Interim Programming Director

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 1300-seat 501(c)(3) non-profit performing arts center located in Morristown, NJ, seeks an experienced Programming Director to oversee all booking and coordination of MPAC events while the current Programming Director is on temporary leave. The Programming Director will be responsible for researching and booking all mainstage events, which include genres such as pop/contemporary, theatre, comedy, lecture, film, jazz, classical, Latin, dance, as well as family, education and field trip events, mission driven sustainable programs and services, and other attractions, as it relates to the goals and objectives outlined in the organization’s strategic plan.

Primary duties include, but not limited to:

– Artist research/booking/negotiations

– Contract administration and oversight

– Development of program budgets

– Oversight of event settlements, generating and evaluating reports

– Management and coordination of programming calendar and other duties as they relate to events presented at the venue

– Serve as liaison with various departments to coordinate various event details

– Other duties as required

Successful candidate must have a passion for the theatre’s mission, program innovation and dedication to excellence.

Other requirements are as follows:

– Experience and extensive knowledge in all genres of music, the performing arts, cultural and arts-driven programming for non-profit arts organizations.

– Experience in negotiating and working with agents and artist management.

– Knowledge of and experience with artist agreements/contracts/riders.

– Must be a strategic thinker/planner, detail oriented, organized and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines.

– Capable of working both independently and collaboratively with good judgement and decision-making in a shared working space.

– Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, customer service, written, proofreading and communication skills.

– Computer skills are also essential, with experience in CRM Software (Tessitura preferred), project management and database software, as well as proficiency with all Microsoft Office platforms.

– Must be able to work some nights and weekends when needed. Prior settlement experience is required.

This is a temporary, in person, full-time position.

Send resume and cover letter to Allison Larena, President and CEO, alarena@mayoarts.org