Hylton Performing Arts Center Executive Director

Hylton Performing Arts Center Executive Director

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Manassas, VA

Administrative or Professional Faculty

Opening on : Nov 5 2025

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Department : Col of Visual and Performing Arts

Classification : Administrative Faculty

Job Category : Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type : Full-Time

Work Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs / wk)

Location : Manassas, VA

Workplace Type : On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility : Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check : Yes

Financial Background Check : Yes

About the Department :

Opened in 2010, the Hylton Performing Arts Center is an architecturally and programmatically distinctive venue in Manassas, Virginia, on George Mason University's Science & Technology Campus. Built in partnership with Prince William County and the City of Manassas, owned and operated by the University, the Hylton Center encompasses 99,000 square feet of space. This includes two theaters, lobbies, Education and Rehearsal Wing, and gallery space, supporting a diverse program of international touring artists, local and regional Arts Partners and Affiliates, educational programs, visual art exhibitions, the Veterans and the Arts Initiative, and community events. The Center offers several performance series, including Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, American Roots, and Matinee Idylls, with an annual operating budget of approximately $6 million.

As a university facility, the Hylton Center has strong ties to its sister venue, the Center for the Arts on the Fairfax campus, also operated by Mason's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA). George Mason University policies and procedures govern Hylton's operations. An Executive Board, comprising representatives from the tripartite partners, offers high-level policy guidance and oversight, and liaises with the community. The Hylton Center's unique tripartite founding, its mission and vision as a "creative commons for a dynamic region," and its model of shared community governance require a leader with strong community-building instincts and skills, as well as the ability to work with political entities at all levels of government and across party lines.

About the Position :

The Executive Director provides overall leadership and management of the Hylton Performing Arts Center's daily operations, ensuring its viability and adherence to its vision, mission, values, and strategic plan. The Executive Director has primary responsibility for the organization's administration, marketing, financial management, community relations, program development and execution, human resources management, and, in collaboration with the Executive Board, fundraising and strategic direction. The role requires a blend of artistic sensitivity and business acumen to ensure the organization's creative vision and financial stability are both successful.

Responsibilities :

Programming and Artistic Direction

• Collaborate with the Director of Programming, to curate, plan, and implement a diverse range of artistic programs, events, and performances that align with the center's mission;
• Collaborate with artists, performers, and partner organizations to develop culturally inclusive programming;
• Evaluate the success of each program and stay informed of artistic industry trends;
• Oversee all aspects of daily operations, including scheduling, booking requests, and managing facility calendars;
• Ensure the safety, security, and maintenance of the building and its technical equipment; and
• Oversee ticketing operations and front-of-house activities.

Advocacy and Community Relations

Financial Management

Fundraising

Personnel and Administration

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Hylton Performing Arts Center Executive Director at https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter / Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date : November 5, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by : November 30, 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes