ART ADMINISTRATOR JOB

An arts administrator plans and organizes events run by arts and cultural organizations such as theatres, galleries, museums arts festivals and centers dance companies community and disability arts organizations local authorities. Arts councils and regional arts boards also employ arts administrators. An administrator in a small organization may perform a variety of functions ranging from marketing and booking to finance and insurance matters. In larger organizations they may specialize in specific administrative areas such as programming, front of house management, public relations, marketing, education and sponsorship. Experienced arts administrators may provide consultative support at managerial levels.

Arts administrators' roles vary a great deal between organizations, but typical work activities may include planning and organizing logistics related to events, buildings, performers/artists and other personnel. Using skills in arts-related law, accountancy, press liaison and public relations. Working to secure funding for venues or specific events. Writing, or contributing to, publications which accompany arts-related events and activities.

Arranging performances, artists, venues, security, catering and sale of tickets. Administrative, marketing and office management duties. More specific tasks might include marketing a performance or event through direct mail, advertising, and use of a website, producing posters or publicity leaflets and attracting media coverage. Planning and managing budgets. Programming and booking performances and events, including arrangements for tours in the and abroad.

Development of new projects and initiatives in consultation with arts professionals and key stakeholders (e.g. local education authorities, local government and communities venue directors and regional arts boards). Taking responsibility for property functions, such as access, fire and safety precautions and general maintenance. Selecting and training staff and negotiating contracts ensuring corporate and legal requirements are complied with and reporting to the board of directors. At a more senior level, there may be some involvement in strategic planning and management decisions.