Jobs in the Arts
Disclaimer: All job listings below are submitted by external contacts and are not affiliated with Arts Mid-Hudson unless explicitly stated. For inquiries or to apply, please reach out directly to the contact listed within the job posting.
To submit a job in the arts: Please send an email to opps@artsmidhudson.org with job title, business/organization name, deadline to apply, job description, and contact information.
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+ Director of Advancement & Audience Strategy - MCC Theater
Deadline: December 2
Deadline: December 2
+ Vice President of Arts Education - Newburgh Performing Arts Academy
Deadline: December 31
The Newburgh Performing Arts Academy is seeking an experienced and passionate Director to lead our vibrant, pre-professional school of the arts. Our Academy provides high-quality instruction in dance, music, theater, and visual arts to youth ages 3-19, and adults, while also offering community arts programs in partnership with schools and other organizations.
Deadline: December 31
+ Director of People Operations - Radio Kingston
Deadline: Until Filled
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Associate Production Manager - The Fisher Center at Bard College
Deadline: Rolling
The Associate Production Manager+rsquo;s (APM) primary responsibility is the day-to-day management of all productions and projects as assigned by the Director of Production. The primary focus will be work produced by the undergraduate Theater + Performance, Dance, and Music Programs with a secondary focus on Fisher Center Presents, Live Arts Bard, and SummerScape productions.
Deadline: Rolling
+ Project Director for the Department of College Readiness and Workforce Education - Poughkeepsie City School District
Deadline: Until Filled
POSITION: The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
PROJECT DIRECTOR for the DEPARTMENT OF COLLEGE READINESS AND WORKFORCE EDUCATION/SS-ECHS LIAISON* POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER: Possession of a Master’s degree in Education or a related area and three years of post-graduate experience in the administration or management of a large state-funded program; OR Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree PLUS five years of experience as in “A” above; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
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Deadline: Until Filled
+ Parking + Accessibility Coordinator - The Fisher Center at Bard College
Deadline: Rolling
As a key member of the House Management team, the Parking + Accessibility Coordinator will directly oversee the operational efficacy, accessibility, and security of the Fisher Center parking strategy, which will include parking lots at Fisher Center and, at times, across the Bard campus. In this capacity, the Parking + Accessibility Coordinator will supervise a team of approximately 25 staff (Parking Attendants and Golf Cart Drivers). This role is instrumental to the Fisher Center+rsquo;s audience experience and the overall safety and operational success of our Front of House protocols. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in parking operations, grounds management, large event operations, customer service, and a familiarity with security protocols.
Deadline: Rolling
+ Assistant House Manager - The Fisher Center at Bard College
Deadline: Until Filled
As a key member of the House Management team, the Assistant House Manager provides administrative support to the House Manager and co-supervises the entire Front of House (FOH) team for in-person and/or live streamed events at the Fisher Center. The Assistant House Manager seeks to consistently provide an excellent and safe experience for audiences and a professional, supportive and fun environment for their team of ushers, parkers, and chat moderators.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Music Teacher(s) Needed (Piano, Guitar, Violin, Singing) - Renaissance Kids, Inc
Deadline: Until Filled
Renaissance Kids, Inc. (RenKids.org) is seeking passionate and experienced music teachers to join our dynamic team. We are looking for an enthusiastic instructors who can teach one or more of the following: piano, guitar, violin, singing. Must be willing to work with students of all ages and skill levels. Previous experience preferred.
Competitive compensation and bonuses, flexible scheduling, and opportunity to work with a supportive, creative team. If you are committed to fostering a love of music and helping students unlock their creative potential, we want to hear from you! Please your email resume to: info@renkids.org.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Full Time Assistant - Monica Cook Sculpture Studio
Deadline: Until Filled
Hi! I'm an artist who moved upstate from Brooklyn a few years ago. My husband and I built our studios on our farm in Salisbury Mills, NY. I’m looking to hire a full time assistant for my sculpture studio and to help out in a shared studio. Must have prior experience with ceramics, welding armatures, mold making and casting. Duties will include running and upkeep of the ceramic kilns. Cleaning sink traps, ordering supplies, welding armatures, making silicone molds and casting in concrete/aqua resin. Organizing and setting up a studio.
Easygoing, upbeat person with a good sense of humor. Someone can work well with others, work quietly, keep things organized and clean. Attention to detail is important. Able to lift/move 50lbs.
Pay will be set by experience and skill set. We will hire as an employee with benefits and health plan options. Hours Monday-Friday, 10-6 (flexible). 1 month trial after hire. Position open until filled.
www.monicacook.com Cook.monica@gmail.com
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Development Associate - The Katonah Museum of Art
Deadline: Until Filled
Summary: The Development Associate supports all fundraising and special events initiatives at the Museum under the direction of the Associate Director of Institutional Advancement and provides administrative support for the Executive Director. The Associate will have direct oversight of the ED’s calendar, travel, development, and administrative needs and will act as liaison with staff, Trustees, Emeriti, Director’s Circle members, and external contacts. They will perform a wide variety of administrative tasks involving initiative, discretion, and independent judgment.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Part Time, Full Charge Bookkeeper - Opus 40
Deadline: Until Filled
Part Time, Full Charge Bookkeeper position available Opus 40 seeks an articulate, well-organized, motivated self-starter with exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and fluency in QuickBooks. 8- 12 hours per week. For the right candidate could be combined with another PT position (Visitor Services Manager) to create a full-time position with benefits. Reports to the Executive Director; Works with Finance Committee, Staff, outside vendors
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Executive Director - Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History
Deadline: Until Filled
The Executive Director (ED) will serve as the leader of the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History and will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the organization. As a strategic and people-oriented executive who values community engagement and leads with a clear sense of purpose and direction, the Executive Director will be the face of the organization. The ED will build authentic relationships with the community by regularly communicating with civic leaders and public officials and developing and nurturing partnerships with community groups, and the greater Kingston nonprofit and business communities. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the ED will oversee all operations and will be an active manager and support for the staff. This individual will ensure that widely held museum and public history best practices are followed in the care and stewardship of collections. All matters related to the Center’s operations and strategic priorities, including the care and maintenance of a historic home and bakery, is also part of the position. The ED must share the Reher Center’s commitment to inclusion and community building. The new Executive Director must be committed to leading the Center into its next chapter. This is a full-time, on-site position with some weekend hours and nominal travel.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Part Time Intern or Studio Assistant - Vivien Collens
Deadline: Until Filled
looking for a reliable part time intern or sculpture studio assistant in my Cornwall, NY sculpture studio. learn how to use saws, angle grinders and drill press, drill; rivet, cut, sand, and polish metal. Help plan, organize, design, and fabricate sculpture components. assemble various projects; inventory, move. install and pack sculpture. Interact with team and participate in discussions. please send brief letter about yourself and resume to viviencollens@gmail.com
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Youth Arts Empowerment Zone Program Manager - The Art Effect
Deadline: Until Filled
This position is responsible for developing events and community engagement opportunities for and with youth, including the implementation of the annual PKX Festival, in the Youth Arts Empowerment Zone (YAEZ) as well as the broader development of the (YAEZ) in and around the Trolley Barn Gallery (TBG). The Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of The Art Effect’s curatorial and community engagement workforce program, which provides hands-on training and career development for youth ages 14-19. The Manager reports to the Director of Programs.
The position requires an exceptionally organized and independent individual with demonstrated ability to implement large and small events, and work as a team member to build relationships with youth ages 14-19 and the community. Strong writing skills and attention to detail are essential.
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Deadline: Until Filled
+ Artist Educator, Dia Teens - Dia Beacon
Deadline: Until Filled
Dia Art Foundation seeks an experienced Artist in the role of Educator to work with high school–aged youth at Dia Beacon in Beacon, New York. Dia Teens supports 15 ambitious Hudson Valley participants in developing their creative voice, critical thinking, and personal agency in a self-determinative, experiential environment over time, as teens may participate in the program for one to three years. The Artist Educator will design a new curriculum and facilitate a program that is enacted with and by the teen participants to create an inclusive peer-learning community that is responsive to the intersecting interests, identities, and needs of the cohort.
This part-time, temporary position is based at Dia Beacon and takes place September 2024–August 2025. It includes in-person program sessions on first and third Saturdays during the academic year and a six-week summer program. The Artist Educator, Dia Teens, Dia Beacon, works in close collaboration with the Learning and Engagement team based in Beacon and reports to the Senior Manager of Learning and Engagement.
The successful candidate’s practice engages with experimental pedagogy, community-building, reciprocity, or other related program values, and they are excited to explore questions central to their practice through reciprocal exchange with teens. Candidates with an existing connection to the Hudson Valley are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Printmaking instructors - Neighborhood Print Studio
Deadline: Until Filled
Neighborhood Print Studio is seeking experienced and passionate printmaking instructors to join us! We are looking for practitioners with a deep knowledge of their medium and a strong background in teaching to lead classes in our well-equipped studio.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Executive Director - Bardavon
Deadline: Until Filled
The Executive Director will be the Chief Executive Officer of the Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc. (“Bardavon”) with a particular focus on contributed revenue growth, financial management, and general administration. They will provide leadership and vision to fulfill the organization’s mission and ensure that the Bardavon achieves its goals for artistic excellence, financial stability, and community engagement. Reporting to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, the Executive Director will provide oversight for all aspects of the organization, facilitating the work of the board, staff, and volunteers, while building a culture of communication, trust, and transparency. As a presence in the community and an advocate for the organization, they will engage the local and wider communities served by both venues.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Executive Director - Women's Studio Workshop
Deadline: Until Filled
Women’s Studio Workshop, a non-profit arts organization in Kingston, NY, is seeking a creative and visionary Executive Director. We seek candidates with a proven record of leadership, a deep commitment to contemporary art and artists, a strong understanding of the operation of an arts organization and/or residency program, and a comprehensive commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as an ethical practice. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative and progressive approach to arts leadership.
Founded 50 years ago as a women’s art space, WSW has shed patriarchal definitions of gender to serve an expanded mission: to operate and maintain a workspace that encourages the voice and vision of women, trans, intersex, nonbinary, and genderfluid artists. We provide professional opportunities for artists at various stages of their careers and promote programs designed to stimulate public involvement, awareness, and support for the visual arts. WSW maintains studio facilities in printmaking, papermaking, ceramics, and book arts.
After reading the full job description, interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resumé, and four professional references: all three items should be submitted as a single pdf to searchcommittee@wsworkshop.org.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Program Assistants - Storm King Art Center
Deadline: Until Filled
Storm King Art Center seeks Program Assistants to support Children and Families programs in the 2024 season. Storm King offers a robust calendar of drop-in, hands-on programs for children and their families visiting the Art Center. These programs are led by a variety of professional arts educators, artists, scientists, and naturalists. Programs are designed to encourage open-ended, intergenerational, creative play and to enrich visitors’ experience of the Art Center. Programs
occur every other Sunday during Storm King’s season beginning May 12th. During peak fall season, October through mid- November, programs are offered every Sunday. Programs typically run from 12-3pm.
Program Assistants will support these programs by assisting the lead educators, transporting supplies, greeting visitors, and documenting the program. Full day and half day shifts are available. Opportunities may also be available to staff programs in the community, or to work other public programs at Storm King as needed.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Freelance Educators - Storm King Art Center
Deadline: Until Filled
Storm King Art Center seeks Freelance Educators to work with K-12 student groups during the 2024 season. Storm King
provides a unique opportunity for students to encounter modern and contemporary art while immersed in nature. Inquiry- based tours create opportunities for multi-sensory, multi-disciplinary learning. Freelance Educators lead tours that encourage close looking and create a safe and compelling space for students, teachers, and chaperones to explore their ideas and observations together.
Storm King welcomes over 10,000 people as part of group visits each season and offers over 200 group tours. School visits peak mid-May to mid-June and from October to mid-November. Storm King values the diversity of our artists and audiences and Freelance Educators must uphold Storm King’s I:DEA principles of collaboration, mutual respect, and reciprocity in working with students, teachers, visitors, fellow educators, and docents.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Director of Finance - Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
Deadline: Until Filled
Position Summary: The Director of Finance is a new position, charged with responsibility for the financial health and sustainability of Hudson Valley Shakespeare, and overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, strategic analysis, financial reporting, and compliance. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Finance is a key member of the senior management team, and will collaborate with senior leadership across the organization to develop financial strategies aligned with the theater’s objectives and provide oversight and management of the organization’s on-site for-profit hospitality subsidiary business. Additional key duties include oversight of all accounting matters, ensuring transparency and GAAP compliance for all aspects of a $53M capital project with significant state and federal investment, oversight of the budget's spending and forecasting for the capital project, overseeing and supporting the annual external audit, monitoring reserve funds and investment accounts related to the capital campaign, and performing sophisticated financial analysis and modeling. This individual will work in collaboration with HVSF’s leadership, Board, and staff as well as external stakeholders and consultants to support artistic excellence and realize the organization’s mission and values while ensuring long-term financial security and compliance. In late 2019, HVSF was offered 98 acres of land to create its first-ever permanent home and make its next leap forward – from a seasonal festival into a year-round cultural anchor for the Hudson Valley region. The vision for the new campus is centered on cultural placemaking, community engagement, and environmental sustainability, each viewed through the lens of HVSF’s ongoing work toward anti-racism, dignity, and belonging.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter of interest and your resume via email to jobs@hvshakespeare.org with the subject “2024 Director of Finance”. No phone calls, please.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Director of Donor Relations - The Art Effect
Deadline: Until Filled
The Art Effect is looking for a full-time Director of Donor Relations to be an effective partner to the Executive Director and Director of Institutional Giving/Grants in guiding the organization to fulfill an ambitious mission and to manage and implement our collaborative development efforts as we grow in size and complexity. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will oversee the development of relationships and systems that advance individual giving at all levels, including major donors, events, and appeals.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Teachers for Winter Classes & Workshops - Garrison Art Center
Deadline: Rolling
We at Garrison Art Center are currently planning our winter education schedule and are looking for new additions to our team. Want to teach at Garrison Art Center? Do you have some great ideas for a new class or workshop? If you are interested in teaching or know someone you think would be a great fit for our programs, contact Kit our Education Director via email education@garrisonartcenter.org.
Deadline: Rolling
+ Guest Services Associate - Katonah Museum of Art
Deadline: Until Filled
Guest Services Associates (GSA) at the Katonah Museum of Art (KMA) work as front-line ambassadors to create positive experiences for seasoned audiences and new visitors alike. They provide assistance across in-person, phone, and online channels during regular Museum hours and also assist with special events. GSA staff also serve as gallery guards, and ensure that all public spaces are immaculately maintained. Well-versed in all Museum activities, they actively promote programs and events, collect and report on visitor metrics, and perform other administrative tasks. They are expected to learn about current exhibitions. As valued members of the KMA team, they participate in all audience engagement initiatives to create a welcoming, informed, inclusive, and safe environment for guests.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@katonahmuseum.org.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ New Board Members Wanted - Friends of Brunel Park
Deadline: Rolling
JOIN OUR BOARD
The Friends of Brunel Park are committed to growing relationships with descendants of the First People who walked this land. With other like-minded individuals and communities, we can forge the language and principles to nourish Brunel Park as an indigenously-grounded community learning center and nature sanctuary for “seven generations” to come.
We are currently looking for passionate individuals and members of Indigenous and Tribal Communities to join our non-profit Board of Trustees to help us weave together the indigenous roots and history of the land with Emile Brunel’s artistic visionary sculpture park, which he created to be a lasting tribute to the Native Americans who once thrived here.
What is involved in being a Trustee of Brunel Park? *Participate in strategic planning *Develop educational and cultural programming *Build community relationships *Provide budgetary oversight *Participate in fundraising
*Preserve, conserve, interpret, and celebrate this land and its history
Brunel Park is an intimate and singular sanctuary of nature, art, culture, and history, nestled in the Ashokan Reservoir watershed in Ulster County, NY. The Park was created by Emile Brunel, a French- Alsatian sculptor, photographer, and filmmaker who founded what became known as the New York Institute of Photography in 1910 and began buying property in the Catskills in 1921. Between 1929 and 1941, he created the 14 concrete artworks that comprise the Sculpture Garden which are now in need of conservation. Since re-opening to the public in August of 2019, Brunel Park and our programs have drawn enthusiastic support from Ulster County’s preservation and tourism departments and businesses, municipal leaders, like-minded organizations, artists, Indigenous teachers and educators, horticulturalists, regional media, local residents and international visitors alike.
More about our mission and vision is on our website: www.brunelpark.org/who-we-are and Testimonials from our Trustees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jltzY9pCEk&t=8s
To apply, contact Nikitin@brunelpark.org or call (845) 205-3839
Deadline: Rolling
+ Teaching Artist Opportunity for Goshen Community - Oye Group
Deadline: Until Filled
¡OYE! Group and LUMBERYARD partnered to deliver Fresh Start, an arts education intervention program designed to reduce recidivism rates for incarcerated juveniles. Utilizing the expressive power and discipline of the performing arts, Fresh Start helps adolescents currently in the criminal justice system develop the means to map out their next steps in life. Oye Group instructors provided arts programming and instructors to youth housed at the Brentwood Residential Center in Dix Hills, NY.
Over the course of eight weeks, students focus on the development, appreciation and understanding of theatre, including, but not limited to, theatre etiquette, terminology, games, exercises, pantomime, poetry, monologues, and scene work.
The program culminates in a 30-minute workshop performance for fellow residents, facility staff and teachers.
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Experience Associate - Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
Deadline: Until Filled
Job Info Job title Guest Experience Associate Job location 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601 Job type Part-time Salary$14.20 - $15 per hour
Job Description The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum (MHDM) is seeking a friendly, outgoing and motivated individual to join our Guest Experience team. Must be capable of delivering legendary customer service to diverse audiences.
This position is part-time; 15-20 hours/week with potential to increase hours to 25-30 hours during holiday periods and in the summer. Weekend, holiday and evening availability is required. Training is provided.
This is an entry level position with opportunities for advancement based on skill set and performance. Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
MAIN FUNCTIONS:
As Guest Experience Associate, you will help to ensure welcoming experiences for Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum guests by:
welcoming guests
processing admissions
selling Museum memberships
answering phones
answering basic guest questions and/or directing inquiries to appropriate staff.
support museum operations by opening and closing the museum
assist with group visits, birthday parties, special events
assist in, or present science demonstrations as needed
additional duties include restocking exhibit areas, performing general museum cleaning, and participating in other projects as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Upbeat and positive attitude, with enthusiasm for the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum and for ensuring excellent and memorable experiences for Museum guests
Demonstrate ability to provide “legendary customer service” and show excellent judgment in interpersonal interactions Ability and desire to learn new things quickly and to perform repetitive tasks with high degree of care and accuracy Able to follow through on tasks and to seek assistance from appropriate staff members Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences Able to multi-task and to remain calm and courteous under pressure Able to take direction and show initiative
WORKING CONDITIONS: Family-friendly, hands-on (and sometimes messy!) environment. Usually high energy and busy but can also have slow periods. Must be willing and able to handle frequent interruptions in order to enhance the experiences of individual museum guests Must be able to lift and move 30 pounds (folding tables, incoming mail, boxes of supplies, etc.) Must have the physical endurance and willingness to work on feet for a significant portion of each day
TIME COMMITMENT: This position is part-time; 15-20 hours/week with potential to increase hours to 25-30 hours during holiday periods and in the summer. Weekend, holiday and evening availability is required.
Must have reliable transportation.
The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is open:
Monday through Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 11:30 pm - 5:00pm
Plus:
Select Holiday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Select evenings 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Deadline: Until Filled
+ New Board Members Wanted - Fall Kill Creative Works
Fall Kill Creative Works is looking for new board members. If you're interested in learning more or submitting your name to be considered, please email chair@fallkillcreativeworks.org
+ Board Members Wanted – Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center
Deadline: Untill Filled
The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center located in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking new Board Members for it’s volunteer-based Board of Directors. The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to meet the cultural needs of the community by providing venues for both professional and amateur artists to showcase their talent in theater, music, dance, fine and visual arts and preserve two historically significant structures
Deadline: Until Filled
+ Visual and Performing Arts Teachers - Newburgh Performing Arts Academy
Deadline: Rolling
The Newburgh Performing Arts Academy (NPAA) and the Poughkeepsie Performing Arts Academy (PPAA) are community schools of the arts that provide formal training in the visual and performing arts to children, youth, and adults ages 3+. NPAA and PPAA were established to provide instruction in the creative arts such as dance, theater, music, literary and visual arts.
Celebrating our 19th successful year, NPAA and PPAA seek to enhance their award-winning performing and visual arts programs by adding to our roster of esteemed faculty in the following disciplines: Dance – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, African, Contemporary and Lyrical Music – Voice, Chorus, Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Recording Studio Engineering, drums, wind instruments. Visual Arts - Photography, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Film Making (Final Cut), Computer Based Graphic Design (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Job Description: All currently available positions are flexible part-time hours after school and Saturdays. NPAA and PPAA instructors are responsible for providing high-quality instruction while cultivating learning environments that are most conducive to helping students with various skill levels and interests to reach their highest potential. Requirements & Qualifications: Must have experience teaching in your field of interest. Must demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm, and creativity and must especially enjoy working with youth.
To apply email cover letter and resume to hiring@bgcnny.org
Deadline: Rolling