Summary
Description
Step into the world of creativity, community, and cultural impact as an Arts & Culture Intern at the Town of Erie! In this dynamic role, you’ll help bring vibrant arts programming to life—from early-stage planning to on-the-ground execution and promotion.
You’ll gain hands-on experience of public art, cultural programming, and event production, working alongside passionate staff, inspiring artists, dedicated community partners, and enthusiastic volunteers. Whether supporting live events, coordinating logistics, or helping amplify programs through outreach, you’ll play a meaningful role in shaping experiences that connect and energize the community.
- To learn more about our mission and department, please visit our Town site by clicking here.
Work Hours: Part-time;(Monday-Friday shifts) 15-20 hours per week
- Estimated start date of July 13 2026, for 260 total working hours.
- Schedule may vary depending on scheduled interviews and various events within the Town of Erie Parks & Recreation Department
Primary Work Location: Schofield Farm (2203 North 111th Street)
- This position is 100% in-person and not eligible for remote work
Pay Range Information Hiring Range $20.00/hr – $25.00/hr
Posting Dates: 5/6/26 –5/20/26
- All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process once the posting closes.
Accommodations If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov.
To review the full job description(s), including a full list of duties and physical & environmental factors, visit our Job Description page here.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and implementation of arts and cultural programs, workshops, and community events.
- Assist with planning and implementation of community art shows.
- Support on-site event logistics including setup, breakdown, check-in, and participant support.
- Collaborate with local artists, performers, and cultural organizations to enhance program offerings and community partnerships.
Administrative Duties
- Assist in maintaining public art inventory, condition reports, and maintenance schedules
- Assist with improving public art awareness to the community
- Assist with research on artists, cultural trends, grants, or best practices
- Assist with ongoing public art projects logistics, fabrication updates, and artist coordination
- Participate in Erie Public Art Collective meetings
Town Wide Expectations/Duties
- Serve as a professional ambassador of the Town by maintaining a professional image, a team-based collaborative approach, and high ethical standards.
- Complete all required trainings in a timely manner.
- Develop and accomplish goals and objectives to support the Department and Town mission.
Other/Miscellaneous
- Attend relevant advisory collective group or artist selection panel meetings as assigned.
- Perform related work as required and assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
- Obtained or in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Cultural Studies, Arts Education, Recreation, Public Administration, or a closely related field,
- or a minimum of 3–6 months related experience
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position can be considered. Pre-employment Screenings Include
- Interview process
- Background checks include:
- National and County Criminal Scan
- Sex-Offender Registry check
- Motor Vehicle Report through DMV
- Reference Checks
Benefits Temporary employees receive the following benefits:
- Free membership to the Erie Community Center
- Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)
EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.
