Arts Center Manager

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What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for management and oversight of the cultural arts center. Manages daily operations including the scheduling and coordination of performances and events. Negotiates and manages contracts with artists, rental clients, and vendors. Develops and maintains community outreach programs, including the youth series program and arts education residencies.

What a day of an Arts Center Manager looks like:

Oversees scheduling, budgeting, community engagement, and other operations for the cultural arts center.

• Compiles production information and builds productions in the ticketing system. Processes daily deposits for productions and generates ticketing reports for internal and external requests.

• Presents the cultural arts center and College to community populations and external stakeholders. Collaborates with community groups on programs and events.

• Identifies revenue generating opportunities through the rental of the cultural arts center.

• Collaborates with leadership for the development and submission of grant applications, proposals, and other diversified funding sources.

• Supports and performs all tasks related to the preparation of the annual and other periodic budgets for the department.

• Manages and provides guidance, direction, and observation of staff you supervise directly. This includes but is not limited to conducting performance appraisals, goal setting, career and performance counseling, and identification and evaluation of training and development needs for staff.

• Develops short-term and long-range goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations.

• Maintains and performs in a safe workplace and follows established safety practices.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience, OR Associate’s degree and six years of related experience

• Experience in supervision

Knowledge of:

• Venue management and production support

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

• Producing theatrical productions

• Analyzing requirements, resource estimation, and allocation

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

• Resolving conflicts between individual needs and requirements of the organization

Ability to:

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

• Required to work a fluctuating schedule to include nights and weekends

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Use of video display terminal

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

• Work a fluctuating work schedule

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $57,778.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled with an initial review date of December 8, 2025.

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled