HOWARD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - HPAC Manager

Job Classification

  Salaried Administrative

Position summary

Management of the Howard Performing Arts Center, providing leadership and administrative oversight of programming, budget and finance, public relations, marketing, and human resources. 

Qualifications summary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform at a high level of standards, be self-motivated and have the ability to handle responsibilities under stress. 


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Proactively promote and market the Center through developing and maintaining relationships with community groups including volunteers, civic organizations and the media.


• Supervise Assistant Manager for the Howard Performing Arts Center. Ensure that all responsibilities of that function are carried out.


• Coordinate all events at the Center including concert series, university ensemble groups, guest performers and facility renters.


• Plan and implement a diverse annual concert series to include booking of artists, contract negotiations, event marketing and promotion.


• Coordinate hospitality for artists, including travel arrangements, on-site hosting and other hospitality needs as required.


• Supervise all major events, with assistance from Assistant Manager, including the maintenance of the Howard Performing Arts Center performance standards and operating procedures. Ensure that requirements of director/performers are met, including flow of stagehands, performers, props and equipment on and off stage in a timely and efficient manner.


• Solicit funding for the Center through corporate sponsorship of concert series, grant writing, and establishment and maintenance of annual giving program.


• Prepare budgets and oversee the operational and fiscal affairs, including administration of, and follow-up on items associated with these responsibilities.


• Serve as a member of the University Advancement Team, working cooperatively with Development, Alumni Services and Planned Giving directors.


• Serve as Secretary and member of the Howard Performing Arts Center Steering Committee.


• Deliver efficient and quality services to constituents, artists, and patrons. Interface and manage relationships with various key entities on campus and in the community, including and particularly the Department of Music at Andrews University.


• Coordinate and supervise technical personnel.


• Other duties may be assigned

Supervisory responsibilities

Directly supervises 1 assistant manager, 2-12 student employees as box office workers, student and contract audio technicians, volunteers, and stage hands for performances.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Howard Center policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education and/or Experience - Master’s degree preferred; three to five years of experience and/or training in management, leadership, and event planning; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and demonstrated success in marketing in a non-profit organization.

 

Language Skills - The ability to articulate Howard Center procedures, policies, and vision, both written and oral, to customers is required. Public speaking is required.  The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to effectively present information and respond to questions from both internal and external customers is essential.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

Mathematical and Computer Skills - A high level of computer competency and understanding is required. This includes competence with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media platforms. While not required, experience with audio mixing preferred. 

 

Interpersonal interactions

• High level of customer focus and a positive, service oriented personality


• Respectful, approachable attitude and team oriented spirit


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively


• Ability to handle stress positively while juggling a number of responsibilities


• Takes the initiative in getting the work done with a high level of personal ownership and excellent follow through


• Receptive to feedback, willing to learn and embraces continuous improvement


• Ability to build strong working relationships 

Physical demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Building tours and demonstrations are also duties of this job requiring mobility throughout the building. During performances there is considerable walking and standing. There are also physical requirements including the setup of tables and chairs, moving of equipment on and off stage, dismantling and set up of risers and other physical tasks as necessitated by the various performances. 

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.