What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Programming position at University of Maine?
To research, curate, and negotiate the Collins Center presented programming. Typical hiring range for this part-time, 20-hours per week, soft-money funded position is $25,000 to $35,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is grant-funded for 1-year, with extension potential depending on satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Complete Job Description
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu .
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here .
Qualifications:
Required:
- Typically has the education associated with a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior position in performing arts programming or artist management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- An expansive network of artist managers in relevant genres.
- Wide knowledge of dance, jazz, classical, world music, theater, and special presentations.
- Familiarity with current trends in the performing arts and experience working with artists and performers.
- An understanding of how artists tour work and are routed.
- An understanding of how travel and lodging needs can affect an offer and contract.
- An ongoing commitment to see new work in the genres presented by the CCA.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with performance contracts, including details related to visas and taxes on foreign artists, Force Majeure, exclusivity, and other relevant clauses.
- Proven ability to program a well-balanced and diverse season of performances.
- A vision of how engagement can support a deeper artistic experience for patrons and the campus community.
- A working understanding of technical riders and venue physical capabilities.
- A working knowledge of marketing, engagement, and box office procedures.
- Excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred :
- Experience working in a university or non-profit arts organization
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by March 9, 2025.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Daniel Williams at daniel@maine.edu – 207-581-1804.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.
Salary : $25,000 - $35,000
