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 ArtStart Instructor
Reporting to the Director of Education, this hourly position is to serve as the lead instructor for ArtStart classes (June 8, 2026 - July 31, 2026). Instructors may teach ArtStart Collage for students aged 4-5 two times per week in the afternoons or Musical Theatre: Sing and Dance for students aged 3-5 once per week in the mornings. Instructors are responsible for designing lesson plans and curriculum according to either proposed or pre-determined class themes and content areas. This is a part-time, varied schedule, nonexempt position earning $27.00-$34.00 per hour and paid sick time
Applications accepted until December 23, 2025.
Drama/Musical Theatre Instructor
Reporting to the Director of Education, the Drama/Musical Theatre Instructor serves as the lead instructor of Spring Session Classes and Spring Break Camp for students aged 5-8, 9-12, and/or teens. Instructors are responsible for designing lesson plans and curriculum according to either proposed or pre-determined class themes and content areas.
Spring Session consists of 1.5-2 hour evening classes from March 16 to May 22, 2026. Spring Break Camp will be taught the week of March 23-27, 2026, from 1 pm-4 pm.
This is a part-time, nonexempt position earning $27.00 - $34.00 per hour and is eligible for paid sick time.
Applications accepted until February 15, 2026.
Summer Camp Digital Arts Instructor
Reporting to the Director of Education, the Summer Camp Digital Arts Instructor serves as the lead instructor of digital arts summer camps (June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026). Instructors teach week-long half-day summer camps to students ages 9-15 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 and content areas. This is a part-time, varied schedule, nonexempt position earning $30.00 - $35.00 per hour and paid sick time.
Applications accepted until December 19, 2025.
Summer Camp Visual Arts Instructor
Reporting to the Director of Education, the Summer Camp Visual Arts Instructor serves as the lead instructor of visual arts summer camps (June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026). Instructors teach week-long 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 and content areas. This is a part-time, varied schedule, nonexempt position earning $27.00 - $34.00 per hour and paid sick time.
Applications accepted until December 19, 2025.
Administrative Coordinator
The Admin Coordinator assists the team by acting as the primary lead in office management duties and coordination of the facility’s master calendar as well as partnering with HR and Accounting to act as a primary back-up and assist in the day-to-day operations of both areas. This is a full-time, nonexempt position earning an annualized salary range of $47,500 - $52,500 in addition to a benefit package.
Applications accepted until December 31, 2025.
President & CEO Search
The Arvada Center is searching for a dynamic, collaborative, visionary and strategic arts leader for its next President & CEO. The President and CEO will position the Arvada Center as a premier destination for arts, culture, and humanities in the western United States. This leader will be a recognized champion for arts and humanities rooted in the Center’s commitment to artistic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement.
The Arvada Center has retained Lindauer to conduct this national search. The team for this project includes Dan Nevez, Vice President, Executive Search and Alexandra Catuara, Senior Consultant.
To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction, as soon as possible. For best consideration, please apply by November 1, 2025. A link to submit materials is available on the job description, linked below.
The Arvada Center's current President & CEO will retire June 30, 2026 and this position will begin after that date.
