Institute for Contemporary Art Part-Time Program & Event Producer (Temporary Ass

Advertising Summary:

The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU (ICA at VCU) seeks a collaborative, organized, and creative Part‑Time Program & Event Producer to support the planning and execution of public programs, community events, artist talks, performances, screenings, and special initiatives during a six‑month term. This role is ideal for someone with experience in arts, culture, nonprofit, or higher education programming who thrives in a dynamic, audience‑focused environment. The Program & Event Producer will work closely with ICA staff, artists, community partners, and vendors to ensure engaging and well‑executed experiences for diverse audiences.

Unit
Institute for Contemporary Art MBU

Department
Institute for Contemporary Art

Department Summary
Designed by Steven Holl Architects and located at the corner of Broad and Belvidere, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU presents the art of our time and provides an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and throughout the world. With free admission, the ICA is a major resource for VCU, Richmond, and beyond.

Position Summary
The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU (ICA at VCU) seeks a collaborative, organized, and creative Part‑Time Program & Event Producer to support the planning and execution of public programs, community events, artist talks, performances, screenings, and special initiatives during a six‑month term. The Program & Event Producer reports to the Senior Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics and production support for ICA public programs and events

Develop event timelines, production schedules, and run‑of‑show documents

Liaise with artists, speakers, performers, vendors, and community partners

Coordinate venue setup, AV needs, catering, staffing, and event materials

Provide on‑site event management and troubleshooting during programs

Track budgets, invoices, contracts, and production expenses

Maintain organized program records and post‑event reporting

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of experience in event production, arts administration, public programming, or related fields

Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities independently

Familiarity with event technology, audiovisual coordination, and virtual platforms

Proficiency in Asana and Google Workspace

Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with artists, cultural organizations, or community‑based programming preferred

Interest in contemporary art, public engagement, and interdisciplinary programming

Experience working in museum, university, nonprofit, or cultural institution settings

Commitment to accessible and community‑centered programming practices

Salary
$28/hour

Benefits
All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status
Non‑Exempt

Hours per Week
Up to 29 hours per week, including evenings and weekends for programs and events

ORP Eligible
No

Flexible Work Arrangement
Fully Onsite

University Job Title
12111N - Events Mgmt Coordinator AX 1

Rank
Non Faculty

Application Deadline
June 24, 2026

Contact Information
Contact Name:

VCUarts HR
Contact Email:

artshr@vcu.edu

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