Job Opportunities at Arts Presenters

Conference Director

The Association of Performing Arts Presenters, a prominent national performing arts service organization based in D.C., seeks a knowledgeable, dynamic, and creative conference, meetings and events director to provide senior-level leadership and operational oversight of the organization’s premiere event - the Annual Members Conference in New York City, as well as year-round meetings and events. The Arts Presenters annual conference attracts 3,500 participants who attend for professional development, networking opportunities, and participation in the world’s largest performing arts marketplace. The Director, Conference, Meetings and Events will participate in setting the long-term objectives of the conference and will oversee the implementation of the organization’s strategic framework with regard to the conference, other meetings and events. The primary responsibility is to provide thoughtful leadership to the member-driven conference committee, those across the staff who are responsible for conference elements, and to staff direct-reports. The incumbent holds primary responsibility to ensure a well-attended, well-planned, and smoothly executed conference. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a deep knowledge of conference, meeting and event complexities and solutions; the ability to build teams through sharp analysis, clear communication and relationships; sensitivity to communicating to a diverse range of member types, demonstrate facility with qualitative/quantitative analysis in order to create and oversee a budget of over $1 million. Must have the proven ability to provide steady management and leadership of the department; combined with vision and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have several years of senior-level management experience, significant experience in conference of similar scale and complexity, and the ability to work within a team environment. Experience in the Performing Arts or other Non-Profit sectors highly desirable.

Arts Presenters offers an outstanding employee benefit package including paid holidays, medical and dental coverage and TIAA Cref 403b enrollment.

To apply for this unique and rewarding position, please email resume and cover letter to HR_Conf@artspresenters.org. Please, no calls. Arts Presenters is an equal opportunity employer. Principals only, please.

Information Technology Project Manager

The Association of Performing Arts Presenters seeks an IT (Information Technology) Project Manager to lead the final development phases and successful delivery of a new CRM and web platform. Reporting to the CEO and working with the CRM/web initiative team, the project manager will ensure the successful implementation and delivery of the association’s new Powertrak CRM and web platform. The scope of work includes the day to day management of the relationships with the internal team and outside project developers (Axonom, Powertrak CRM developer, and Net Strategies, web developer) and completion of the established plan and scope of work for the CRM/web platform initiative. This includes scheduling of project milestones (internal and external), tracking the schedule, delivery and successful meeting of all deadlines and milestones as well as the budget monitoring, analysis and forecasting of capital and operating expenditures established for the initiative. The project manager must have demonstrated high level project management expertise and experience, planning and budgeting experience and expertise as well as a working understanding of and experience with implementation and delivery of projects using Microsoft Dynamics CRM with ISV applications and Microsoft Sharepoint for membership associations and with the development of interactive, database driven web platforms, including peer/social networking systems. The project manager will also be responsible for reviewing and implementing the plan for staff training on the CRM and web platform and overseeing the development and implementation of a tutorial and help desk for successful member use of the new platform. Experience in the performing arts and/or non-profit organization is highly desired.

Position is a fulltime independent contractor position for three months beginning March 1, 2010, with a possible extension of up to six months.

Interested applicants should email cover letter outlining qualifications, resume, references and salary requirements for confidential consideration to jobs@artspresenters.org. Please include “IT Project Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Principals Only

Program Associate

The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (Arts Presenters) is the largest national service and advocacy organization for the performing arts. With more than 1,900 members worldwide, Arts Presenters fosters an environment for the performing arts to thrive.

The Program Associate is responsible for providing basic support services for the re-granting and professional development programs of the organization and all other activities of the department. Basic support services include the development and monitoring of database-driven records of grants applicants, grantees, participants in professional development and other programs-related activities, as well as basic meeting planning and implementation skills.

Arts Presenters offers an outstanding benefit package including paid time off and paid holidays; 100% employer paid medical and dental coverage and contributions to the employee’s retirement plan after one year of employment.

Interested applicants should email cover letter outlining qualifications, resume, references and salary requirements for confidential consideration to jobs@artspresenters.org. Please include “Program Associate” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Principals Only

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