Performing Arts Manager | Little Rock, AR

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts 

Performing Arts Manager  

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA), located in Little Rock, AR, seeks a full-time Performing Arts Manager to join the Children’s Theater and Performing Arts (CTPA) department and manage music, dance, and film programming.  This position reports to AMFA’s Children’s Theater and Performing Arts Director and works closely with the team on developing internal programming and serving as primary liaison to the Museum’s cultural partners.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for and knowledge of performing arts (music, film, dance) and enthusiasm for bringing programs and experiences to both an informed and public audiences.   

In 2023, the Museum reopened following a four-year renovation that expanded the building and grounds. Designed by the renowned architecture firm, Studio Gang, the facility includes landscaped grounds, by the firm SCAPE, and secures AMFA’s position as one of the top cultural institutions in the region. The building includes state-of-the-art galleries, an Art School, restaurant, Museum Store, theater, lecture hall, and other programming and event spaces. 

AMFA is an active partner in the educational, economic, and cultural life of a diverse community, inviting discovery, creativity and learning through engagement with the visual and performing arts. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the programmatic trajectory for performing arts (music, dance, and film), ensuring all offerings are visitor-centered, innovative, and reflect best practices;   

• Ensures all internal and programmatic partner-offered activities further the AMFA mission and are aligned with the vision of the institution; 

• Collaboratively builds and implements a calendar of performances, programs, and activities that expand, diversify, and deepen audiences;  

• Establishes and maintains relationships with artists, colleagues, locally, nationally and internationally, actively seeking to raise the profile of the performing arts programming; 

• Works cross-departmentally to promote the highest quality guest experience and collaborative and efficient internal operations; 

• Serves as primary liaison for musical talent and cultural partners, working to to ensure the highest-quality experience with AMFA for talent; 

• Works with AMFA’s Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director to ensure proper execution of partner programs and events and, with Guest Services, support ticket sales; 

• Monitors the quality, effectiveness, and innovation of programs, with special emphasis on diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusiveness; 

• Supports the work of the Development office in achieving fundraising goals and supporting AMFA sponsors; 

• Supports the Museum’s Marketing office in the execution of plans that promote events; 

• Oversees the performing arts budget in collaboration with the CTPA Director and CFO to meet revenue goals, including the negotiation and execution of contracts and setting ticket price; 

• With AMFA facilities and technical staff, monitors the care of the theatre and other museum spaces. 

• Occasionally works evenings, weekends, and irregular hours to support performances, programs, and partner events. 

• Other related duties, as needed. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: 

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BFA) in Performing Arts Administration/Arts Administration, Arts Management, Event Management / Entertainment Management or related field 

• Minimum of two years’ experience in program/events management in the arts and/or artist & partner relations that includes contracting, negotiating, and managing relationships with artists, agents, cultural partners, or community organizations.7 

• Prior work in a museum, cultural center, performing arts center, or festival setting preferred 

• A passion for the performing arts and a collaborative approach that seeks to build a vibrant and engaging program for the entire community  

• Curious, collaborative professional, who builds and fosters a strong industry network and stays current with trends and best practices  

• An effective communicator with exceptional public speaking skills. 

• A deep understanding of and passion for the performing arts and/or film 

• Experience with budgeting, planning, and organizational management. 

Salary Range:  $55,000 - $60,000 

AMFA offers a full complement of benefits including: 

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave that accrues immediately 

• Paid holidays 

• AMFA Membership 

• Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance 

• Voluntary Group Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance  

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

• Employer-sponsored 401(a) retirement saving plan 

• Employee-sponsored 403(b) retirement saving plan 

• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans 

• Voluntary Pet Insurance 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.  

Interested parties may submit a resume and apply on our website at https://arkmfa.org/careers/performing-arts-manager/