Arts Programs & Events Manager

Town of Parker, Colorado; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Parker, Colorado seeks a seasoned Theatre Programming Manager to create and manage season schedules for Parker Arts. You will oversee budgets, resources, and artistic direction aligned with the town’s mission, values, and quality service standards.

You will work with staff to ensure events are scheduled, resourced, and staffed, manage contracts, and coordinate celebrations, showcases, and national touring programs. This role requires strong leadership and multi-tasking under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contracting processes and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of theatrical equipment.
• Knowledge of basic analytical math and accounting.
• Skill in supervising personnel.
• Skill in maintaining files and records.
• Skill in cash handling and budgets.
• Skill in computers and software.
• Skill in customer service and relations.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to plan and organize work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Researches, selects, budgets, and schedules professional programs presented at Parker Arts.
• Identifies, researches, and facilitates potential programs and partnerships.
• Attends booking meetings; develops contacts with national and regional colleagues.
• Procures and coordinates produced theater programming from outreach through contract and production completion.
• Manages royalty accounts, agreements, and payments for presented and produced programs.
• Manages Parker Arts presenting and producing partners by coordinating production timelines and communications.

Skills

Budgeting

Supervision

Verbal/written comms

Customer relations

Contracting knowledge

Theatrical equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theatre or related field

Tools

Computers & software

Job description

Town of Parker, Colorado seeks a seasoned Theatre Programming Manager to create and manage season schedules for Parker Arts. You will oversee budgets, resources, and artistic direction aligned with the town’s mission, values, and quality service standards.

You will work with staff to ensure events are scheduled, resourced, and staffed, manage contracts, and coordinate celebrations, showcases, and national touring programs. This role requires strong leadership and multi-tasking under deadlines.