New England Arts Presenters

JOB BOARD

Audio Supervisor
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Conservatory at Berklee is seeking an Audio Supervisor to join our Performance Services department. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and technically skilled audio professional who thrives in a creative, mission-driven environment. The Audio Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring exceptional audio experiences for Conservatory performances on and off campus—especially within our Mainstage Theater and Zack Box venues.

Working under the Assistant Director of Production, the Audio Supervisor oversees a staff A1/Audio Engineer, temporary A2s, and student technicians—ensuring all productions meet the highest technical and artistic standards. This is a hands-on role: from mixing live shows to overseeing installs, managing equipment, collaborating with designers and directors, and mentoring the next generation of audio professionals.

08/25/2025

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

Temporary Zack Box Coordinator
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Boston, Massachusetts

The Zack Box Coordinator provides oversight and support to events taking place in the Zack Box Theater, a multi-use space that serves as both a classroom and performance space. The ZB Theater hosts events and productions for the Boston Conservatory at Berklee including theater performances, workshops, staged readings, capstone performances, and other events. The ZB Coordinator hires, trains, and supervises the overhire workforce and student workers necessary to ensure successful productions, and maintains the production schedule. This is a temporary, part-time position that is anticipated to work through the end of the Spring 2026 semester (early May) with possibility to extend.

08/19/2025

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

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.

07/15/2025

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

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.

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.