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Engagement Manager

Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech

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Posted:

May 22, 2023

Location:

Blacksburg, Virginia

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Salary:

$42,000 - $47,000

Type:

Full Time - Experienced

Pay Frequency:

Annual

Category:

Outreach/Education

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

Are you passionate about arts education for youth? Join the Moss Arts Center’s energetic, creative programming team in this new Engagement Manager position! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission; visit www.artscenter.vt.edu for more information.

The Engagement Manager works closely with the Associate Director of Programming, the Exhibitions Program Manager, and other Moss Arts Center staff to develop and manage educational engagement programs relating to K-12 students, building partnerships and creating opportunities for deeper engagement with the arts as a key component of the programming at the Center. The Engagement Manager is responsible for managing all day-to-day aspects of School-Time Matinee programs, on-site special programs for youth, and in-person and streamed educational programs in regional K-12 schools, and for developing resources associated with presented programs and exhibitions.

Key responsibilities include:

Serving as liaison between educational partners and Moss Arts Center performing arts and gallery exhibitions engagement staffs
Developing and executing educational activities that engage students K-12 while deepening their understanding of and experience with the arts
Developing print and web-based curricular materials, assessment tools and other resources to support teachers and teaching artists in the classroom
Engaging and communicating with artists, artists’ managers and consultants, and collaborating with them to design and produce educational materials, professional development workshops and concerts
Managing event production in schools
Coordinating ongoing program assessment and evaluation
Maintaining educational partner relationships and developing new partners in the New River Valley region of SW Virginia

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in the performing arts, education, or a related field
Experience developing public engagement with the arts
Experience working with elementary and/or secondary school stakeholders, and/or community-based organizations and initiatives
Demonstrated commitment to broad-based, diverse community engagement efforts
Broad knowledge of multiple art forms
Strong written, verbal, organization, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

Strong background with and knowledge of the performing arts and/or K-12 education
Working knowledge of and/or classroom experience with school children, and ability to assess and develop age-appropriate educational content
Curriculum development/writing experience
Well-developed editing and proofreading skills
Professional experience at a presenting organization
Experience working with artists and presenting events
Knowledge of and interest in diverse genres of performing and visual arts
Direct experience with community engagement efforts in the context of performing arts programming; experience in the New River Valley in Southwest Virginia a plus

Application Information

Review of applications will begin June 1, 2023; applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Full-time position with university benefits, salary $42,000 - $47,000.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
Application link: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/525629/engagement-manager-moss-arts-center

About Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech’s Moss Arts Center presents renowned artists from around the globe and from close to home, with a special focus on experiences that expand cultural awareness and deepen understanding. Our presented seasons typically include large orchestra, chamber, and solo performers, major contemporary and classical dance companies, multimedia events, and thought-provoking authors and speakers. More about the Moss Arts Center and our programming can be found at www.artscenter.vt.edu.

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