Position Title: Operations & Engagement Coordinator
Organization: Columbia Center for the Arts
Location: Hood River, OR (primarily on-site work)
Hours: Part-time (15-20 hours/week), with potential for growth. Regular evenings and weekends required.
Reports to: Executive Director
Compensation: $20-$24/hr
Start Date: ASAP

About Columbia Center for the Arts

Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) is a nonprofit arts center in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. We present year-round programming in visual arts, performing arts, and education. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2025, we’re expanding our small team to support the next chapter of creative community building.

Position Overview

The Operations & Engagement Coordinator will play a key role across all programs, helping to keep the Center running smoothly while building relationships with volunteers, audiences, artists, and community partners. This is a hands-on, people-facing role that combines administrative coordination, communications, and event/program support.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working across a wide range of projects, is highly organized, and thrives in a mission-driven, creative environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Administration

• Provide general administrative support to the Executive Director and programs team
   

• Maintain office and gallery supplies, equipment, and shared calendars
   

• Assist with scheduling, data entry, and internal communication systems
   

• Help maintain organizational records, forms, and files
   

• Oversee volunteer coordination and scheduling
   

Engagement & Communication

• Greet and assist gallery visitors, program attendees, and community members
   

• Help manage email newsletters, event listings, and social media content
   

• Maintain mailing lists and contact databases (including NeonCRM)
   

• Coordinate and support outreach to artists, educators, donors, and community partners
   

• Represent CCA at events, programs, and community functions as needed
   

Program Support

• Assist with gallery installations and theater/event prep
   

• Support setup and breakdown of events, classes, and programs
   

• Communicate with artists, curators, and teaching artists as needed
   

• Help monitor and track visitor engagement and program participation

Other duties as assigned.
 

 

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
   

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
   

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
   

• Comfort with technology: Google Workspace, spreadsheets, POS Systems, social media, CRM systems…
   

• Interest in arts, community engagement, and nonprofit work
   

• Spanish language skills a plus
   

• Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs and support event setup/takedown

 

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to director@columbiaarts.org

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