There's no cultural organization in the world quite like Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. With a legacy of discovery and outreach dating back to 1895, today we are a family of four diverse, dynamic museums; Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum. We're committed to being inclusive, both onsite and online, and to exploring with our audiences the big ideas and issues of our time. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is interested in candidates who, through their experience and collaborations, will contribute to diversity and excellence of the Carnegie Museums community.

*This Full-Time position is eligible for the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh's many Benefits. 

Please scroll to the bottom of this page to see information on the starting pay rate. *

The General Manager, Director of Venue Booking & Promotion is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive schedule of events and shows for the historic Carnegie Music Hall, The Warhol's The Factory Creative Arts Center, and other Carnegie Museum venues.

This position is responsible for planning, booking, and scheduling a variety of events and performances at the venue. This role involves seeking out new and innovative programming, negotiating contracts, coordinating events logistics, and ensuring that all events run smoothly and successfully; additionally, this role will develop a marketing and promotional strategy for Carnegie Museum venues and the events held in these spaces.

A primary focus of this role is maximizing multiple revenue streams related to live performances, concerts, and events, and will oversee a diverse portfolio of content that both establishes The Factory and the Carnegie Music Hall as unique brands and experiences, as well as valuable earned income assets for Carnegie Museums.

In addition, this position advises and coordinates with key programming staff on the strategic development and implementation of museum programming at large and associated with special projects such as The Pop District for diverse audiences.

To carry out this work, this position must work effectively with a variety of internal and external partners. This includes collaborating with internal teams including the Special Events staff to negotiate the use of the space for its highest and best use, as well as coordinating marketing and promotional activities with Carnegie Museums partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a General Manager and/or venue management, talent booking, venue promotion, or live event promotion experience that demonstrates increasing responsibility.
• Familiarity with the local, regional, and national live performance and event apparatus required.
• Demonstrated success in engaging in marketing and promotional activities required.
• Proven track record of producing sustainable levels content volume year over year in small (approximately 800 capacity) to mid-sized (approximately 1,500 capacity) rooms and theaters.
• Proven track record of positive revenue performance and demonstrated knowledge diverse revenue streams and models for live performances, concerts, and events.

*Physical Requirements: *Work is primarily sedentary in nature, no special demands are required. Ability to move about all of the Carnegie Museum properties is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, experience and age;
• Demonstrated ability to produce multi-faceted performances and public programs;
• Demonstrated experience in sustainable and growth-focused financial program performance, and familiarity with music and theater production concepts.
• Must have extensive background in event sales and promotion.

PRINCIPAL RESP NSIBILITIES

Management -- The Andy Warhol Museum, The Factory: Creative Arts Center and The Pop District Campus

• Work with other senior staff on the development and implementation of performing arts aspects associated with The Pop District including special programs intended to enliven the museum's neighborhood and advise and assist in the planning for new performing arts facilities associated with The Pop District.
• Work in collaboration with Sr. Director of Learning and Public Engagement, curatorial team, Director of Marketing, and The Pop District leadership team and other key curatorial and programming staff on the development, coordination, production and completion of a range of public-facing programming, such as exhibition and collection-related lectures, discussions, and screenings.
• Work in coordination with The Andy Warhol museum's curatorial team on performing arts-related exhibitions and collection-based special projects, including ongoing performance commissions involving the collection with touring potential, as opportunities arise. Collaborate with promoter(s), marketing team, food and beverage team, and sponsors to create innovative offerings that drive incremental revenue growth, fan and partner engagement and profitability.

Community, Stakeholder, & Audience Engagement -- The Andy Warhol Museum, The Factory: Creative Arts Center, and The Pop District Campus

• Work to develop and maintain strategic collaborative partnerships (particularly with other arts institutions, universities, and media outlets) for presenting performance and public programs at the museum campus.
• Work closely with key civic governmental departments as well as interaction with the community in general.
• Establish and maintain high standards of customer service for staff, customers and vendors at all Warhol campus sites (The Andy Warhol Museum, The Factory, The Print Lounge, The Pop District HQ, Pop Park, and Silver Street). Work to establish relationships with corporate and media sponsors and potential foundations and facilitate grant writing and reporting, in cooperation with the Director of Development, to support live performances and public programs.  Oversee and facilitate program planning meetings and attend appropriate logistics and facility meetings.

Outreach & Strategic Communications -- The Andy Warhol Museum, The Factory: Creative Arts Center and The Pop District Campus

• Closely collaborate on venue branding, communications strategy, and public outreach during construction development process.
• Oversee marketing and communications execution on a show-by-show basis in collaboration with museum staff and third-party partners.

Management -- Carnegie Museums Music Hall and other Carnegie Museum Campus Venues

• Book and Schedule Events: Identify and secure a diverse range of performers and events that align with the venue's brand and audience preferences. This includes concerts, theater productions, comedy shows, corporate events, and private parties.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts with performers, agents, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure favorable terms and conditions. This includes fee negotiations, rider requirements, and logistical arrangements.

The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required begi