Project Manager - Forbes Center 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 position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

Beginning Review Date:2/7/2026

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General Information:

James Madison University's 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 2026-27 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 2026-27 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

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