Artistic Producer

Full time / $60,000 annually / The New Harmony Project / Indianapolis, IN

The New Harmony Project is a national arts organization whose mission is to nurture writers in the development of scripts and new works that interrogate the complexity of hope. Through artist-centered programming, we care for writers so they can change the world. In 2022, The New Harmony Project adopted a new strategic vision focused on building a more just, equitable, antiracist, and impactful organization, as we continue to serve as a creative wellspring for writers and artists who are interrogating the complexity of hope.

The Artistic Producer will work closely with the Executive Artistic Director to support NHP’s programming and play a vital role in creating and enacting the vision of the New Harmony Project, while making decisions through the lens of creating a more equitable, just, antiracist, and impactful organization. Duties may include: expand programming for NHP’s alumni; assist in planning NHP’s annual retreat; assist in producing PlayFest Indy and other Indianapolis-based programming, including managing budgets and grant money allocation and producing readings and workshops; lead the contracting process; assist in evaluation of strategic plan and develop new partnerships through an antiracist and just lens; promote NHP, its programs and alumni, locally and nationally, and represent NHP at development events as required. If appropriate, the Artistic Producer may direct readings for NHP programs.

Requirements

Qualifications include: core belief in and practice of the principles of anti-racism and anti-oppression; experience leading non-profit theatrical projects – such as producing and/or directing new play programs, workshops, readings, or festivals; working knowledge of theatrical unions and new play development processes; experience with budgets, contracting/grants management; excellent written and verbal communications skills, demonstrated organizational skills; collaborative, able to manage multiple priorities and work with a small team.