Programming and Engagement Specialist

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, music, theater, dance, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience (experience equivalency equals an AA degree and 2 years additional experience or 4 additional years of experience)

   

• Minimum 1 year of experience in arts programming, residency coordination, community engagement, or a related role

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates an EXTENSIVE proficiency level in:

   

  • Organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.

     

• Written and verbal communication skills

   

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with various stakeholders including artists, faculty, administrators, and community partners

Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in arts programming, residency coordination, community engagement, or a related role

• Experience working in a university or higher education environment

• Familiarity with performing operations including box office, front of house, production, and marketing

• Experience coordinating artist residencies or touring engagements

• Existing relationships within the University of Iowa’s academic or creative community

To Apply:

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete BOTH of the following documents and mark them as a “relevant file” to the submission:

• a current resume

   

• a cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process. 

Additional Details:

Work Modality: This position is onsite at Hancher Auditorium

Compensation: Anticipated salary will be $50,000 – $55,000 with Competitive Benefits

 Reach out to Tracey Pritchard to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

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