Cultural Engagement and Participation Manager (Arts & Cultural Programming)

About the role

The Cultural Engagement and Participation Manager reports to the Dean of the College of the Arts and is responsible for developing and managing the Arts and Cultural Programming's cultural engagement and participation initiative, serving primarily the students of Montclair State University.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Reconceive and articulate the desired outcomes and impact of the program, directly related to an expansively defined concept of the live performing arts, serving an inclusive community of young adult students, most between the ages of 18 and 24.
• Design a creative and innovative strategy for delivering inclusive, mission-driven education, engagement, participation and learning opportunities for our students on campus, including for specific PEAK Performances and their associated visiting professional artists.
• Design and plan discipline-specific activities such as post-performance talkbacks, master classes, student workshops, symposia, open rehearsals and special events produced specifically with and for MSU students.
• Make formal linkages between specific courses and their learning objectives and specific performances and artists in the PEAK Performances season.
• Offer MSU students free tickets to the PEAK Performances season, currently filling approximately 20% of available seats with MSU students, approximately 750 tickets per year.
• Conceptualize, develop and implement effective online and digital strategies for participation and engagement.
• Liaise with a wide range of academic departments at the university to design programs that embody ACP’s co-curricular mission.
• Recruit students for an ACP Student Advisory Board, and work with them throughout the academic year.
• Work closely with the Director, General Manager and Marketing Manager of PEAK Performances/ACP, as well as a number of part-time staff.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with a diverse range of individuals, including faculty, students, staff, volunteers, and the public with an emphasis on tact, diplomacy, flexibility, professionalism, and discretion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with a professional company (producer or presenter) or a university arts training program in the production or presentation of live dance, theater, music, opera or cinema.
• Basic knowledge of three of the following disciplines: arts education, dance, music, theater, musical theater, and cinema.
• Demonstrated commitment to igniting a passion for live performance within an inclusive community of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work evenings and weekends as required by performance and event schedule.

Preferred

• A demonstrated commitment to igniting a passion for live performance within an inclusive community of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24.
• Basic understanding of the various elements of the live performance process – teaching/learning, rehearsal, production, technical and performance.
• A Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in performing arts, education, communication or humanities.
• Prior experience planning, developing and implementing education programs in a performing arts context.
• Experience with an academic institution, preferably in cultural engagement or its equivalent.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with others as a key member of a small team.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented individual.
• Word, Excel and comparable software applications in Apple or PC platform.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Budget management experience.
• Training or experience in hospitality or customer service.
• Fluid writing style and proven inter-personal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a changing environment, including changing work demands, procedures, technology, or priorities.

Salary Range

$63,833.23 - $73,415.99 Annual

Benefits

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Contact Information

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/.

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/.