Arts Jobs

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

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


BankRI Exhibitions Curator is needed

Title: BankRI Exhibitions Curator
Hours: Independent Consultant:  Insured and experienced art installer and transporter
Salary: $1,400 bimonthly.
Start Date: January 2024
Deadline to apply: Oct. 10, 2023
Summary: Identify/review artists/artwork for exhibition spaces at three of the BankRI Galleries, located on Pitman Street, in the Turks Head building, Providence, and in North Kingstown on Ten Rod Road. 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.

Yale Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity and Transnational Migration invites artists, media makers and journalists to apply for Mellon Arts and Practitioner Fellow

Title: RITM Mellon Arts and Practitioner Fellow
Location: Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
Hours: Spring 2024 term, from Feb. 5-Oct. 3, 2024.
Salary: $10,000 honorarium; $5,000 for travel, rent, and supplies.
Deadline: Oct. 13, 2023
Summary: Artists, media makers and journalists' work must focus on race, indigeneity and/or transnational migration. To apply and learn more.

RISCA seeks a full time Arts Education Program Specialist

Title: Arts Program Specialist
Location: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Providence
Salary: $65,089- $73,085 Annually
Deadline: Sept. 19
Summary: To oversee arts education programs and granting process for the R.I. State Council on the Arts. To apply and read more, click here.
 

Trinity Rep seeks a pair of Child Coordinators for seasonal show

Title: Child Coordinator
Status: Temporary
Salary: $17.50 per hour
Start Date: Week of October 2, 2023
Summary: A pair of child coordinators are responsible for 12 child actors (ages 8-12) during both the rehearsal process and performances of A Christmas Carol. Read 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.

FirstWorks seeks a Communication Manager

Title: Communication Manager
Location: FirstWorks, Providence
Hours and Salary: Full Time/$50,000-$70,000, three-fourths time and flexible work arrangements considered
Deadline: Until filled.
Summary: Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan across all FirstWorks programs, for partners and audiences, in collaboration with the FirstWorks team. To apply and learn more about both job opportunities, click here.

Warwick Center for the Arts has an opening for a part-time Art Education Program Coordinator

Title: Art Education Program Coordinator
Location: Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick
Hours and Salary: Part-time, flexible work schedule, 8-10 hours per week/ $15 per hour.
Summary: The WCFA Art Education Program Coordinator will work directly with the Executive Director to plan and organize year-round educational programs and related activities in support of the organization's mission and strategic goals. They will work in tandem with the WCFA staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors to further develop the art education and community programming. To apply and learn more.

Gamm Theatre has an opening for an after-school Teaching Artist

Title: Teaching Artis
Location: Schools/organizations
Salary: $20-40/hour
Deadline: Sept. 20
Summary: The Teaching Artist and Assistant Teaching Artist placements are Monday through Friday from 2-6 p.m. after school programming in some of these areas such as Providence, Pawtucket, Warwick, and Newport. 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.

New Jersey State Council on the Arts has two openings for Program Officers

Title: Education Program Specialist 3, and Education Program Specialist 3, Community 
Partnerships 
Location: Hybrid/Trenton, N.J.
Hours: Full Time
Salary: $72,836.90 - $103,620.41
Deadline: Aug. 25, 2023
Summary: The Program Officer serves as administrator in charge of managing and developing the Council's grant programs and services that strengthen New Jersey communities through the arts. Learn more:

RISD Seeks a Reuse Specialist

Title: Reuse Specialist
Location: Rhode Island School of Design - Providence (On Campus Job Only - No Remote Opportunity)
Salary: $50,000 per year. Paid once per month
Deadline: Posted until hire has been identified
Summary: This is an inaugural position aimed to inspire creativity, conservation, and community engagement through thoughtful reuse programs and activism. To apply and learn more. 

New Urban Arts seeks an Assistance Resident Artist Mentor in Music

Title:
Resident Artist Mentor in Music
Hours: Part-time, school year, 15 hours per week, primarily during the following times: Mon-Fri, 2:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m, with additional hours for special events and initiatives
Salary: $18 – $22 per hour
Start Date: Oct. 5, 2023

Summary: New Urban Arts is hiring an Assistant Resident Artist Mentor in Music. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in hip-hop beat making and other digital music production skills. To apply and learn more.

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

Trinity Rep is searching for a Company Manager

Location: Trinity Rep, Providence
Title: Company Manager
Hours: Seasonal Full-Time position
Deadline: Rolling until filled
Salary: $760-$880 per week
Summary: The company manager is the principal liaison between the artists and theater company, working under the guidance of the producing director to ensure all those involved in a production receive the essential support required to fulfill their contract. To apply and learn more, click here.

New Urban Arts is hiring a Director of Finance and Operations

Title: Director of Finance and Operations
Hours: Full-time
Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Retirement, plus generous paid time-off policy.
Start Date: September 2023
Summary: New Urban Arts seeks a nonprofit professional with financial management experience to serve as our new Director of Finance and Operations. Learn more and to apply.

New Urban Arts is hiring a Resident Artist Mentor in Fashion and Sewing

Title: Resident Artist Mentor in Fashion and Sewing
Hours: Part-time, school year, 15 hours per week, primarily Mon-Fri, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., with additional hours for special events and initiatives
Compensation: $19 – $22 per hour
Benefits: New Urban Arts provides medical, dental, and retirement benefits to part-time staff
Start Date: Sept. 12
Summary: New Urban Arts seeks an artist with extensive experience in fashion design, apparel construction, and sewing to work with our Studio Program Team to design and provide fashion apparel, and sewing programs for high school students at New Urban Arts. To learn more and apply, 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.

South County Art Association seeks a Development Coordinator

Title: Development Coordinator
Location: South County Art Association, 2587 Kingstown Rd., Kingston
Salary: $20 per hour
Hours: 8-10 hours per week
Summary: Candidates for this position should have a deep appreciation for the arts and prior experience with philanthropic activities in a nonprofit organization. Read more.

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