Producing Director of Community Initiatives

Full time / $50,000-$75,000 annually / Hudson Public Forum / Hudson, NY

The Hudson Public Forum seeks an entrepreneurial performing arts practitioner to be a founding partner in the creation of a new cultural arts organization in the Hudson Valley. We’re seeking a Producing Director of Community Initiatives who is passionate about producing work that addresses the meaning and experience of democracy, who is excited to bridge social divides in the Hudson Valley and who will design and manage the Hudson Public Forum’s community engagement events and programs.

Part cultural ambassador, part producer / practicing artist, the Producing Director for Community Engagement reaches out to learn from Hudson Valley leaders and communities, curates programs that will respond to their needs and tastes and organizes or directs events that engage community members as artists and performers along with professional participants.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Community Engagement, Learning and Recruitment
- Producing and Direction
- Management, Budget and Staff Collaboration
See details on our website: https://galvan.org/story/hudson-public-forum-producing-director-of-community-initiatives-job-opening/

The Hudson Public Forum’s mission is to support artistic and cultural expressions that address pressing social issues, explore the meaning and experience of democracy, and by inspiring self-discovery, create a unified sense of the Common Good. The organization is working toward a launch of activities beginning on in the Fall / Winter of 2024. HPF has access to two fantastic and iconic venues in Hudson, one of which requires only minor adjustments to accommodate performances and will be the location of the initial two or three seasons of activities, the other is under a major renovation process and with a plans to open in approximately 3 years.

Requirements

Starting Date: June 1, 2024

Workplace Type: Must reside in or relocate to Columbia County, NY.
Job Type: Full-Time – 40 hours weekly.
Min Education / Experience: B.A., M.F.A., or Graduate Certificate in the performing arts or at least 5 years of experience working in the performing arts.
Candidates from all backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Public Forum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities for employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.