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City of Auburn – hiring Arts Assistant

Position Details

Hiring Salary Range: $19.00 – $22.50 per hour DOE
Location: Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave and /or Parks, Arts & Recreation, 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn

Hours: Average 26 hours per week, 40-50 weeks per year

The employee performs a variety of duties related to art administration, public art, performing arts, ticket sales, special events, activity planning, and scheduling and supervision of cultural arts, recreation programs and facilities.

Position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Must be available to work all scheduled evenings and weekend program events, plus some weekday hours. Schedule is set one month to six weeks in advance, based on need and/or program schedules.

Note: This is a non-benefited position that performs its duties in support of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department.

Primary Duties

The list below is not meant to be all inclusive, and the full job description can be viewed here.

  • Coordinates with regular Arts, Theater, Special Event, and/or Marketing staff in the planning and oversight of related programs, program development, day of event duties as assigned, supervision of volunteers, facility and/or program.
  • Production, advance coordination, planning and preparation for art installations or events, performances, concerts and special events.
  • Gallery installations and de-installations of rotating art exhibits.
  • Assist in all building operations and programming at the Postmark Center for the Arts.
  • Demonstrate capability to successfully run all registration software and processes needed for building rentals, classes, or events.
  • Operate all needs of the Postmark gift shop space, including but not limited to: operating a point of sale system to make sales, keep accurate inventory of items, create and maintain displays, organize backstock, wrap and box sold items for customers, and communicate with represented artists.
  • Assist with community outreach and marketing efforts and act as an advocate for arts programming, events, and facilities, including website updating, social media marketing, email marketing, and more.
  • Assist with arts educational programming, including: outreach to instructors, developing class plans, drafting contracts, assisting with registration systems, communications, and facilitation of classes and community programs.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as well as mid-week hours.
  • Must be able to pass a background check.
  • Must possess a valid, current state driver’s license at the time of appointment.
  • Basic computer skills and office equipment.
  • Ability to operate a ladder, small tools, and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Previous experience in at least three of the following required: retail cashiering, arts education, art gallery administration, customer service, stage, production or event management, project planning and administrative assistance and staff or shift management supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS

  • An interest and passion for the arts field
  • Experience and/or education in arts disciplines, including but not limited to: visual arts, arts administration, arts education, art galleries, art museums, exhibition installation, performing arts, literary arts, etc.
  • Experience in digital marketing platforms: web and social media
  • Experience in arts education or community-driven art programming
  • Experience in any of the following visual art media and equipment: printmaking, glass arts, metal arts
  • Staging, theatrical production and/or equipment knowledge very helpful.
  • Desired skills include: strong organization, attention to detail, effective communication, and timeliness

Additional Information

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.

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