Public Arts Manager

Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Public Arts Manager will develop, plan, and implement projects, programs, and events to support and promote public art acting as a liaison with public agencies, private organizations, and community groups about public art, cultural programs, arts, and heritage programs. You will manage program growth and expand technology use in data collection. You will report to the Senior Director of Communications.

Primary Tasks:

Assess, develop, and refine public art policies and procedures for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

You will develop strategic plans, timelines, and budgets for new public art projects.

Work with different stakeholders to identify and scope opportunities, develop calls for artists, and manage the artist selection process. Develop and work with the appropriate committee(s) to commission artists for designated sites and make recommendations of artists for specific projects.

You will manage project implementation with the artists from selection through installation.

Develop public arts community outreach opportunities, educations, and presentations.

Build relationships with arts professionals, arts communities, private companies, community representatives, interested parties, other cites, and governmental agencies, through meetings, public forums, panels, and other creative activities.

You will track public art project contracts and maintain records, including a public arts database.

Plan for maintenance and upkeep of past and future public art projects.

Strategically plan communications and marketing of Choctaw Nation's Public Arts program with appropriate stakeholders.

Perform other duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM

Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, Fine Arts, Visual or Performing Arts, or related field with knowledge of comprehensive and current art-related principles and procedures.

Ability to coordinate multiple projects and work under pressure to manage deadlines.

Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collect, analyze, and summarize information.

Three (3) to five (5) years professional experience in art gallery management, public art, or related field.

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Free access to employee health clinic

Free lunch for casino & resort associates

Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates

Pet insurance

Paid vacation / sick time

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(K) with company match

College tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave

Employee assistance program

Employee prescription program

CNO Paid Life Insurance

Teladoc

On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)

On Site Mammogram Services

Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)

Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program

Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)

Maternity Care Program

(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.

Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

Job Identification: 31529

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 09/28/2026, 3:37 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

On-Site/Remote: On-Site