Performing Arts Center Director - Hostos Center for Arts & Culture

Performing ArtsCenter Director - HostosCenter for Arts & Culture

Job ID: 7855

Location: HostosCommunity College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

GENERAL DUTIES

- Plans, directs, and markets Performing Arts Center/Theatre programs and presentations at other venues throughout a College or Unit.

- Works with senior management to create a vision and strategy for performing arts

- Brings artistic vision to the organization by planning and presenting innovative and successful programming

- Develops and implements creative and cost-effective marketing plans to attract both program sponsors and audiences

- Manages revenue targets and financial plans, reporting on financial operations consistent with best practices in the not-for-profit/public sectors

- Provides programming to fulfill the community service mission of the College or Unit

- Manages relationships between the center and College academic and administrative departments

- Cultivates relationships with external customers

- Hires, trains, and manages Center staff

- Performs related duties as assigned.

CONTRACT TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The HostosCenter for the Arts & Culture at HostosCommunity College seeks a strategic leader to serve as Director. The Center presents renowned artists as well as local emerging and established artists, student and faculty productions/exhibitions, and hosts events produced by area cultural and community organizations. The Director will be responsible for all aspects of this cultural complex, including organizational direction, programming, fundraising, financial management, public relations/marketing, and staff development.

In order to expand the Center's impact, the Director will build interest and support for the organization. Reporting directly to the College's Vice President for Institutional Advancement and working closely with the Hostos Community College Foundation Board, the selected candidate will also oversee and implement comprehensive fundraising initiatives, have experience in leading community-based organizations, and possess a significant background in developing non-profit budgets.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

- Advance the Center's vision and goals by building consensus among the College's stakeholders and creative community including students, administration, faculty, staff, artists, performers and others.

- Direct the organization through development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic and operational plans along with policies and procedures that translate the vision into action.

- Serving as the chief fundraiser, expand the Center's contributed income from its current level; maintain and strengthen current funding relationships as well as cultivate new relationships with donor prospects.

- Oversee programmatic efforts to ensure appeal to distinct audiences while being responsible for the box office and contributed income to cover expenses.

- Develop and manage governance and reporting of the organization's finances.

- Create new marketing strategies and branding opportunities to increase the Center's visibility and effectiveness; increase attendance and ticket revenue.

- Serving as ambassador for the organization, network with community partners, funding entities, elected officials, cultural partners, business leaders, and the media; enhance the Center's social media communications and outreach efforts.

- Identify grant opportunities and develop proposals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are preferred:

- Minimum of five years at a senior level position within an arts organization or related non-profit arts organization

- Master's degree in a related field

- Administrative management experience in a college or university environment

- Expertise in fundraising and financial management

- History of building positive community relations and involvement

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Availability to work evenings and weekends

- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and navigating to the following links: "Employment", "Search for Jobs", and "Search Job Listings".

Please attach resume, cover letter, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

CLOSING DATE

May 8, 2013

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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