Description of Work

24-05170 MOA65026878

Salary Grade: FR

Recruitment Salary: $40,000-56,545

This position will be located at:
2110 Blue Ridge Rd.,

Raleigh, NC 27607

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCRs Telework Policy.

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Manager of Music Programming works in partnership with the Director of Performing Arts & Film on a variety of responsibilities related to the music programs at the Museum.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate inter-departmentally, specifically with curators, to program (curate and book) and produce music-related/musical experiences throughout the year that highlight collections and exhibitions in the Museum’s galleries and activate the Museum Park.
Manage production of all music/music-related programs in the department.
Curate and drive the booking process for 40% of the Museum’s multi-season (Spring to Fall) outdoor concert series, ensuring the season reflects well-founded and diverse musical acts and bookings are confirmed 3 to 9 months in advance.
Develop annual budget for music-related/musical experiences (concerts and music events). Manage event budgets and ensure timely payment of contractors.
Negotiate offers based on pre-approved budget and record confirmations and declines in database. Work with talent/artists, agents, contracts administrator and Museum’s CFO to contract musical artists.
Develop and/or maintain relationships with local, regional, and/or national agents, artist management, and promoters.
Develop strategic local and state-wide partnerships that allow for on-site and off-site programming.
Collaborate with the Manager of Films & Lecture Programs to produce quarterly academic lecture/music performances.
Coordinate and communicate the production schedules of music-related/musical experiences with internal stakeholders, production crew, and artist management team(s) 30-60 days in advance of event, with final updates the day before the event.
Arrange and coordinate transportation, lodging, merchandise sales, and hospitality for performers.
Coordinate with other Museum departments (Visitor Experience, Membership, Marketing, Security, Housekeeping, Facilities) for concert production.
Partner with Marketing & Communications department to develop promotional concepts and to promote music-related experiences.

Job Requirements

Must have ability to work a flexible schedule as needed for Museum events and programs (long hours including weekends, nights, and some holidays may be required).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified candidates must have or be able to:

Demonstrated experience in producing music programs (including talent booking, concert promotion, and/or negotiating contracts).
Demonstrated experience managing budgets.
Demonstrated knowledge of a broad range of music including knowledge of current musical artists and/or trends across genres.

Management Preferences:

Demonstrated excellent verbal and/or writing skills along with strong communication and analytical skills.
Demonstrated diplomacy and/or ability to cooperate with varied personalities.
Demonstrated flexibility and/or even temperament when under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to change priorities with ease when necessary.
Strong desire to continually improve programming and to appeal to new audiences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in music, business administration, theater/performance administration, ethnomusicology or related field.

AND

five years of related experience in the area of assignment;

OR

equivalent combination or education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else – parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library, and Archives, historic preservation, land, and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Please visit our website a www.ncdcr.gov for more information.
Check out this amazing video about our Department.

The North Carolina Museum of Art is a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. The statutory purpose of the Museum is to acquire, preserve, and exhibit works of art for the education and enjoyment of the people of the State, and to conduct programs of education, research, and publication designed to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of art on the part of the people of the State [GS 140-5.12]. The state's art collection spans more than 5,000 years, from ancient Egypt to the present, making it one of the premier art museums in the Southeast. With a 164-acre campus, the museum also has the distinction of being one of the largest museum art parks in the world with an extensive trail system that connects to the 63-mile Capital Area Greenway through the city of Raleigh. Facilities include two main museum buildings, a large outdoor performing arts facility, parking lots, bike trails, and greenways.
Please visit our website at ncartmuseum.org for more information.

DNCR selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Devyn Kirksey
109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC
Phone: 919-807-7373
employment@dncr.nc.gov

Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.

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