Festival Programs Director | Curator & Strategy Lead

International Festival of Arts & Ideas; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is seeking an Associate Director of Programs to lead the Programs department and shape a cohesive artistic vision for a globally oriented festival reflecting New Haven. You will be the primary curator and program strategist, directing festival-wide planning, theme, scope, and budget, and representing the festival locally and internationally.

In this role, you will oversee ideas programming, stories and food, neighborhood festivals, and education

Qualifications

• Proven track record curating or producing multidisciplinary programming.
• Strong knowledge of the performing and cultural arts landscape with a network of artists, agents, and presenters.
• Deep commitment to community-centered and inclusive programming.
• Experience managing program budgets, timelines and competing priorities.
• Experience supervising staff and working across departments with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, negotiation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop the annual curatorial vision in line with the Festival’s theme and mission.
• Lead season planning, including scope, schedule, and program budget, and final delivery within budget.
• Work with Production and programming staff to finalize the annual program structure and keep the season on schedule.
• Research and select artists and companies across local to international networks.
• Connect program elements thematically to resonate with diverse audiences.
• Oversee ticketed/free outdoor programs and provide curatorial guidance for Community Impact programming.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop audience engagement strategies and promote programming.

Skills

Multidisciplinary programming

Arts network

Community-centered programming

Budget & scheduling

Staff supervision

Communication & negotiation

Job description

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is seeking an Associate Director of Programs to lead the Programs department and shape a cohesive artistic vision for a globally oriented festival reflecting New Haven. You will be the primary curator and program strategist, directing festival-wide planning, theme, scope, and budget, and representing the festival locally and internationally.

In this role, you will oversee ideas programming, stories and food, neighborhood festivals, and education