Arts And Culture Manager Firenze

Arts And Culture Manager
Firenze
Toscana, Firenze

Company Description Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection, a former cultural institution and much-beloved boarding school, is undergoing an extensive transformation to awaken the property's storied and romantic history, dating back to the 16th century. Auberge's third European destination, Collegio is a delight for design lovers and gourmands alike. Three adjacent original buildings feature 83 rooms, an original chapel and theater, a library, two restaurants, and a bar which was once the school's principal's office. Surrounded by old growth cypress and soaring oak trees, the resort's grounds boast expansive lawns, five levels of terraced Baroque gardens, a pool, and garden bar and restaurant. Come here for relaxation or adventure – and leave utterly enchanted. Job Description Role Summary Join our team as the Arts & Culture Manager and become one of the authors of our story. This individual will embark on a brand-defining and buzz-worthy program of authentic activities and experiences that create beloved traditions, drive local traffic, and showcase the abundance of natural beauty, culinary bounty, and cultural treasures that Tuscany offers its visitors. This role will be responsible for initiating, facilitating, and guiding well-designed and creatively curated programming for our guests and team members. Core Responsibilities Programming Execution : Execute programming plans for seasonal, monthly, and weekly calendars for the property, based on core positioning & brand. Planning, project managing, talent curation, and collaborating with inter-departmental teams to establish standard operating procedures for core programs. Weekly Programming Calendar Project Management : Project manage weekly programming ensuring the success of daily programming offerings. This includes creating a project plan and timelines with key operational leaders on property, outlining next steps and tasks needed to execute the experience. Signature Event Production : Project manage one-of-a-kind events and partnerships on property inclusive of managing outside vendors and partners. Networking : Manage a database of community leaders' information to ensure anyone from the property can reach out to important partners locally. Community Engagement : Foster relationships with former alumni and local residents to ensure the hotel remains a much-loved destination for the community. Training : Manage experience resources on the internal team member website. Maintain cooperative relationships and open lines of communication with leaders of operational departments. Design : Support the curation of design elements as needed for programming for use in resort spaces. Improvement : Identify opportunities to further improve, customize, or personalize a guest's experience based on guest feedback. Confidentiality : Maintain confidentiality and security of specified resort information, correspondence, reports, and files. Qualifications Required Skills & Qualifications 5 years of work experience in events/hospitality operations field, and previous project management or creative production experience. Originally from the region or long-term resident that is actively engaged in the community. Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge related to the Florence and the surrounding Tuscan luxury market. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Design, Marketing, Public Relations, Operations, or Hospitality. Be a natural entrepreneurial leader with a positive demeanor and a sense of adventure. Ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple projects at once. Discerning eye for design and style. Demonstrated excellence in a creative/event project or program management role. Basic data analysis to evaluate pricing, profitability, and performance. Ability to plan/program ideas that bring the property identity to life from initiation to execution. Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions aligned with the goals and objectives of the property. Ability to professionally represent the resort and interact with guests in a polished, responsible, and timely manner. Creative and proactive thinker and problem-solver with high-level organizational, research, and product-sourcing skills. Computer-literate: ability to confidently navigate a variety of programs. Proven professional networking, partnership sourcing, and negotiating skills. J-18808-Ljbffr