Arts Council Jobs
Latino Arts Youth Program Coordinator
(contract position, Seasonal)
Contract Opportunity: Latino Arts Youth Program Coordinator
Location: Hybrid (onsite presence required during Festival, June 12-14, 2026 at Canyons Village as well as lead-up arts education activities)
Contract Type: Independent Contractor, Seasonal
Contract Term: Five (5) months, with potential for renewal for 2027 (March 1 - July 30, 2026)
(Through completion of Latino Arts Festival 2026 + post-festival reporting period)
Estimated Hours: 5–8 hours per week
Reports to: Executive Director, Latino Arts Festival Manager
Compensation: $9,000, payable in installments
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County is seeking a part-time seasonal contractor to lead the development, coordination, and execution of the 2026 Latino Arts Youth Program. This role will design and implement culturally relevant arts education experiences for Summit County youth, culminating in a high-quality Youth Art Exhibition showcased at the Latino Arts Festival on June 12-14, 2026.
This is a contract position (March-July) focused on creative program development, stakeholder coordination, youth engagement, and festival exhibition production.
SCOPE OF WORK / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Contractor will:
Program Leadership & Development
Design and produce the Latino Arts Youth Program, providing meaningful art education and exhibition opportunities for students across Summit County.
Develop bilingual (English & Spanish) lesson plans centered on themes relevant to the Latino/Hispanic cultural traditions and heritage.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Coordinate regularly with Arts Council staff and the Latino Arts Festival Advisory Committee to ensure alignment with festival objectives and program goals.
Serve as primary point of contact for educators and partners participating in the program.
Education Delivery & Support
Teach lesson content to students and/or conduct educator workshops, assemblies, and/or training sessions as needed to support lesson plan implementation.
Facilitate youth art creation sessions leading to exhibition-ready work.
Youth Art Exhibition Production
Collect, organize, and curate student artwork for display at the Latino Arts Festival.
Manage onsite exhibition installation to ensure a compelling, professional, and culturally meaningful presentation.
Develop and execute festival activations to elevate visibility and engagement with the Youth Art Exhibition.
Program Administration & Communication
Coordinate post-festival artwork returns to students, families, and educators safely and efficiently.
Conduct post-program outreach, including surveys and feedback gathering from teachers, students, and program partners.
Manage program budget and track receipts for all supplies and materials.
Produce a comprehensive program report summarizing participation data, successes, challenges, and recommendations for future years.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will have:
Experience in arts education, youth programming, cultural programming, or community arts
Demonstrated knowledge of Latino arts, culture, and/or Latino community engagement
Experience working with schools, educators, and/or youth-serving organizations
Experience in arts exhibition planning or curation preferred
Strong bilingual communication skills (English & Spanish strongly preferred)
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
TO APPLY
Send an email to Jocelyn Scudder, Executive Director, jocelyn@pcscarts.org. Email should include:
Professional resume
Two (2) professional references
A cover letter summarizing your background, experience, your professional interests and why you’re the right fit
Note: PDF format is preferred.
Please, no phone inquiries.
DEADLINE
Monday, February 16 at 5pm MST.
CONTACT
Jocelyn Scudder // Executive Director // jocelyn@pcscarts.org
Andrea Zavala // Latino Arts Festival Manager // andrea@pcscarts.org
ABOUT THE ARTS COUNCIL
As an independent nonprofit and Local Arts Agency for Summit County, UT, the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County aims to increase investment in Arts & Culture to foster growth in the sector. We support artists, makers, creative businesses and nonprofits, and are committed to providing diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible programming that elevates and connects our community. Prioritizing programming like the Latino Arts Festival allows us to execute our mission to serve our community by driving creative programming, providing valuable resources, and cultivating connections. We envision a community where Arts & Culture is critical, where creatives thrive, and where all people connect through the arts.
ABOUT THE LATINO ARTS FESTIVAL
The Latino Arts Festival is an annual cultural celebration in Park City, UT that showcases visual arts and crafts, live music and dance, poetry, film, and cuisine from Latin American and Hispanic cultures such as Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and more.
The mission of the Festival is to bring the community together through arts and culture. It celebrates and acknowledges the uniqueness of the many cultures associated with this Festival by providing platforms for Latino, Latina, and Latinx artists and makers to share their art and cultural traditions, connecting our community through creative expression. Summit County, UT is enriched by our Latino residents—the Festival is for those residents first and foremost.
We envision a community where Latino cultural traditions and stories are celebrated, where latino creative entrepreneurs and small businesses are acknowledged and supported, and where equitable, diverse, accessible and inclusive programming is prioritized to help create a whole, cohesive community.
We are always looking for volunteers to support the Arts Council’s programs and events. If you’re interested in getting involved, please email kendall@pcscarts.org.