Cultural Arts Assistant - Seasonal-165907

Salary: $22.20 - $25.53 HourlyLocation : Brighton, COJob Type: Seasonal 3Job Number: 07462Department: Parks, Open Space & Cultural ArtsOpening Date: 04/23/2026Closing Date: ContinuousOur Mission: To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.EEO: Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. 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.What Success Looks Like In This JobThe 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.Examples of Duties for SuccessSupport 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.Qualifications for SuccessPublic 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 nightsMore Qualifications for SuccessExperience: 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.Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office 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 seasonWeekly Hours - AnyBreak in Service Requirement - 13 weeksLactation friendly certified workplaceEmployees 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 seasonWeekly Hours - 30 or moreBreak in Service Requirement - 13 weeksLactation friendly certified workplace01Please 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 agreeYes, I understand but disagree.02Do you possess two years' experience or education in Public Art Administration, or Arts-related field?YesNo03Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License?YesNo04What are the things that interest you most about public art administration?05What inspires, excites and energizes you about working in the arts?06Why are you the best candidate for this position?