Summary

Description

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. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $58,656-$77,000. 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 + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

This position is hybrid with a minimum three days a week required in person at Denver International Airport. Additionally, evening, nights and weekends will be assigned as needed for installation and maintenance projects

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

About DEN 

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 40,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do. 

We are currently seeking an Art Program Administrator to join our team! This position is part of the Global Communications, Marketing and Customer Experience Division with the City & County of Denver. The Art Program Administrator will work closely with the Manager of Public Art and Exhibitions and Art Program Manager to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality art projects that enhance the airport's customer experience.

The Arts Program Administrator will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the curation, installation, and maintenance of exhibitions and rotating displays
• Assist in the commissioning of Public Art projects
• Assist with the administration of Public Art maintenance and conservation
• Develop strategic partnership and proactively identify opportunities that are focused on creating an exceptional art program for our customers to enjoy
• Assist with the administration of complex public art projects and exhibitions assigned by the Manager while working with key stakeholders including city and airport personnel, community members, design professionals, contractors, and artists
• Assist with panel meetings for new commission opportunities according to the city's public art policy
• Contribute to budget tracking and proposals for art programs
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of presentations to internal and external stakeholders as assigned by Manager
• Host DEN Arts tours for staff, community, and travelers
• Serve as a steward of the art collections at DE, continually monitor, and coordinate conservation, maintenance and repairs of the public art collection
• Assist with graphic design and printing preparation for exhibitions and public art projects. Draft text for exhibitions and public art didactics
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Art History, Arts Administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience organizing exhibitions from concept through implementation
• Project management experience including budget tracking, contract development, and working with contracted staff and volunteers
• Experience working in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional or technical level experience planning the administrative aspects of a program(s) or training program participants and/or volunteers. (Some positions may require experience in a specific program area.)
• 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 6/2/2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 6/1/2025 at 11:59 PM.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA0938 Program Administrator

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$58,656.00 – $96,782.00

Target Pay

$58,656-$77,000/based on education and experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.