Performing Arts Center Director (HEO)
ArtTable, Inc., New York, NY, United States
Director Duties & Responsibilities
As a senior leader within Queensborough Community College, the Performing Arts Center Director will guide the strategic direction, artistic vision, and operational success of QPAC. The Director will oversee all aspects of QPAC’s day‑to‑day operations, including organizational development, program planning, staff leadership, and revenue generation.
Provide executive leadership to advance the image, scope, and diversity of QPAC’s professional performing arts series, strengthening its role on campus and within the broader Queens community.
Manage relationships between QPAC and academic and administrative departments to integrate the arts into the student learning experience.
Collaborate closely with academic performing arts programs to coordinate program‑specific scheduling of student performances and to support their needs within QPAC spaces.
Cultivate partnerships with community organizations, local businesses, and external stakeholders to expand QPAC’s reach and impact.
Represent QPAC at public events and serve as an advocate for the performing arts with government agencies, community groups, and arts organizations.
Plan, schedule, and present a rich array of professional performances that educate, enrich, and entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds, including programming for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Negotiate contracts, secure artists, and manage all aspects of event booking and production.
Develop and implement creative, cost‑effective marketing strategies in collaboration with QCC’s Marketing Office to expand QPAC’s audience base and strengthen brand visibility.
Coordinate publicity, advertising, and donor‑focused communications to support audience development and fundraising initiatives.
Create and manage a volunteer corps to support program delivery and enhance patron experience.
Develop QPAC’s annual budget and oversee financial operations, including monthly reporting, projections, cash flow management, capital spending, and expenditure approvals.
Manage revenue targets and financial plans consistent with best practices in the nonprofit and public sectors.
Oversee the administration of the Professional Performing Arts Series, ensuring operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
Manage QCC’s facilities rental program, generating more than $150,000 in annual revenue.
Advance the use of technology to support event scheduling, ticket sales, and financial tracking.
Ensure that the facility is maintained to professional standards, providing a safe and welcoming environment for staff, artists, and patrons.
Partner with fundraising staff to support QCC’s development initiatives and promote QPAC’s role within the broader fundraising campaign.
Build and sustain relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, corporate partners, and community representatives to secure financial support for QPAC’s programs.
Serve as a visible ambassador for QPAC, strengthening its reputation and fostering trust across stakeholder groups.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate QPAC staff to ensure operational excellence and a professional, collaborative work environment.
Oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring smooth execution of performances, events, and administrative functions.
Promote a workplace culture grounded in respect, accountability, and shared purpose.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and eight years’ related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing Performing Arts Centers, theaters, campus facility rentals, and strategic planning, organizational growth, and mission‑aligned leadership.
Substantial leadership experience in arts administration, venue management, or cultural programming within a nonprofit, public, or educational environment.
A strong record of revenue generation, strategic program development, and the evolution of both existing and new initiatives.
Experience in marketing, audience development, and social networking strategies; ability to cultivate and sustain relationships with donors, sponsors, community partners, and theatrical management agencies.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues, faculty, staff, students, artists, audiences, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
Supervisory experience with both paid staff and volunteers; ability to manage multiple budgets, oversee complex operations, and perform effectively under pressure.
Experience working within an educational institution, especially with Performing Arts Departments to schedule student‑specific performances.
Familiarity with the Queens community and established relationships with local business and civic leaders.
Equal Opportunity Employment
CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.
Compensation
$136,546 – $155,388
CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well‑being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Application Deadline
Rolling
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As a senior leader within Queensborough Community College, the Performing Arts Center Director will guide the strategic direction, artistic vision, and operational success of QPAC. The Director will oversee all aspects of QPAC’s day‑to‑day operations, including organizational development, program planning, staff leadership, and revenue generation.
Provide executive leadership to advance the image, scope, and diversity of QPAC’s professional performing arts series, strengthening its role on campus and within the broader Queens community.
Manage relationships between QPAC and academic and administrative departments to integrate the arts into the student learning experience.
Collaborate closely with academic performing arts programs to coordinate program‑specific scheduling of student performances and to support their needs within QPAC spaces.
Cultivate partnerships with community organizations, local businesses, and external stakeholders to expand QPAC’s reach and impact.
Represent QPAC at public events and serve as an advocate for the performing arts with government agencies, community groups, and arts organizations.
Plan, schedule, and present a rich array of professional performances that educate, enrich, and entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds, including programming for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Negotiate contracts, secure artists, and manage all aspects of event booking and production.
Develop and implement creative, cost‑effective marketing strategies in collaboration with QCC’s Marketing Office to expand QPAC’s audience base and strengthen brand visibility.
Coordinate publicity, advertising, and donor‑focused communications to support audience development and fundraising initiatives.
Create and manage a volunteer corps to support program delivery and enhance patron experience.
Develop QPAC’s annual budget and oversee financial operations, including monthly reporting, projections, cash flow management, capital spending, and expenditure approvals.
Manage revenue targets and financial plans consistent with best practices in the nonprofit and public sectors.
Oversee the administration of the Professional Performing Arts Series, ensuring operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
Manage QCC’s facilities rental program, generating more than $150,000 in annual revenue.
Advance the use of technology to support event scheduling, ticket sales, and financial tracking.
Ensure that the facility is maintained to professional standards, providing a safe and welcoming environment for staff, artists, and patrons.
Partner with fundraising staff to support QCC’s development initiatives and promote QPAC’s role within the broader fundraising campaign.
Build and sustain relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, corporate partners, and community representatives to secure financial support for QPAC’s programs.
Serve as a visible ambassador for QPAC, strengthening its reputation and fostering trust across stakeholder groups.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate QPAC staff to ensure operational excellence and a professional, collaborative work environment.
Oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring smooth execution of performances, events, and administrative functions.
Promote a workplace culture grounded in respect, accountability, and shared purpose.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and eight years’ related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing Performing Arts Centers, theaters, campus facility rentals, and strategic planning, organizational growth, and mission‑aligned leadership.
Substantial leadership experience in arts administration, venue management, or cultural programming within a nonprofit, public, or educational environment.
A strong record of revenue generation, strategic program development, and the evolution of both existing and new initiatives.
Experience in marketing, audience development, and social networking strategies; ability to cultivate and sustain relationships with donors, sponsors, community partners, and theatrical management agencies.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues, faculty, staff, students, artists, audiences, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
Supervisory experience with both paid staff and volunteers; ability to manage multiple budgets, oversee complex operations, and perform effectively under pressure.
Experience working within an educational institution, especially with Performing Arts Departments to schedule student‑specific performances.
Familiarity with the Queens community and established relationships with local business and civic leaders.
Equal Opportunity Employment
CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.
Compensation
$136,546 – $155,388
CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well‑being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Application Deadline
Rolling
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