Strategic Director of Performing Arts & Programming

Elgin Community College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgin Community College in Illinois seeks a senior director to lead a multi-venue performing arts center. The role directs a $1.7M portfolio, guiding artistic programming, contracts, marketing, and financial stewardship to sustain mission-aligned operations.

The successful candidate will supervise faculty and staff, support academic music programs, and build strong partnerships with in-residence ensembles and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing arts administration at senior level.
• Strong financial and operational acumen with budget responsibility.
• Season planning, audience development and donor/grant engagement experience.
• Proven collaboration and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Equity-minded leadership guiding programming and access.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a $1.7M instructional and auxiliary portfolio.
• Lead artistic programming, contract negotiations, and marketing strategy.
• Provide financial stewardship to ensure fiscally sustainable operations.
• Supervise faculty and staff; support academic music programs.
• Foster partnerships with in-residence ensembles, community arts orgs, and campus collaborators.

Skills

Arts administration leadership

Financial stewardship

Contract negotiations

Marketing strategy

Collaboration

Communication

Equity-minded leadership

Job description

Elgin Community College in Illinois seeks a senior director to lead a multi-venue performing arts center. The role directs a $1.7M portfolio, guiding artistic programming, contracts, marketing, and financial stewardship to sustain mission-aligned operations.

The successful candidate will supervise faculty and staff, support academic music programs, and build strong partnerships with in-residence ensembles and community organizations.