NEOGOV · 1 day ago
PROGRAM SPECIALIST- THEATERS
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Program Specialist to oversee and implement live performance programming for its indoor theaters. The role involves planning, managing, and promoting a variety of live performances and special events while collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Researches and scouts musicians, bands, and other live acts for existing programs (Marvelous Music, Thursday Night Music Club) and for new programs
Pitches show opportunities to artists, their managers, and booking agents and negotiates all terms of the performance, including artist fees, hospitality, technical requirements (the "rider"), ticket prices, and revenue splits
Acts as the main point of contact for booked acts and handles all communication and resolves any issues that may arise
Collaborates with the Town, PRCR and The Cary Theater’s marketing teams to promote shows, including providing artist assets, coordinating social media campaigns, and ensuring distribution of event information through relevant media and promotional channels
Manages and tracks a live performance budget, creates financial offers, and settles accounts with artists and agents after a show
Drafts and manages contracts, ensuring all legal obligations are met
Maintains an organized system for managing the booking calendar, artist information, and contracts
Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises temporary part-time or seasonal staff
Collaborates with the venue's internal teams, including production and front-of-house to ensure all aspects of the show run smoothly
Stays informed on local, regional, and national music trends, audience demographics, and the programming of competing venues to make strategic booking decisions
Provides support with the planning, coordination, and execution of select programs and events at The Cary Theater, Cary Arts Center and other Cary venues
Assists with specialized events such as Cary festivals, pop-up events, and workshops that occur on and off site
Acts as a resource for other Cary staff for booking artists and live performances for festivals, events, or venues
Enters and tracks maintenance work orders for the facilities as needed
Assists O&P Supervisor with on-going, routine operations management of Cary’s theaters
Represents Cary through membership in professional arts groups and organizations
Attends conferences such as the North Carolina Presenters Consortium, ArtsMarket, and Etix Blast
Performs in the absence of O&P Supervisor as required
Performs other job-related tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Arts Management, Event Management, Music Business Administration, or a related field AND a minimum of 2 years of experience researching, booking and executing live performances for avenue/venues
Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment
Preferred
Some experience negotiating contracts for a venue or multiple venues
Some experience working with agencies and booking artists
Some experience in talent buying, music booking, or event management within a live music venue setting
Benefits
Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families.
Significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits.
Benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee's hire date.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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