Program and Events Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures

301 S. Craig St., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

About Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures (PA&L)

Through our five signature lecture series, PA&L connects celebrated authors with the community, elevates civic discourse, and inspires creativity and a passion for the literary arts. Our commitment to knowledge, learning, integrity, and artistic excellence guides and informs our work. We endeavor to inspire members of diverse communities by providing opportunities to experience authors who speak on issues that reflect our values such as justice, compassion, civic responsibility, acceptance, courage, and equity.

We present approximately 40 events each year. Our five signature program series include :

• Ten Evenings , our mainstage series, where we present celebrated authors generously sharing their research and creative process in conversational lectures.
• New & Noted brings touring authors to Pittsburgh with their newly released titles.
• Words & Pictures presents acclaimed children’s authors and illustrators to readers of all ages.
• Made Local showcases talented local authors as well as books and writers with a Pittsburgh connection.
• Poets Aloud features readings by nationally recognized poets.

Summary

The Program and Events Manager plays an integral role in a dynamic literary organization, presenting 40 events each year with our supportive, highly collaborative, and passionate staff. The position is responsible for the authors to school program, the organization external communications, and the coordination of all aspects of the events' production.

Position Responsibilities

Authors to Schools Program

Sustains the existing relationships with the partner schools and expands our reach,

Works as a liaison between the organization and the talents (speakers),

Provides elaborate data to the Development Manager on the Authors to Schools program and events to facilitate the grant writing process.

Composes and schedules the organization’s monthly newsletters, and external mass emails.

General

Position Qualifications and Proficiencies

The ideal candidate is eager to advance their career in a mission-focused arts nonprofit with a commitment to community, diversity, and the essential role literature plays in civic life. They are an excellent communicator and imaginative, are curious and have great interpersonal skills, have an aptitude for computer technology, and are eager to learn new skills.

What you will need :

Position Competencies

Planning & Organizing

Customer Focus

Written and Verbal Communication

Detail Oriented

Technical Skills

Valuing Diversity

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Salary

$55,000 - $60,000, plus full healthcare coverage, generous paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays, and a 25% match for a 403b retirement plan.

Benefits The regular hours for our 37.5-hour work week are 9 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm. We offer 100% employer-provided Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance plans with excellent coverage, and a 403(b) retirement plan with 25% matching from PA&L. Paid time off includes vacation days, sick time, holidays, and personal time. Additional benefits include work-from-home Fridays and a parking pass for our Oakland office.

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Justice

PA&L is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive environment for our employees, volunteers, audience, and the community. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply!

Background Check

PA Child Abuse (Act 33) clearance and FBI Criminal History Background Check are required, pending employment.

EOE

PA&L is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PA&L does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Application Deadline :

October 26, 2025.

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