Position ID: 841609
Position Type: Part-Time Professional
External Position: Yes
Date Posted: 8/28/2014

Reporting to the Managing Producer, this position assists in facilitating all events and activities for MDC Live Arts. This includes advancing show logistics and technical needs, on-site event management, producing reports, and acting as principle point of contact between MDC Live Arts, the artists and venues.

• Advances show logistics and technical needs for all MDC Live Arts events which includes creating production schedules, securing equipment rentals, arranging hospitality, travel and lodging as well as overseeing ticketing
• Acts as a liaison with artists, venues and related vendors
• Manages the needs of artists while hosted by MDC Live Arts.
• Ensures all needed paperwork is in place before events
• Provides detailed information about MDC Live Arts events to the general public when including but not limited to answering calls and e-mails
• Participates in programming, budgeting, and other meetings as required
• Assists in developing and conducting evaluations of coordinated activities
• Submits event reports and assists with event settlements
• Assists with marketing of MDC Live Arts programs as needed
• Assists with the preparation of grant final reports as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills / Requirements

• Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of relevant experience
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Knowledge of best practices in performing arts management and technical theater
• Possess an aptitude for event planning and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills
• Ability to promote and maintain effective working relationships with a range of individuals and vendors
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to customer service
• Ability to problem solve in high pressure situations with a professional demeanor
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend assignments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related computer programs
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff