Cultural Arts Assistant - Seasonal-165907 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adams/jobs/newprint/4813397) Apply  Cultural Arts Assistant - Seasonal-165907 Salary $45,279.00 - $52,070.85 Annually Location Brighton, CO Job Type Seasonal 3 Job Number 06912 Department Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Division Office of Cultural Arts Opening Date 01/30/2025 Closing Date Continuous Our Mission At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion. Cultural Competencies/EEO Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic. Position classification Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite. + Description + Benefits + Questions What Success Looks Like In This Job The Adams County Parks, Open Space and Cultural Arts Department seeks a candidate for a part-time temporary position to work directly with the Cultural Arts Division to bring the Department’s Vision – To significantly enhance quality of life, enrich communities & INSPIRE! – to life through the lens of arts and culture. The Cultural Arts Assistant will perform a variety of professional duties and responsibilities to help execute countywide cultural arts programming and projects, with an opportunity to learn the inner workings of public art administration and community arts development. + This is a temporary, seasonal position. March – October; 24 - 29 hours per week, Tuesday – Thursday, with some nights and weekends included. + This position is 100% in-office, with fieldwork and countywide travel required for success. Examples of Duties for Success + Support the Cultural Arts Division to execute the Adams County Percentage for the Arts Program. + Assist in coordinating and executing community arts programming for the Adams County Poet Laureate Program, county festivals and events, and artist workshops and performances. + Help coordinate Cultural Arts marketing/outreach initiatives, including preparing visual and written content for website, social media, and newsletters. + Assist in organizing and capturing photography and videography needs. + Assist in coordinating the county’s Public Art projects, including project planning, development, and execution. + Assist in coordinating artist and studio visits, site walkthroughs, and various project meetings. + Research local and regional artists and arts organizations for 2025/2026 planning and development. + Assist with exhibit and project installations such as the Taza Gallery quarterly exhibition at the Adams County Government Center. + Support evening meetings for Arts & Culture Commission and Artist Selection Panels. + Help organize and maintain the county art collection database and public art maps. + Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications for Success + Community program development and event planning. + Storytelling, communications, and community outreach. + Public art, project management, including basic design and construction processes. + Collections management and databases. + Local arts and culture scene and industry. + Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. + Experience and understanding of Adams County’s diverse communities and demonstrated ability to engage with and develop relationships with these communities. + Proficiency with Microsoft Suite. + Skill in establishing, maintaining, and fostering positive and harmonious working relationships. + Willingness and ability to work select nights and weekends. More Qualifications for Success + Experience: Two years’ experience or education in event and program planning, marketing, or arts-related field. + License or Certificate: Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License. + Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check. + Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work under high pressure situations. Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation. Employees in this benefit class are eligible based on the number of hours worked and the duration of employment. Employees who work within the parameters below are eligible to participate in the 457b deferred compensation plan: + Duration - 6 months or less for a standard season + Weekly Hours - Any + Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks + Lactation friendly certified workplace Employees who work within the parameters below are eligible to participate in the the medical plan for the employee and child(ren) only as well as the 457b deferred compensation plan: + Duration - more than 6 months for a standard season + Weekly Hours - 30 or more + Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks + Lactation friendly certified workplace 01 Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position. + Yes, I understand and agree + Yes, I understand but disagree. 02 Do you possess two years’ experience or education in event and program planning, marketing, or arts-related field? + Yes + No 03 Do you currently possess or do you have the ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver's license? + Yes + No 04 Tell us about a piece of artwork that has had an impact on you? Required Question Employer Adams County Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213 Website http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email