Performing Arts Theatre Specialist

About the role

Lehman College, part of The City University of New York, is a four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx offering bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. With over 15,000 students and extensive community outreach, the College seeks an Assistant Director for the Lehman Center who reports to the Director of Performing Arts and Event Venues.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, schedule events, and set pricing in consultation with the Director.
• Prepare contracts and serve as primary liaison between clients and Lehman Center technical staff, Public Safety, Buildings and Grounds, and the broader College community.
• Track information requests, draft acknowledgments, assist with staff training, and represent the Executive Director at designated meetings.
• Administer all social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok), including content scheduling, engagement, and ad campaigns.
• Supervise one RF full-time employee and Lehman Center part-time employees.
• Update the Lehman Center website, keep content current, coordinate with Ticketmaster, and address online business presence via Google Ads/Analytics.
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns (email, social, direct mail) targeting an audience of 30,000+ emails and 50,000+ mail addresses.
• Create all marketing materials, including brochures, physical ads, digital artwork, and promotional videos for events and Center branding.
• Assist with grant writing and management, including identifying opportunities, preparing submissions, and handling reporting and compliance.
• Assist with financial operations, including accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and audit preparation.
• Aid in coordination of event scheduling and budgeting, ensuring strategic alignment between programming, rentals, and operating funds.
• Supervise marketing staff and interns, and collaborate with the Executive Director on maintaining cost-effective, impactful campaigns within a $250–$300K budget.
• Facilitate event setup by notifying the Box Office of on-sale dates and providing all necessary event details, including pricing, seating layout, and artist information.
• Participate in building relationships with external community and arts organizations.
• Assist management with program planning and goal-setting.
• Assist with routine administration such as booking, scheduling, and maintenance of systems and equipment.
• Coordinate with technical