Event Manager

About the AT&T Performing Arts Center

The AT&T Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit foundation that operates and programs a 10-acre campus comprised of three premier performance venues and a park in downtown Dallas. Audiences enjoy the best and most recent from Broadway; the finest dance companies from across the globe co-presented with TITAS Presents; and top concerts, performers and cutting-edge speakers. Thousands of students explore and more deeply experience the arts through the Center’s education program, Open Stages.

The Center also offers free programming for audiences from every part of the community.

The Center’s mission is to provide a public gathering place that strengthens community and fosters creativity through the presentation of performing arts and arts education programs.

The Center’s culture is to focus on the values that guide its people's actions. The Center commits to serving as a place of inclusion, diversity, and equity for our staff, artists, community, and beyond. We commit to listening to each other, learning from each other, and taking a stand for what we know is right so that all people feel valued, respected, and safe.

The Center’s Core Values are to passionately pursue our mission by being:

• Achievement Focused - Committed to the advancement and cultivation of the Performing Arts in Dallas
• Community Minded – Actively fostering and participating in meaningful community interactions
• Customer Service Driven – Dedicated to the service of internal and external constituents so that all want to return
• Flexible – Willing to change to achieve results

The Center commits to serving as a place of inclusion, diversity, and equity for our staff, artists, community, and beyond. We commit to listening to each other, learning from each other, and taking a stand for what we know is right so that all people feel valued, respected, and safe. The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center’s five resident companies are among the city’s leading arts institutions:
Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, The Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center and Texas Ballet Theater.

Designed by internationally acclaimed architects, the Center’s campus includes the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Annette Strauss Square, and Elaine

D. and Charles

A. Sammons Park are some of the finest performance venues in the world.

The Event Manager is responsible for planning and executing events ranging from performances and galas to meetings, festivals, and rentals. Acting as the central point of contact, the Event Manager coordinates across departments—production, box office, front of house, security, and facilities—to ensure each event runs smoothly. This role requires equal focus on pre-event planning, real-time problem solving, and post-event evaluation.

Providing outstanding customer care to create a positive, memorable experience is essential. The Event Manager must be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, often under tight deadlines. The schedule for this role includes regular daytime hours as well as frequent nights, weekends, and some holidays.

This position requires a strong understanding of event and production operations, including client management, event coordination, and team leadership. Due to the dynamic nature of the Center, the Event Manager will also support additional duties as needed.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and an exceptional team player with excellent interpersonal skills. They should thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism. A self‑starter mentality, sound independent judgment, and a positive attitude aligned with the Center’s Core Values are all essential to success in this role.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, promoters, resident companies, and internal stakeholders throughout the event process
• Welcome clients and patrons with professionalism, warmth, and a commitment to the Center’s mission
• Plan and manage event logistics, including…