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Director of Blume Studios Events

Are you looking to make a lasting impact on enriching and improving the lives of the Charlotte community with one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit organizations? At Blumenthal Arts, we believe arts unite and transform lives. By joining our team, you could help continue our mission, inspire the next generation, and be part of our evolution as a national leader with a growing international reputation in presenting and producing.

Blumenthal Arts seeks an innovative leader and event producer to serve as Director of Blume Studios Events. They will be responsible for cultivating immersive art offerings at Blume Studios, a home for immersive experiences ranging from major international shows to locally created special events. This nationally acclaimed creative hub is part of the recently announced Iron District, a multi-use development in Uptown Charlotte. This is full-time salaried position.

To learn more about Blume Studios and its recent programming visit Blume Studios | Blumenthal Arts.

Your impact:

  • Searches for and evaluates potential touring events.
  • Negotiates contractual terms and is the ongoing lead liaison with touring event producers, agents, and managers.
  • Develops locally produced events, frequently in partnership with local organizations and artists.
  • Works closely with other Blumenthal staff to develop production plans, schedules, budgets, and fiscal reporting.
  • Cultivates strong co-production relationships with peer venues and entities to develop, host and manage shared productions.
  • Networks with peers globally to identify potential projects including some travel.
  • Provides detailed information required for the Immersive Venue Operations Manager to plan and manage staffing, venue, and event operations.
  • Develop and manage event budgets to meet agreed upon budget goals.
  • Develops pricing plans collaboratively with marketing and event partners, monitors daily sales, and convenes the appropriate team members to make necessary adjustments in plans.
  • Manages financial reports, event settlements and directs payment to event producers and partners.
  • Innovates ways to enhance audience immersion, interaction, and overall satisfaction.

For full job description, please visit Job Opportunities | Blumenthal Arts.

Who We Are:

For 31 years, Blumenthal Arts has been presenting the best of Broadway which has established us as a top-ten touring market. Along with hosting and investing in Tony Award-winning Broadway, we shape the future of arts through new and original works we help produce and by nurturing artists. We support local artists, like our award-winning Slam Charlotte poets, Blumenthal Fellows, and 16 resident companies that share our stages. We present the Charlotte International Arts Festival and innovate with cutting edge immersive projects. We infuse more than $80 million annually into our local economy and ensure access through our Arts For All Access Grants, which serve thousands of individuals each year with free and subsidized tickets and programs.

We are a diverse team of leaders, innovators, transformers, and collaborators who believe in the inspirational and uniting spirit of the arts. Our mission to use the arts as a catalyst for education, community connectedness, and economic growth drives our work. Our team infuses skills from various backgrounds and industries to continue to provide art excellence to the Charlotte community.

Why Join Us:

We prioritize our employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive benefits package that not only includes competitive compensation but also emphasizes work-life balance. Our employee-forward approach fosters an environment where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our benefits package includes:

  • Medical insurance with no-cost premium for employee only coverage, plus FSA and employer-funded HRA options
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time to recharge with your loved ones
  • Life Balance Reimbursement up to $125 a month for qualifying expenses such as transportation, parking, and wellness-related memberships
  • Flexible schedules
  • Complimentary tickets
  • Vision and dental insurance
  • Retirement savings with a 3% employer match to help secure your future
  • And more!

Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in event or arts management or related field
  • At least 10 years of experience in event or arts management, including 5 years of producing live or immersive events
  • Event production
  • Contract negotiation
  • Creative programming vision
  • Budget management
  • Audience enhancement
  • Operational planning

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