Programming and Engagement Coordinator - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Duties & Responsibilities

 Programming and Engagement

• Work in collaboration with programming staff to confirm artists for the season by assisting in scheduling meetings with artists and agents, tracking artist and agent requests, assisting in the creation of contracts, and other related programming duties/artist and agent communication
• Serve as a member of the core Programming and Engagement Office team, contributing to the planning and implementation of artist engagement activities
• Assist in the coordination of KCPA programs that deepen relationships with youth, students, campus community, the greater Champaign/Urbana community, and seniors. Areas of focus may include special events, Youth Series performances, youth performances by Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, and student events
• Establish relationships with faculty and students to further engage campus community in the planning of events at Krannert Center for Performing Arts; reaching out to departments who may have connections to themes of presented works
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of engagement activities in light of their accomplishments and objectives, tracking attendance and demographic information
• Assist with audience development through researching and contacting potential patrons/participants
• Maintain the budget assigned to this position
• May participate in the occasional supervision and chaperoning of minors, in connection with Krannert Center engagement activities and university affiliate programs

Programming Support

• Coordinate and organize incoming artist and agent requests in preparation for programming meetings.
•  Assist staff in the scheduling of artist and agent meetings and in creation of meeting agendas.
•  Assist in preparation of artist contracts and offer letters. 
•  Work with events staff to coordinate incoming requests from campus entities for use of space as relates to programming considerations.
•  Promote and represent the programs and resources of Krannert Center for Performing Arts through campus and
  community activities such as information and resource fairs and events and programs hosted throughout the
  community.
•  Research and assist in preparation of grants to support engagement, programming, and new work development
  initiatives.