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Sunday, September 18, 2022
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President – Long Island Children’s Museum


 The President must demonstrate a deep understanding of non-profits and a commitment to a child/family-centered mission. S/he must be a dynamic individual who can demonstrate high level and conscious leadership, has excellent managerial ability with a proven track record of setting and meeting measurable objectives in order to balance the Museum’s ambitions with financial realities, […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – Miami Film Festival and Tower Theater Miami


 The Executive Director of Miami Film Festival and Tower Theater Miami oversees all operations of both entities, seeking the strongest possible alignment and branding of all film and ancillary programming occurring under the MFF umbrella. MFF and TWR operate as one department under the aegis of the Miami Dade College Office of Cultural Affairs. The […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – Colorado Ballet


 The Executive Director will work in a co-CEO relationship with the Artistic Director, with both positions reporting to and working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees. It is, of course, critically important that the individuals in these two positions work in a cohesive and productive manner. The hiring of an Executive Director represents a new […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – MacDowell


 MacDowell welcomes applications from strong leaders committed to nurturing artists – including composers, writers, theater makers, architects, filmmakers, visual, and interdisciplinary artists – to serve as the organization’s Executive Director. The Executive Director is the senior staff leader and public face of the renowned artist residency located in Peterborough, New Hampshire, and of its office […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Apply now for Spring 2023! George Mason University’s MA in Arts Management


 Whether you see yourself working for a symphony orchestra, museum, auction house, community arts organization, commercial industries, or running your own business, we are here to make your career goals a reality. Flexible schedules, practical skills, and access to arts leaders. MORE [READ MORE]
 

 

Washington Performing Arts seeks Chief Financial Officer


 Washington Performing Arts, one of the nation’s premier performing arts producers and presenters, welcomes applications and nominations for the position of Chief Financial Officer. The CFO will be a key part of a dynamic team and take a leadership role in achieving the vision, mission, and goals of Washington Performing Arts. About Washington Performing Arts […] [READ MORE]
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Chief of Equity, Impact, and Belonging- Sundance Institute 

Position Summary A member of the senior executive team, the Chief of Equity, Impact, and Belonging (CEIB) will work strategically to cultivate Sundance Institute’s commitment to building an inclusive and respectful culture that understands and celebrates the diversity and human nature of its team members and community. The CEIB will be able to establish credibility […] [READ MORE]

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A Noise Within: Director Of Marketing And Communications 

A Noise Within (ANW) seeks a visionary Director of Marketing & Communications to oversee audience development efforts for the company. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Marketing & Communications is a vital member of ANW’s Core Leadership Team and is responsible for crafting an effective brand for the company, engaging and growing audiences, […] [READ MORE]

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A.I.M by Kyle Abraham – General Manager 

General Manager Location: New York, NY / remote with weekly in-office workReports to: Executive DirectorStatus: Full-time, ExemptApplication Deadline: Open until filled; applications received by September 23 will be prioritizedIdeal Start Date: November 2022 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY A.I.M by Kyle Abraham seeks a highly organized and experienced General Manager (GM) to join its leadership team. Following […] [READ MORE]

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Director–School of Theatre and Dance 

Northern Illinois University (NIU) seeks a permanent Director to lead the students, faculty and staff of the School of Theatre and Dance. We seek candidates who possess demonstrated experience with increasing responsibilities in administrative leadership and outstanding artistic and/or scholarly contributions to guide a community of scholar/artists. Successful candidates will be committed to excellence in […] [READ MORE]

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Deputy Director, Philanthropy and External Relations- The Newark Museum of Art 

Position Summary The Deputy Director, Philanthropy and External Relations (DDPER) will lead overall contributed and earned income strategies for NMOA that maximize philanthropic and earned revenues, leverage institutional marketing and communication opportunities, and ensure a welcoming and engaging visitor experience. Reporting to and partnering with the Director and CEO as a member of the senior […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Bellingham Symphony Orchestra 

The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra is an enthusiastic and thriving community-based orchestra that features an extraordinary level of talent in its ~80 players, and attracts soloists of international stature such as Gil Shaham, Jennifer Koh, Anthony McGill, and James Ehnes. It is financially stable, with healthy reserves and an annual operating budget of ~$600,000. The BSO […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – SpeakEasy Stage 

SpeakEasy Stage seeks an enterprising chief executive to take on the newly created role of Executive Director. This individual will work with Artistic Director and Board of Directors to set and implement the strategic direction for the company – aligning mission, strategy, and outcomes in pursuit of artistic excellence; deepened community engagement; anti-racism, equity, and […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Marketing and Public Relations 

Role Description The Director of Marketing and Public Relations is responsible for overseeing all aspects of IN Series engagement with its external community – including patrons, the general public, and the media. This encompasses a broad array of disciplines such as institutional marketing, programmatic marketing, communications and public-relations. This is a senior department head position […] [READ MORE]

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Vice President, Finance and Administration 

Vice President, Finance and Administration DEPARTMENT: Finance and AdministrationREPORTS TO: President and CEORESPONSIBILITY: Finance, Human Resources, IT, and FacilitiesSUPERVISES: Manager, AdministrationSTATUS: Full TimeFLSA: ExemptCAREER LEVEL: Vice PresidentSALARY RANGE $150,000 – $175,000 LOCATION: Tri-State (NY, NJ, CT) preferred but not required. League staff are mostly working remotely at the moment, and there is no immediate plan […] [READ MORE]

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GENERAL DIRECTOR OPERA SARATOGA 

GENOVESE VANDERHOOF & ASSOCIATESCultural Management Consultants Position Announcement GENERAL DIRECTOROPERA SARATOGASaratoga Springs, New York Opera Saratoga invites applications and recommendations for the position of General Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Director provides for the overall leadership of this $1 to $1.6 million company headquartered in beautiful Saratoga Springs, New York. Opera […] [READ MORE]

 

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