The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder, and advocate for creative workers, our programs and events serve Chicagoans and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, downtown and in diverse communities across our city — to strengthen and celebrate Chicago.

For more information on the following opportunities and to apply, visit Chi.gov/DCASEJobs.

Program Director - Cultural Affairs, Arts Education (Job Number: 409523)

Application Closing Date: Monday, June 2, 11:59 p.m. (CDT)

The Program Director position will provide program oversight and strategic direction and vision for the Arts Education Program in DCASE.

Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Cultural Grants (Job Number: 411900)

Application Closing Date: Monday, June 2, 11:59 p.m. (CDT)

The Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Grants position in DCASE’s Cultural Grants and Resources Division will report to the Program Director, Grants. The position will be responsible for coordinating and supporting several grant initiatives, community engagement, outreach, partnerships, professional development, and technical assistance strategies to strengthen the capacity of Chicago’s arts and culture sector and connect artists and arts organizations with City of Chicago grants, resources, facilities, processes, and procedures. The positions will also require candidates with multi-disciplinary understanding of exhibitions, performance production, public art, and other artistic projects to assess and evaluate grant proposals and provide guidance and advice to applicants and grantees in the planning and execution of artistic projects.

Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Cultural Resources (Job Number: 409522)

Application Closing Date: Monday, June 2, 11:59 p.m. (CDT)

Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Cultural Resources position in DCASE’s Cultural Grants and Resources Division will report to the Program Director, Cultural Resources. The position will advance the priorities of the Cultural Resources team, including coordinating and supporting community engagement, outreach, partnerships, professional development, and technical assistance strategies to strengthen the capacity of Chicago’s arts and culture sector. This work will connect artists and arts organizations with City of Chicago grants, resources, facilities, processes, and procedures. The position will also requires multi-disciplinary understanding of exhibitions, performance production, public art, and other artistic projects to develop responsive professional development resources.