Jodi Osborne
About Jodi Osborne
Jodi Osborne is an Arts Manager at the City of Upper Arlington, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in arts and recreation management, having held various roles in Upper Arlington and Dublin, Ohio.
Current Role as Arts Manager
Jodi Osborne serves as the Arts Manager for the City of Upper Arlington, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she manages the Cultural Arts Division within the Parks & Recreation department. Her responsibilities include overseeing various arts programs and initiatives that enhance the cultural landscape of Upper Arlington. She coordinates with a dedicated Coordinating Committee and community volunteers to organize events such as the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival.
Previous Experience at City of Upper Arlington
Prior to her current role, Jodi Osborne held multiple positions at the City of Upper Arlington. She worked as a Recreation Facilities Coordinator from 2013 to 2015, focusing on the Amelita Mirolo Barn. Following that, she served as a Recreation Supervisor from 2015 to 2019, where she was based at 3600 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio. In these roles, she contributed to the development and management of recreational programs.
Experience in City of Dublin, Ohio
Jodi Osborne has also gained valuable experience working in the City of Dublin, Ohio. She served as an Art Counselor and Supervisor from 2009 to 2011, where she was involved in youth art programs. Additionally, she worked as a Ceramics Instructor from 2010 to 2015, teaching ceramics to various age groups and enhancing community engagement through the arts.
Educational Background in Art Education
Jodi Osborne studied at The Ohio State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Art Education degree from 2005 to 2009. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in art education, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles related to arts management and education.
Early Career as an Educator
Before her roles in municipal arts management, Jodi Osborne worked as an Early Preschool Teacher at Primrose Schools from 2012 to 2013. This experience contributed to her understanding of educational practices and child development, which she later integrated into her arts programming and community initiatives.