What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Denver Arts & Venues position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting salary range for this position is $100,000-$122,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to :
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
This is a 3-year time limited position with the possibility of extension, however, extension is not guaranteed.
About Denver Arts & Venues
Denver Arts & Venues’ mission is to enrich Denver’s quality of life and economic vitality through the advancement of arts, culture and entertainment opportunities for all. We are the City and County of Denver’s agency responsible for operating some of the region’s most renowned facilities, including Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, Colorado Convention Center, Denver Coliseum, Theatre at Loretto Heights and McNichols Civic Center Building. We use proceeds from events at these venues to run and maintain these facilities and to provide access to art for all through free and low-cost community events, grants for artists and arts organizations, public art and art education. Using Good Times, For Good. For more information, visit
Diversity in the City
Denver Arts & Venues is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all our programs, initiatives and decision-making processes. To address historic inequities and systemic racism, the City’s Equity Platform is focused on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) and other historically marginalized communities, including people with disabilities and LGBTQ . Ensuring meaningful representation from historically untapped and under resourced communities is essential to these practices.
Location
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work on site at the Champa Arts Building at 1245 Champa Street, or onsite at our other venues at least 3 days a week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.
What You’ll Do
Seeking a Project Manager to support the Senior Project Manager of Downtown & Strategic Projects at Denver Arts & Venues (DAV). DAV has become a key player in the citywide efforts to revitalize downtown, with a critical focus on 16th Street as the foundation for creating a vibrant Denver. The agency’s role in downtown projects has expanded significantly, with increased investment, involvement, and responsibility for driving activation and enhancing the downtown experience. This role will focus on coordination, information management, and implementation of initiatives driving downtown Denver’s revitalization. The Project Manager will help collaborate with DAV departments, city agencies, and external partners on all downtown strategic projects, including the 16th Street reopening, the Downtown Area Plan, capital improvements at the Denver Performing Arts Complex as a top downtown destination, and other investments as they relate to infusing arts and culture into downtown.
Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate is a resourceful jack-of-all-trades with a knack for turning ideas into action. They have experience executing events, projects, and activations, are highly organized, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Key skills and characteristics include :
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement : Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience Requirement : Two (2) years of professional project management experience in the related occupational group including coordinating, administering, and monitoring projects.
Education / Experience Equivalency : One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until 11 : 59pm on Friday, January 24th, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than January 24th at 11 : 59pm to ensure consideration.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CA2290 Project Manager I
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Position Type
Limited (Fixed Term)
Position Salary Range
91,373.00 - $150,766.00
Starting Pay
100,000-$122,000 / year based on education and experience
Agency
Arts & Venues Denver
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Salary : $91,373 - $150,766
