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Cultural Arts And Events Supervisor

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Cultural Arts And Events Supervisor

Salary

$64,708.98 - $98,666.80 Annually

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1530SEP25-P-AEL

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

09/08/2025

Closing Date

9/22/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

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Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Cultural Arts and Events Supervisor in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, organizes and oversees all aspects of planning, curation and execution of the department's Cultural Arts and special events programs, including signature events, arts education, performing arts series, literary arts, and other civic and cultural events; prepares and manages associated budgets, business and staffing plans and reports; and performs related duties as assigned.

Position Details:

+ Location: City of Henderson Annex (occasional travel to external event sites)

+ Schedule: Tuesday – Friday (candidate may be required to work evening, weekend, and holiday event shifts)

+ Work Environment: Office, Outdoors, Inclement weather, etc.

A successful candidate for this role would be comfortable interacting with community patrons, stakeholders, sponsors, and elected officials. They would be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and able to respond to diverse situations. Industry specific and safety training will be provided to support professional development and City of Henderson’s commitment to providing safe, high quality cultural and community experiences.

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Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in arts administration, event management, or a closely related field

+ Three (3) years of full-time supervisory experience in cultural arts, arts education, festival management, the special events industry, and/or public programs

+ Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered

+ Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483

+ Will be required to obtain and maintain various licenses and certifications within three (3) to six (6) months of hire based on assigned program area such as, but not limited to First Aid and CPR

+ Must obtain and maintain the appropriate OSHA card as defined by the Nevada Revised Statue (NRS 618.950) if applicable

+ All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by State and Federal Laws or as required herein, must be obtained, and maintained at the incumbents’ expense

+ Desirable: Certified Festival & Events Executive (CFEE), Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE)

+ Desirable: Master’s degree in arts administration, event management, or related field

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Supplemental Questionnaire *Your responses to these questions will be read and scored by Subject Matter Experts and will determine your placement on the eligibility list for this classification.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Scored Supplemental Question Assessment* (Weighted 100%)

(Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this classification)

Selection Interview - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 and Wednesday October 22, 2025 (if needed)

(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will entail Subject Matter Experts reading and scoring your responses to supplemental questions 13-17 and your answers will be the sole determining factor for placement on the eligibility list for this classification.

Subject Matter Experts will NOT have access to any information besides the answers to questions 13-17 . This means that they will not have access to applications, resumes or any other identifying information when scoring. Candidates who have been placed on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees

Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

+ Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

+ Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved

+ Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater

+ Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources

+ Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

+ Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

+ No Social Security tax on employee's wages

+ Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program

+ Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program

+ Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions

+ Professional Staff - $1,500 annually

+ Management Staff - $2,000 annually

+ Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

+ Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year

+ From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:

+ Second year through fifth calendar years of service – 17.42 hours per month

+ Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service – 20.59 hours per month

+ Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond – 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

+ Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

+ 13 paid holidays per year

+ Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)

+ The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

+ Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week

+ Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

+ IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

+ IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only

+ IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care

+ Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity

+ Auto and Home Insurance

+ 529 College Savings Plan

+ Supplemental Term Life Insurance

+ Legal Insurance

+ Pet Insurance

+ Identity and Credit Protection

+ PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program

+ Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24