Manager, Well-Being Concerts

Job description

Since 1891, New York's Carnegie Hall has set the international standard for excellence in performance, presenting exceptional concerts by the world’s finest artists on its three iconic stages, from orchestral concerts, chamber music, contemporary offerings, and recitals to jazz, world, and popular music. Complementing its performance activities, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute creates extensive music education and social impact programs that annually serve more than 800,000 people worldwide, playing a central role in fulfilling Carnegie Hall's commitment to making great music accessible to as many people as possible. Department: Weill Music Institute Title of Position: Manager, Well-Being Concerts Reports to Position: Senior Director of Operations, Weill Music Institute Scope of Responsibilities: Carnegie Hall seeks a Manager, Well-Being Concerts, to support the Weill Music Institute’s Well-Being Concert series. The Manager is the implementation lead for the concerts and part of the team that plans the concert series and related initiatives, including Chief Education Officer, Creative Advisor, Strategic Advisor for Health and Wellness, and Senior Director of Operations. The Manager collaborates across various teams at Carnegie Hall to produce live concerts in Carnegie Hall and across NYC, and acts as a resource and support for partner organizations producing their own concerts around the globe. Some weekend and evening work is necessary based on event schedules. Tasks & Responsibilities: • Coordinate all details around live concert events at the direction of the project team (as outlined above), including artist advance, ticketing, hospitality, rehearsal support, partner organization invitations, etc. Design or improve processes and procedures to meet internal deadlines and ensure concert success. • Collaborate with Education Production and Education Administration teams to produce the events, contract artists and partners, and more. • Communicate with a variety of community and social service organizations to facilitate attendance at private concert experiences for their constituents and/or staff. • Track spending against budget goals for the series and keep accurate financial records. Process invoices and other payments. • Respond to inquiries from prospective partner organizations and other entities and refer to other team members as appropriate. • Serve as the primary administrative contact and liaison for organizations partnering on Well-Being Concerts nationally and internationally, including corresponding with partner sites, sharing tools and materials, tracking/collecting statistics, evaluations and feedback; and monitoring internal timelines and schedules. • Build and maintain the library of partner organization resources and training materials. • Collaborate with Senior Director of Operations to plan for further partner recruitment. • Implement online and in-person training opportunities for partner staff, artists, and hosts, as planned by the project team. • Plan and send outgoing partner communications. • Represent Carnegie Hall and the Well-Being Concerts at conferences and other events. Skills & Qualifications: • 4-5 years of experience, or equivalent, within a performing arts organization. • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a strong eye for detail, are required, along with a genuine interest in the field of arts and health. • Strong concert and event production experience is required. Specialized musical and/or health/well-being expertise is welcome. • Must be able to meet deadlines and multitask efficiently while working as part of a collaborative team. • Fluency in Microsoft Office is required. To apply please submit a COVER LETTER with your resume. Carnegie Hall is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications to contribute to meeting Carnegie Hall’s needs, and Carnegie Hall is committed not to discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex (including gender identity, gender expression or status of being transgender), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, status as a caregiver, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses or stalking, criminal convictions (except where otherwise permitted by law), arrest record, credit history, pregnancy, age, mental or physical disability, veteran or military status, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by law.