Arts Center Manager
About the role
The Arts Center Manager at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is responsible for the functions, development, and leadership of an Arts Center, supporting the college community and the broader community through diverse programs, performances, and events.
Responsibilities
Planning, curating, and implementing diverse programs, performances, and events that align with the department’s mission and serve the college community.
Collaborating with artists, performers, and organizations to develop culturally inclusive programming that reflects the college's values, strategic goals, and the diverse identities of its community.
Developing and overseeing programs that support the academic curriculum across various disciplines at Montgomery College.
Providing oversight of scheduling, coordination of booking requests, and maintenance of scheduling records.
Marketing and publicity, including social media, traditional media, and community outreach; ticketing operations, including pricing all logistical aspects of events including technical, ticketing, and audience services.
Maintaining, safety & security of the building and equipment.
Managing administrative, technical, and front-of-house staff, including scheduling, hiring, training, coaching, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Financial and contract management including the development and management of the center’s annual budget, including tracking revenues and expenses; drafting, reviewing, managing, and negotiating contracts/terms.
Ensuring compliance with legal, safety, financial, and College requirements.
Strategic planning and development including setting long-term goals and a vision for the center while adapting to industry trends and community needs to ensure growth and sustainability.
Overseeing grant writing and ensuring compliance with funder requirements for awarded grants.
Ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations, particularly regarding safety, labor, and accessibility.
Serving on college committees that address arts programming, campus life, safety, diversity, and cultural engagement.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Theatre, or related field.
Cultural and performing arts management experience in programs and institutions serving the general public or related field with five years of working experience.
The equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
Working knowledge of strategic planning, process of budget management, grant applications, management, marketing, public relations, and overseeing graphic designs.
Working knowledge of comprehensive public cultural program schedules, artistic programs in the performing/visual arts, adult/children’s outreach programming, and speakers.
Working knowledge of professional technical production equipment, practices, including lighting, sound, safety, risk management strategies for backstage practices, and large public venues.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications, knowledge of ticketing and venue/patron reporting systems and credit card machines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
Sensitivity to the need of culturally and ethnically diverse user groups, and the ability to handle difficult situations.
Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks according to strict deadlines.
Qualifications
Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.
Hiring Range: $74,267 - $96,558 annually.
Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity.
The maximum salary for this position is $118,850.
This position is eligible for telework one (1) day a week.
Telework eligibility and total days per week are subject to change based on the operational needs of the applicable unit/area.
Skills
Strategic planning
Budget management
Grant applications
Marketing and publicity
Public relations
Overseeing graphic designs
Professional technical production equipment
MS Office Suite applications
Ticketing and venue/patron reporting systems
Proficiency with credit card machines
Verbal and written communication skills
Prioritization and management of multiple assignments
Sensitivity to diverse user groups
Collaboration and task management
Benefits
Generous paid vacation, sick, and paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Group legal benefits.
Professional development opportunities.
Tuition waiver for employee and dependents.
Wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools, and classes.
Pay
$74,267 - $96,558 annually.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, with nights and weekends as needed for events.