Job Listings
Arts North Carolina maintains a comprehensive listing of job opportunities in the arts in North Carolina. Listings are included in Arts North Carolina’s bi-weekly e-blasts and maintained on this page. Organization Members may submit unlimited listings at no charge. Non-members pay $50 per listing. Submit your job description and link to christine@artsnc.org. Contact Christine Olson at 919/834-1411 to make a payment and schedule the listing.
- North Carolina Arts Council – Executive Director – Extended to March 9
- New Arts Council in Wilmington – Executive Director
- Flat Rock Playhouse – Producer
- Raleigh Chamber Music Guild – Executive Director
- Temple Theatre – Stage Manager
North Carolina Arts Council – Executive Director
Mission: To make North Carolina a better state through the arts.
Goals: The work of the Arts Council is guided by its strategic plan comprised of five goals:
- A robust arts industry
- A creative economy
- Vibrant communities
- Children prepared for the 21st century
- Lives filled with discovery and learning
The Arts Council is a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, and its Executive Director reports to the Chief Deputy Secretary of the Department. The Arts Council is advised by a 24-member board appointed by the Governor. It has a 27-person staff and an $8.5 million budget which includes federal, state and private funds.
Position Responsibilities: The Executive Director provides leadership for the arts across North Carolina and is responsible for the administration of the agency and the development of policies and programs that address the agency’s mission and goals. The position is classified as an exempt policy making position.
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Application Procedure
The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act (SPA) with highly qualified individuals. Individuals interested in applying for this position (#2012-00205) must complete an online State Employment Application. All applicants may apply online at http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/.
Closing Date
March 9, 2012, 5 p.m. Eastern TimeDO NOT send applications or application materials to the North Carolina Arts Council. Only applications following the procedure above will be considered.
For more information please contact:
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
Human Resources Office
Phone: (919) 807-7373New Arts Council in Wilmington – Executive Director
A newly formed arts council located in Wilmington, North Carolina is seeking an experienced leader. The executive director will have a unique opportunity to help shape the structure and policies of a new organization.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide a Stream of Funding to Support Artists And Arts Organizations of Wilmington and New Hanover County
- Promote the Arts as Essential to Economic Development
- Market Wilmington and New Hanover County’s Rich Arts and Cultural Assets
- Advocate for the Arts at the Local, State and National Level
- Facilitate Communication and Collaboration within the Arts Community
Qualifications
The candidate must understand and embrace the vision for an arts council set forth by a local steering committee in the report, Recommendations for Forming an Arts Council in Wilmington and New Hanover County (www.ncarts.org/wilmington), and have the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the vision.
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How to Apply
Send resume, cover letter addressing relevant experience, and three references to the attention of the Search Committee. Files will be accepted in Microsoft Word or pdf format.
Send to:
Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County.
artscouncilofwilmingtonandnhc@gmail.comDeadline to receive materials is March 2, 2012.
Flat Rock Playhouse – Producer
The State Theatre of North Carolina is seeking a full time Producer to manage a new touring venture for the Playhouse in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The Producer will report directly to the Producing Artistic Director and will be responsible for the successful execution of the theater’s first major touring initiative. Position will require at least part-year relocation to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Job responsibilities include: managing production transfers from North Carolina to South Carolina, interfacing with series sponsor and local marketing/pr firm, representing FRP in the local and regional community, managing the touring budget, developing strategic partnerships with local businesses, managing local technical, box office, musician and house management staff, and collaborating with the Producing Artistic Director on programming choices.
The successful candidate will be a charismatic, outside-the-box theater professional with strong public speaking skills, and experience in managing theatrical related activities with budgets in excess of one million dollars. Salary is negotiable 43k-50k with enormous growth potential in subsequent years.
Please submit resume and letter of interest with “Producer” in the subject line to:
mailto:hr@flatrockplayhouse.orgFRP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No snail mail please.
Raleigh Chamber Music Guild – Executive Director
Executive Director of this 70-year-old Raleigh, North Carolina, chamber music presenter will provide leadership to the organization in meeting its goals for artistic excellence, financial stability and community engagement. Responsible for all aspects of RCMG’s operations including planning and implementing two concert series, fundraising, marketing, financial management, office administration and community activities.
Application deadline: March 31, 2012
The candidate should be able to start work on June 25, 2012.
Full job description and application: www.rcmg.org/employment/
Temple Theatre – Stage Manager
The Temple Theatre located in Sanford, NC is currently seeking a Stage Manager for Little Shop of Horrors: April 10-May 13th. This is a paid position and housing can be included if necessary.
Call Peggy Taphorn: (919) 774-4512, ext. 223
or e-mail templetheatre@windstream.net to schedule an interview.Please check out our website: www.templeshows.com to see what we do!
