Director of Arts Programming and Marketing

Position Information

Title
Director of Arts Programming and Marketing

Department
AAC Performing Arts

Regular or Temporary
Regular

Hours Per Week
40

FLSA Determination
Exempt

Weeks Per Year

52

Open Date
07/20/2022

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Trinity College seeks a Director of Arts Programming and Marketing who demonstrates experience in arts management, programming, and marketing for diverse academic and regional audiences. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Curriculum and Vice President for Strategic Marketing and Communications, and in collaboration with the Director of Production, the Director of Arts Programming and Marketing will manage the programming and communications for the guest artist, academic, and co-curricular calendar associated with the Austin Arts Center and the arts departments at Trinity (Music, Theater and Dance, Studio Arts). In addition to celebrating its bicentennial in 2023-2024, Trinity is experiencing an exciting moment of renewal in the arts and is looking for a highly motivated individual to help strengthen our operations and programming into the future.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the Austin Arts Center guest artist series; sourcing talent, contracts, promotional material, and rider fulfillment.
• Facilitate the College arts planning process in collaboration with Trinity’s Urban/Global Arts Initiative; convening groups across campus, seeking out and establish interdisciplinary connections.
• Develop and maintain the Austin Arts Center production calendar in collaboration with the Performing Arts Chairs and the Director of Production and field requests for use of Austin Arts Center spaces.
• Create marketing plans to promote departmental and Austin Arts Center programs and events; write, edit, and manage the production and distribution of all print and digital promotional materials including but not limited to press releases, printed programs, posters, email newsletters, webpage updates, audition notices, social media, etc.
• Manage front of house operations; recruiting, training, and supervising of the front of house student crew including ushers, box office, and volunteers.
• Onsite position with flexible hours, including some required nights and weekends for performances.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Three to five years experience in performing arts programming, event planning, arts management, and communications.
• Experience in a leadership role with supervisory responsibilities required.

• Bachelor’s degree and five to eight years experience preferred.
• Previous experience working in higher education or professional arts environment preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and 3 references.

Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Trinity College requires proof of COVID -19 vaccination and booster or an approved exemption prior to beginning employment .

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/2710

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.