Programming Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

Position Title :

Director of Artistic & Educational Programming

Position Type : Regular

Job Number : SA39424

Full or Part Time :

full-time 40 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification :

Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range :

74,000 - $85,000 / annual salary

Pay Range Information :

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary :

The Director of Artistic & Educational Programming for Musco Center for the Arts will carry out artistic season planning and act as lead booking representative to include scheduling, booking artists, negotiating offers and contracts, including budget and cost viability. The Director will lead programming research, conduct risk analysis, and provide selection recommendations. Carries out season planning in alignment with Musco Center’s educational mission, viability analysis, and negotiations consistent with the Dean’s artist direction and vision.

Demonstrates experience as a proven negotiator working with artist and touring contracts for a similar performing arts venue, ideally within an educational context. Excellent working knowledge of established and emerging artists and ensembles, new works and industry artistic trends across multiple disciplines with a strong working knowledge of dance, theater, and music genres and artists. Plans and negotiates additional artist services including expanding artistic offerings at Musco Center through innovative visiting artist and student programs.

Oversees the marketing team by leading efforts to exceed revenue goals, expand audience development activities, and align programming, marketing goals and objectives. Oversees the implementation of Musco Center’s educational programs and projects through direct reports to meet the combined and blended artistic and academic vision of Musco Center.

Responsibilities :

Artistic & Educational Programming

• Develop and recommend Musco Center programming and projects by visiting artists and companies consistent with the Center’s artistic direction.
• Remain abreast of programming opportunities, costs, and viability.
• Acts as the primary booking representative for Musco Center.
• Cultivates and develops industry relationships to develop and promote Musco Center among industry professionals.
• Work with relevant agents and expand Musco Center’s agent network.
• Leads negotiations for program deals in collaboration with the Dean, CoPA leadership, and Musco Center leadership.
• Represent Musco Center at booking conferences in-person and / or online.
• With the Dean develop and propose coherent seasons and work with Musco administration teams on budgets and cost management.
• Innovates, designs, and recommends new artistic & educational programs for students and the community.
• Collaborates with CoPA leadership and faculty on visiting artist residencies, masterclasses, lectures, workshops and other services. Negotiates terms and conditions for visiting artist’s services.

Marketing, Public Engagement, Audience Campaign

Special Programs, Events, and Projects

Required Qualifications :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.chapman.edu / diversity.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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