Creative Programs Manager at New Hazlett Theater - Arts Finance Cohort

       CREATIVE PROGRAMS MANAGER.

Passionate about the arts? Looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference in your community? We’re looking for creative, motivated people like you! The New Hazlett Theater is seeking an experienced professional to curate and manage its self-produced programming efforts. The Creative Programs Manager is responsible for the design, planning and execution of the New Hazlett’s Community Supported Art (CSA) performance series and other residencies. They partner collaboratively with artists, develop strategic partnerships, and work with the entire NHT team to execute successful productions and meet financial goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Program Curations and Operations:

• Design, plan, curate and execute the NHT’s self-produced artistic programming, including the Community Supported Art (CSA) Performance Series and other residencies
• Serve as primary artist liaison, working directly with artists, contractors and staff to achieve project goals

• Manage programming operations for self-produced programs, including day-to-day administrative and operational functions. Duties include, but are not limited to artist communications, contract preparation, budget management, production coordination, and public relations for the program and its educational matinee program
• Host events, participating in top of show welcome and leading post-performance discussions
• Participate in the strategic development and implementation of new programming initiatives
• Assist NHT Development staff in fundraising efforts, articulating programmatic elements necessary for successful grant applications and reports
• Create and manage program schedules and budgets
• Hire, schedule and manage staff and contractors as needed to support programming
• Coordinate with Production Manager and Director of Operations to purchase programming and production supplies needed for assigned projects and programs
• Work with all NHT staff to evaluate current and proposed procedures and work flow, recommending changes when necessary and assisting in implementation of new processes
• Connect with local and regional arts scenes to build NHT’s artist community
• Attend artistic, networking, and community events off-site

Other Duties:
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned based on emerging priorities and organizational demands. The successful candidate will be prepared to accept new challenges and ad hoc responsibilities to advance the New Hazlett’s mission when needed.

Job Requirements
Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a performing arts environment
• Experience working directly with artists
• Experience with theater practices and procedures

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a supervisory role
• Experience in project or program management
• Experience in the Pittsburgh arts and culture environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Flexible professional with a collaborative work style and a passion for the arts
• Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to multitask and reprioritize

• Strategic thinker with ability to proactively develop new ideas and to manage tactical implementation
• Creative problem-solver; able to quickly identify issues and recommendation solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a broad range of individuals to build relationships
• Demonstrates a compassionate, holistic and nuanced approach to collaborating with upcoming and developing artists
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Highly motivated and calm under pressure
• Able to work both independently and on teams in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to NHT’s mission, and to the principles of diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion both on stage and off, and the willingness to interrupt behaviors that impede our DEAI efforts.  

Not sure you meet all our qualifications? Five years of prior work experience is required, but that experience may be varied.  Don’t think of the rest of this job description as a mandatory, comprehensive list. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, or looking to transition, we would love to hear from you. Use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and what you could bring to this role.

Travel Requirements: Access to reliable transportation for local and regional events and meetings. This role is required to be onsite for meetings, rehearsals, and performances that are typically, but not always, accessible via public transportation.

Physical, mental demands and working conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The New Hazlett will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. If you require any accommodations to perform the duties of the job, please let us know.

• An employee in this position is frequently required to move throughout the theater, sit for prolonged periods, possess gross motor skills (carry and move items, etc.), reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, work at heights, and see, talk and hear.
• An employee in this position will also work in an office environment.  Office equipment will be operated as part of this job.
• The position frequently requires the employee to communicate well with others both inside and outside the theater (e.g., in person, via telephone, via email). Effective communication is a crucial aspect of this role, and the ability to interact with others, understand, carry out instructions, and utilize feedback is essential.
• The employee must be able to understand, interpret and analyze data, solve problems, concentrate, research, use available technological resources and systems (e.g. computer programs including but not limited to word processing and spreadsheets), lead meetings, multi-task, prioritize, and meet multiple individuals to complete essential tasks. 

Working Hours: This position is primarily an in-person role. Regular attendance is necessary for essential office functions, meetings, rehearsals, and performances. Hours vary depending upon production and performance schedules and require a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends at times. Your schedule can be flexed to accommodate these hours.

Compensation:  This is a full-time salaried position with a salary of $58,000/year and includes a comprehensive benefit plan offering health, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.

The New Hazlett Theater is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values diversity. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and marginalized communities to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected class.

Employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a professional, educational, and criminal background check. At the time of employment, you must also present documentation indicating that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Full Covid-19 vaccination is required, barring a legal exemption.

TO APPLY: Apply here with resume, cover letter and three professional references.