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POSITION PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT

Organization Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) || Professional Facilities Management (PFM)
Job Location Providence, RI
Websites www.ppacri.org and www.pfmcorp.com

POSITION ENTRY LEVEL || FULL TIME || EXEMPT STATUS || INCLUDES ALL BENEFITS
Posting Date 10/20/08
Available November 03. 2008
Reports to Director of Programming and Director of Concerts.
PFM provides a broad spectrum of services to venues within the entertainment industry.
Whether it is consulting on the design of a proposed new performing arts facility, booking the talent for your venue or taking over your facility's management in its entirety, our professionals deliver what you need.

PFM delivers the finest in touring Broadway, contemporary stage productions, concerts, children's programming, comedy, dance, classical, ballet and regional entertainment.
www.pfmcorp.com

General Overview ~ Theatrical and Live Entertainment Programming Assistant
Assist in all aspects of the Talent Buying / Artistic Programming Process for nine venues nationally. The venues exist in CO, CT, FL, MD, NC, RI. The disciplines are Broadway shows, contemporary concerts, comedy, dance, jazz, country, folk, symphony orchestras, opera, recitals, chamber ensembles, Latin, world, family, education and community outreach.

Assist with:
• Booking and promotions for multiple markets on the East Coast and Colorado
• Track and manage mail, phone, email and interoffice communications
• Maintain contact lists and agency databases, etc
• Research new and existing talent and trends, box office grosses, etc., for available talent in the individual marketplaces.
• Assist with venue avails, offers, contracts, insurance for all venues.
• Track and Manage Ticket Sales Reports for all Venues
• Coordinate & Manage Marketing Information with Venue Marketing Staff
• Conduct information surveys within the industry network
• Assist in other duties as defined.

Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree
• An understanding of the Performing Arts Industry.
• Proficient Math Skills
• Excellent computer skills in all Microsoft Office Applications
• Skill, speed, and accuracy in managing details
• Promotionally-minded, creative.
• Self-motivated and deadline oriented.
• Ability to multi-task in a fluid and busy environment.
• Attentive and responsive to customer service.

PPAC/PFM recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. PPAC/PFM may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Equal Employment Opportunity. PPAC / PFM hereby affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and ensures that all decisions regarding recruiting and hiring are made without discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender, age or disability.

APPLICATION
If interested in applying for this position, please e-mail resume to Kelly Milukas @ kmilukas@ppacri.org
No phone calls please. Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2008