TGIF Arts Aide (Part Time)

Carlsbad - The Community:

The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. The city sets the standard for high-quality local government services and is home to corporate headquarters in technology, life sciences and action sports, supported by a thriving tourism market and nearly 40 percent preserved open space. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the city's infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life.

The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

The Position:

We are seeking responsible, enthusiastic, and creative individuals to join our team as part-time Arts Aides for our summer Cultural Arts programs. Arts Aides work collaboratively as part of a team to support a variety of community events, primarily the TGIF Concerts in the Parks, as well as day camp programs and outreach activities. They assist with a wide range of program-related tasks, including event setup and breakdown, facilitating art projects, crowd management, and providing general administrative support. This role involves interacting with patrons of all ages and adapting to diverse environments from fast-paced public events to small-group educational settings.

TGIF Concerts in the Parks Schedule & Locations for 2026

Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino De Los Coches
June 19, 26. July 10, 17.

12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. and/or 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Drive
July 24, 31. Aug 7.

12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. and/or 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Road
Aug. 14, 21.

12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. and/or 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

• Move TGIF supplies and equipment to and from Dove Library and the concert site
• Setup tables, chairs, art supplies, signage, and other event-related tasks
• Maintain cleanliness of concert area
• Address patron concerns, should they arise
• Report suspicious activity to site supervisor, and or law enforcement

• Have reliable transportation
• Be available to work one of two shifts offered - All-day preferred
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Meet the cleanliness and dress code standards set by City of Carlsbad

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds
• Long periods of standing, sitting, and walking
• Travel to different sites and locations

Environmental Conditions:

• This position requires working outdoors
• The position requires exposure to loud noise levels for up to two-hour durations
• Exposure to flashing or intense stage lighting is possible

• Experience in concerts, performing arts and special events such as festivals is preferred