Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival Operations Manager

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East Carolina University ( ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND THE FOUR SEASONS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL:
The School of Music, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, has an enrollment of over 250 music majors and minors with over 60 faculty and staff. Now in its 23rd Season, The Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival brings internationally renowned musicians to North Carolina and beyond for concerts, community engagement and interactive initiatives throughout each year.

The Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival Operations Manager is an integral part of the Four Seasons administrative team. In coordination with the Artistic Director and the Managing Director, the Operations Manager will coordinate and carry out all concert, initiative, and special events operations and coordinate and carry out all day-to-day operations of the Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival. It is necessary that the Operations Manager be an active participant in all Four Seasons planning and the implementation of all Four Seasons business at the highest level. Working and coordinating with Four Seasons team members, and interacting positively with musicians, patrons, donors, community members, vendors and business partners is an expected part of this position.

Master's degree; or will accept in substitution a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in an administrative capacity or equivalent experience.

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

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