About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting salary range for this position is $100,000-$122,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

This is a 3-year time limited position with the possibility of extension, however, extension is not guaranteed.

About Denver Arts & Venues

Denver Arts & Venues’ mission is to enrich Denver’s quality of life and economic vitality through the advancement of arts, culture and entertainment opportunities for all. We are the City and County of Denver’s agency responsible for operating some of the region’s most renowned facilities, including Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, Colorado Convention Center, Denver Coliseum, Theatre at Loretto Heights and McNichols Civic Center Building. We use proceeds from events at these venues to run and maintain these facilities and to provide access to art for all through free and low-cost community events, grants for artists and arts organizations, public art and art education. Using Good Times, For Good. For more information, visit www.ArtsandVenues.com

Diversity in the City

Denver Arts & Venues is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all our programs, initiatives and decision-making processes. To address historic inequities and systemic racism, the City’s Equity Platform is focused on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) and other historically marginalized communities, including people with disabilities and LGBTQ+. Ensuring meaningful representation from historically untapped and under resourced communities is essential to these practices.

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work on site at the Champa Arts Building at 1245 Champa Street, or onsite at our other venues at least 3 days a week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

What You’ll Do

Seeking a Project Manager to support the Senior Project Manager of Downtown & Strategic Projects at Denver Arts & Venues (DAV). DAV has become a key player in the citywide efforts to revitalize downtown, with a critical focus on 16th Street as the foundation for creating a vibrant Denver. The agency’s role in downtown projects has expanded significantly, with increased investment, involvement, and responsibility for driving activation and enhancing the downtown experience. This role will focus on coordination, information management, and implementation of initiatives driving downtown Denver’s revitalization. The Project Manager will help collaborate with DAV departments, city agencies, and external partners on all downtown strategic projects, including the 16th Street reopening, the Downtown Area Plan, capital improvements at the Denver Performing Arts Complex as a top downtown destination, and other investments as they relate to infusing arts and culture into downtown.

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Coordinate and track project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Support the development and execution of events, activations, and public engagement opportunities
Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and reports
Facilitate collaboration across internal teams, such as Public Art, Marketing, Downtown Venues and Cultural Affairs, to align their contributions with downtown and 16th Street goals
Monitor progress on DAV’s role in multi-agency projects, identifying potential issues or delays and escalating them to ensure resolution

What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate is a resourceful jack-of-all-trades with a knack for turning ideas into action. They have experience executing events, projects, and activations, are highly organized, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Key skills and characteristics include:

3+ years of experience in project management, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain project management pipelines using tools and systems to streamline workflows and track progress.
Event or program planning and execution expertise, including coordinating logistics and public engagement opportunities.
Construction and fabrication knowledge is a plus, with experience managing the construction of installations, exhibits, or kiosks, and knowledge of safety protocols for public spaces.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a talent for managing multiple tasks, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring quality outcomes.
Confidence and resourcefulness, with the initiative to solve problems, adapt to challenges, and implement strategic solutions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across departments, city agencies, and external partners.
Budget and contract coordination experience is a plus, along with familiarity with city processes and systems.
Experience actively applying EDI values to processes and work

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of professional project management experience in the related occupational group including coordinating, administering, and monitoring projects.

Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 11:59pm on Friday, January 24th, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than January 24th at 11:59pm to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA2290 Project Manager I

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Position Type

Limited (Fixed Term)

Position Salary Range

$91,373.00 – $150,766.00

Starting Pay

$100,000-$122,000/year based on education and experience

Agency

Arts & Venues Denver

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.