Director Of Performing Arts Jobs in Texas

Experience in a leadership role in an academic or industry-related environment

Terminal degree in the discipline or a relevant field

Distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and/or professional expertise

Thorough understanding of curriculum development and the use of assessment

Commitment to teaching and learning

Associate Chair of Performing Arts

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Prior work experience working in a performing arts organization.

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.

Fluency in more than one language.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Prolonged screen time.

Laredo College offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Plan and direct yearly theatrical shows with college students and community members through continuing education programs.

Serve as the stage manager for community events held at the Martinez Fine Arts Center when needed.

Experience setting the stage for music, theatre, dance, and corporate-type events.

Experience in managing and instructing lighting crews, carpenters, sound technicians, and rigging crews is a must.

A minimum of four years experience in theater production.

Provide program support for departmental affairs to upper management, faculty, staff, and external partners.

Performs related responsibilities as required.

Develops work plans to accomplish program goals and objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.

Conducts research and gathers information to develop various publications.

Develops promotional materials which may include content for reports, briefings, newsletters, grants or other written information related to the program.

Assists in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.

Staging and rigging experience in an educational setting; experience in teaching, mentorship, or training roles; experience mentoring student employees.

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

At least one (1) year professional experience overseeing theatrical, concert, or event staging and rigging systems.

Experience with a wide range of types of live performance.