Public Art and Cultural Programs Assistant Greensboro Arts N Davie Greensboro, NC

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 City's 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.

You'll 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.

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

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.

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

Build experience that goes beyond the classroom. You'll 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 you’re 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. You'll have opportunities to strengthen your organization, communication, research, project coordination, technology, and event-support skills.

Be part of Greensboro’s cultural story. Creative Greensboro helps advance the city’s vision of being a community with endless opportunities and an exceptional quality of life—and the arts are an important part of that story.

As the Public Art and Cultural Programs Assistant
, you'll provide project and event support for Creative Greensboro’s 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.

• 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 Greensboro’s public art collection.
• Assist with Culture Works planning,…