Art Ambassador

Scottsdale Arts was established in 1987 as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) and has evolved into an organization with six dynamic operating departments that span the visual and performing arts, arts education and cultural engagement. Through its six departments, Scottsdale Arts offers diverse, high-quality arts experiences to hundreds of thousands of Scottsdale residents and visitors annually in addition to fostering the active engagement of government, business, education, and the private sector in the arts.

• Great company culture. Flexible and hybrid work available, we embrace work/life balance, DEIA is part of our strategic plan, opportunities to make meaningful change, employee recognition program,
• Making an Impact. Everything you do, each day, makes a difference in our community.
• Location. Located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, access to Scottsdale Civic Center, old town galleries, local restaurants, live venues, and more.
• Benefits. Reciprocal membership with NARM and Local arts and culture organizations + 1 membership to share, discounted tickets to events.
• Opportunities for Growth. Mindset of internal growth and advancement.

Are you passionate about public art in our community? Do you enjoy working with the public and have experience working at events? Are you comfortable in crowds and connecting with a diverse community? Do you have knowledge about visual art and possess the ability to inspire others through discussion and visual engagement? If so, then we are looking for you! We are currently seeking part-time staff to work the event, starting in mid-October through November 15, 2026.

Evenings and weekends are required. Come join the Canal Convergence Team at Scottsdale Arts as an Art Ambassador.

Compensation: $19.47/hour

Shift/

Hours:

Part-time, primary evening hours, must be able to work evenings and weekends. See potential Hours below.

Education:

High School or equivalent plus either pursuing or already have a degree, diploma, or certificate in education, museum education, music, theatre, art, or related field.

Job Type: Part-time, Non-Exempt

Location:

Scottsdale, AZ

• Orientation:
  October (exact date and time TBD; morning and afternoon options will be provided)
• 2-hour training session and event orientation.
• Event Site Tour:
  November 4, 2025: (Exact time TBD) Artwork/site walk-through with Q&A time at the Scottsdale Waterfront

If you need assistance or accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at Recruiting

• Engage with the public for a temporary event related to the exhibition, which may include providing assistance with interactive components and discussing the event, the artworks, and providing directions, etc.
• Assist with directing the flow of traffic throughout the event site.
• Communicate effectively with key staff, the public, and protection services regarding the status of the artwork and interactive elements.
• Assist in maintaining the safety of the exhibition, activities, materials, spaces, and other programmatic elements.
• Ensures safe working conditions while performing job functions.
• Participates in general event preparation and nightly set-up and tear-down duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High School or equivalent plus either pursuing or already have a degree, diploma, or certificate in education, museum education, music, theatre, art, or related field.

• 6 months+ of experience engaging with the public, customer service, hospitality, art engagement, and crowd management.
  Attributes:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills…