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Emerging Arts Professional, Event Management

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $42,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
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Job Description

Texas Performing Arts (TPA) is the professional arts presenting and producing program of The University of Texas at Austin. As one of the largest and most active university-based performing arts centers in the United States, TPA serves as a central hub for arts, culture, and entertainment in Austin. Operating iconic venues on the UT campus, including the prestigious Bass Concert Hall—Austin's largest theater—TPA offers a wide array of public programming. These programs feature Broadway in Austin, a carefully curated season of international dance, theater, and music performances, and presentations by national touring artists. As an integral part of UT's College... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 1-3 years work experience in arts administration, performing arts production, non-profit management, or community engagement
  • Demonstrated intent to pursue a career in professional arts administration or production
  • Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and ability to follow through on assigned responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment
  • Commitment to providing artist-centered hospitality and contributing to a welcoming, professional environment
  • Demonstrate ability to respond to real-time operational changes during performances and events while maintaining professionalism and composure
  • Demonstrated competencies in teamwork, effective communication written and spoken, accuracy and attention to detail, initiative, decision making and critical thinking, problem solving
  • Valid driver's license and ability to drive rental vehicles or passenger vans as needed

Job Qualifications

  • 1-3 years work experience in arts administration, performing arts production, non-profit management, or community engagement
  • Demonstrated intent to pursue a career in professional arts administration or production
  • Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and ability to follow through on assigned responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment
  • Commitment to providing artist-centered hospitality and contributing to a welcoming, professional environment
  • Ability to respond to real-time operational changes during performances and events while maintaining professionalism and composure
  • Competencies in teamwork, effective communication (written and spoken), accuracy and attention to detail, initiative, decision making and critical thinking, problem solving
  • Valid driver's license and ability to drive rental vehicles or passenger vans as needed

Job Duties

  • Assist in coordinating and collaborating with other stakeholders such as event production, guest services, ticketing, and marketing/communications
  • Manage smaller-scale Texas Performing Arts (TPA) events or projects with increasing independence while supporting large-scale touring productions under supervision
  • Participate in the engagement planning and event management process including artist advance, production advance, and day-of-show briefings
  • Prepare and fulfill artist hospitality requirements including dressing room setups, catering, and pre-shops
  • Assist in supervising student workers and other staff assigned to artist hospitality
  • Assist with planning and management of artist logistics such as flights, hotel accommodations, and local ground transportation
  • Meet artists at point of arrival and drive artists to activity locations as needed
  • Assist in planning and carrying out special events and coordinate artist participation in marketing, engagement, and development activities such as press, meet and greets, class visits, and discussions
  • Assist with expense tracking, petty cash reconciliation, and documentation related to event budgets
  • Participate in Emerging Arts Professional educational programming including monthly meetings, developmental projects, and networking events
  • Serve as a member of the TPA All-Staff Committee
  • Attend TPA performances and activities
  • Complete a capstone project or experience
  • Perform other related functions as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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