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Cultural Program Manager-Tourism-Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
Tourism
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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March 27, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This role involves managing events, exhibits, and cultural programs at the West Virginia Culture Center to promote tourism and the arts.
The manager plans activities, oversees staff, handles budgets, and markets the center to attract more visitors and events.
It's a good fit for someone organized and creative who enjoys working with artists, the public, and teams in a busy cultural setting.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge of staging and display techniques for performing and visual arts
- Supervisory and administrative skills for managing professional and support staff
- Understanding of state and federal budgetary practices for monitoring expenses
- Ability to plan and execute cultural events, exhibits, and festivals
- Strong communication skills for reports, presentations, and coordinating with staff and the public
- Experience in program evaluation and recommending improvements
- Customer service skills in a fast-paced environment
Full Job Description
***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***
Manages programming and planning of events at the Culture Center under the direction of the West Virginia Department of Tourism. Reports to the Director of Events & Outreach. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Establishes planning for programmed activities undertaken by the department.Establishes monitoring systems for budgets and planning for programmed activities, such as exhibits, events, and festivals.
Enforces established policies in programming; assists in establishing new policies and in interpreting them for staff and the public.
Maintains the Culture Center's calendar of events and ensures its accuracy.
Communicates event logistics with all events, security, and operational staff.
Assists in setting up and breaking down events.
Markets the Culture Center as a premier events center and works to recruit new events to the space.
Approves leave and overtime accrued by staff.
Supervises both professional and support staff.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of staging and display techniques for the performing and visual arts.
Knowledge of supervisory and administrative principles, procedures, and techniques.
Knowledge of state and federal budgetary requirements and practices.
Ability to plan the exhibition of performing and visual art shows and events, and other cultural and historical programs.
Ability to apply technical knowledge of the performing arts to provide assistance to artists and to prepare and plan performances.
Ability to prepare and present written and oral reports and presentations.
Ability to interact with other employees, artists and the general public in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to evaluate existing programs and make recommendations to implement, improve and revise programs as needed.
Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Additional Information
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. This position is located at the Capitol Complex in Charleston and works full-time, regular business hours. It has competitive pay and benefits. Remote work is not permitted. Limited travel required.Cover letters may be addressed to Tourism Cabinet Secretary Chelsea Ruby. Please email all resumes to Perri.K.Bone@wv.gov.
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