Visual Arts Specialist

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Visual Arts Specialist (full-time, temporary with benefits). This position serves at the discretion of the department director.  This position is scheduled to work  40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, with occasional work on Mondays during install.  

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

* Open and collaborative environment  

* Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays

* 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage

* Accrue 5 hours of paid vacation leave per pay period, eligible for use immediately following accrual

* Accrue 3.7 hours of paid sick leave per pay period, eligible for use immediately following accrual

* 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave at the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager

* Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match

* Professional development opportunities

* Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

* Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are

The Chandler Museum is a cultural destination unlike any other with engaging, community-focused programs and forums, as well as world-class traveling exhibits. The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department showcases destination drivers in Chandler through the Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Museum, Downtown, Public Art, Special Events, Connection and Impact, and Vision Gallery.

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with experience working customer service in a gallery or non-profit retail setting.  

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Minimum qualifications

* A High School Diploma or GED; and

* 2 years of experience in customer service in a gallery or non-profit retail arts setting; or

* Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol.  These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.  

A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.  The examination process may vary if determined necessary.  

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.