Part-Time Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) Project Coordinator

The City of Pendleton is accepting applications for the position of part-time Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) Project Coordinator, to work with the Arts Commission. 

The Pendleton Arts Commission is currently partnering with the Oregon Arts Commission and Americans for the Arts (AFTA) in a national study of the economic impact of the arts in communities nationwide called AEP6. Nearly two dozen Oregon cities are participating, including Pendleton.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;

• The Project Coordinator will work with arts/culture organizations in Pendleton.
• Print Prosperity 6 (AEP6) surveys for providing to those in attendance at events.
• Maintain a calendar of events and is expected to attend those events to administer the surveys, with assistance from the organizations and the event organizers.
• Encourage audiences to fill out the survey, as allowed before/after the event.
• Collection of Survey responses
• Utilization of volunteers is acceptable.
• The desired outcome is a well-respected research report with AFTA.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES;

• Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication is necessary.  
• Must be organized, able to meet deadlines, and disciplined in attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and develop relationships with others.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

• The Part-time position will require an average of 8-15 hours a we for approximately 14-16 weeks and up to 250 hours.  
• The final product is a well-respected research report with AFTA.
•  The position is scheduled to begin in March with a completion date of May 31, 2023.  
• The hourly wage is $25
• To apply, fill out a City of Pendleton application, available HERE or in the Administration office at 500 SW Dorion Avenue, and return it to human.resources@ci.pendleton.or.us  no later than 5 pm, Feb. 27.