IS Resources Support Technician

The Wisconsin Arts Board is the state agency which nurtures creativity, cultivates expression, promotes the arts, supports the arts in education, stimulates community and economic development and serves as a resource for people of every culture and heritage. The Arts Board currently has an IS Resources Support Technician-Intermediate project position vacancy. The position is based out of the Madison located at 101 East Wilson Street. Please visit the Arts Board website for detailed information at

Job Duties:
This project position will oversee the migration of the Commission and Mentorship programs to an online application and database system, similar to the online Direct Purchase program piloted in 2009. The position will coordinate the Direct Purchase and the Mentorship components of the Percent for Art Program. In addition, this position will be responsible for updating and maintaining the new Percent for Art GIS map feature on the Percent for Art Web page along with managing the commission prospectuses and call to artists online. To view the position description (PD), please click

Special Notes:
This is a Project Position scheduled up to October 31, 2014. Applicant who is appointed to this position must be a Wisconsin resident. Desired candidates will have experience working with and/or schooling in visual arts, art history or arts administration and/or working with visual artists.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Oral and written communication skills; conceptual and analytical abilities; experience working with Microsoft Windows applications i.e., Word, PowerPoint; ability to use HTML, Adobe Writer, GIS; data base management and spreadsheet use; ability to train non-IT users and/or IT users; e data base management and spreadsheet use; interpersonal skills; ability to handle multiple project deadlines; prioritize duties and pay attention to detail; decision making skills; and, customer service skills.

How To Apply:
You must apply online to be considered for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an email, as a hard copy or a fax.