Arts Jobs

Employers: Before submitting an arts job for the first time, become familiar with our posting policy at the bottom of the page. 

Newport Art Museum seeks a Preparator

Title: Preparator (Independent Contractor)
Location: Newport Art Museum, Newport
Hourly Wage: $20-25 per hour
Deadline: May 26

Learn more and to apply

RISD has an opening for a Teaching Fellow

Title: Arthur Loeb Design Science Teaching Collection & Archive Fellow
Location: Rhode Island School of Design, Providence
Salary: $64,587 - $73,812
Deadline:  Applications received by April 29 will receive first consideration
Start Date: July 1
To apply and learn more.

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is searching for a new Festival Manager

Title: Festival Manager
Location: The Kingston Chamber Music Festival, Kingston  
Salary: $45,000-$50,000
Deadline: April 15
To apply and read more

Trinity Rep has several openings for apprentices with application deadline of April 1

All salaries are $350/week net stipend plus housing, utilities and parking. Apprenticeships are for:

Arts Administration 
Costumes 
Education 
Electrics 
Marketing 
Production & Stage Management 
Scenic & Props 
Sound 

Click here to learn more about our apprentice program.

Newport Art Museum seeks a full time Director of the Museum School and a part-time Finance Director

Title: Director of the Museum School.
Location: Newport Art Museum.
Hours and Salary: Full-time, $55,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience.
Summary: The Director of the Museum School is responsible for overseeing operations of the Museum School, including year-round camps and classes for learners of all ages, school outreach and community activities, marketing, stewardship, and finances of the Museum School. Learn more and to apply.

Title: Finance Director
Hours and Salary: Part-time, 25-30 hours/week (estimated); $50,000-$55,000 commensurate with experience.
Summary: The Finance Director, reporting directly to the Executive Director, is responsible for leading all aspects of the Museum’s financial operations. Learn more and to apply.

Gamm Theatre is searching for a full time Ticketing Services and Operations Assistant

Title: Ticketing Services and Operations Assistant
Location: The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm)
Salary: $32,250-$37,250 annual
Summary: In addition to ticketing services, the job includes outbound sales efforts, data entry and database management, front-of-house coordination, and maintaining inviting public spaces. Learn more and to apply

AS220 seeks a Development Director

Title: Development Director
Location: AS220, Providence
Salary: Full-time, $51,000
Deadline: Rolling until filled
Summary: AS220’s Development Director is responsible for creating and implementing a strategy to significantly grow AS220’s philanthropic support aligned with our mission and anti-racist goals. To apply and learn more.

Cultural Affairs Program Coordinator for the City of Pawtucket

Title: Cultural Affairs Program Coordinator
Location: City of Pawtucket, Pawtucket, RI
Hours: Full time
Salary: $68,019.43–$78,659.99
To learn more and apply

Brown seeks a part-time Audience Services Coordinator

Title: Audience Services Coordinator
Location: Brown University, Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Providence
Hours and Salary: Part-time Seasonal. Grade 7, $20/hour
Summary: This seasonal position will primarily work during the academic year, though the schedule is subject to change based on the Department’s schedule of events and programming. To apply and learn more.

Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater Seeks Executive Director

Title: Executive Director
Location: Majestic Theater – Gettysburg College, 25 Carlisle St, Gettysburg, Penn.
Salary: $110,000-$125,000 annually
Hours: Full time, permanent
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Summary: Gettysburg College, the owner and operator of the Majestic Theater, seeks an Executive Director to lead the enterprise as a key contributor to the College, the Gettysburg community, and the region, and as a driver of downtown Gettysburg’s creative and economic vitality. To apply and learn more.

Assets for Artists seeks a Part Time Communications Coordinator

Location: Assets for Artists at Mass MoCA, 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, Mass.
Salary: Minimum starting rate: $18.00/per hour. 
To Learn more and Apply

The Chorus of Westerly is hiring for two full-time positions

Title: Office Coordinator
Location: The Chorus of Westerly, Westerly
Salary: $40,000 annual 
Deadline: Rolling applications

Title: Advancement Associate
Location: The Chorus of Westerly, Westerly
Salary: $55,000 annual
Deadline: Rolling applications. To learn more and apply

Newport Art Museum seeks a full time Finance and Office Manager

Title: Finance and Office Manager
Location: Newport Art Museum, Newport
Hours and salary: Full-time; $60,000-$80,000
Summary: The Finance and Office Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the Museum's financial operations. To apply and learn more.

The Steel Yard has 2 full time job openings: Client Relations Manager and Development Director

Title: Client Relations Manager
Location: The Steel Yard, Providence
Salary: $42,000, full time
 

Title: Development Director
Location: The Steel Yard, Providence
Salary: $65,000/Full Time

To apply and learn more.

Providence-based artist, photographer, and filmmaker seeks a part time assistant

Title: LEAH DYJAK, an artist, photographer, and filmmaker
Location: Must live in Providence area
Salary: $20-$30 per hour
Summary: The assistant will help with various tasks, including organizing a digital archive, researching upcoming creative projects, scheduling, and calendar management. To apply and learn more, click here.

Providence ACT, RI Historical Society seeks a Commemoration Lab Director

Location: Aldrich House, Providence
Title: Commemoration Lab Director, Full-Time (18 months)
Salary: Annual salary of $65,000-$70,000, health care insurance 
Summary: The Commemoration Lab Director (CLD) is the lead project manager for the Providence Commemoration Lab project, funded by the Mellon Foundation. To apply and learn more, click here

Trinity Rep is searching for a Technical Director

Location: Trinity Rep, Providence
Title: Technical Director
Hours: Full-Time 
Deadline: ASAP
Salary: $70,000-$75,000 per year
Summary: Trinity Repertory Company seeks a highly motivated and skilled technical director. To apply and learn more, click here

R.I. Philharmonic and Music School seek a String Teaching Artist

Title: String Teaching Artist – Violin or Viola (1)
Hours: Full Time/Salaried
Salary: $38,000-$44,000
Summary: The String Teaching Artist will play a critical role in the organization’s efforts to dramatically expand access to music education. Click here to read more and apply.

RISCA is committed to equity and access, and the economic value of artists and arts administrators. To align with our core values, all job announcements must include hourly pay or salary, and time commitment. For part time, list workdays and hours.

Job announcement format:

  • Job title
  • Location
  • Hourly pay or salary
  • Application deadline
  • Link to online job posting

To post a job, email: either RISCA.Contact@arts.ri.gov or faye.zuckerman@arts.ri.gov