Summary
Description
Organizational Summary
The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities celebrates and elevates the human condition with
engaging arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that expand the cultural landscape for
everyone. The Arvada Center strives to create and maintain a welcoming environment for all –
artists, staff, volunteers, and patrons – that advances the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity,
and access (IDEA) that are central to how we work and serve our community.
Position Summary
Reporting to the President & CEO, this position manages high-level executive operations, supports
organizational strategic goals, and acts as the primary liaison to the Board—facilitating
communication, governance processes, and committee coordination. Operating with the utmost
discretion and meticulous attention to detail, this individual represents the President & CEO as a
trusted and inclusive ambassador to staff, board members, donors, volunteers, and the public.
Responsibilities
Executive Office Administration
Manage daily administrative operations of the President & CEO, including scheduling, calendar
and communication management, preparation of agendas, presentation materials, action-item
tracking, and travel arrangements as needed
Serve as the primary operational conduit to the Executive Leadership Team
Project management tracking including monitoring progress on deliverables from senior
leadership and cross-departmental action items
Support the President & CEO in preparation for meetings and speaking engagements, etc.
Create, edit, and proofread high-quality correspondence, memos, and key stakeholder
communications on behalf of President & CEO
Records and reconciles expenses on behalf of the President & CEO
Anticipate the needs of the President & CEO and proactively identify solutions before issues arise
Process and collect data for financial audits, grant reporting, and projects as needed
Provide event planning and hospitality for visits with high-level colleagues, partners, and guests
Act as a welcoming, inclusive representative of the President & CEO for all staff, volunteers,
patrons, and visitors
Board Governance & Liaison Responsibilities
Serve as a main point of contact for the Board of Directors and Board Committees
Coordinate schedules, logistics, and agendas for monthly board and committee meetings
Create, edit, and update comprehensive board deck presentations in collaboration with the
President & CEO
Attend all board meetings to draft accurate, timely minutes.
Maintain the organization’s legal governance records including but not limited to: files, disclosures,
acknowledgements and adherence to institutional bylaws, etc.
Support new board member onboarding, governance documentation updates, and annual
board cycle planning
Foster seamless communication and preparation between the CEO, Board Chair, and individual
committee chairs
Other reasonable duties as assigned
Skills and Competencies
Minimum of 4–5 years’ experience as an executive assistant supporting senior leadership,
managing projects, or leading operations
Direct experience working with a Board of Directors, trustees, or a formal governance structure
is highly preferred
Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and Google docs; digital record-keeping systems such as
Tessitura or Spektrix
High degree of emotional intelligence, strict confidentiality, sharp problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment
Impeccable written and oral communication skills with acute attention to detail
A deep alignment with the organization’s values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA)
Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt position earning an annualized salary range of $67,000 – $72,000 in
addition to a benefit package including health, dental, vision insurance plans, term life and accident
policies, 401k retirement plan, flexible spending plan, paid time off, and more!
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is dedicated to the principles of equal employment
opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against
applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, genetic information, disability or any other status protected by state or local law.
Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or
qualifications associated with the job.
Application Instructions
Send an email with resume and cover letter as PDF to jobs@arvadacenter.org with the job title in
the subject line.
*Applications accepted until September 7, 2026.
