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Creative Programs Manager at New Hazlett Theater
Kelly Strayhorn TheaterPittsburgh, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2024
💰 $58,000/yr
About the role
CREATIVE PROGRAMS MANAGER.
Passionate about the arts? Looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference in your community? We’re looking for creative, motivated people like you! The New Hazlett Theater is seeking an experienced professional to curate and manage its self-produced programming efforts. The Creative Programs Manager is responsible for the design, planning and execution of the New Hazlett’s Community Supported Art (CSA) performance series and other residencies. They partner collaboratively with artists, develop strategic partnerships, and work with the entire NHT team to execute successful productions and meet financial goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Program Curations and Operations:
Other Duties:
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned based on emerging priorities and organizational demands. The successful candidate will be prepared to accept new challenges and ad hoc responsibilities to advance the New Hazlett’s mission when needed.
Job Requirements
Minimum Experience:
Preferred Experience:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Passionate about the arts? Looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference in your community? We’re looking for creative, motivated people like you! The New Hazlett Theater is seeking an experienced professional to curate and manage its self-produced programming efforts. The Creative Programs Manager is responsible for the design, planning and execution of the New Hazlett’s Community Supported Art (CSA) performance series and other residencies. They partner collaboratively with artists, develop strategic partnerships, and work with the entire NHT team to execute successful productions and meet financial goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Program Curations and Operations:
- Design, plan, curate and execute the NHT’s self-produced artistic programming, including the Community Supported Art (CSA) Performance Series and other residencies
- Serve as primary artist liaison, working directly with artists, contractors and staff to achieve project goals
- Manage programming operations for self-produced programs, including day-to-day administrative and operational functions. Duties include, but are not limited to artist communications, contract preparation, budget management, production coordination, and public relations for the program and its educational matinee program
- Host events, participating in top of show welcome and leading post-performance discussions
- Participate in the strategic development and implementation of new programming initiatives
- Assist NHT Development staff in fundraising efforts, articulating programmatic elements necessary for successful grant applications and reports
- Create and manage program schedules and budgets
- Hire, schedule and manage staff and contractors as needed to support programming
- Coordinate with Production Manager and Director of Operations to purchase programming and production supplies needed for assigned projects and programs
- Work with all NHT staff to evaluate current and proposed procedures and work flow, recommending changes when necessary and assisting in implementation of new processes
- Connect with local and regional arts scenes to build NHT’s artist community
- Attend artistic, networking, and community events off-site
Other Duties:
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned based on emerging priorities and organizational demands. The successful candidate will be prepared to accept new challenges and ad hoc responsibilities to advance the New Hazlett’s mission when needed.
Job Requirements
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a performing arts environment
- Experience working directly with artists
- Experience with theater practices and procedures
Preferred Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a supervisory role
- Experience in project or program management
- Experience in the Pittsburgh arts and culture environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Flexible professional with a collaborative work style and a passion for the arts
- Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to multitask and reprioritize
- Strategic thinker with ability to proactively develop new id
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