Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCP217: Events Coordinator Senior (Public Arts)

Events Coordinator Senior (Public Arts)

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCP217
6
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
54,018.00 - 67,870.00 - 85,363.00 USD Annual
$25.97 - $32.63 - $41.04
$54,018.00 - $67,870.00 - $85,363.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Events Coordinator Senior (Public Arts) supports the County’s public arts programs by planning, coordinating, and facilitating fine arts initiatives across County facilities. This role establishes and maintains a strong presence within the community to promote arts education and cultural engagement. Responsibilities include managing public art assets, supporting artists and contractors, and overseeing related site improvements in alignment with County goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan, design, and coordinate public art projects; work with art professionals and represent the County at community events, business gatherings, and promotional projects.
  • Assist artists, contractors, builders, and others involved in the planning, design, and construction of 1% for Public Art improvement projects.
  • Coordinate and facilitate public art site improvements, including foundation design, structural engineering, utility considerations, and user agency needs.
  • Serve as liaison between the County and construction project managers for art-related efforts at community center sites.
  • Review proposed projects; analyze justifications and feasibility; recommend priorities and implementation strategies.
  • Conduct research and analysis related to costs, annual budget planning, and national trends in public arts.
  • Prepare project budgets, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and professional service contracts for management review. Oversee pay estimates, change orders, and related documentation.
  • Present, review, and make recommendations on art projects to boards and commissions; serve as liaison between planning and construction entities, the Arts Board, and County Management.
  • Collaborate with inter-agency teams to plan and modify major art projects and construction plans.
  • Under the direction of the Office of Community Engagement and Outreach Manager, support the preparation of project schedules and deliverables in accordance with County timelines.
  • Plan and conduct inspection schedules, perform on-site inspections as needed, and maintain inspection records.
  • Compile and submit information for required monthly and annual reports.


*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Two (2) years of related work experience as a special event coordinator.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Complete a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
  • Comply with all County safety guidelines.
  • This position is considered safety-sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations.
  • Complete all required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
  • Complete mandatory supervisor training, if applicable.
  • Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the employment start date and maintain it throughout employment.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Duties are primarily performed indoors, with occasional outdoor assignments.
  • Indoor work occurs in both temperature-controlled and non-temperature-controlled environments.
  • Outdoor work involves exposure to natural weather conditions, which may be severe at times.
  • Exposure to noise and vibration may occur during inspections at construction sites.
  • Indoor surfaces include carpet, tile, or concrete, which may be dry or wet.
  • Outdoor work may be conducted on surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, natural ground, ice, snow, gravel, or shingled roofs, and may require the use of stairs, ladders, or scaffolding.
  • Outdoor environments may involve exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, and limited ventilation.
  • Potential hazards include working at heights and around active construction zones and scaffolding.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
  • Various types of paperwork and forms are handled in the performance of duties.
  • County vehicle is used on an as needed basis.

Revision: 8/21/2025 1:40:29 PM