Managing Director

The Managing Director will work part time on a flexible schedule with office space available in the theater. Responsibilities will mainly focus on supporting the concert series and educational programming at the Laurel.

Duties:

1. Prepare a weekly newsletter, press releases in anticipation of concerts, and social media posts advertising concerts and maintaining a consistent presence online. (Year round, but primarily during concert series of September - May)
2. Assist in screening booking requests and making booking decisions in coordination with the executive director, share day of show duties with executive director on a rotating basis. (Primarily during concert series from September - May).
3. Direct JAM program site - Work to establish a Junior Appalachian Musicians program at the Laurel and serve as program site director, with duties to coordinate instructors, manage students, and promote the affiliate program in coordination with JAM affiliate advisory committee. (10 week class session)

Desired Qualifications

1. Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the traditional music and dance of the upland South
2. Experience in educational settings, especially K-12
3. Facility with marketing and social media