Job Opportunities at the Center
At the Arvada Center, we truly love what we do. If you're looking for a meaningful career in the arts and humanities, check out the job opportunities listed below.
Apply for any of these positions by sending a resume and cover letter to jobs@arvadacenter.org with the title of the job in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
The Arvada Center 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 on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, neurotype, national origin, genetic information, disability or any other status protected by state or local law. Candidates from historically excluded communities are especially encouraged to apply.
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Open Positions
SUMMER CAMP DIGITAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR
The purpose of the Summer Camp Digital Arts Instructor position is to serve as the lead instructor of digital arts summer camps (June 2, 2025 - August 9, 2025) on behalf of the Education division of the Arvada Center. Instructors teach weeklong half-day summer camps to students, ages 9-16 in our onsite Digital Creative Arts Lab (DCAL). Instructors are responsible for designing lesson plans and curriculum according to either proposed or pre-determined camp themes or content areas. This is a part-time, varied schedule, non-exempt position earning $25.00 - $30.00 per hour and paid sick time.
Accepting applications until December 15
SUMMER CAMP PERFORMING ARTS INSTRUCTOR
The purpose of the Summer Camp Performing Arts Instructor position is to serve as the lead instructor of performing arts summer camps (June 2, 2025 - August 9, 2025) on behalf of the Education division of the Arvada Center. Instructors teach weeklong half-day summer camps to students aged 5-8 and 9-12. Instructors are responsible for designing lesson plans and curriculum according to either proposed or pre-determined camp themes or content areas. This is a part-time, varied schedule, non-exempt position earning $20.00 - $22.00 per hour and paid sick time.
Applications accepted until December 15
SUMMER CAMP VISUAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR
The purpose of the Summer Camp Visual Arts Instructor position is to serve as the lead instructor of visual arts summer camps (June 2, 2025 - August 9, 2025) on behalf of the Education division of the Arvada Center. Instructors teach weeklong half-day summer camps to students aged 5-8 and 9-12. Instructors are responsible for designing lesson plans and curriculum according to either proposed or pre-determined camp themes or content areas. This is a part-time, varied schedule, non-exempt position earning $20.00-$22.00 per hour and paid sick time.
Applications accepted until December 15
DANCE INSTRUCTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
Reporting to the Dance Coordinator, this hourly position teaches beginning through advanced dance classes that may include ballet, jazz, modern, tap or hip-hop using a syllabus for students ages 6-18, potentially. This instructor may have the opportunity to choreograph on the performing company for the fall and spring concerts. Company choreography could include story ballets, jazz, hip-hop or
modern. This is a part-time, nonexempt position earning $18- $27 per hour and is eligible for paid sick leave.
Applications accepted until November 30
TEACHING ARTIST - BILINGUAL (SPANISH)
Reporting to the School & Community Programs Manager, this hourly position serves as the facilitator of arts workshops on behalf of the School & Community Programs division of the Arvada Center. Teaching Artists conduct arts workshops based on provided curriculum to students Pre-K - 6th grade. These workshops are available to students as outreach programs at schools, libraries, camps and other offsite locations as well as on-site at the Arvada Center at variable times Monday - Friday usually between the hours of 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Scheduling is very flexible and work hours are variable. This is a part-time, nonexempt position earning $40-$70 per 45-60 minute workshop and is eligible for paid sick leave.
Applications accepted until December 6
