GENERAL INFORMATION Department: Special Productions & Initiatives Title of Immediate Supervisor: Supervising Producer Rate of Pay: $26 Hours: Part-time, 20 hrs. per week, Non-Exempt Best Consideration Date: Friday, March 24, 2023 POSITION INFORMATION Position Summary/Purpose: The Mars Arts D.C. Manager (Part-Time) role manages the day-to-day planning, communications, and coordination of Washington Performing Arts\xe2\x80\x99 signature community engagement program Mars Arts D.C. With funding from Mars Incorporated and Jacqueline Badger Mars, the Mars Arts D.C. program focuses on the engagement of the local community and local artists in Washington D.C. through unique partnerships, events, and presentations. The Mars Arts D.C. Manager (Part-Time) partners with all departments of Washington Performing Arts to plan and co-curate events, coordinate residences, and promote Mars Arts D.C. performances through the organization\xe2\x80\x99s channels. The Mars Arts D.C. Manager (Part-Time) reports to the Supervising Producer. Essential Duty #1: PROGRAMMING & PRODUCTION Percentage: 50% \xe2\x97\x8f Partner with Supervising Producer on the development and implementation of Mars Arts D.C. events and other organizational digital and in-person initiatives. \xe2\x97\x8f Planning, Artist and Consultant Contracting/Negotiations, and Event Administration of the following programs/projects: \xe2\x97\x8b Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series at Songbryd \xe2\x97\x8b Petalpalooza (National Cherry Blossom Festival) \xe2\x97\x8b Washington Performing Arts Gala \xe2\x97\x8b Mars Headquarters onsite programs \xe2\x97\x8b Other Mars Arts D.C. events and engagements as assigned \xe2\x97\x8f Serve as curatorial partner together with Supervising Producer, CEO, Director of Programming, and Advancement team in the development of innovative programming and partnerships in support of the mission and objectives of Mars Arts D.C. \xe2\x97\x8f Research emerging, and established local artists, venues, festivals, partnerships, and programming themes. \xe2\x97\x8f Lead the administrative and logistical planning of all in-person events/digital productions, providing all involved parties with advance production schedules. \xe2\x97\x8f Recruit, coordinate, assign, staff, and volunteer support for related productions as needed. \xe2\x97\x8f Provide onsite administration and direction for in-person digital productions and events. Essential Duty #2: MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS AND CREATIVE MEDIA Percentage: 40% \xe2\x97\x8f Partner with Supervising Producer and Marketing, Communications and Creative Media (MCCM) team to brainstorm, draft marketing plans, one-sheet overviews, and prospecting materials for the aforementioned programs - and others as assigned \xe2\x97\x8f Provide content, overviews, and marketing insight to support the MCCM team, media representative, and social media engagement as needed \xe2\x97\x8f Manage artist communications for the aforementioned events alongside serving as WPA liaison in the active management and communication of cancelled/postponed events \xe2\x97\x8f Keep Washington Performing Arts staff apprised of developing details of all Mars Arts D.C. and other assigned events, seeking guidance and support where necessary Manage artist communications for the aforementioned events alongside serving as WPA liaison in the active management and communication of cancelled/postponed events \xe2\x97\x8f Keep Washington Performing Arts staff apprised of developing details of all Mars Arts D.C. and other assigned events, seeking guidance and support where necessary Essential Duty #3: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Percentage: 10% \xe2\x97\x8f Partner with Supervising Producer to ensure proper budget allocation for all Mars Arts D.C. and other special productions projects \xe2\x97\x8f Ensure timely processing of vendor, contractor, and artist payments in Intacct \xe2\x97\x8f Partner with Supervising Producer and Advancement team on program-specific reporting and ensuring that grant/funder goals are achieved as specified \xe2\x97\x8f Partner with Supervising Producer to develop and implement all contracts for consultants, contractors, and artists ensuring the proper documentation of all negotiated terms along with the collection of necessary tax and insurance information if applicable \xe2\x97\x8f Draft event opening remarks, summaries, overviews, and strategic objectives. \xe2\x97\x8f Maintain event reporting data and ensure the archiving and accessibility of digital resources through the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system. \xe2\x97\x8f Keep Washington Performing Arts staff apprised of developing details of all Mars Arts D.C. and other assigned events, seeking guidance and support where necessary Supervisory Responsibility: N/A Number of Direct Reports: N/A Names and Functional Titles of Direct Reports: N/A Minimum Qualifications: \xe2\x97\x8f High School Diploma \xe2\x97\x8f 1-3 years of Event Production Experience \xe2\x97\x8f 1-3 years of Marketing/Communications experience \xe2\x97\x8f Familiarity within and working with the DC area performing arts community, especially music \xe2\x97\x8f Proven track record of clear communications and multi-pronged logistical administration Essential Capabilities & Preferences \xe2\x97\x8f Knowledge of diverse art forms \xe2\x97\x8f Strong collaborative, relationship/consensus-building experience \xe2\x97\x8f Persuasive written and oral communication and presentation skills Specific Conditions of Work \xe2\x97\x8f In-person attendance at various Mars Arts D.C. events and digital productions \xe2\x97\x8f In-person presence in office as required in hybrid work setting \xe2\x97\x8f Ability to lift up to 20 pounds \xe2\x97\x8f Long hours of standing during productions \xe2\x97\x8f Adherence to all local and venue-specific COVID-19 measures when in person \xe2\x97\x8f Completion of a satisfactory criminal background check at the time of employment offer. \xe2\x97\x8f COVID-19 vaccination requirement: If you are selected for this job, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or it violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. Benefits: As a 20 hours per week part-time employee, this position is eligible to participate in Washington Performing Arts 403B retirement savings plan and receive pro-rated time off benefits. How to Apply: \xe2\x97\x8f Send cover letter and resume (in attachment format) with position title in subject line. \xe2\x97\x8f For best consideration, please send applications by March 24, 2023. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Office work conducted remotely during COVID-19 Pandemic.
Adherence to all federal, local, and site specific COVID-19 measures when in person. Application Question(s):

• Did you include a cover letter with your application? Please note, applications submitted without a cover letter will NOT be considered.

Work Location: In person