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The Artistic Programming Coordinator at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center provides both strong administrative and curatorial support to the National Orchestral Institute + Festival (NOI+F) and The Clarice’s presented music programming, with a focus on classical and jazz. Reporting to the Co-Director for Artistic Programming and Director of the National Orchestral Institute + Festival, the Artistic Programming Coordinator is a collaborative voice on the artistic programming team with a focus season curation, administration, festival design, and partnership development.

For the National Orchestral Institute + Festival, the Artistic Programming Coordinator focuses on partnership building and cultivation, community engagement, and curriculum design in consultation with the Director to assist in building forward both NOI+F and The Clarice’s annual music programming.

The Artistic Programming Coordinator will take primary responsibility for coordinating the student body during the institute and festival including intersections with the UMD School of Music; designing and administering seminars on professional development; and strengthening connections to past participants. The Coordinator is a primary voice in collaboration with the Director on evaluating student auditions for admission to the institute. Additionally, the Coordinator oversees the application and admission process for the festival and institute.

For The Clarice’s classical and jazz presented artists, the Coordinator works in collaboration with the Director to evaluate and schedule guest artists; process contracts; conduct artist research; create itineraries; and coordinate departmental workflows related to budgeting, production, marketing, and communications. The coordinator will work to build partnerships across campus and within the larger presenting community that value inclusion, anti-racism, social justice, and the power of art.

The Artistic Programming Coordinator will stand in for the Co-Director as requested for performance duty, artistic meetings and events, staff meetings, and other public-facing events to be determined.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in music or related field with documented significant performance and/or teaching credentials.

Experience:
Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in the performing arts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Additional Certifications:
Valid Driver’s license required.

Additional Information:
Salary range: $58,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience. Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No visa sponsorship is offered for this position. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 22 Days Annual Leave; 15 Days Sick Leave; 3 Days Personal Leave; 15 Paid Holidays; Tuition Remission; Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage. This position may be telework eligible up to one (1) day per week, subject to supervisor approval. People that identify with historically marginalized groups based on gender, race, ethnicity, and nationality are especially encouraged to apply.

Position requires moderate activity and mobility, including within The Clarice, on campus, and within community settings such as schools, community centers, and other campus locations. Moderate lifting may be required associated with transporting materials for projects and in fulfilling requirements of artist hospitality.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.