Staffing
NASAA surveys state arts agencies every several years for updated staffing, compensation and structure information. The most recent survey results are available here, but NASAA maintains information back to the 1990s.
- 2009 Staffing Trends Report
These highlights from the Fiscal Year 2009 Staffing and Compensation Survey include information about staffing trends over time, tenure, program areas/functions staffed, and variations between agencies. - Staffing Breakout: Community Development This analysis of staffing trends in community development was originally prepared for the 2009 Community Development Coordinators retreat.
- Executive directors can request customized salary comparison tables
for 13 key agency positions. Contact Kelly Barsdate for more information.
Organization
Contact NASAA for access to the databanks described below.
- Organizational Chart Databank
This repository contains sample state arts agency staffing diagrams. Use these as models when creating an organizational chart or considering restructuring strategies. - Job Description Databank Refer to these detailed job descriptions and announcements for common state arts agency positions while drafting job postings, redistributing responsibilities among staff or writing performance review standards.
For sample organizational charts or job descriptions, contact Henry Clapp.
Placement
Source: National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
State arts agencies occupy a variety of structural positions within state government. Some are independent agencies reporting directly to the governor. Others are divisions of larger departments such as cultural affairs, economic development or tourism. For more information on state arts agency structure consult the latest placement table or contact Kelly Barsdate.
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