What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultural Arts Assistant - Seasonal-165907 position at Adams County?
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 Public Art projects, with an opportunity to learn the inner workings of public art administration and community arts development.
- Support the Cultural Arts Division to execute the Adams County Percentage for the Arts Program and Public Art projects, including project planning, development, and execution.
- Assist with exhibit and project installations such as the Taza Gallery quarterly exhibition at the Adams County Government Center, and the Rotating Sculpture Program at the Human Services Center.
- Assist in all efforts around artist Calls for Entry and the artist selection process, including evening meetings for Arts & Culture Commission and Artist Selection Panels.
- Help organize and maintain the county art collection database and public art maps.
- Assist in coordinating and executing community arts programming, artist workshops and performances, in connection with Public Art projects.
- Assist in coordinating artist and studio visits, site walkthroughs, and various project meetings.
- Help coordinate Cultural Arts marketing/outreach initiatives to support Public Art projects, including visual and written content for website, social media, newsletters, and signage.
- Research local and regional artists and arts organizations for 2026/2027 planning and development.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
- Public art, project management, including basic design and construction processes.
- Collections management and databases.
- Exhibition planning and execution.
- Community program development and event planning.
- Storytelling, communications, and community outreach.
- 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.
- Basic knowledge with Microsoft and Adobe software applications.
- Skill in establishing, maintaining, and fostering positive and harmonious working relationships.
- Willingness and ability to work select nights
- Experience: Two years’ experience or education in Public Art Administration, 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.
Salary : $22 - $26