Administrative Assistant for Community School of the Arts

Administrative Assistant for Community School of the Arts The Bridges Arts Council (BAC) is an organization providing access and support for the arts in Valley City and Barnes County. It provides access to arts, arts education, performances, exhibitions, and grants for art projects by third parties. The BAC in collaboration with VCSU is seeking to hire an individual who is interested in working for a non-profit and has an affiliation for art and music to fill the VCSU Administrative Assistant for Community School of the Arts (CSA) position. The successful applicant will be recruiting and hiring CSA instructors by following VCSU processes, organizing and overseeing the recital and exhibitions at the end of Spring and Fall semesters, and supervising the activities and exhibitions in the BAC Fine Arts Gallery. In addition, this position will support the activities of the Board of Directors of the BAC, such as taking minutes during board meetings, organizing membership drives, maintaining the BAC website, keeping track of donations, and creating press releases for BAC/CSA sponsored activities in collaboration with the BAC social media person. The work schedule will be 10 hours per week. The hours can be flexible, but an office presence at the BAC Fine Arts Gallery in Valley City is required. This is not a remote position. Minimum Qualifications: 2 years of college education (AAS/AS degree or junior or senior status) in Business Administration, Communication, or related field is required. May substitute directly related work experience for minimum qualification requirements. Preferred Qualifications: BA in Business Administration or Communication, experience with administrative duties, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and a minor in art or music and/or a working knowledge of art and music instructors in the Valley City/Barnes County area are preferred. Compensation: The compensation will be $20 per hour. This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Application Information: To apply, submit a resume, a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, and contact information for three references. Preference given to applications received on or before September 30, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For questions contact Hilde van Gijssel at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is subject to the North Dakota Veteran's Preference procedure. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. A criminal background check will be conducted on all hires. Valley City State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley City Fire Department