Cultural Arts Specialist (Volunteer Coordinator)

City of Chandler, Arizona; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Open environment

Vacation hours prorated

Sick leave prorated

Paid holidays (12)

State retirement system 100% match

457 Deferred Compensation

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Free gym membership

Job summary

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department is seeking a Cultural Art Specialist (Chandler Center for the Arts) to join as a part-time, regular benefited position working 32 hours per week with a flexible schedule.

The role provides specialized program, operational and administrative support for Cultural Arts programs and facilities, with qualifications including a high school diploma and 3 years in related fields; fingerprinting and drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in cultural arts, visual arts, gallery operations, volunteer coordination, performing arts, event operations, recreation, nonprofit or community programming, customer service or related field.
• Equival-ent combination of experience and training may satisfy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized program, operational and administrative support for Cultural Arts programs and facilities.

Skills

Cultural arts experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Cultural Art Specialist [Chandler Center for the Arts] (Part-time, Regular, benefited). The position is scheduled to work 32 hours a week and may be required to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, based upon assignment.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Vacation hours are pro-rated based on number of hours worked
• Sick leave hours are pro-rated based on number of hours worked eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2025, subject to approval by the City Manager (holiday hours are pro-rated based on regular schedule)
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who We Are

The Chandler Museum is a cultural destination unlike any other with engaging, community-focused programs and forums, as well as world-class traveling exhibits. The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department showcases destination drivers in Chandler through the Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Museum, Downtown, Public Art, Special Events, Connection and Impact, and Vision Gallery.

Who We Are Looking For

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to provides specialized program, operational and administrative support for Cultural Arts programs and facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED and
• 3 years of experience in cultural arts, visual arts, gallery operations, volunteer coordination, performing arts, event operations, recreation, nonprofit or community programming, customer service or a related field; or
• any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular part-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions.