Artist Services Coordinator

Northrop, located at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is a renowned performing arts center dedicated to enriching Minnesota’s cultural landscape. Since opening in 1929, Northrop has served as a vital hub for the arts, hosting a diverse array of performances, lectures, academic ceremonies, and civic events. Noted as a Minneapolis architectural treasure, it stands as a symbol of the University and offers an inclusive space where the arts and education intersect to engage students and broader community audiences. Northrop is deeply committed to presenting world-class dance, music, film, and other performing arts, emphasizing both excellence and innovation. Aligned with its mission, Northrop strives to inspire transformation and positive change by fostering an environment where creativity, diversity, and collaboration thrive. This dedication reflects in their organizational values, which include inspiration, excellence, connectivity, inclusivity, collaboration, and a strong commitment to ethical conduct, respect, empowerment, accountability, and work-life balance.

The Temporary Artist Services Coordinator position plays an essential role within Northrop Presents, reporting to the Director of Artistic & Community Programs. This temporary role spans approximately six months—from early September to mid-February—with part-time hours averaging 20-24 per week, preferably on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The key responsibility of this role is to act as the main liaison between Northrop’s various departments and the artists and management teams involved in Northrop Presents engagements. This involves overseeing all logistical aspects of artist visits, including scheduling performances, coordinating hospitality needs, managing transportation arrangements, and ensuring effective communication between artists, producers, and venue staff.

The coordinator is expected to adeptly manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines, ensuring smooth execution of events and optimizing all artist-related logistics. Occasional evening and weekend work is required according to event schedules, with some flexibility for remote work. The role demands excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience with Google Suite applications, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners and colleagues. A valid driver’s license is also necessary.

In addition to artist liaison duties, the position includes responsibilities for event coordination, budget and finance documentation related to payments and expense tracking, and general arts administration tasks such as maintaining event documentation, facilitating meetings, and participating in program evaluation efforts. The coordinator plays a vital part in fostering positive relationships within Northrop and with external vendors and partners, maintaining a professional yet welcoming environment for artists and audiences alike.

Joining Northrop means becoming part of an institution that not only values artistic excellence but also prioritizes inclusivity and community engagement. The University of Minnesota's commitment to diversity and equal opportunity supports a vibrant workplace culture, making this an exciting opportunity for candidates passionate about arts administration and event coordination within a dynamic, mission-driven setting. Work at Northrop offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to the cultural and educational fabric of the Twin Cities and beyond, with the added benefits of a reputable employer recognized for outstanding workplace culture and flexibility.