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Department: Programming
Reports To: Vice President for Programming
Job Type: Full-time, exempt, year-round
Schedule: Full-time hours (approx. 40 hrs/week)
Summary:
The Director of Arts & Entertainment is responsible for the scheduling, management, budgeting and oversight of all arts-related areas and programming provided in relation to the Lakeside Chautauqua mission. Duties include hiring, managing, and evaluating all managers/coordinators in Arts Programming leadership positions.
This position will oversee the arts programs including Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and the Living Arts.
The Director of Arts & Entertainment reports directly to the VP of Programming.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Hire and evaluate seasonal performing arts staff; process all agreements and payroll.
- Work with Visual Arts Manager and Rhein Center Manager to ensure all seasonal positions are filled in each area.
- Contract, budget and schedule all Hoover Auditorium programs, concerts & events, and other special events.
- Process all check payments to vendors and artists in a timely manner.
- Negotiate all contracts for performers and oversee all aspects of the contract including publicity, travel, lodging, hospitality, and equipment.
- Enter all marketing information and space reservations into appropriate systems in a timely manner.
- Assist with operations of the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra season.
- Assist with the operations and management of arts facilities/program in Orchestra Hall.
- Coordinate with programming staff colleagues and other departments to accomplish the above functions.
- Attend conferences such as Midwest Arts Expo (MAX) and Ohio Arts Professionals’ Network (OAPN) to network and ensure a high caliber artist series is planned for Hoover Auditorium.
- Serve as an active member of the Lakeside Chautauqua management team; attend all scheduled huddles, meetings and retreats.
- Ensure safe practices and procedures are implemented for all areas of supervision.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include the supervision of full-time and seasonal employees hired to assist with the operation. Direct communication with the President, management team and other key Lakeside Staff.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
A B.S./B.A. degree with a variety of business and programming experiences helpful. Must have good written and verbal communication skills and display sound judgement. The ability to listen, the ability to laugh, and sensitivity to people’s needs and concerns are required.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the operation.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commission, portions, and percentages and to apply the basic math concepts.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions where only limited and standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee needs to have the ability to multi-task, especially during the season. He/she needs the mental frame of reference to have patience with patrons and their concerns. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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