Arts & Culture Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time, Temp)

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

ABOUT THE QUICK CENTER and the Center for Arts & Minds

The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts of Fairfield University serves as a vibrant hub of cultural activity, offering a dynamic range of performing arts and public programming each year. Events include the Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum lecture series, classical, jazz, and world music concerts, dance and theatre performances, circus, family programming, and The Met: Live in HD and National Theatre of London broadcasts.

In addition to presenting world-class programming, the Quick Center supports University initiatives that enhance student learning and engagement, while also serving as a gathering place for the broader community. The Quick operates in close coordination with the University’s Center for Arts & Minds, which reports to the Provost. Welcoming over 40,000 patrons annually, the Quick Center serves a diverse audience of students, faculty, and regional community members, positioning Fairfield University as a destination for arts and culture.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Arts Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time) plays a central role in shaping the voice, visibility, and audience experience of the Quick Center and the Center for Arts & Minds. This position leads the development and coordination of audience-facing content across platforms, ensuring a cohesive and compelling narrative that reflects the breadth, quality, and relevance of programming.

Working collaboratively across departments, the Coordinator advances initiatives that strengthen awareness, deepen audience connection, and expand participation—translating programming into meaningful stories and experiences that resonate with both campus and community audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Quick Center Director of Programming & Operations, Center for Arts & Minds Associate Director and Marketing and Communications to shape and maintain a clear, consistent voice and identity across all communications and platforms.
• Lead the creation and coordination of content across channels, including email campaigns, website updates, print materials, and social media for the Quick Center for the Arts.
• Work closely with the Center for Arts & Minds Assistant Director to assist with social media strategy and execution, ensuring timely, engaging, and visually aligned coverage of events and initiatives.
• Assist with supervising and mentoring a team of student interns and work-study assistants contributing to content creation and audience outreach.
• Partner with programming and operations staff to translate the season into clear audience journeys and points of engagement.
• Manage communication workflows and timelines, including content development, approvals, and distribution through University systems.
• Monitor audience engagement and participation trends, contributing insight to inform future strategies and content direction.
• Maintain a strong awareness of audience perspectives, ensuring communications are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with community needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND NECESSARY SKILLS

• Strong writer and storyteller with an eye for tone, clarity, and audience connection
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to work across teams and disciplines
• Experience developing content across digital and print platforms
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms, content management systems, and social media tools
• Interest in the performing arts and a desire to connect audiences to meaningful cultural experiences
• Experience supervising or mentoring students or interns preferred
• One to three years of relevant experience in arts administration, communications, or content development
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of live events

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a part-time, temporary position (approximately 19 hours per week). Schedule may vary based on programming needs, with some evening and weekend hours required.

Compensation: $45/hour, no benefits.

Category:

Academic - Staff

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.