Academic Performing Arts Production Manager

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut

The Academic Performing Arts Production Manager at Fairfield University is a 10-month role supporting both the Theatre (80%) and Music (20%) programs. This position manages production budgets, coordinates all theatre and music event logistics—including auditions, rehearsals, and performances. They will oversee production communications, scheduling, marketing, and procurement of rights and equipment. The manager works closely with faculty, staff, student interns, and external partners to ensure the smooth operation of performances and support educational opportunities for students, with additional responsibilities related to Glee Club programming, instrument logistics, and special event coordination.

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07/15/2025

Student Arts Engagement Coordinator
Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut

The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts of Fairfield University serves as a hub of cultural activity offering exceptional performing arts and entertainment programming annually. In addition, the Quick is home to several university programs and events in support of student engagement and learning, as well as a community hub for rental programs.

The Student Arts Engagement Coordinator at Fairfield University’s Quick Center for the Arts will report to The Director of Programming and Operations and will drive student and community involvement in arts programming. Some responsibilities include coordinating communications, managing social media, and supervising interns. The role collaborates with university partners to ensure consistent branding, develop engagement strategies, and strengthen campus partnerships. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, tech-savvy, and passionate about the arts, with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Some evening and weekend work is required.

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07/01/2025

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.

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06/18/2025

Chief 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

Executive Director
Next Stage Arts
Putney, Vermont

Next Stage Arts, a nationally-recognized rural arts presenter, seeks a visionary and dynamic Executive Director (ED) to lead the organization into its next phase. The incoming ED will build on a strong foundation of programmatic excellence, deep community connection, and successful financial management. The ED embodies the strategic and programmatic vision essential to NSA’s role as a community-based arts presenter. They foster and manage key relationships with donors, community partners, and artists. In collaboration with a small, dynamic staff, the ED creates and executes NSA program initiatives on the stage and behind the scenes. The ED provides administrative oversight for all aspects of operations, serving as the chief executive officer and reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

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06/01/2025

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