The Arts Center Manager of the Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) will serve as a bold, community-minded leader who will elevate CCA’s visibility, impact, and momentum, championing its role as a flagship cultural destination for the city of Chandler. The Arts Center Manager will provide strategic, hands-on oversight of finance, administration, public relations, and programming, and will advance long-range planning for the Arts Center Division within the City’s Cultural Development Department. Reporting to the Cultural Development Director, the Arts Center Manager will align people, priorities, and resources, and will ensure high-performing daily operations.
As chief steward of the Chandler Cultural Foundation and CCA’s chief ambassador, the Arts Center Manager will drive revenue growth and audience engagement through integrated budgeting, fundraising, grant development, marketing, and sales strategies. The Arts Center Manager will shape a compelling, multi-year program, spanning presented performances, youth and community engagement, co-promotions, rentals, exhibits, and City events. Serving as a confident, media-ready spokesperson and key liaison to Chandler Unified School District and community stakeholders, the Arts Center Manager will build excitement, deepen relationships, and will position CCA as an essential hub for arts and culture.
OrganizationAs part of the City of Chandler’s Cultural Development Department, the Chandler Center for the Arts is a vibrant regional arts destination dedicated to connecting communities and inspiring people through inclusive and enriching visual and performing arts experiences. Serving more than 160,000 patrons annually, CCA presents a diverse array of nationally and internationally recognized performances, including music, theatre, comedy, dance, and family programming, alongside dynamic visual art exhibitions in The Gallery at CCA.