Public Art and Cultural Programs Assistant

Public Art and Cultural Programs Assistant

Salary

$18.00 Hourly

Location

Greensboro City Arts 200 N Davie Greensboro, NC 27401, NC

Job Type

Active Roster Temporary

Job Number

05558

Department

Executive

Division

Arts & Cultural Affairs

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

9/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Public Art and Cultural Programs Assistant

Department: Executive - Arts & Cultural Affairs

Division: Creative Greensboro

Job Type: Active Roster Temporary

Pay: $18/hour

Schedule: Approximately 15-20 hours per week

FLSA: Non-exempt

Help Shape Greensboro Through Art, Culture, and Community

What if your next work experience could help bring public art to life, connect artists with community, and contribute to the creative energy of a growing city?

Creative Greensboro is looking for a Public Art and Cultural Programs Assistant to support the Citys public art initiatives and Culture Works. This part-time opportunity is designed for a current college student or recent graduate who wants to explore arts administration, public art, event planning, community engagement, or the creative economy while gaining meaningful, hands-on experience.

Youll work alongside a team supporting projects that connect people, places, artists, and ideas throughout Greensboro. From researching artists and helping coordinate public art projects to supporting community events and preparing project materials, your work will contribute to a city where creativity, opportunity, and quality of life are part of what makes Greensboro special.

This is an opportunity to learn by doing, build your professional network, and see how arts and cultural programs can create community impact.

Compensation

• Hiring Rate: $18/hour
• Pay Grade: 31
• Active Roster Temporary position
• Approximately 15-20 hours per week

Benefits

Temporary employees may be eligible for applicable City benefits based on employment status and eligibility. See the City of Greensboro Benefits Book for complete details.

Work Schedule

This is a primarily in-person position based at Creative Greensboro.

• Approximately 15-20 hours per week
• Scheduling flexibility around academic commitments when possible
• Limited hybrid work may be permitted for specific assignments with prior supervisor approval
• Applicants should expect to work on-site for the majority of scheduled hours
• Some evening or weekend availability may be required for events

Why Youll Love This Opportunity

Build experience that goes beyond the classroom. Youll gain practical experience supporting real arts and cultural projects in a municipal environment.

Work where creativity meets community. Your contributions can help connect Greensboro residents, artists, creative businesses, and community partners.

Explore a career in the creative economy. Whether youre interested in arts administration, event production, public art, communications, community engagement, or nonprofit and public-sector work, this role offers a chance to explore where your interests can take you.

Develop transferable skills. Youll have opportunities to strengthen your organization, communication, research, project coordination, technology, and event-support skills.

Be part of Greensboros cultural story. Creative Greensboro helps advance the citys vision of being a community with endless opportunities and an exceptional quality of life-and the arts are an important part of that story.

About the Role

As the Public Art and Cultural Programs Assistant, youll provide project and event support for Creative Greensboros public art initiatives and Culture Works.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who is curious, organized, collaborative, and excited about the role that arts and culture play in creating connected, vibrant communities.

What Youll Do

• Assist with the coordination and tracking of public art projects, artist information, and project timelines.
• Support artist calls, research, community engagement activities, and public art events.
• Help maintain information and documentation related to Greensboros public art collection.
• Assist with Culture Works planning, including artist and participant outreach, schedules, program information, and event logistics.
• Research artists, creative businesses, community partners, and potential program participants.
• Assist with presentations, spreadsheets, communications, and other project materials.
• Provide on-site support for public art activities, CultureWorks, and other Creative Greensboro events as needed.
• Work independently on assigned projects while communicating effectively with the team and meeting established deadlines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate.
• Experience in arts and culture, public art, event planning, community engagement, or related fields.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, or similar tools.
• Able to work independently, manage assignments, and meet deadlines.

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in arts and culture, public art, event planning, community engagement, or related fields? Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have strong organizational and communication skills?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, or similar tools.?

• Yes
• No

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I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

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Employer City of Greensboro

Address 300 West Washington Street

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401

Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov