The City of Chandler Cultural Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Performing Arts Program Manager. The position is a full time, exempt position with benefits, working general office hours with some evening and weekend work.
Why work for Chandler?
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
Who we are
The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department is a department that showcases destination drivers in Chandler through the Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Museum, Downtown, Public Art, Special Events, and Vision Gallery. The Chandler Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit management board, presents comprehensive arts programs at the Chandler Center for the Arts, Vision Gallery and in the community.
Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Administration, Theater, or related field along with 4 years of programming or community engagement for a performing arts center and/or experience with artist booking and negotiation, concert production, and contract administration.
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Minimum qualifications
• A Bachelor's Degree in Arts Administration, Theatre or related field; and
• 4 years of programming or community engagement for a performing arts center and/or experience with artist booking and negotiation, concert production, and contract administration; and
• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.