The Hermitage is a multi-disciplinary artist retreat dedicated to championing bold and impactful new work, supporting the creative process, elevating the artist experience, and enriching the lives of audiences and arts appreciators around the world. An incubator for diverse and original works across all artistic mediums, the Hermitage aims to inspire creative minds to achieve their greatest potential.
Englewood, FL
United States
To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials. Your cover letter should include any training or experience relevant to the job profile that you would like to highlight, why you consider yourself a good fit for this opportunity, and anything else you’d like us to know about your qualifications that may not be present in your resume.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat is embarking on a search to find their next Programs Director, a driven individual with a passion for new work and the creative process, an enthusiasm for engaging with artists across multiple disciplines, and exceptional producing and communication skills. A key leader within the organization, the Programs Director oversees the details that sustain and further the organization’s highly successful public programs, as well as the nationally recognized residency program.
Qualifications
• A passion for the Hermitage’s mission and the organization’s commitment to supporting artists, the creative process, and the community.
• Organizational and project-planning skills are paramount, as is the management, coordination, and ongoing expansion of multiple institutional partnerships.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills; strong editing and proofreading skills are essential.
• A sense of ambition, initiative, and resourcefulness.
• Experience and knowledge surrounding the successful implementation of live events and programs (and occasional virtual events).
• The ability and experience to plan for both short-term programs and long-term initiatives.
• Capable of representing the interests of the Hermitage and the voice of the Artistic Director/CEO accurately to artists, partners, collaborators, and other constituents.
• Highly skilled in synthesizing information, and reporting concisely and clearly to the Artistic Director and other members of the team.
• The ability to take accurate notes, summarize and retain key information, and seamlessly translate into future communications.
• Knowledge of promotion, social media, marketing, branding, and all associated materials.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as a team player, at ease with a wide range of constituents and backgrounds.
• Adept at handling sensitive information with diplomacy and discretion.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills; strong oversight and management of support staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends, as needed, in support of artist programs, welcome dinners, and donor events on campus and throughout our region. (This role can anticipate at least 2-3 evening commitments per week.)
• Proficiency with management software, including database and communication tools.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite applications, Zoom, and other relevant applications.
• Design and video-editing skills a plus.
• Familiarity with Adobe suite of programs a plus (Acrobat, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, etc.)
• Familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent, or higher.