Event Planning Director

IBA - Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IBA - Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción seeks an Arts Program Director to oversee and develop the Arts program, including flagship events and partnerships within the community. The role involves strategic planning, collaboration with local arts, and financial oversight to ensure sustainability and growth of cultural initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing arts programs and initiatives.
• Strong communication skills for partnerships with local organizations.
• Ability to supervise and lead a team's activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Arts program business plan.
• Maintain partnerships with local colleges and cultural organizations.
• Oversee financial compliance and revenue generation strategies.

Skills

Program Development

Collaboration

Data Management

Fundraising

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arts Management or related field

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Arts Program Development And

Management Develops and implements the Arts program business plan.

Develops and oversees year-long programming for the IBA Arts Program,

including flagship summer events: Festival Betances and Tito Puente

Latin Music Series. Develops arts placemaking activities and initiatives

in La CASA and Villa Victoria. Partnerships and Collaboration Fosters

arts and cultural relationships to cultivate external partnerships and

collaborations. Maintains partnerships with local colleges,

organizations, and artists to help produce high-caliber arts

programming. Works collaboratively with IBA Program Directors and the

Chief Program Officer (CPO) to integrate arts into IBA\'s programs.

Collaborates with IBA\'s staff to promote programmatic objectives within

our organizational mission. Collaborates with the communications

department to promote the program and events. Reporting and Data

Management Maintains data collection, tracking, and reporting regarding

artists, clients, audience participation, referrals, and program

outputs/outcomes. Prepares necessary management reports for IBA\'s Board

of Directors, funding sources, Finance, and others as needed. Financial

Oversight and Revenue Generation Ensures contracting and outsourcing

compliance with financial, legal, safety, and regulatory requirements

related to artist contracts, licenses, etc. Develops, implements, and

oversees strategies to increase revenue through space rentals and ticket

sales. Works closely with IBA\'s CEO, COO, CFO, and Chief Program

Officer to build a realistic and sustainable budget and develop specific

performance measures. Works with the Chief Program Officer and Chief

Philanthropy Officer to increase fundraising, grant writing, and

reporting. Team Leadership and Representation Supervises the arts team,

currently consisting of an Arts Manager and an Artist in Residence.

Represents the organization at external meetings as needed. Participates

fully in the organization\'s annual events such as Three Kings Day,

Membership Drive, Board Election, Festival Betances, and other

community-related events. Carries out ad hoc duties as needed. Job

Specific Link: https://ibaboston.org/jobs/arts-program-director