Overview
Overview:
The Producer in the Office of the President manages and supports artistic programs, events, and new initiatives as assigned, with an emphasis on institutional milestones, annual celebrations, external partnerships, and guest artist residencies. The position reports to the Artistic Producer and Director for Creative Enterprise and works closely with the Office of the President team to develop systems and processes for seamless integration between new and existing programs. The position partners with departments and divisions throughout the institution and beyond to represent the priorities of the Office of the President and respond to the various needs of internal and external stakeholders. The Producer provides high-level administrative support to the Office of the President to facilitate departmental objectives and activities.
The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000. The salary is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and scope of experience.
About the Department:
Creative Enterprise, housed within the Office of the President, amplifies Juilliard’s unique multidisciplinary focus with a range of collaborative opportunities taking place throughout the school and beyond. Creative Enterprise is a core value of the Juilliard School, and instills a culture of imagination and innovation that readies students and alumni to thrive in a new and fast-changing artistic landscape to achieve their full potential as citizen artists. Creative Enterprise inspires and advances the creative spirit at Juilliard through interdisciplinary projects, artmaking experiences, conversation series, collaborative workshops, and more. Creative Enterprise programming, including Creative Associates, is sponsored by Jody and John Arnhold and the Arnhold Foundation.
Working at Juilliard
Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The School’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.
The Juilliard School is a non-profit, higher education organization and performing arts conservatory. What we do day-to-day is for the greater benefit of our students and community.
The Juilliard School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in dance, drama (acting and playwriting), and music (classical, jazz, historical performance, and vocal arts). Beyond its New York campus, Juilliard is defining new directions in global performing arts education for a range of learners and enthusiasts through The Tianjin Juilliard School and K-12 educational curricula.
Juilliard’s location is within feet of renowned performing arts organizations at Lincoln Center. Against the backdrop of greater New York City, one of the cultural capitals of the world, employees have unlimited access to more shows, concerts, and performances.
Excellence and professionalism are central values in how we do our work, but we also connect to the School’s mission as people in the workplace. We thrive because of our diverse backgrounds and our transparency, and we instill a culture of self-generating creativity, imagination, innovation, and collaboration. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to align as a community throughout the year. Our organizational values emphasize excellence, creative enterprise, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.
Role Responsibilities:
- Leads and advances projects, programs, and initiatives as assigned, working closely with the Artistic Producer and Director for Creative Enterprise and stakeholders across the School to successfully manage each project from conception to realization by developing and overseeing timelines, event briefings, and promotional materials, tracking project budgets, confirming project rosters, drafting talking points, and liaising with stakeholders and featured guests.
- Works with the Artistic Producer and Director for Creative Enterprise and the Office of the President team to develop and produce institutional events, programs, and collaborations, including but not limited to commencement, convocation, annual festivals and celebrations, guest artist visits, external partnerships and residencies, visual art exhibits, and other programs and initiatives developed by the Office of the President.
- Develops and advances efficient administrative systems and processes within the Office of the President as well as across the School on projects and programs as assigned.
- Partners closely with colleagues across the School to devise, systematize, and streamline processes that advance creative enterprise throughout the institution.
- Liaises closely with colleagues across the School and partners from external organizations as a representative for the Office of the President to understand peer needs and respond to requests with diplomacy and efficiency.
- Leads administrative efforts to ensure that creative enterprise promotional materials, including webpages and digital/physical files, are updated and maintained.
- Works closely with the Office of the President team on administrative tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the office.
Skills & Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in the arts, humanities, arts administration, or another related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered as a substitute.
- A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusiveness, and belonging.
- Must exercise excellent judgement, discretion, and integrity.
- Experience producing complex events, performances, and programs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high volume environment; willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to work well collaboratively as part of and in a team setting.
- Ability to work well independently to meet multiple, competing deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to establish relationships with the various constituencies.
- Detail-oriented and meticulous with strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing administrative systems and processes.
- An enthusiastic and imaginative approach to developing projects and initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated sensitivity to the many needs of a fast-paced educational and performing arts community.
Preferred Background:
- 3-5 years previous experience in project or event management with demonstrated ability as a producer and/or arts administrator.
- Strong knowledge and expertise in the wide-ranging and evolving fields of performing and visual arts with a foundation in classical music traditions; ability to read a music score a plus.
- Creative curiosity and passion for advancing the performing arts field.
- A sense of humor and can-do attitude.
A cover letter expressing why you’re applying and a summary of qualifications for the position is required of all applicants.
Benefits Offerings:
The Juilliard School provides competitive compensation and generous perks and benefits for all eligible employees.
*Benefit offerings may differ based on Employee Status.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement annuity plan with a generous employer contribution
- Optional, supplemental tax-deferred 403(b) retirement annuity plan
- Substantial paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 29 paid School holidays
- Long-term disability coverage and salary continuation
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
- Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
- Free financial-planning services
- Employee Wellness at the forefront:
- Employee Assistance Programs provide confidential support, guidance, and resources to assist faculty and staff and immediate family members in the prevention, early intervention and resolution of problems that may impact someone personally or professionally.
- Headspace – access to guided meditations, animations, articles and videos that helps users take care of their mind, at work and at home.
- Tuition-free Extension classes – enroll in Juilliard non-credit earning, non-degree seeking classes at Juilliard! Interested in taking voice lessons? Or do you want to learn to play the piano or guitar? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to dance ballet? Or you’re interested in the history of music? There are a vast array of options for you to immerse yourself in the Juilliard culture.
- Tickets to Juilliard performances are available free of charge, depending on availability (certain exclusions apply)
- 15% discount for staff at the Juilliard Store
Nondiscrimination Policy:
The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.