Arts & Culture Curator

Job Summary: The Arts & Culture Curator is accountable for programming the guest artist season. The work involves designing, selecting, and contracting with artists to ensure that Arts & Culture fulfills its mission and achieves its goals in programming, education, and community involvement.
Physical Requirements:

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• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  Personal Qualities:

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• Dedication to the mission and values of Lancaster Bible College.

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• The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.

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• The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.

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• A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.

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• A professional appearance.
  Education and Experience:

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• A bachelor's degree, preferably in an arts-related field of study

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• 2-4 years of successful performing arts programming experience or 5+ years of experience as a curator, performing artist, administrator, and/or a combination of the three.

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• Experience in developing and implementing imaginative programming ideas and a willingness to explore a variety of directions to create a diverse repertoire.
  Required Skills/Abilities:

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• A demonstrated ability to communicate responsively, and to develop and maintain positive, productive working relationships with staff, artists, donors, concertgoers, and volunteers.

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• Strong writing skills for grant proposals, publicity materials in a variety of media, and donor/audience development.

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• The ability to multi-task and manage firm deadlines.

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• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  Duties/Responsibilities:

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• Conceive, research, and identify artists within the mission and budget to create a compelling season.

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• Communicate effectively with artists/agents to ensure that performance standards for excellence are met.

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• Oversee travel, hospitality, and production logistics for artists in conjunction with vendors (tech, stage manager, catering, hotels, etc.).

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• Incorporate educational programs and master classes with the Music, Worship & Performing Arts department in line with the college and department mission.

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• Provide timely written information for grants, marketing, and program notes.

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• Be a significant onsite presence at Arts & Culture performances in service of artistic, audience, and donor cultivation, and take a leadership role in cultivating donors and new audiences.

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• Maintain a visible and active role in Central PA's artistic community as a face of Lancaster Bible College, including communicating when applicable with the media, while helping develop the image of LBC Arts & Culture within the Central PA area; network with professional performing artist colleagues and agents.

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• Donor relations: participate in the overall cultivation of annual fund donors; interface with donors and patrons over the phone, email, and events.

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• Assist with organizational strategic planning and growth, including long-range artistic programming.

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• Attend meetings with the Events Department and other college constituencies.

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• Provide support for special events as needed.

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• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  Qualifications

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