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Position Details
Position Information
Posting date 12/15/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1125838
Position Title Associate Producer
Hiring Range Minimum Please Inquire
Hiring Range Maximum Please Inquire
Union Type Not a Union Position
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Category Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week 40
Schedule
Availability and willingness for evening and weekend work.
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Wilson Hall
E.Wheelock Street
Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Director of Programming Initiatives, the Associate Producer manages project logistics and administration related to Hopkins Center arts programs. Plays a critical role in institutional artistic collaborations and developmental work, particularly with the Dartmouth Student Ensembles. This position is a key participant in the Hop’s programming collaborative.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-1417
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Johanna Evans, Director of Programming Initiatives
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84134
Key Accountabilities
Description
Producing & Administration
The Associate Producer serves in a critical role that bridges the Center’s varied and specialized performing arts center work with the administrative support needed for programs and events to be fully realized. This involves understanding, drafting and navigating contracts for artists, individuals and entities, both domestic and international. Serving in a role of subject matter expert on organizational systems and databases ensuring detailed accuracy and communication across departments. Other responsibilities include overseeing budgets, project management, and exercising aesthetic judgment to drive and enable performances and projects to succeed in engaging, challenging, educating, and delighting audiences and participants.
Works closely with the Managing Director/Executive Producer and other staff on the logistical support for Hop ensemble initiatives and tours. The Associate Producer participates in goal setting and objectives concerning programming for the Hop as well as in the assessment of programs in the portfolio for relevance and impact.
Percentage Of Time 80
Description
Other Administration and Financial
Hires, trains and supervises student fellow(s) in the department. Monitors and remains within the constraints of the financial budget. Learns, stays up to date with changes and works with college financial systems, contracting processes to facilitate agreements, payments and other expenditures. Collaborates with appropriate Center directors and other staff on how funds are to be expended. May represent the Hop and the College and externally in the performing arts field when needed.
Percentage Of Time 20
Position Information
Posting date 12/15/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1125838
Position Title Associate Producer
Hiring Range Minimum Please Inquire
Hiring Range Maximum Please Inquire
Union Type Not a Union Position
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Category Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week 40
Schedule
Availability and willingness for evening and weekend work.
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Wilson Hall
E.Wheelock Street
Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Director of Programming Initiatives, the Associate Producer manages project logistics and administration related to Hopkins Center arts programs. Plays a critical role in institutional artistic collaborations and developmental work, particularly with the Dartmouth Student Ensembles. This position is a key participant in the Hop’s programming collaborative.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
- 2-4 years of professional arts administration experience, or equivalent.
- Significant experience in producing performances and with events planning, management, contracting, budgeting, promotion and execution.
- Strong leadership skills with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong written and verbal skills.
- Enjoys a diverse and multi-faceted work environment that supports a variety of key functions of the Hopkins Center.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to respond appropriately to pressures, deadlines and changes in priorities and schedules.
- Proficient with computer applications including software and web-based tools to develop high quality internal and external communications.
- Initiative, sound judgment and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Frequent evening and weekend work.
- Passion for the arts and a commitment to joyful flexibility.
- Experience working in higher education and the arts.
- Experience using Airtable, Slack, Google Drive and other cloud-based collaborative technology and systems.
- Familiarity with performance technical equipment.
Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-1417
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Johanna Evans, Director of Programming Initiatives
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84134
Key Accountabilities
Description
Producing & Administration
The Associate Producer serves in a critical role that bridges the Center’s varied and specialized performing arts center work with the administrative support needed for programs and events to be fully realized. This involves understanding, drafting and navigating contracts for artists, individuals and entities, both domestic and international. Serving in a role of subject matter expert on organizational systems and databases ensuring detailed accuracy and communication across departments. Other responsibilities include overseeing budgets, project management, and exercising aesthetic judgment to drive and enable performances and projects to succeed in engaging, challenging, educating, and delighting audiences and participants.
Works closely with the Managing Director/Executive Producer and other staff on the logistical support for Hop ensemble initiatives and tours. The Associate Producer participates in goal setting and objectives concerning programming for the Hop as well as in the assessment of programs in the portfolio for relevance and impact.
Percentage Of Time 80
Description
Other Administration and Financial
Hires, trains and supervises student fellow(s) in the department. Monitors and remains within the constraints of the financial budget. Learns, stays up to date with changes and works with college financial systems, contracting processes to facilitate agreements, payments and other expenditures. Collaborates with appropriate Center directors and other staff on how funds are to be expended. May represent the Hop and the College and externally in the performing arts field when needed.
Percentage Of Time 20
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.