Performing Arts Program Manager

JOB INFORMATION

The Performing Arts Program Manager (PAPM) is responsible for an annual grant program budget of $1M+ and manages grants and fellowships in the fields of dance, music, and theatre. The PAPM works with performing artists and many small and large arts organizations throughout Alabama. The PAPM also serves as artistic director for special agency events such as the biennial Celebration of the Arts Awards.

Council on the Arts offices are located on the ground floor of the RSA Tower in downtown Montgomery. State employees enjoy robust employment and retirement benefits.

For more information about the agency, visit: www.arts.alabama.gov

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in arts education, fine arts disciplines (music, theater/drama, dance), arts administration/management, or a closely related field.

• Three years of experience developing and managing work in a performing arts discipline in the promotion of the arts and cultural resources for a city, county, or state, or for an arts center, university arts facility, arts school, arts department, or similar organization.

NOTE

A Master’s degree from an accredited* college or university in one of the fields listed above may substitute for one year of the required experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Deadline to Apply: April 21, 2021

Email Cover Letter and Resume to Andrea Crowley at andrea.crowley@arts.alabama.gov

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must also apply at https://personnel.alabama.gov/Jobs between March 31-April 21 and be certified to a list of qualified candidates available for potential employment.

Submit application to the State Personnel Department on-line, by mail, or by fax. Application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline, April 21, 2021. The State Personnel Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.