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Ann Arbor, MI

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Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for arts administration in Michigan is $18.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.10 and $20.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Arts Administration job involves managing the business and operational aspects of arts organizations such as museums, theaters, and galleries. Responsibilities may include budgeting, fundraising, marketing, event planning, and community engagement. Arts administrators work to support artists and artistic programs while ensuring financial stability and audience growth. They may hold roles in nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or private cultural institutions. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential in this field.

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Arts administrators often navigate the complexities of balancing limited budgets with ambitious programming goals, which can require creative problem-solving and strong negotiation skills. They may also encounter challenges in securing consistent funding, managing diverse stakeholder expectations, and adapting to evolving cultural trends. Collaborating closely with artists, patrons, and community partners is important and can require diplomacy and flexibility. Despite these challenges, the role offers the rewarding opportunity to shape cultural experiences and positively impact the arts community.

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To thrive in Arts Administration, you need a solid grounding in organizational management, budgeting, and knowledge of the arts sector, often supported by a degree in arts management or a related field. Familiarity with grant-writing software, ticketing platforms, and database management systems is commonly required. Exceptional interpersonal communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability set successful arts administrators apart. These skills are vital for securing funding, managing logistics, and fostering productive relationships within arts organizations.

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Performing Arts Center Supervisor (Part-Time)

Holland, MI • On-site

Holland City School District
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$25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
7/9/2026
Location:
Holland High School
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
Until filled
Holland Public Schools is located in Holland, Michigan. The district has four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school and has an enrollment of approximately 3000 students. We offer a dual language immersion program in Spanish in grades K-8. Holland Public Schools has a diverse student population with approximately 47% Latinx, 9% Black, 6% Multiracial, 3 % Asian and 35% White and approximately 64% free and reduced lunch.
Holland is located on the shores of Lake Michigan with an inlet lake, Lake Macatawa. You will love the outdoor activities, the diverse community, and be able to create the lifestyle you choose. Holland provides a small-town charm and big-city amenities. Attend our world-famous Tulip Time Festival, visit one of our neighborhood art fairs, or watch a brilliant sunset over Lake Michigan. No matter what your interests are, you won't be disappointed!
Title: Performing Arts Center Supervisor (Part-Time)
Location: Holland High School
Terms: School-Year/ Part-Time (25 hours/ week)
Hours: TBD
Compensation: $25.00/ hour
APPLICANTS: Holland Public Schools encourages applications from historically underrepresented populations, women, and persons with disabilities.
PURPOSE: The Supervisor of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) manages all operations, technical production, scheduling, and maintenance of the high school's state-of-the-art performing arts facility. This role serves a dual purpose: ensuring professional-grade production support for school and community events, and providing instructional mentorship to students interested in technical theater and arts administration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Manage the master calendar for the PAC, balancing school assemblies, educational department performances (theater, band, choir, orchestra), and outside community rentals.
  2. Serve as the primary point of contact for external organizations renting the facility; coordinate contracts, invoicing, and insurance requirements in compliance with district policy.
  3. Oversee the PAC budget, including tracking revenue from rentals/ticket sales and managing expenditures for equipment, supplies, and maintenance.
  4. Supervise Front of House operations, including box office, ticketing systems, ushering, and audience safety.
  5. Serve as the Technical Director for all major school productions and district events, or coordinate with hired designers.
  6. Operate, program, and maintain complex theatrical systems, including automated and LED lighting networks, digital audio consoles, wireless microphone systems, and projection equipment.
  7. Oversee the operation and safety inspections of the stage rigging and fly systems.
  8. Ensure strict adherence to OSHA and school district safety standards backstage and in the auditorium.
  9. Recruit, train, and supervise a student technical theater crew to run audio, lighting, fly lines, and backstage logistics for events.
  10. Teach students real-world technical skills, stagecraft, and workplace safety, fostering a professional and collaborative environment.
  11. Support students looking to pursue technical theater or arts management in higher education or as a career.
  12. Flexibility: Ability to work non-traditional hours, including late nights and weekends.
  13. Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community clients.
  14. Problem-Solving: Ability to remain calm and think critically under the pressure of live production environments.
  15. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  16. Ability to work at heights (ladders, lifts, catwalks).
  17. Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and climbing stairs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Technical Theater, Arts Administration, Theater Design, or a closely related field.
  2. 3+ years of experience managing a performing arts venue or working as a Technical Director, ideally within an educational or community theater setting.
  3. Proficiency with industry-standard lighting consoles (e.g., ETC EOS family) and digital audio mixers (e.g., Yamaha, Behringer, Allen & Heath).
  4. Strong working knowledge of theatrical rigging, stage carpentry, and AV systems.
  5. Familiarity with box office software and facility scheduling platforms.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: All candidates should apply online at: www.hollandpublicschools.org.
Per HPS Board Policy, the following information is provided to all new employees:
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
Holland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability, or limited English proficiency in any of its programs or activities. Inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies should be directed to: The Director of Human Resources, Holland Public Schools, 320 West 24th Street, Holland, MI 49423 (616) 494-2000.

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