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.
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 provide specialized program, operational and administrative support for Cultural Arts programs and facilities. To view the complete job description, please click here.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates assigned Cultural Arts programs, activities and operations; provides administrative and operational support and assists with program planning, implementation and community engagement activities.
- Coordinates communications, schedules, records, program materials, outreach and other administrative activities associated with assigned programs.
- Provides work direction, training and guidance to volunteers, temporary or contract staff and other personnel as appropriate to assignment.
When Assigned to Visual Arts/Gallery Operations:
- Assists with public art projects and exhibitions; coordinates gallery operations; supports community engagement activities.
- Manages gift shop activities, including merchandise and inventory selection, artist payments, sales records and related bookkeeping activities.
- Serves as an on-site gallery representative; coordinates student groups, patrons and program participants; assists with patron safety and emergency procedures; and may serve as staff liaison to the Chandler Arts Commission.
When Assigned to Chandler Center for the Arts:
- Coordinates the day-to-day administration of the volunteer program, including volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, communications, records, service hours, engagement, retention, recognition and database management.
- Coordinates, assigns, directs, trains and provides guidance to volunteers supporting performances, rentals, educational programs and community events; develops and facilitates training related to Front of House procedures, patron service, accessibility, emergency evacuation and safety protocols.
- Serves as House Manager/Manager on Duty for assigned performances, rentals and community events; coordinates Front of House activities, provides direction to volunteers and event personnel, responds to patron needs and assists in ensuring safe and effective event operations.
- Prepares Front of House materials and assists with event advance preparation; develops and maintains volunteer and Front of House procedures, training materials, handbooks and operational resources; and provides administrative support to the CCA Volunteer Steering Committee.
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