Administrative Specialist (Variable Hour)

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80010-2163

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary: $23.84 - $29.80/hour

The deadline to submit an application for this position is November 23, 2025. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

Department Information

The Library and Cultural Services Departments vision is to empower an environment of lifelong learning and cultural enrichment by stimulating learning and literacy, inspiring creativity, and integrating arts, culture and history into the lives of Aurorans. We have two divisions within the department: Library and Cultural Services, both offering a variety of free programs and services to the community.  Please go to www.AuroraGov.org/LCS to learn more about our department.

 Library Services Summary

• 5 locations

• Books, CDs, DVDs, magazines

• Database and language learning programs

• Public computers

• Study space

• Printing, faxing and scanning services

• Community events, programs, and activities for all ages 

Cultural Services Summary

• Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites

• Aurora Fox Arts Center

• Bicentennial Arts Center

• Art in Public Places collection (over 240 commissioned pieces around the city)

• The People’s Building

Position Information

The People’s Building is seeking an Administrative Specialist to oversee external communications, working closely with the Curator, to promote the organization’s events, programs, and community engagement. This part-time role (up to 25 hours per week) is responsible for creating and managing The People’s Building’s weekly newsletter, executing our social media strategy, managing ticketing systems, and collaborating with rental clients to ensure accurate event information is reflected across various platforms.

The Administrative Specialist plays a key role in maintaining consistent, effective communication between The People’s Building and our diverse audiences, ensuring our client communications reflect the vibrancy of the arts and culture we represent.

This is classified as a VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefited Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafts, designs, and schedules a weekly newsletter featuring upcoming events, artist highlights, and community news.

• Coordinates with the Curator and rental clients to ensure content is timely, accurate, and engaging for our audience.

• Oversees and implements the social media strategy for The People’s Building, promoting events and building engagement on Instagram and Facebook.

• Ensures daily posts, including event promotions, behind-the-scenes content, and community stories, to maintain an active and engaging online presence.

• Works closely with our ticketing vendor to resolve any issues that may arise, ensuring smooth ticket sales and user experience.

• Collaborates w