Project Manager – Forbes Center for the Performing Arts (Part-Time, Temporary)

Working Title: Project Manager Forbes Center for the Performing Arts (Part-Time Temporary)

State Role Title:Public Relations and Marketing Specialist III

Position Type:Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Visual and Performing Arts

Department: 100551 - College of Visual and Performing Arts

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: 30.00

Is this a JMU only positionNo

Is this a grant-funded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo

Beginning Review Date:2/7/2026

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James Madison Universitys Forbes Center for the Performing Arts seeks a highly organized detail-oriented Part-Time Temporary Project Manager to support the planning coordination and launch of the 202627 Masterpiece Season. This position will work 20 hours a week for 10 weeks. This role will focus on managing schedules deadlines and cross-functional communications as well as coordinating the rollout of key marketing assets across digital platforms and print. The Project Manager will work closely with the Director of Marketing & Branding and Forbes Center leadership to ensure a smooth timely and well-coordinated season launch. Resume required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop maintain and track detailed project timelines for the 202627 Masterpiece Season launch
Monitor deadlines and deliverables across internal/external platforms and external partners
Proactively identify scheduling conflicts risks or bottlenecks and communicate solutions
Serve as a central point of coordination between internal teams (marketing box office production administration) and external partners (designers/vendors/videographer)
Track action items and follow up to ensure timely completion
Support clear documentation of decisions updates and approvals
Coordinate the launch of season marketing assets across platforms including:
o Website updates
o Social media content
o Video assets
o Printed season brochure
o Printed box office posters
o Other related material as needed
Track asset readiness approvals and deployment schedules
Assist with organizing and managing shared digital assets files and version control
Support the production timeline for the printed Masterpiece Season brochure
Coordinate deadlines with designers printers and internal stakeholders
Assist with proofing schedules and approval tracking

Qualifications:

Strong organizational and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working in collaborative cross-functional environments
Experience coordinating digital content and marketing projects
Proficiency with project tracking tools shared drives and basic office software

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position with no benefits.

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