Interim Sr Manager, Cultural Services (Lincoln Center)

POSITION TITLE: INTERNAL ONLY - Interim Sr Manager, Cultural Services (Lincoln Center) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7952
DEPARTMENT: Cultural Services
LOCATION: LINCOLN CENTER
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $87,960.00 - 146,586.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $87,960.00 or 6% increase to the selected candidate's current salary, whichever is greater.
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 1/14/2025.

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and management of day-to-day operations at The Lincoln Center & Carnegie Center for Creativity; including the booking of public, private, and non-Lincoln Center programming or events; assists in the administration of the budget and personnel required to execute those events and manage the venue operations successfully.

This position operates, maintains and safeguards the assets of the venue's rental and public spaces, including development of policies and procedures, supervision and support of personnel, and the use and maintenance of event/performance spaces, infrastructure, and equipment. In addition, this position is responsible for assuring that all work is carried out to the highest safety standards with a focus on sound sustainability practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Lincoln Center to ensure high-quality customer service for the theater-going public and the various user groups rent-ing conference rooms and theater spaces.
• Supervises the core facility departments and staff of the Lincoln Center, including technical services, ticketing and front-of-house services, conference services, and theater rentals.
• Builds, oversees and maintains positive relationships with local arts organizations, local and touring producers, outside promoters, co-promoters, and core rental clients.
• Develops and oversees the budget for the Lincoln Center, including revenue estimation and expense budgeting and monitoring. Responsible for meeting revenue projections and controlling expenses.
• Benchmarks best practices and seeks innovation and efficiencies in customer service, building operations, and all areas of venue management.
• Leads team in booking artistic performances present-ed by the Lincoln Center.
• Provides support and oversees core staff in presenting Lincoln Center produced performances.
• Analyzes, appraises, and administers contracts relating to rental and presenting activities of the Lincoln Center. Reviews and provides input and cost estimating for performing arts contracts including items related to technical, ticketing, hospitality, and front of house services.
• Administers contracts with subcontractors including bar concessionaire and ticketing provider.
• Oversees marketing staff in the promotion of Lincoln Center shows, rental availability, and services of the facility.
• Produces and analyzes reports on rentals, shows, ticket sales, etc. and provides regular updates to Cultural Services Director.
• Researches and evaluates data on rates and fees
• compared to the market and provides recommendations on policy and fee changes to Cultural Services Director.
• Assures high-quality customer service by evaluating the results of overall operations and service levels and provides reports to the Service Unit Director and Di-rector of Cultural Services as needed.
• Reviews and analyzes programs, operations and associated costs, forecasting departmental progress with regard to stated objectives and future needs.
• Coordinates work activities with other City departments or divisions, including Operation Services for maintenance, custodial, and special projects; IT staff for technology needs; Parks for grounds maintenance; etc.
• Assists the Cultural Services director in formulating and administering City and service unit policies and developing long range goals and objectives for Lincoln Center and Cultural Services.
• Serves as liaison to the Lincoln Center Support League, a non-profit fundraising and support group.
• Works a flexible schedule that may include weekends and evenings as needed.
• Acts as Cultural Services Director in director's absence.

Management Responsibilities

Yes

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
• Experience building teams and implementing practices to lead others well in an inclusive, high-performance organization. Skill in integrating and synthesizing others' viewpoints to build alignment of diverse perspectives to achieve results.
• Capable of creating conditions of emotional safety and demonstrates self-awareness and regulation in responding to others.
• Capable of systems thinking to see interdependent relationships and recognize multiple causes and effects of community issues, to predict or anticipate the consequences of policy decisions, and to community and organizational resources.
• Strong ability to assess alternatives in terms of their financial, revenue, social, environmental, and strategic advantages and disadvantages and propose solutions.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the internal workings and operations of a performing arts facility.
• Supervisory and management skills.
• Strong knowledge and thorough understanding of financial management.
• Good public relations, negotiations, project manage-ment and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with City staff and the general public.
• Knowledge of budgetary processes.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis.
• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferred

College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Performing Arts management, Marketing, or related field from an accredited college or university

Experience Requirements

• Five to seven years related experience in a venue or performing arts management level position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

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Sr Manager, Cultural Services
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