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Sunday, March 9, 2025
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Director of Marketing & Communications – ACT Contemporary Theatre


 We are excited to announce this phenomenal opportunity for a highly skilled Director of Marketing & Communications (DMC) to join our dedicated and creative team! [READ MORE]
 

 

Independent Film House Leadership Opportunity (Greater Orlando, Florida)


 Enzian is seeking an entrepreneurial and outgoing leader passionate about independent film to serve as its next Executive Director. [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – La Jolla Playhouse


 La Jolla Playhouse is excited to welcome a new visionary leader to serve as its next Artistic Director, shaping the Playhouse’s artistic footprint .... [READ MORE]
 

 

Chief Development Officer- Arena Stage


 Arena Stage is seeking a talented fundraising leader driven by ambition and creativity to serve as its Chief Development Officer. [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director- Court Theatre


 Court Theatre is currently seeking its next Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director. Winner of the 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award, Court Theatre reimagines classic theatre. [READ MORE]
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Institutional Giving Associate 

MMDG seeks a dedicated Institutional Giving Associate to join our 5-member high performance team as we prepare for our 45th anniversary. [READ MORE]

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Durham Arts Council seeks Executive Director 

The Executive Director (ED) will guide the strategic vision and direction of the Durham Arts Council. The ED will be responsible for all aspects of strategic planning, fundraising, public visibility, and operational and financial oversight. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will lead and mentor a professional staff, navigating change, building relationships, and […] [READ MORE]

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Payroll Accountant, Mark Morris Dance 

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for processing the payroll and independent contractor fees for approximately 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts 

The ED is the chief executive and operating officer for the corporation and oversees all aspects, ensuring an efficient, effective, and fiscally sound operation. [READ MORE]

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GableStage seeks Managing Director 

The Managing Director will report to the Producing Artistic Director with the input of the board, and will provide administrative and financial oversight over all aspects of the organization’s day-to-day activities. [READ MORE]

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Director Of Development 

BroadStage, a leading performing arts presenter in Santa Monica, seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and expand its impact. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director, The Shaker Museum 

The Opportunity The Shaker Museum seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking, and visionary Executive Director to lead the organization into a new era of growth and engagement. After years of planning, the Shaker Museum is building a 21st-century museum to showcase the world’s most comprehensive collection of Shaker material culture and archives. The four-floor facility located in […] [READ MORE]

 

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MEDIA

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PEOPLE

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VISUAL

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