Interim Hempstead Hall Director

University of Arkansas System•Texarkana, AR

6d•$35

About The Position

Plans, organizes and implements programs that will appeal to a broad spectrum of interests of Hempstead County and Southwest Arkansas residents and that will result in the diverse programming and event offerings. Responsible for supervision of Hempstead Hall staff. Lead staff meetings and ensure proper meeting protocols are followed. Research and recommend facility usage fees and appropriate usage guidelines and policies for Hempstead Hall. Set booking fees for meeting rooms, equipment, after-hours events, facilitators, security, and other related activities. Organizes and directs the bookings and scheduling of events at Hempstead Hall. Identifies external partners to secure private and public funding to develop and sustain Hempstead Hall events and facilities; Works independently and collaborates with the Office of Institutional Advancement and Marketing to obtain funding and sponsorships, and to promote and advertise events. Collaborates with appropriate campus personnel to promote maximum educational benefit to students. Contacts promoters and booking agents to market Hempstead Hall as a site for trade shows, concerts, conventions, and other civic, business and economic development, social, cultural, entertainment and education events. Promotes strong and effective partnerships with the City of Hope, Hempstead County, and governments in surrounding areas, and with community organizations to encourage local use of Hempstead Hall. Prepares budgets and purchase requisitions as required. Prepares contracts and invoices, orders printing of tickets, and receives and accounts for ticket sales. Compiles various statistical data for use in analyzing Hempstead Hall utilization. Creates and implements plans to provide for the security of Hempstead Hall guests, facilities and equipment. Ensures that Hempstead Hall is kept clean, the grounds and parking area neat, and the building properly maintained. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and implements programs that will appeal to a broad spectrum of interests of Hempstead County and Southwest Arkansas residents and that will result in the diverse programming and event offerings.
Responsible for supervision of Hempstead Hall staff.
Lead staff meetings and ensure proper meeting protocols are followed.
Research and recommend facility usage fees and appropriate usage guidelines and policies for Hempstead Hall.
Set booking fees for meeting rooms, equipment, after-hours events, facilitators, security, and other related activities.
Organizes and directs the bookings and scheduling of events at Hempstead Hall.
Identifies external partners to secure private and public funding to develop and sustain Hempstead Hall events and facilities
Works independently and collaborates with the Office of Institutional Advancement and Marketing to obtain funding and sponsorships, and to promote and advertise events.
Collaborates with appropriate campus personnel to promote maximum educational benefit to students.
Contacts promoters and booking agents to market Hempstead Hall as a site for trade shows, concerts, conventions, and other civic, business and economic development, social, cultural, entertainment and education events.
Promotes strong and effective partnerships with the City of Hope, Hempstead County, and governments in surrounding areas, and with community organizations to encourage local use of Hempstead Hall.
Prepares budgets and purchase requisitions as required.
Prepares contracts and invoices, orders printing of tickets, and receives and accounts for ticket sales.
Compiles various statistical data for use in analyzing Hempstead Hall utilization.
Creates and implements plans to provide for the security of Hempstead Hall guests, facilities and equipment.
Ensures that Hempstead Hall is kept clean, the grounds and parking area neat, and the building properly maintained.
Performs other duties as required.