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Sunday, November 27, 2022
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Executive Director – Skylight Music Theatre


 Skylight Music Theatre invites consensus-building entrepreneurs who bring positive energy and strong management skills to bear in a professional theater producing environment to apply to serve as the organization’s next Executive Director. The Executive Director is Skylight’s top organizational steward and is expected to form strong and collaborative relationships with all staff and Board members. […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Teaching in Higher Education Certificate for the Creative Disciplines


 Temple University’s Teaching in Higher Education Certificate for the Creative Disciplines is a nine-credit certificate program that is designed to help grow teaching professionals in art, design, dance, music, creative writing, media arts, theater and related disciplines into great educators by developing their pedagogical knowledge and educational technology skills to improve classroom and studio learning […] [READ MORE]
 

 

CEO- Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council


 Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC) seeks candidates to serve as their next CEO, the organization’s collaborative lead focused on galvanizing resources, people, and enthusiasm for support of, and advocacy for, Pittsburgh’s artists and arts community. The CEO works closely with GPAC’s Board on forming well developed plans for deep impact and support on the lives […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director -Kansas City Ballet


 Kansas City Ballet invites applications from strong leaders to serve as their next Executive Director. The Executive Director will work in a collaborative relationship with the Artistic Director with both positions reporting to and working with the Board of Directors. It is, of course, critically important that the individuals in these two positions continue to […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré


 Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré (LPT) invites applications from creative, curious, and collaborative theater professionals to serve as the next Artistic Director for New Orleans’ oldest small professional theater. The role will be a visible leadership position not only within the theater, but also with the broad and diverse New Orleans creative community; the […] [READ MORE]
 

 

General Manager – ZACH Theatre


 ZACH Theatre seeks experienced process-oriented arts administrators to apply for a newly structured role of General Manager. An integral member of the senior leadership team, the General Manager sits at the intersection of the artistic, production, and administrative departments of the organization. This position oversees ZACH’s day-to-day operations, including IT, facilities, and rentals, strategizing and […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Managing Director – Laguna Playhouse


 Laguna Playhouse invites smart, ambitious, strategic thinkers to apply to serve as its new Managing Director. The Managing Director will be a thought partner and equal co-leader with Laguna Playhouse’s Artistic Director (who will be newly identified in the coming months), concentrating primarily on institutional growth that matches a vibrant evolving artistic vision. Laguna Playhouse’s […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Director of Curatorial Programming- Pittsburgh Cultural Trust


 The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust (PCT) invites applications from enthusiastic, strategic-thinking visual arts leaders for the new position of Director of Curatorial Programming. This role will be responsible for leading the Trust’s visual arts programming through the curation of five public galleries, implementation of public art projects, and leveraging of pop-up opportunities within the Trust’s 14-block […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Director of Arts Engagement – The Old Globe


 The Old Globe invites applications from dynamic and creative individuals deeply committed to a highly progressive and engaged approach to building community through the arts to serve as their Director of Arts Engagement. The Director of Arts Engagement will lead already thriving and robust community-based and educational programming and continue to foster the expansive relationship […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Associate Artistic Director – The Old Globe


 The Old Globe seeks experienced and highly effective theatre professionals interested in facilitating the skillful execution of the company’s broad range of programming to serve as Associate Artistic Director. As the most senior position supporting The Old Globe’s Erna Vinci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, the Associate Artistic Director will serve in a critical role […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – Arena Stage


 Arena Stage (Arena) is looking for its next Artistic Director, a passionate leader with bold ideas on the future of theater and innovative storytelling, an inspirational community-builder who believes that great art makes for a greater society. Working in co-leadership with Arena’s long-serving Executive Producer, the Artistic Director will navigate the complexities of producing theater […] [READ MORE]
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Managing Director- George Street Playhouse 

Position Summary Working in full partnership with the Artistic Director and reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Managing Director will co-lead one of New Jersey’s most vibrant cultural institutions ensuring programmatic and operational integrity, sustainability, and excellence. The Managing Director will support the Artistic Director’s vision of developing, producing, and presenting work that sets […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director- Vermont Arts Council 

Position Summary The Executive Director will serve as a dynamic and collaborative leader for the Vermont Arts Council and for the state’s creative sector to ensure everyone has access to the arts and creativity in their lives and communities. This individual will develop an inclusive strategic vision to strengthen the resiliency and sustainability of arts, […] [READ MORE]

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SVP Social Impact – New Jersey Performing Arts Center 

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is seeking candidates for the exciting new position of Senior Vice President, Social Impact.  This leadership role will advance the mission to harness the arts to benefit all communities served by NJPAC and to develop new pathways to share NJPAC’s unique programs. NJPAC, located in downtown Newark, NJ, […] [READ MORE]

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Roundabout Theatre Company – Chief Administrative Officer 

Organization Founded in 1965 and based in New York City, Roundabout Theatre Company (Roundabout) has grown to become one of the country’s largest nonprofit theatrical institutions. Roundabout operates three venues on Broadway— American Airlines Theatre, Stephen Sondheim Theatre, and the historic Studio 54—and two venues off-Broadway—Laura Pels Theatre and Roundabout Underground Black Box Theatre, which […] [READ MORE]

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Associate and Full Professor/Chair-Department of Theatre & Dance 

University of California San Diego Position overview Position title: Associate and Full Professor/Chair for Department of Theatre & Dance Application Window Open date: November 7, 2022 Next review date: Thursday, Dec 15, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023 at 11:59pm […] [READ MORE]

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Exceptional Leadership Opportunity – Executive Director, Living Jazz 

Since its founding in 1984, Living Jazz has been dedicated to building community in Oakland, California and the surrounding East Bay Area through unique musical experiences. Founder Stacey Hoffman believes that music transforms lives and the organization has been committed to this belief since its inception. Throughout it’s, rich 38-year history the service organization’s mission […] [READ MORE]

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Folger Shakespeare Library – Director of Communications and Marketing 

Organization A hub for scholarship, performance, and the study of the early modern period, the Folger Shakespeare Library (Folger) puts Shakespeare and the period in which he lived in dialogue with a changing world. In advancing its mission, the Folger connects with 21st century audiences through programming and research inspired by a renowned collection of […] [READ MORE]

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Programming and Engagement Manager 

Programming and Engagement Manager  The George Mason University Center for the Arts (CFA) is seeking qualified candidates for a Programming and Engagement Manager. This position is responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of artist engagements (including performances, residencies, and select special events) for CFA. In collaboration with the Director of Programming, this position will lead […] [READ MORE]

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Head of Violin 

The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) wishes to appoint an outstanding Head of Violin to provide exceptional violin pedagogy at Australia’s pre-eminent music performance training institution. ANAM provides elite performance training to young, predominantly graduate, classical musicians from Australia and New Zealand. ANAM is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to be its next […] [READ MORE]

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Chief Marketing Officer- Overture Center for the Arts 

Position Summary As a member of Overture’s Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) will provide strategic guidance in all aspects of communications and marketing, including ticketing and audience development. This forward-thinking individual will oversee branding and the building of a strategic plan for the marketing and communications teams. They will have a deep […] [READ MORE]

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Program Director for Museum Studies 

JOB TITLE: Program Director DEPARTMENT: Museum Studies REPORTS TO: Dean, Graduate & Professional Studies Summary: This will be a two-year visiting faculty appointment, with the possibility of renewal. The program director will oversee the MA in Museum Studies program and is responsible for providing leadership for the faculty and students in the program. The program […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Performing Arts Operations 

Lynn University seeks an experienced performing arts center administrator whowill bring forward creative ways for the university’s cultural facilities to operate effectively and efficiently, finding new avenues of inter-departmental communication and collaboration through arts activities, and increasing attendance at all cultural concerts and performances. The new Director will coordinate facility scheduling and operations, the overall […] [READ MORE]

 

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MUSIC

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PEOPLE

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