What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performing Arts Series Manager position at Bryn Mawr College?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Manager of the Performing Arts Series works in 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 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 PAS Manager is responsible for researching and contracting with guest artists; ensuring all insurance requirements are in place; arranging for payment / s; coordinating 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 PAS Manager has general oversight of the annual advertising plan working 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.
The PAS Manager may research and write grants for programs as needed, in consultation with the Chair of the Arts and the Office of Institutional Grants.
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, and in close consultation with the Arts faculty and Goodhart Hall technical staff on mission / vision, facility requirements and staffing.
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in working with internal and external contacts.
- The ability to meet deadlines; and to build, work within, and communicate a schedule.
- Experience managing and monitoring a budget.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
