Performing Arts Theatre Specialist

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehman College, part of The City University of New York, seeks a Performing Arts Theatre Specialist to oversee administrative functions of the Lehman Center and coordinate with the Director of Performing Arts and Event Venues on contracts, scheduling, and pricing. The role involves engaging clients and managing events with attention to budgeting and campus collaboration.

The position requires a Bachelor\'s degree and four years of related experience, with responsibilities spanning marketing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, scheduling events, and setting pricing in consultation with the Director.
• Prepare contracts and serve as the primary liaison between clients and Lehman Center technical staff, Public Safety, Buildings and Grounds, and the broader College community.
• Track information requests, draft acknowledgments, assist with staff training, and represent the Executive Director at designated meetings.
• Administer event setup by coordinating with the Box Office on on-sale dates, pricing, seating layout, and artist information.
• Supervise marketing staff and interns, and collaborate with the Executive Director on cost-effective campaigns within a $250–$300K budget.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

Reporting to the Director of Performing Arts and Event Venues, the Assistant Director oversees all administrative functions of the Lehman Center. Responsibilities include meeting with clients, scheduling events, and setting pricing in consultation with the Director. The Assistant Director prepares contracts and serves as the primary liaison between clients and Lehman Center technical staff, Public Safety, Buildings and Grounds, and the broader College community. Additional duties include tracking information requests, drafting acknowledgments, assisting with staff training, and representing the Executive Director at designated meetings.

• Administer all social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok), including content scheduling, engagement, and ad campaigns.
• Supervision of RF full-time employee and Lehman Center part-time employees.
• Update the Lehman Center website, keeping content current, coordinating with Ticketmaster, and addressing online business presence via Google Ads/Analytics.
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns (email, social, direct mail) targeting an audience of 30,000+ emails and 50,000+ mail addresses.
• Create all marketing materials, including brochures, physical ads, digital artwork, and promotional videos for events and Center branding.
• Assist with grant writing and management, including identifying opportunities, preparing submissions, and handling reporting and compliance.
• Assist with financial operations, including accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and audit preparation.
• Aid in coordination of event scheduling and budgeting, ensuring strategic alignment between programming, rentals, and operating funds.
• Supervise marketing staff and interns, and collaborate with the Executive Director on maintaining cost-effective, impactful campaigns within a $250–$300K budget.
• Facilitates event setup by notifying the Box Office of on-sale dates and providing all necessary event details, including pricing, seating layout, and artist information.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Administers performing arts center programs, as well as productions in other College venues throughout the year.

• Assists management in program planning and goal-setting
• Participates in building relationships between the center and external community and arts organizations
• Collaborates with College academic and administrative departments to assure successful programs
• Trains and supervise center staff
• Assists with routine administration such as booking, scheduling, and maintenance of systems and equipment
• Plans, prepares, and implements center-wide marketing plans
• Coordinates efforts with technical personnel on designing and building of productions
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Performing Arts Theatre Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

Compensation And Benefits

Salary commensurate with education and experience. $98,995.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CLOSING DATE

Resumes to be received until 8/26/2026.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32605

Location: Lehman College

Job Type: Full-Time