Director of Creative Development & Arts Administration

Brown University; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University’s Department of Africana Studies seeks a Director of Creative and Artistic Administration to oversee the theatre’s development, programming, and artist collaborations. This role connects scholarly aims with artistic creation, guiding from concept to opening night and beyond, across performances, readings, and residencies.

Strong leadership, dramaturgical insight, and partnerships with Black theatre communities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5–7 years of related experience.
• Substantive professional experience in theatrical production or new play development.
• Experience with devised theatre processes and dramaturgical feedback.
• Strong relationships in the arts, preferably with Black theatre, dance, and/or music artists.
• Knowledge of professional theatre and development processes.
• Ability to partner with artists and support developmental work.
• Supervisory experience and collaborative leadership.
• Experience with project planning, production management, and concurrent projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with audience development strategies and marketing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva, Zoom, Workday, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team.
• Some travel may be required; evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and administration of the Theatre's annual season including productions, world premieres, readings, devised projects, and events.
• Coordinate with the Department Chair, ADM, and artists to connect creative development with institutional planning.
• Identify and recruit artists; shepherd productions from concept through opening night.
• Build audiences and institutional partnerships across the African Diaspora.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Budget planning

Project management

Audience development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Canva

Zoom

Workday

Job description

Brown University’s Department of Africana Studies seeks a Director of Creative and Artistic Administration to oversee the theatre’s development, programming, and artist collaborations. This role connects scholarly aims with artistic creation, guiding from concept to opening night and beyond, across performances, readings, and residencies.

Strong leadership, dramaturgical insight, and partnerships with Black theatre communities are essential.