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LAST UPDATED December 4, 2025


Civil Service Positions

Events Director

The Events Director plays a pivotal role in leading the Events Office at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. This position is key in the planning and execution of more than 300 annual performances, campus events, and facility rentals. This position serves as a key operational partner across departments—coordinating technical, staffing, and logistical support—and ensuring high-quality service and professionalism throughout the lifecycle of each event.

Strong project management skills and a customer service mindset with superb interpersonal communications skills are essential, as the Director leads multi-layered event logistics and serves as a point of contact for artists, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Office is located in a shared workspace; frequent evening and weekend work is required to support performances and events.

A Bachelor's degree with three years experience in education, training and/or work experience in live events and/or performing arts production environment, demonstrated supervisory experience, and a valid driver's license are required for this position. A degree in a performing arts, project management, or hospitality-related field and  5+ years of experience in event or production management, including artist logistics, scheduling, or touring production support, is preferred.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 6th, 2026. Click here for the complete job description and how to apply.

 

Hourly Positions

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Student PositionS

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STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

• Arts Management + Leadership Internships (THEA 391, MUS459, or DANC425)
Visit the For U of I Students page to learn more.