[Hidden-tech] Position Vacancy: Northampton ARTS PROGRAM COORDINATOR

[Rich Roth]

ANN NO.: 14-11 I/O

   CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS			


NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCY
                                                                                                         		 ISSUED: 07/19/13
   	 CLOSING  DATE:  08/02/13
    LOCATION:  Arts Council  	

ARTS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
One Part-time Vacancy - 20 Hrs./Week with Benefits
	Grade 9; Anticipated Hourly Wage Range: $18.82 – 22.00
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DEFINITION: Professional, highly responsible theatrical programming work for the City's 
Arts Council; responsible for creating programming such as Four Sundays in February 
series, KidsBest/YouthFilm and Transperformance. Works with the Director to raise funds, 
market Arts Council events, maintain the financial viability of the Arts Council to 
fulfill its mission and program creative events within Northampton Public Schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintains financial records for all events produced on behalf of the Arts Council. Reviews 
venue contracts with Director and advises. Coordinates all aspects of the Arts Council's 
productions with supervision of the Director (Four Sundays in February, Transperformance, 
KidsBestFest and other special events) including: creation, contract negotiations, 
overseeing hospitality, fundraising (both public and private support, major sponsorships 
and business contributions), publicity, program book development, website information, 
technical coordination with venues, design for productions and supervising large numbers 
of volunteers at all events. Acts as liaison to the Board to help the Board make the most 
informed decisions regarding Arts Council events. Assists with the writing of grants to 
support the Arts Council. Maintains a working knowledge of funds available to the Arts 
Council. Maintains strong relationships with area artists and works on projects that are 
beneficial to the arts community and the general public. Writes press releases, aids 
director in drafting ask letters to sponsors, advertisers and donors, acts as liaison to 
the designer of program books and flyers, as well as creating content for the Arts 
Council's website. Maintains posters in the Arts Kiosk. Frequent postering in downtown 
Northampton is required to market Arts Council events as well as keep a good relationship 
with local business owners to create and maintain relationships with the local business 
community and recurring sponsors. Serves as a spokesperson for the Arts Council to the 
press and the community. Raises funds and provides special arts related opportunities for 
Northampton's Public Schools including workshops with nationally known performers, arts 
events, film screenings, etc. Maintains strong relationships with area artists and works 
on projects that are beneficial to the arts community and the general public. Performs 
other related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Theater or Arts 
Administration or related field required; advanced knowledge of theater production and 
arts administration required; graduate degree in Theater or Arts Administration highly 
desirable; over three years up to and including five years of theatrical programming 
experience and/or arts administration required; or any combination of education and 
experience.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill: Thorough knowledge of various computer programs such as 
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Apps for Business, Photoshop, Quicken, 
Adobe Creative suite or their equivalent is desired. Ability to create unique and 
unexpected programming that engages the community and the region. Must have thorough 
understanding of how to operate successfully in a variety of performance venues throughout 
the city; ability to write grants on the local, state, and national level. Strong 
organizational and communications skills required; ability to multi-task and manage a 
large number of highly visible projects; ability to interact with highly skilled artists, 
editors of various media outlets and public speaking skills in front of large audiences; 
ability to create programming that appeals to the widest range of the city's population; 
programming duties require a keen sense of strategy and timing. Must be a highly flexible 
community oriented individual. See full job description for physical requirements.


BENEFITS: Benefits are consistent with those of other non-union employees.

TO APPLY: Please submit a City application form to Human Resources, 240 Main St., 
Northampton, MA 01060 no later than the above closing date.

See “Current Job Postings” at www.northamptonma.gov for info/download.
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