Program Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Program Coordinator (Hourly) REQUISITION #: req8558 DEPARTMENT: Arts & Culture LOCATION: LINCOLN CENTER BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt HOURLY RATE: $20.00 - 24.00 per hour (based on relevant experience) SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 8/14/2026 . The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-Offer Requirements Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position) The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado. At the City, weare focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognizethat excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. Whenreviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge,skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimumqualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you toview your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that bestprepare you for the role. To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please readOur Community and Our Organization Brochure Position Summary The Project Coordinator for Art in Public Places will coordinate and support public art initiatives located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Role of Art in Public Places (APP) The City established the APP program in 1995 to integrate art into our community through acquisition and maintenance of public art. Art in Public Places directly funds art through construction projects in Fort Collins. City of Fort Collins capital projects (budgeted for more than $250,000) dedicate 1% of estimated costs to add art to these projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Project Coordination & Delivery Coordinate and assist in the full lifecycle of large public art project/s and or manage small public art projects, including planning, artist selection, design development, fabrication, installation, and project documentation Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and work plans Work with cross-functional teams, including internal staff, partners, artists, fabricators, engineers, and contractors Assist and monitor project scope, risks, and changes, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget Maintain project documentation and records Duties must align/adhere to APP and City policy and regulations Coordinate and create related documents for necessary approvals by the Arts & Culture Board and City Council Maintain online public art inventory Coordinate public art maintenance Artist & Stakeholder Coordination Serve as a liaison for commissioned artists (visual and performance) guiding them through project requirements, processes, and expectations Facilitate artist selection processes including RFQ/RFP, panel coordination, interviews, and contract development Build and maintain relationships with community members, partners, and stakeholders to ensure projects are inclusive and responsive Contracting & Compliance Assist in processing contracts, scopes of work, and agreements with artists and vendors Support staff to ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including public procurement processes Community Engagement & Communication Support and/or lead community engagement efforts related to public art projects Translate project team input into project direction in collaboration with artists Create outreach documents and schedule outreach events Work with the APP staff incommunicating updates to the general public through the website, socialmedia and newsletters Budget & Financial Oversight Assist in tracking and managing project budgets Create, process and track invoices and work orders, Installation & Site Coordination Schedule project team meetings to discuss installation logistics Help coordinate site readiness, permitting, and installation logistics #J-18808-Ljbffr