Emerging Arts Professional – Education and Engagement

Emerging Arts Professional – Education and Engagement

Requirements

• 1-3 years work experience in arts administration, performing arts production, non-profit management, community engagement, or education. Student roles can count toward this requirement.
• Demonstrated intent to pursue a career in professional arts administration or production.
• Demonstrated positive attitude, flexibility with working assignments and a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Demonstrated competencies in: Teamwork, Effective communication (written and spoken), Accuracy and attention to detail, Initiative, Decision making and critical thinking, Problem solving.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and implementation of assigned TPA events or projects under the leadership of the area staff and in coordination with other stakeholders.
• Coordinate residency events with visiting artists.
• Provide leadership and on-site support for pre- and post- performance events with partners and constituents.
• Coordinate and carry out Backstage Tours.
• Support area efforts to engage University of Texas students in the arts.
• Coordinate with partner institutions to build and share educational materials for touring shows.
• Develop and lead after school and summer programs and partnerships with local groups.
• Attend education and engagement activities for local peer institutions.
• Prepare staff for meetings, including meeting agendas, briefing reports and information packets. Handle meeting follow-up needs.
• Research potential partners and locations for community events and activities.
• Support courses taught by TPA staff.
• Coordinate the Teacher Tix program (providing free tickets to area teachers for select performances).
• Document and manage data around Education and Engagement activities.
• Assist with creation of lesson plans.
• Assist in creation and publication of area specific social media.
• Process area financial documents.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings and events.
• Coordinate across areas for appropriate project documentation.
• Create reports showcasing documentation of Education and Engagement activities.
• Participate in EAP Program activities including monthly meetings, developmental projects and networking events.
• Attend TPA performances and activities.
• Complete a capstone project or experience.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience working in a performing arts organization.
• Fluency in more than one language.
• Familiarity with Texas Performing Arts and UT Austin venues and programs.