manager will set the foundation for the WAM program, which has been in development since 2017, and was recently funded by the Washington State Legislature. Your work will enhance the wellbeing of military connected individuals and families across Washington through the arts, while supporting sustainability for arts organizations and teaching artists who provide arts opportunities for them.

You will be a part of a high-level team where collaboration is a unique aspect of working at a small agency.  Because we are a small agency, you will have multiple opportunities to develop, grow, and become deeply involved in the work of WAM and ArtsWA—opportunities that you won't find in a larger agency. We are deeply committed to equitable access to the arts and arts in education. We work hard and truly enjoy what we do while maintaining pride in our work. We are busy year-round. If you enjoy staying busy and like a variety of duties and opportunities to shape those duties, we promise you won't get bored. If this position fits your experience and you are passionate about the arts, we encourage you to apply. 

Duties


This position will develop and implement a statewide grants program focused on the wellbeing of military-connected populations, and the arts and creative organizations that serve them. 


Some of what you’ll enjoying doing includes:

  • Innovate and develop best practice concepts for the agency’s Wellness, Arts and Military (WAM) Program. 
  • Develop and manage budget of program funds of approximately $1,500,000 annually for WAM grant programs and initiatives
  • Manage overall WAM program development, based on ArtsWA’s strategic plan and outcome goals, tailored to project scope, scale, and budget
  • Manage/oversee all agency WAM programs, projects, and initiatives
  • Significant interaction with constituents, board members, partner agencies, legislators, funders, and the public.
  • Develop and implement related policies and procedures 
  • Oversee contracting and relevant evaluation and reporting
  • Act as ArtsWA’s liaison to military-connected populations and the cohort of agencies, organizations and individuals that serve them
  • Develop, implement, and manage the WAM grants program
  • Coordinate and work collaboratively with national, state, and municipal agencies to develop equitable engagement and capacity-building strategies for arts organizations that serve military connected populations and their communities
  • Supervise and oversee the work of staff, assistant(s) and interns affiliated with the WAM program
  • Identify, engage with, and leverage local and regional stakeholders and partnerships
  • Implement innovative practices and strategies for military community outreach
  • Raise awareness of community arts engagement and conduct outreach on behalf of lesser-represented military community members (e.g. LGBTQ, BIPOC, Women, etc.)
  • Foster positive communication and understanding through development and implementation of leadership and culturally relevant training
  • Develop and utilize program evaluation tools to measure outcomes and identify areas for improvement
  • Represent WAM program objectives at events through presentations, meeting agendas and other event activities
  • Attend occasional evenings and week-end arts and outreach events
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by ArtsWA leadership

Qualifications


REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree 

  • Three (3) years or more of program management experience

AND

  • Three (3) years of community outreach/development experience

*Above community outreach/development experience can be gained concurrently for a total of three (3) years of experience


 OR


Any combination of education/relevant experience totaling seven (7) years.

AND
Three (3) years of community outreach/development experience


*Above community outreach/development experience can be gained concurrently for a total of three (3) years of experience

 

PREFERRED:

  • Military Veteran or familiarity with military-connected populations, military culture, and issues.
  • Familiarity with state and regional assets which may support the military community.
  • Skill in constructing logic models, program evaluations. Three years professional experience working with Veterans and / or military connected populations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work both independently as well as within a team.
  • Computer proficiency, including general office applications and virtual meeting platforms.
  • Ability to interact respectfully with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

Supplemental Information


Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

  • A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting; 
  • A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and 
  • A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

NOTE:  

The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “duties summary” section of your application in Careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and the supplemental questionnaire.  A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding work experience must be reflected in the "duties summary" section of the application.  

 

By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.  


Conditions of Employment: 

  • COVID Vaccination Requirement: Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. If you are selected to serve in this position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination before you are able to begin work.  Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation. 

Please do not attach your vaccination verification to your application as it will be removed. Details on how to proceed with verification or accommodation will be provided once a conditional offer has been made. 

 

Opportunity for All: 

The Washington State Arts Commission celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws. 

 

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.


Veterans Preference:

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security number. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.  We thank you and are grateful for your service!


Contact Information:

For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or email jobs@des.wa.gov.  Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:  If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. 

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

01
What is your level of education?
  • Some or no college
  • 1 year of college (30 semester or 45 quarter credits)
  • Associate's degree OR 2 years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits)
  • 3 years of college (90 semester or 135 quarter credits)
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
02
How many months of program management experience do you have? (This experience MAY run concurrently with your other experience)
  • 0-11 months
  • 12-23 months
  • 24-35 months
  • 36-47 months
  • 48-59 months
  • 60-71 months
  • 72-83 months
  • 84 months or more
03
From the question above, describe your experience and list what job(s) on your application will this be found? If this does not apply to you, indicate "n/a" in this space.
04
How many months of experience do you have with community outreach/development? (This MAY run concurrently with your other experience)
  • 0-11 months
  • 12-23 months
  • 24-35 months
  • 36-47 months
  • 48-59 months
  • 60-71 months
  • 72-83 months
  • 84 months or more
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From the question above, describe your experience and list what job(s) on your application will this be found? If this does not apply to you, indicate "n/a" in this space.
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Do you have experience supervising employees?
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How many months of experience do you have grant writing?
  • 0-11 months
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  • 24-35 months
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08
Select ALL that apply to you:
  • You are a Military Veteran or have familiarity with military-connected populations, military culture, and issues.
  • Familiarity with state and regional assets which may support the military community.
  • Skill in constructing logic models, program evaluations.
  • Up to 2 years of professional experience working with Veterans and/or military connected populations.
  • 3 or more years of professional experience working with Veterans and/or military connected populations.
  • Computer proficiency, including general office applications and virtual meeting platforms.
  • None of these apply
09
Describe your experience (or interest) in Arts Administration. Please include relevant dates, description, and jobs (if applicable) this might be found on your application. If this doesn't apply to you, indicate "n/a" in this space.
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