Performing Arts Coordinator

Title: Performing Arts Coordinator

State Role Title: VMFA Assistant

Hiring Range: $53,109 – $53,500

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: vmfa.museum

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) Seeks a Performing Arts Program Coordinator!

Do you have a passion for the performing arts and a knack for organization?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams?
If so, the VMFA Performing Arts Coordinator might be the position for you!

About the Role:
The Performing Arts Program Coordinator plays a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and overseeing a dynamic program schedule that reflects VMFA’s mission and strategic goals. This role requires a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication, administration, and interpersonal skills.

· Develop & Implement: Develop, coordinate, and administer a dynamic performing arts program schedule aligned with VMFA’s mission.
· Logistics & Operations: Manage event logistics, agreements, budgets, and licensing contracts, overseeing all set-ups and breakdowns of programs.
· Marketing & Promotion: Collaborate with Marketing & PR to create and distribute program materials, attracting new audiences.
· Collaboration & Support: Work with colleagues across departments to deliver exceptional programs.
· Evaluation & Growth: Utilize data to assess program success and maintain up-to-date industry knowledge.
· Support Education Initiatives: Assist the Education Department with outreach and program needs as assigned.

Employee Benefits:
This is a salaried, exempt position that offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits and more. VMFA staff also enjoy museum benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Café, and VMFA Shop.

Minimum Qualifications

· Minimum 2-3 years of experience in performing arts programming or a relevant field.
· Strong understanding of current trends in performing arts programming.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
· Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
· Must be able to consistently work nights, weekends, and specialty events.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Arts & Entertainment Management, Arts Administration or a related field (or equivalent experience)
· Experience with budgeting and financial management a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please submit three (3) references. Provide full name, phone number, and email address. References may be attached in a separate document in the “other” field in the portal; or they may be included with the resume or cover letter.

Professional references are preferred. Other reference types will also receive consideration. References should be able to attest to your knowledge, skills, and abilities, especially qualifications relevant to the position for which you are applying.

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Interested individuals must submit an online application. This posting will close at 11:55 p.m. on the designated closing date.

Please contact the HR office at recruitment@vmfa.museum if you need assistance.

VMFA is an EEO/AA and Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources Service

Phone: please email

Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.