Arts Program Curator

Arts Program Curator

(Staff Specialist)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list. The eligible list can be used to fill current and future positions with this specialty. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower‑level classifications throughout the County of Orange.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the recruitment will close on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm P.S.T.

Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2024 and 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, John Wayne Airport (JWA) has been a major cornerstone of Orange County for more than 100 years. Located in beautiful Southern California, we currently serve approximately 11.7 million annual passengers. We strive to provide a superior guest experience to ensure travel is convenient and stress‑free.

The County of Orange owns and operates the airport and the service area includes more than three million people within 34 cities and unincorporated areas of Orange County and beyond.

As a medium hub airport, we have commercial flights to more than 40 nonstop destinations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Eleven commercial airlines and two air cargo airlines fly out of the Airport. It is home to nearly 500 general aviation (private, non‑commercial) aircraft, representing 60% of total operations, and includes two full‑service fixed base operators and one limited‑use general aviation facility.

• Mission
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  Connecting People, Places and Opportunities.
• Vision
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  To be an airport of choice by creating exceptional experiences.
• Core Values
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  • Respect
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • Honesty

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The Public Affairs Division is responsible for all aspects of government, media and community relations, customer relations and communications at John Wayne Airport. Public Affairs staff is charged with responding to media and public inquiries; serving as front‑line customer service agents; coordinating Ambassador and volunteer programs; planning and organizing museum‑quality exhibitions; disbursing information via the Airport website; tracking local, state and federal legislation;

enforcing the settlement agreement, educating the surrounding communities about access and noise issues and handling noise complaints. The division is comprised of five units, Access and Noise, Communications, Customer Relations, Government Relations, and Public/Media Relations.

John Wayne Airport is looking for an Arts Program Curator (Staff Specialist) who can implement and manage arts programs, projects, and initiatives. The Arts Program Curator will work under the direction of the Customer Relations Manager in the Public Affairs division and will support the JWA Arts Commission, proactively build community partnerships, and provide information and technical assistance, as needed, to artists, arts organizations, and the public.

Some duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Conceptualize, organize, and implement multiple museum style exhibitions for various programs
• Manage the program budget and related contracts
• Provide administrative, logistical, and technical support to the JWA Arts Commission, including preparation of meeting agenda, supporting materials, and draft minutes, ensuring compliance with applicable public meeting laws, including the Brown Act.
• Coordinate with Public Affairs staff, County Counsel, and Arts Commission leadership to ensure timely noting, documentation, and public accessibility of Commission meetings.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and quarterly general department meetings
• Provide monthly status reports to Customer Relations Manager and Public Affairs leadership, as appropriate.
• Provide day‑to‑day oversight and work direction to an…