[AMS-announce] JOB: Director, Cal Poly Arts

[Announcements for the AMS]

#101630 - DIRECTOR, CAL POLY ARTS (Administrator II)

College of Liberal Arts - Cal Poly Arts

Salary commensurate with experience
Open Until Filled  (Review of Applications begins 6/01/08)

Under the general direction of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and in consultation with the CP Arts' Board, the incumbent in this position will serve as the director, providing leadership and direction for Cal Poly Arts.  The incumbent will oversee all operations and staffing for CP Arts, including programming, fundraising, marketing, public relations, community and educational outreach, and fiscal management. 

The primary responsibility for the director is to develop and implement the goals, objectives, organizational structure, and operational policies and practices in relation to the programming, promotion and marketing, fundraising and financial management of CP Arts, consistent with campus policies. This requires an incumbent with forward-thinking, visionary leadership abilities; well-developed management and marketing skills; a strong knowledge and passion for the all the genres of the performing arts, including classical music, jazz, world music, dance, and theatre. This position is responsible for researching and booking artists for the current and upcoming seasons of events. This process includes travel to three professional booking conferences to meet with artists and artist's managers and to see artists showcase their work. Additional travel in-state to see artists' work may also be necessary to acquire between 30-35 performing arts events for the regular season and an ad
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nal 5-10 special events offerings. Programming duties also include setting up artist-in-residence programs to provide arts education opportunities to help audiences learn about artists and art forms.

To apply, visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG to complete the required online management application, apply to requisition #101630. Applicants will have the option to attach a Cover Letter, Resume and three Letters of Recommendation via the online employment system.