New England Arts Presenters

JOB BOARD

2026 Festival Program Lead
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas
New Haven, Connecticut

The 2026 Program Lead will serve as the chief curator and strategist for the Festival’s 2026 season, working with key partners to shape a cohesive and compelling artistic vision that reflects the Festival’s mission and engages both local communities and broader audiences. This role requires strategic leadership, strong administrative skills, deep artistic insight, and a commitment to community-centered programming. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the performing and cultural arts landscape, a commitment to amplifying diverse voices, and the ability to successfully collaborate with departments, communities, and partners.

This position is temporary, part-time, 10 - 20 hours per week through June 2026. Worth noting that a search for a permanent position which will include but not be limited to responsibility for Festival programming will be announced shortly and might offer the 2026 Program Lead an opportunity to continue with the Festival, but it is not required that the 2026 Program Lead be interested in a permanent position at the Festival.

10/13/2025

Education Manager
FirstWorks
Providence, Rhode Island

The Education Manager will lead and administer the FirstWorks Education Program, managing, implementing, and refining programming in schools, out-of-school settings, and through community outreach and engagement. Our educational programming stands on two thematic pillars: “Raise Your Voice,” which highlights diverse voices through the arts, and “EarthWorks,” which focuses on environmental advocacy and stewardship through the arts.  The role requires both hands-on operational execution and participation in high-level program design.

This is a full-time position with FirstWorks offices in Providence, RI currently operating under a hybrid model requiring in-office work an average of 3 days a week, with additional evening and weekend times to support public programming.

10/01/2025

Director of Arts Programmming
Connecticut College
New London, Connecticut

Connecticut College seeks an experienced, dynamic, and highly organized individual to lead the Arts Programming and Theater Services Department. The Director of Arts Programming and Theater Services oversees all aspects of the College’s OnStage Performance series and supports arts initiatives across campus. The director is a key collaborator with arts faculty across the college and works closely with other College arts departments to organize and execute key events. The director writes grants and is involved with regional arts organizations to bring established and emerging artists from across the arts. The director has a staff of three people and works with other on-call staff, and reports directly to the Dean of the Faculty and Chief Academic Officer.

08/23/2025

Director of Artistic Programs
Global Arts Live
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Global Arts Live is a vibrant nonprofit arts presenter dedicated to celebrating the world’s music, dance, and performance traditions as a cultural anchor in the Greater Boston area.

The Director of Artistic Programs (Director) will lead the visioning, planning, and booking of Global Arts Live’s annual performance seasons, curating a diverse slate of global music, jazz, folk/roots, and dance, presented at both the new performing arts center and several other venues in Boston, Somerville, and Cambridge. They will oversee all artistic programming activities, including season design, artist selection, agent engagement, contract negotiation, and scheduling. The Director will partner with the Chief Executive Officer, production team, marketing, development, and community engagement staff to ensure programs are mission-driven, financially viable, and culturally resonant.

08/15/2025

Executive Artistic Director
FirstWorks
Providence, Rhode Island

FirstWorks is seeking an Executive Artistic Director (EAD) to lead the organization into its next chapter. The EAD leads the organization in setting strategic direction with entrepreneurial vigor and fiscal prudence. The EAD is charged with developing resources, curating programs, and presenting high-quality artistic programming to advance FirstWorks’ mission of connecting art with community.

08/15/2025

President & CEO
Celebrity Series of Boston
Boston, Massachusetts

The Celebrity Series of Boston (Celebrity Series) is one of the nation’s largest and most highly regarded independent performing arts presenting organizations, partnering with established, internationally-acclaimed artists and emerging talent to curate a diverse lineup of performances across different genres.

The President & CEO will provide the leadership, direction, and management, as well as identify and secure the resources necessary to build on decades of success and elevate its full potential as an exciting multi-disciplinary performing arts organization. The individual will have overall responsibility for the artistic vision and ongoing growth and development of the organization, reporting to the Board of Directors, and working closely with active and engaged groups, including the Board of Directors and Board of Advisors, a dedicated staff, and strategic venue partners throughout the region, and will serve as Celebrity Series' primary spokesperson and public figure on the local, national, and international level.

06/18/2025

Chief of Arts and Culture

City of Boston, Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture

Boston, Massachusetts

The Chief of Arts and Culture for the City of Boston, Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC) will be a visionary, collaborative, and dynamic leader responsible for shaping and championing the City's cultural identity while supporting the vibrant and diverse arts ecosystem. They will spearhead the Mayor’s agenda on the creative economy through the leadership of the Arts and Culture Cabinet. The Chief of MOAC serves the City, the Mayor, citizens, and visitors in leading the development and implementation of cultural policy in partnership with the local creative ecosystem, other City Chiefs and departments, and other public and private regional partners.

The position oversees approximately 25 full-time staff with nine direct reports and teams, including administration and finance, cultural planning, public art, communications, grants and programs, transformation, transformative art and monuments, City Hall Plaza engagement, and Strand Theatre. The Chief of Arts and Culture reports to the Mayor of the City of Boston and serves as a member of the Mayor’s Cabinet.

06/01/2025

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NEAP members may post open positions to this job board for free! Send a brief description and position and application links to neartspresenters@gmail.com. Positions are posted for one month, but may be extended upon request.