What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Performing Arts Center position at ACCS?
JOB
The Director shall be a highly effective and professional leader, who can appropriately prioritize job tasks, cultivate a hard-working and harmonious team atmosphere, promote a positive image of the Center and College within the community at large, manage emotions during conflict or while under stress, and communicate effectively with all supervisors and Center staff. The Director will be responsible for the overall management, programming, and promotion of the center, ensuring it serves as a cultural cornerstone for the community.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
1. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Performing Arts Center, including staff management, budgeting, and facility maintenance.2. Develop and implement a comprehensive programming schedule that includes a variety of performances, events, and community outreach initiatives.3. Cultivate relationships with artists, performers, and community organizations to enhance programming and collaboration.4. Lead marketing efforts to promote events and increase community engagement, including social media, press releases, and community partnerships.5. Manage box office operations, ticketing systems, and patron services to ensure a positive audience experience.6. Build and maintain relationships with local nonprofits, schools, and businesses to encourage event space utilization.7. Organize and host community events that showcase the space and its potential for various functions.8. Ensure all money collected from ticket sales is reconciled and turned over to the Business Office in a timely manner.9. Manage concession stand operations, such as ordering refreshments, stocking, sales, reconciling and turning money over to Business Office in a timely manner.10. Oversee caterers, event coordinators, and security.11. Resolve problems and guest inquiries.12. Create, implement, and promote a vision and ongoing strategic plans for the Center, in consultation with the President and stakeholders.13. Professionally lead, coordinate, and manage all the operations, functions and activities at the Center.14. Coordinate a comprehensive annual and long-term marketing/advertising strategy for the Center which will promote recognition and positive image building.15. Develop and manage a budget in support of the College’s annual budget.16. Properly supervise and evaluate Center staff according to college policies.17. Identify and provide opportunities for in-service training needs and professional development opportunities for Center staff.18. Represent the Center with and to the public, establishing credibility and a positive public perception for the College.19. Coordinate production of high-quality print and electronic communications materials for the Center.20. Build and maintain positive contacts with community groups who have an interest in the Center.21. Coordinate special projects, events, and activities in keeping with the mission and goals of the Center.22. Coordinate with the College’s Master Calendar regarding events and activities.23. Establish and maintain a harmonious and positive working relationship with all college employees, civic and community leaders, and the public.24. Demonstrate the highest standards of competence, professionalism, confidentiality, ethics, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.25. Maintain appropriate records including a current inventory of Center equipment.26. Ensure that the Center operates as an integral part of the College and the community which it serves.27. Fulfill other duties and responsibilities assigned by the President.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
POSITION AVAILABLE: February 2025SALARY: Salary Schedule C3 A $64,849 - $103,055, to be determined by the applicant’s education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant’s placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided.POSITION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by January 20 at 11:59 p.m.Incomplete or late application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets submitted after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline is the sole responsibility of the applicant.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit a complete packet which consists of the following: • Completed ESCC Application for Employment• Current resume• Copy of transcript showing degree and date conferred• A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicant’s education, and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.Please note: Employment is contingent upon employer verification of work experience. Applicants must provide documentation of the required applicable experience if an offer is made.Only applicants who meet the required qualifications and submit a complete application packet by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted by fax, email, mail, or hand delivery will NOT be accepted. All applications become the property of ESCC. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for acriminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Enterprise State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Enterprise State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Enterprise State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Enterprise State Community College application for employment form is available at www.escc.edu and should be submitted online.
The Director shall be a highly effective and professional leader, who can appropriately prioritize job tasks, cultivate a hard-working and harmonious team atmosphere, promote a positive image of the Center and College within the community at large, manage emotions during conflict or while under stress, and communicate effectively with all supervisors and Center staff. The Director will be responsible for the overall management, programming, and promotion of the center, ensuring it serves as a cultural cornerstone for the community.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
1. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Performing Arts Center, including staff management, budgeting, and facility maintenance.2. Develop and implement a comprehensive programming schedule that includes a variety of performances, events, and community outreach initiatives.3. Cultivate relationships with artists, performers, and community organizations to enhance programming and collaboration.4. Lead marketing efforts to promote events and increase community engagement, including social media, press releases, and community partnerships.5. Manage box office operations, ticketing systems, and patron services to ensure a positive audience experience.6. Build and maintain relationships with local nonprofits, schools, and businesses to encourage event space utilization.7. Organize and host community events that showcase the space and its potential for various functions.8. Ensure all money collected from ticket sales is reconciled and turned over to the Business Office in a timely manner.9. Manage concession stand operations, such as ordering refreshments, stocking, sales, reconciling and turning money over to Business Office in a timely manner.10. Oversee caterers, event coordinators, and security.11. Resolve problems and guest inquiries.12. Create, implement, and promote a vision and ongoing strategic plans for the Center, in consultation with the President and stakeholders.13. Professionally lead, coordinate, and manage all the operations, functions and activities at the Center.14. Coordinate a comprehensive annual and long-term marketing/advertising strategy for the Center which will promote recognition and positive image building.15. Develop and manage a budget in support of the College’s annual budget.16. Properly supervise and evaluate Center staff according to college policies.17. Identify and provide opportunities for in-service training needs and professional development opportunities for Center staff.18. Represent the Center with and to the public, establishing credibility and a positive public perception for the College.19. Coordinate production of high-quality print and electronic communications materials for the Center.20. Build and maintain positive contacts with community groups who have an interest in the Center.21. Coordinate special projects, events, and activities in keeping with the mission and goals of the Center.22. Coordinate with the College’s Master Calendar regarding events and activities.23. Establish and maintain a harmonious and positive working relationship with all college employees, civic and community leaders, and the public.24. Demonstrate the highest standards of competence, professionalism, confidentiality, ethics, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.25. Maintain appropriate records including a current inventory of Center equipment.26. Ensure that the Center operates as an integral part of the College and the community which it serves.27. Fulfill other duties and responsibilities assigned by the President.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
POSITION AVAILABLE: February 2025SALARY: Salary Schedule C3 A $64,849 - $103,055, to be determined by the applicant’s education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant’s placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided.POSITION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by January 20 at 11:59 p.m.Incomplete or late application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets submitted after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline is the sole responsibility of the applicant.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit a complete packet which consists of the following: • Completed ESCC Application for Employment• Current resume• Copy of transcript showing degree and date conferred• A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicant’s education, and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.Please note: Employment is contingent upon employer verification of work experience. Applicants must provide documentation of the required applicable experience if an offer is made.Only applicants who meet the required qualifications and submit a complete application packet by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted by fax, email, mail, or hand delivery will NOT be accepted. All applications become the property of ESCC. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for acriminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Enterprise State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Enterprise State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Enterprise State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Enterprise State Community College application for employment form is available at www.escc.edu and should be submitted online.
Salary : $64,849 - $103,055
