Bryn Mawr College has an opening for a Performing Arts Series Manager.
THE POSITION
The Performing Arts Series is a two-semester program with performances selected from diverse traditions in dance, theater, and music. The primary goals of the Series programs are reach students and faculty/staff in the Tri-College community and attract an audience that includes area residents, arts patrons, and special interest groups from the five-county area including Philadelphia. The Learning to Listen program includes three educational classical music events (in Goodhart Music Room or Wyndham Ely Room) and one off-campus student trip to Kimmel Center.
The Manager of the Performing Arts Series works under the direction of Chair of the Arts at Bryn Mawr College on two performance-related programs, the Performing Arts Series and Learning to Listen, as well as the Tri-Co Film Festival.
The Manager works in close collaboration with the Arts faculty to curate and implement the live event Performing Arts Series (PAS) for Bryn Mawr College; programs and implements three educational classical music events for the Bi-Co Learning to Listen program; and supports the Film Studies academic program for the Tri-Co Film Festival.
The Manager is responsible for researching and contracting with guest artists; ensuring all insurance requirements are in place; arranging for payment/s; coordinating all on-site logistics for artists with the Goodhart Hall technical staff and College audio-visual staff for all performing arts programs; arranging for hospitality; and managing transportation for student Learning to Listen trips.
The Manager works in conjunction with the College Communications Office on strategies to generate publicity, including leading efforts on ad placements; social media presence; text and images for brochures, flyers, posters, calendars; drafting press releases, etc. and has general oversight of the annual advertising plan.
In consultation with the Chair of the Arts and the Office of Institutional Grants the Manager may research and write grants for programs, as needed. When funded, the Manager works with the Office of Institutional Grants to ensure proper administration and reporting.
REQUIREMENTS
- Four to five years of relevant work experience in administering live arts events. Must have knowledge of performing arts field including knowledge of process to research and engage with artists for live events, and experience with venue requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, under the general direction of the Arts Chair and in close consultation with the Arts faculty on mission/vision and the Goodhart Hall technical staff on facility requirements and staffing.
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills are required.
- Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in working with internal and external contacts are required.
- The ability to build, work within, and communicate a schedule is required. The ability to meet deadlines is essential.
- Experience managing and monitoring a budget is important.
- Willingness to work through normal bureaucratic channels while maintaining vision, creativity, and equilibrium.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous professional experience in arts management and program planning is preferred.
- Knowledge of performing arts in a collegiate setting is a plus.
- Experience with grant writing is a plus.
EFFORT
- This position is 30 hours per week, 9 months per year. The position is eligible for health insurance and as well as the College’s retirement contribution. For more information about benefits, review https://www.brynmawr.edu/inside/offices-services/human-resources.
- Nights and weekends are required to direct the PAS events, productions, and performances.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTION
Bryn Mawr College is located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as most major highways. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a generous retirement contribution, paid time off and reasonably priced health coverage. Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community.
APPLY
To express your interest in this role, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/161403
