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Creative Industries

Arts Business Operations

A variety of business operations jobs are important to support both venues and arts organizations, such as marketing, public relations and fundraising, and training. Please see the Business Operations industry for more information on these jobs.

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Credential requirement

Please see the Business Operations Pathway for more information.

Work experience

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Work-based learning

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Employer competency information

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Several arts museums and venues have tours and field trips, one day programs, or summer internships that help students understand the variety of work that goes into supporting these organizations.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerMay vary
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

  • Business Support
  • Business Mangement
  • Executive Assistance

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  2. Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  3. Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  4. Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
  5. Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
  6. Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.
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