Staff Careers

The UAH Performing Arts Program Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the Department of Music, Theatre, and Film by assisting with the planning, production, and execution of concerts, productions, and events; managing departmental communications; and serving as a primary interface with students, faculty, and community partners. This position contributes to the artistic and operational success of the department by ensuring seamless event logistics, effective promotional efforts, and a positive departmental presence.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Administrative Operations:
• Manage departmental communications, including music entity emails, digital signage, newsletters, and announcements.
• Maintain a presence in the main music office, serving as a point of contact for students, faculty, and visitors.
• Assist with instrument logistics, including inventory management, storage, and repair needs.
• Assist with maintaining student files, including letters of acceptance, jury sheets, and recital paperwork.

Production and Event Support:
• Work evenings, weekends, and after normal business hours as needed to support music events.
• Help to execute concerts, productions, and special events hosted by the department.
• Manage production needs, including front-of-house and backstage setup, performer support, stage management, and technical coordination.
• Prepare event spaces to meet the specific requirements of each performance or production.
• Interface with community partners and serve as a departmental liaison for public-facing events.
• Must be able to lift large instruments, chairs, music stands, choir risers, and other heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate a manual (stick-shift) box truck is a plus.

Production and Event Planning:
• Plan and organize concerts, productions, and special events hosted by the department.
• Coordinate personnel, space, and equipment logistics to ensure smooth execution of events.
• Assist with concert series coordination by working with faculty to program artists, write and manage grants, host events, and produce performances.
• Support recruitment, retention, and audition events, including organizing tables, schedules, and logistics.

Marketing and Promotion:
• Manage social media accounts for the department, promoting events, programs, and activities.
• Develop and distribute promotional materials, including posters, digital graphics, and event announcements.
• Coordinate with external media partners, including radio stations and local publications, to increase event visibility.
• Create concert programs, t-shirts, and other materials needed for events, performances, and productions.

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in planning and coordinating events.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, social media, and basic graphic design tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving ability, professionalism, and willingness to work evenings/weekends.
• Ability to support front-of-house/backstage needs and lift heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with digital signage, event ticketing systems, and hosting.
• Ability to manage departmental communications and maintain student/office records.

• Knowledge of performing arts event operations and basic stage tech (concerts, theatre, production logistics).
• Grant writing experience.
• Media outreach experience.
• Experience with recruitment/auditions or higher-ed arts administration.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission box truck.

$41,000 - $43,268