New England Arts Presenters

JOB BOARD

Deputy Director Fine Arts Center (Hybrid Opportunity)
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts

The UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center seeks to engage and inspire the campus and regional communities in the arts through a broad array of exemplary performances, exhibitions, and educational programs. The Deputy Director provides operational leadership for the Fine Arts Center, ensuring strong alignment between strategic goals and day-to-day functions. Reporting to the Director, this role oversees finance, administration, operations, box office, Fine Arts Center facilities and information systems, while also serving as a liaison to Central HR for organizational planning and staffing needs. The position requires demonstrated progressive leadership in arts or cultural organizations to steward resources, support programming, and sustain the Center’s mission of delivering world-class arts experiences.

This full-time position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.

11/1/2025

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.

11/1/2025

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.

11/1/2025

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.

11/1/2025

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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.