Director of the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University
in Lebanon, Ill., seeks a dynamic, energetic leader to serve as Director. The ideal
candidate will be a highly motivated arts professional who can build on an established
strong foundation, while having the freedom to place his or her own stamp on this
cultural gem.
This position offers the right candidate the opportunity to lead Southern Illinois’
premier performing arts center, the only venue of its type in the region. Opened in
2006, “The Hett” hosts more than 200 events each year, drawing 20,000 visitors from
throughout southwestern Illinois and the St. Louis metro area. The new Director will
manage a 480-seat facility that offers a unique blend of professional performers and
speakers, and is a collegiate performance, teaching and learning space for the University
community.
The Director will oversee the artist selection, scheduling, contracts, promotion and
production for a wide variety of programs and speakers. The Director will be responsible
for all aspects of the long-term and day-to-day operations of the facility, including
events and programming, budget and financial management, physical plant, fundraising,
marketing and promotions, and supervision of professional and student staff.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate an ability to manage many tasks at once, work
in a team environment, and possess strong leadership, organizational and communication
skills. Frequent evening and weekend hours are required.
Interviews will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should complete and submit the McKendree Employment Application and send a letter of interest referencing job #DOH10 with a resume/CV to the Director of Human Resources at hr@mckendree.edu.
McKendree is an ADA/EEO/Vet/Disabled employer committed to enhancing the cultural and gender diversity of the campus. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.