Program and Events Manager

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 works closely with the Executive Director to plan and coordinate the Authors to Schools program of PA&L; Sustains the existing relationships with the partner schools and expands our reach, Maintains a detailed record of school visits, Follows each visit with an email to thank and request feedback from the instructor(s) (point of contact).
• Assists the Ticketing Manager in the planning and realization of PA&L's events; Works as a liaison between the organization and the talents (speakers), Prepares and distributes the event itineraries to the necessary parties in a timely manner, Facilitates the booking of hotel and transportation for the talents Immerses oneself in the literary community to stay up-to-date on upcoming publications to plays in an important role in suggesting possible new events, Updates our bookstores partners in a timely manner of upcoming events Schedules venues, drivers, photographer, volunteers and other event participants as needed and provides and maintains excellent communication and professional relationships.
• Assists the Development Manager to gain experience in grant writing and donor relations Provides elaborate data to the Development Manager on the Authors to Schools program and events to facilitate the grant writing process.
• Works closely with the Marketing Specialist and Ticketing Manager to help manage the social media presence of the organization; Gains a good understanding of how the events are performing to advise the marketing specialist on where needs the most help.
• Helps to promote the events on social media and within one’s circle.
• Coordinates and maintains the organization’s external communication Composes and schedules the organization’s monthly newsletters, and external mass emails.
• General Participates as an active team member collaborating to envision, plan, and execute program and marketing strategies aligned with PA&L’s mission and values.
• Participates in DEAI staff development sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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 :

Benefits The regular hours for our 37.5-hour work week are 9 :

BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply!

Application Deadline :