Employment Opportunity
LHUCA
511 Ave K

Job Title: Community Engagement Manager

To Apply:
Please submit the following materials to [email protected] with the subject line: Community Engagement Manager Application – [Your Name]
● Cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience
● Resume or CV
● List of three professional references

Applications are reviewed upon submission. Desired start date: Summer 2025

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About LHUCA
Mission: To cultivate and celebrate all the arts by inspiring creativity and engaging with the community.

LHUCA is a non-profit arts organization located in downtown Lubbock, TX. Signature events produced by LHUCA include First Friday Art Trail, Flatland Film Festival, newly celebrated Hub City Renaissance Faire, and so many more arts programs. Each year, over 60,000 people benefit from our programs and services.

LHUCA’s main building houses four art gallery spaces that host over 20 exhibitions annually featuring regional, national, and international artists. Concerts, dance, theatrical and film programs are held in our Firehouse Theatre. The campus also contains the Christine DeVitt Icehouse, the Graffiti Building, LHUCA Plaza and The Helen DeVitt Jones Clay Studio.

Organization: Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA)
Location: Lubbock, TX
Reports to: Executive Director
Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $38,000 – $42,000 (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Vacation and sick leave, health insurance, employer-match retirement plan.

Position Summary
The Community Engagement Manager plays a vital role in deepening the connection between LHUCA and the diverse communities it serves. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs and partnerships that reflect the organization’s commitment to accessibility and cultural equity. The ideal candidate is passionate about the arts, experienced in community outreach, and skilled in relationship-building and program development.

Key Responsibilities
Community Engagement & Program Coordination
● Serve as lead organizer for First Friday Art Trail (FFAT). Manage inquiries, schedule activities and performers, supervise event staff, and prepare monthly press releases and listings.
● Create, plan, and oversee public programs in music, dance, theater, visual art, film, and literary arts for both youth and adults.
● Develop and manage LHUCA’s signature outreach and education initiatives, including: Youth Creative Camps, Healing Arts Program, Firehouse Presents, Battle of the Bands, Hub City
Renaissance Faire, and Flatland Film Festival.

Program & Staff Management
● Hire, train, and supervise program assistants, teaching artists, and interns.
● Coordinate logistics, schedules, and contracts for instructors and performers.
● Collaborate with LHUCA staff and Resident Organizations on cross-disciplinary programming.
● Manage annual programs budget and track expenses for grant reporting and evaluation.
● Work with the Executive Director to develop the annual programs budget. Marketing & Community Relations
● Promote events and outreach activities in collaboration with marketing staff via social media, mass emails, and press releases.
● Represent LHUCA at outreach events.
● Foster strong relationships with community organizations, artists, educators, and local leaders.
● Serve on advisory committees including First Friday Art Trail, Flatland Film Festival, and Hub City Renaissance Faire.

Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree or higher in Arts Administration, Arts Education, or a related field
● Minimum of 2+ years of experience in arts programming or community outreach; nonprofit experience preferred
● Strong knowledge of the arts (visual, performing, film, and/or literary)
● Excellent communication, organization, and event planning skills
● Experience in budget management and staff supervision
● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
● Commitment to LHUCA’s mission of community-focused arts access and education

Compensation
Starting salary: $38,000 – $42,000, based on experience.
Benefits include paid vacation and sick time, health insurance, and a retirement plan with employer
match.

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