Tempe Center for the Arts
Location
Tempe, AZ | United States
Job description
Date of Posting: February 22, 2024
$115,273 - $153,889
This is your opportunity to shape and lead the curatorial strategy and program management within a vibrant, multi-venue arts center, the City of Tempe’s Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA). This role is ideal for individuals passionate about programming performing arts and entertainment, and with an ability to comprehend and support the full diversity of arts and cultural practices in Tempe and extending across the region.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Develop short- and long-term arts center programming strategies.
Manage the planning, development, coordination and supervision of all programs and events presented at TCA.
Identify, negotiate, plan, organize and implement an annual program of national and international touring artists, delivered to the highest artistic and technical standards.
Coach and lead staff to develop, plan, and coordinate programs and services that include TCA Gallery, rental programs, resident companies, community and education initiatives, and technical production services.
Lead and/or collaborate on the production and presentation of special events, festivals, and other cultural initiatives at TCA, the Arts Park, and/or other locations in the City.
Oversee the development of business cases for proposed programs and initiatives, and when approved, direct and coordinate the work of all teams to ensure artistic and financial success.
Develop and administer agreements with artists and partners.
Develop, monitor, and report on annual program budgets. This position has responsibility for substantial earned income.
Represent, advocate, and report on programs at TCA, communicating with stakeholders including division management, arts and culture commission, and community interest groups.
Advise on information and trends in the performing arts and performing arts management.
Serve as a member of the Arts and Culture Division Management Team.
Work in close collaboration with the TCA Business and Operations Manager to develop strategies, policies, and processes that cultivate a positive operating environment and that meets the needs of staff, patrons, clients, and partners.
Oversee evening and weekend performances as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Pay Increases occur in July
13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
Position is eligible for 16 hours of additional Paid Leave
Find the full description and online application at https://www.tempe.gov/government/human-resources/careers
March 14, 2024 first review
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