ARTS & CULTURE SPECIALIST

Venue Rentals Specialist

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.

First review of applications will occur on September 29, 2022.

Salary Range:

$54,454 - $72,969 annually

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Community Services/ Arts & Culture

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday, evenings/weekends as needed for events

Job Number:

RC#901663

DESCRIPTION

The Venue Rentals Specialist supports the Business Development Office by performing a variety of administrative and operational tasks, data tracking and reporting, and account management duties for Tempe Center for the Arts. The Specialist provides customer service to the public and internal/external event clients. The position also administers CRM and event management databases. This position will participate in event delivery for clients, as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires two (2) years of experience in assisting with the organization, coordination and implementation of public art programs, cultural arts, performing arts, or visual arts programs. Two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a performing arts or special events setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a performing arts or special events setting; proficiency in event scheduling, spreadsheet, and database software.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in arts management, business, humanities or degree related to the core functions of this position.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.