Job Summary: The Arts & Culture Curator is accountable for programming the guest artist season. The work involves designing, selecting, and contracting with artists to ensure that Arts & Culture fulfills its mission and achieves its goals in programming, education, and community involvement.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Personal Qualities
Dedication to the mission and values of Lancaster Bible College.
The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.
A professional appearance.
Education And Experience
A bachelor’s degree, preferably in an arts-related field of study
2-4 years of successful performing arts programming experience or 5+ years of experience as a curator, performing artist, administrator, and/or a combination of the three.
Experience in developing and implementing imaginative programming ideas and a willingness to explore a variety of directions to create a diverse repertoire.
Required Skills/Abilities
A demonstrated ability to communicate responsively, and to develop and maintain positive, productive working relationships with staff, artists, donors, concertgoers, and volunteers.
Strong writing skills for grant proposals, publicity materials in a variety of media, and donor/audience development.
The ability to multi-task and manage firm deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Duties/Responsibilities
Conceive, research, and identify artists within the mission and budget to create a compelling season.
Communicate effectively with artists/agents to ensure that performance standards for excellence are met.
Oversee travel, hospitality, and production logistics for artists in conjunction with vendors (tech, stage manager, catering, hotels, etc.).
Incorporate educational programs and master classes with the Music, Worship & Performing Arts department in line with the college and department mission.
Provide timely written information for grants, marketing, and program notes.
Be a significant onsite presence at Arts & Culture performances in service of artistic, audience, and donor cultivation, and take a leadership role in cultivating donors and new audiences.
Maintain a visible and active role in Central PA’s artistic community as a face of Lancaster Bible College, including communicating when applicable with the media, while helping develop the image of LBC Arts & Culture within the Central PA area; network with professional performing artist colleagues and agents.
Donor relations: participate in the overall cultivation of annual fund donors; interface with donors and patrons over the phone, email, and events.
Assist with organizational strategic planning and growth, including long-range artistic programming.
Attend meetings with the Events Department and other college constituencies.
Provide support for special events as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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