Visual and Performing Arts Program Coordinator

The Division of Visual and Performing Arts within the Arts Institute of Middlesex County (AIMC) promotes arts, culture, folklife, and history as essential to vibrant communities and economic vitality. As part of the Department of Economic Development, the Division fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, advances equity and inclusion, and supports New Jersey artists and cultural institutions. We seek a detail-oriented Visual and Performing Arts administrator eager to engage with the County’s diverse cultural landscape. The ideal candidate is passionate about visual and performing arts, public art, and public service, with strong communication skills to engage artists, nonprofits, municipal entities, and the public.

Reporting to the Division Head of Visual and Performing Arts, the Arts Program Coordinator will assist with Public Arts initiatives, grant management, interdisciplinary collaborations, and public events while supporting program planning, implementation, data collection, and reporting. This role requires collaboration across County divisions and external partners. Based at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, the position involves travel within and occasionally beyond Middlesex County.

RESPONSBILITIES:

Program and Event Assistance:
-Assist with programs and events throughout the year, with administrative as well as on-site support
-Artist services management, including developing and implementing technical assistance and networking opportunities
-Maintain artist and visual and performing arts venue databases, registries, and lists of resources

Communications and Outreach:
-Communicate directly with artists, grantees, consultants, municipalities, arts and culture organizations, and the public on a regular basis
-Assist with tabling, outreach, and surveying at Arts Institute public events throughout the year

Administrative Assistance:
-Assist with routine maintenance of ADA equipment and staff training
-Submit Division event content to program calendar and events website
-Submit resolutions, invoices, and purchase orders to process payments

QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years in Arts Administration strongly preferred
-Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree strongly preferred, preferably in a related field
-Experience in public art, visual arts and/or performing arts preferred
-A self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems efficiently, and take initiative
-Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks
-Capable of setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining focus in a dynamic work environment
-Excellent writing and communication skills
-Demonstrates accountability in completing projects from inception to completion with efficiency and precision
-Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Zoom is preferred, with a willingness to learn additional software platforms as required