ARTS & CULTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A career in the arts is closer than you think. ASI regularly works with arts organizations both big and small in the Western New York area and has compiled this list with the most pertinent career opportunities. This list is constantly being updated so check back frequently.
NOTE: If you have specific questions regarding a listed career opportunity outside of Arts Services Inc., please directly contact the organization. If you are an arts and cultural organization and have a career opportunity available, please submit your information to [email protected] and we would be glad to add it to our listing.
Additional career resources:
The Glass Studio Technician works within the Sculpture Dimensional Studies (SDS) Division in the School of Art and Design at The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. This position is responsible for the oversight, maintenance, and safe operation of all SDS glass facilities, including all areas of glassblowing, glass casting, and the neon studio, as well as the hot shop, kiln room, flat glass shop, cold shop, and glassrelated equipment in plaster and wax areas.
This is a highly hands-on, technical position responsible for ensuring all equipment, materials, and facilities are maintained, safe, and fully operational to support teaching, research, and visiting artists year-round. The technician works closely with faculty and collaborates with SDS technical staff, student workers, and university departments.
The Glass Studio Technician is responsible for the instaUation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of specialized glass equipment and systems. This includes oversight of ventilation, plumbing, electrical, electronic, gas, and combustion systems, as we{{ as coordination with Facilities, Maintenance, IT, and Environmental Health & Safety. Responsibilities also include maintaining compliance with safety standards (fire codes, ADA, MSOS, chemical storage and disposal), coordinating inspections and renovations, and supporting the implementation and enforcement of studio safety protocols.
While this position will assist faculty with demonstrations and support the enforcement of studio protocols, it is not a teaching role.
This position plays a critical role in maintaining Alfred University’s significant investment in glass facilities and ensuring a safe, uninterrupted, and high-quality educational environment.
This position/title is covered by the CSEA, Local 749 union contract. The successful candidate will be a member of the CSEA, Local 749 bargaining unit.
ABOUT ARTSMART INC.
ArtSmart Inc. is a bookkeeping, accounting and business consulting firm for creatives. Our clients range from independent artists to large art non-profits and galleries in the US. We work 100% remotely andwe are currently looking for a remote, experienced bookkeeper based in the USA, to join our diverse, expanding team
Our team members are spread across the globe, i.e. in Los Angeles, New York, Virginia as well as Ireland, England, Australia and Mongolia.
POSITON RESPONSIBILITES
- Lead, manage and be accountable.
- Lead Account Associates & approve Account Associates tasks & client correspondence on time.
- Provide constructive feedback to Account Associates and follow through.
- Manage your time & tasks.
- Complete your tasks and to-do’s on time to a high standard.
- Deliver Client Service.
- Accounts Payables.
- Client inbox / email management.
- Accounts Receivables & sales tax tracking.
- Client payroll runs & payroll admin.
- Insurance annual audit support & renewals.
- Compliance Filing Support & Admin.
- Sales Tax prepayments, quarterly filings, payments.
- Annual 1099 Filing.
- Business License Annual Filings.
- Tax Return payments & archiving.
- Special projects support.
- New client coding & reconciliations and hand off.
- New company / DBA set up & registration.
- Business license & sales tax registrations.
- Calls to authorities i.e. IRS, FTB, EDD re tax notice resolutions etc.
POSITON SUMMARY
Reporting to the Guest Experience Senior Liaison, the Event Associate will assist in operations, functions, and programming for birthday parties, sleepovers, and other in-house and private events at the Aquarium of Niagara. Event Associates may be required to work weekends, evenings and occasionally overnights. The Event Associate must model mutual support, excellent communication and joint problem-solving skills among Directors, Supervisors, Staff, Trustees, Vendors, and Volunteers/Interns. They must cultivate, support, and maintain a culture of inclusion and engagement (positive morale) at the Aquarium of Niagara.
POSITON SUMMARY
The Associate Director of Advancement serves as a senior leader within the Advancement Department and the principal partner to the Director of Advancement in achieving the museum’s philanthropic goals. The Associate Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the museum’s fundraising programs, translating institutional priorities into measurable fundraising outcomes.
The Associate Director oversees frontline fundraising efforts, including major gifts, leadership annual giving, planned giving, campaign fundraising, and institutional giving, while maintaining a personal portfolio of leadership donors and prospects. Working closely with the Director of Advancement, the Associate Director develops fundraising strategy, establishes performance metrics, oversees forecasting and pipeline management, and ensures effective coordination of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities across the department.
The Associate Director serves as a coach, mentor, and manager for frontline fundraising staff and helps foster a culture of philanthropy throughout the institution.
POSITON SUMMARY
The Manager of Donor Relations & Stewardship serves as the museum’s strategic leader for donor engagement, stewardship, recognition, and membership experience. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive donor relations program that strengthens donor retention, deepens engagement, and fosters long-term philanthropic relationships across all levels of giving.
Working closely with colleagues throughout Advancement and the museum, the Manager ensures that donors, members, committee volunteers, and supporters experience thoughtful, personalized, and mission-centered engagement throughout their relationship with the museum. The position oversees stewardship strategy, donor recognition programs, membership engagement, benefit fulfillment, impact reporting, and donor communications while helping create a seamless progression from membership to major philanthropy. This role will also be the lead point person on all fundraising event committees including constructing, facilitating, communicating with, and serving as the primary point of contact for committee members. Considering this portfolio of duties, the Manager of Donor Relations & Stewardship is also expected to cultivate and maintain a modest pool of donors and will have an annual revenue goal associated with that pool.
The Manager of Donor Relations & Stewardship supervises the Membership Engagement Coordinator and serves as a key partner to fundraising staff in developing meaningful stewardship and engagement opportunities.
POSITON SUMMARY
Working closely with the Director of Talent & Culture, the T&C Manager will provide guidance and support to Management Team and employees, lead and manage routine HR functions and build relationships, from onboarding to separation, with a goal of consistent application of policies and procedures, and improved employee satisfaction and retention. The T&C Manager will also coordinate Labor Management grievances and ongoing application of Collective Bargaining Agreement for the four (4) unionized departments.
POSITON SUMMARY
As a Caretaker, you’ll play an important role in keeping The Buffalo History Museum safe, welcoming, and ready for visitors, programs, and events. This is a hands-on position for someone who is dependable, takes pride in their work, and can be trusted to work independently.
Caretakers have an important level of responsibility, including opening and closing the Museum, monitoring the buildings and grounds, keeping the Museum clean and ready for events, responding to unexpected situations, and communicating with the team about anything that needs attention. No specialized maintenance experience is required-we’re looking for someone with a great work ethic, good judgment, and a willingness to learn.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve (operated by the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences) seeks a highly strategic and systems-oriented Chief of Staff to partner closely with the President & CEO. This role aligns people, priorities, and processes to ensure effective execution of the organization’s mission and long-term strategy. Operating across people, culture, and executive leadership support, the Chief of Staff builds core organizational systems while driving accountability, coordination, and momentum across key initiatives.
The Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences is at a moment of exceptional momentum and opportunity, as the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve deepen their commitment to science learning, engagement, and community connection. This progress is underscored by significant recent milestones, including more than $10 million invested to enhance accessibility at Tifft, as well as historic preservation efforts and new exhibit development at the Museum. In 2025, the organization achieved reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, the field’s most prestigious accrediting body, further affirming its commitment to excellence, accountability, and public trust.
Building on this strong foundation, the organization is advancing a bold vision while strengthening alignment, accountability, and collaboration across functions. The organization is currently engaged with an architectural and design partner to lead master planning efforts. Over the next year, the organization expects to build on this momentum by moving quickly into a comprehensive feasibility study and advancing design work that will shape the next phase of transformation.
As the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences advances this ambitious vision, the Chief of Staff will serve as a key leader in positioning the organization to achieve critical milestones.
Salary Range: UNKNOWN, Contact TalentRise for information
Posted: July 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
Facilitators of Learning are responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality science experiences for children and families. This part-time, entry-level Facilitator position primarily facilitates pre-developed programs for Museum visitors and birthday parties, while supporting program experiences for all audiences including schools, groups and public programs. Under the guidance of the BMS Programs Manager and Assistant Programs Manager, the Facilitators of Learning build foundational skills in informal STEM learning delivery, group/classroom management, and guest engagement while contributing to a safe, welcoming, and fun learning environment. Due to the primary functions of this position being centered around engaging with Museum visitors and facilitation of birthday parties, candidates must have weekend availability with flexibility for weekday and evening hours.
Salary Range: $18 per hour (part-time)
Posted: July 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Guest Experience Associate staff are the front-line of the museum’s customer service program. The Guest Experience Associate welcomes patrons and communicates scientific information to the museum’s wide variety of guests. The customer service responsibilities include welcoming and informing guests about opportunities to participate in events, programs, activities, and selling admissions, memberships, and merchandise. The Guest Experience Associate also presents exhibit based discovery carts and tours. An ideal candidate for this position would be comfortable in both Customer Service and Public Communication roles.
Salary Range: $16.50 per hour (part-time)
Posted: August 2026
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
The Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences, which comprises the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve, is a highly valued and historied organization in the Buffalo community dedicated to inspiring joyful exploration of science and nature through engaging experiences, unique resources, and exceptional staff. We believe that science creates opportunities and shapes our world. We take pride in providing an environment that inspires curiosity, self-directed learning, and fun for our guests of all ages.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Membership and Database Coordinator supports membership and fundraising programs at the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve. This position oversees the Society’s membership program and assists with database management of the Society’s CRM system (Altru). This position requires a combination of outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills and high attention to detail.
Salary Range: $22 per hour
Posted: July 2026
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Buffalo String Works’ mission is to ignite community and youth leadership through inclusive music education. We provide rigorous music instruction and a creative home for refugee, immigrant, and historically marginalized youth. We recognize the significance of music as a universal language, and by lifting the voices of our students and parents, we cultivate youth to be agents of social change. Our vision is: Neighborhoods United by Empowered Young Musicians.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Buffalo String Works seeks a dedicated and compassionate Cello Teaching Artist who can demonstrate an ability to teach mixed-age beginner cello group classes. They should be able to differentiate instruction to meet the students’ varied developmental, musical, and learning needs while cultivating a sense of belonging and confidence within the broader BSW community.
Salary Range: $35/hour (9-10 hours per week)
Posted: August 31, 2026
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Buffalo String Works’ mission is to ignite community and youth leadership through inclusive music education. We provide rigorous music instruction and a creative home for refugee, immigrant, and historically marginalized youth. We recognize the significance of music as a universal language, and by lifting the voices of our students and parents, we cultivate youth to be agents of social change. Our vision is: Neighborhoods United by Empowered Young Musicians.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Buffalo String Works seeks a dedicated and compassionate Viola Teaching Artist who can demonstrate an ability to teach mixed-age beginner viola group classes. They should be able to differentiate instruction to meet the students’ varied developmental, musical, and learning needs while cultivating a sense of belonging and confidence within the broader BSW community.
Salary Range: $35/hour (9-10 hours per week)
Posted: August 31, 2026
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit, 750-acre community on Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State, where approximately 7,500 persons are in residence on any day during a nine-week season, and a total of more than 100,000 attend scheduled public events.
Chautauqua is dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values and the enrichment of life through a program that explores the important religious, social and political issues of our times; stimulates provocative, thoughtful involvement of individuals and families in creative response to such issues; and promotes excellence and creativity in the appreciation, performance and teaching of the arts.
The Motown & Soul Review is seeking a passionate, organized, and proactive Performance & Artist Relations Manager to help ensure every performance reflects the professionalism, energy, and excellence of our brand.
Whether we’re performing at festivals, weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, or community events, we’re committed to delivering a polished, memorable experience every time we take the stage.
This is more than a coordination role, it’s an opportunity to help shape the overall performer experience and maintain the high standards of a growing live entertainment company.
Salary: $250 – $1,000 a month
Posted: August 20, 2026
Infinity is a place where creative growth is cultivated and nurtured by a networked team of dedicated adult mentors, community supporters, and area music and arts professionals. Infinity programming is offered in a wide variety of arts disciplines including music, art, theater, dance, literature, digital and audio production, photography, sound technology, and filmmaking.
We are always accepting applications from qualified candidates. Submitted resumes are also reviewed prior to advertising new positions. Professional music or arts training, performance experience in a professional setting, music, arts, or education-related degrees and experience working with children in an educational or mentorship environment are all sought after qualities.
Infinity is currently seeking Private Lesson and Group Class Instructors in the following areas:
- Voice
- Piano
- Ukulele
- Saxophone
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Cello
- Infinite Exploration (introducing multiple instruments and art forms to beginner level students)
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT PRACTICE
The Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP) works to ensure that the nation’s nonprofit, public sector, and social impact leaders have the skills, knowledge, networks, and confidence to effectively lead, advance justice, and build a more equitable future for all. INP offers a suite of resources and programming, including management and leadership development, community convenings, network building, and robust alumni programming, all designed to build upon the knowledge, financial, and social capital of leaders at all career stages.
An intentional and wide-reaching focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is core to INP’s mission and part of every aspect of the organization’s work. Our staff, faculty, and participants are highly diverse across identity.
Behind INP’s award-winning programming to develop leaders and advance their organizational missions is an organizational culture that is thoughtful and attentive to its staff and faculty. A strong sense of community and values are key aspects of what makes working at INP unique.
For more information on the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, visit www.nonprofitpractice.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Institute for Nonprofit Practice’s Senior Grant Writer is the primary writer for all proposals, letters of intent, prospective funding scenarios, and donor reports. This role demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, a high level of organization, the ability to multitask, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The Senior Grant Writer understands the needs of grant-making organizations and presents the mission, values, capabilities, and brand of INP accordingly. They are ultimately responsible for the overall quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all grant proposals and report submissions. INP currently has 30 institutional donors comprising local and national foundations and corporations with most gifts ranging from $100,000 – $2 million+, totalling $7 million+ in annual giving.
Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Senior Grant Writer is a key member of the development team.
Salary Range: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 / Year
Posted: August 6, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Kenan Center is seeking a reliable, customer-focused Part-Time Theater & Events Technician to support performances, rentals, and community events across our campus. This position plays an important role in ensuring events run safely, professionally, and efficiently by operating theatrical equipment, assisting with event setup and execution, and serving as the primary staff member on site for smaller rentals. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in both theatrical and event settings, enjoys interacting with clients and performers, and can work independently while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Salary Range: $17 per hour
Posted: July 23, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Curator of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is responsible for the development, organization, and presentation of exhibitions and programs that support the mission of the Quick Center and the University. This position combines artistic vision, scholarly research, and administrative leadership to create dynamic, inclusive, and educational visual arts experiences for students, faculty, and the broader community.
Salary Range: $60,410.00 Annually
Posted: August 25, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) is excited to announce that the application portal for the 2027 RLTP Bridge Program are now open. Beginning January 2027, the RLTP Bridge Program is 16-week hands-on paid internship program sponsored by Road Less Traveled Productions specifically targeted for students and early career artists of color looking to get experience in the theatre industry to help develop their long-term career path. This unique opportunity is designed to promote diversity and inclusion for artists of color seeking a serious career in the arts industry.
RLTP successfully completed its fourth annual Bridge Program August 2026 with graduates in areas of acting, stage management and marketing.
The RLTP Bridge Program is a custom-built program that provides members access to opportunities to any area of interest in the theatre industry to fit their needs. Students and early career artists of color will gain extensive knowledge in one specific concentration of the theatre arts including; Directing, Acting, Playwriting, All Areas of Design, and Stage Management. The Program is designed to increase the student’s awareness and appreciation for all areas of theatre with an emphasis on collaboration.
The RLTP Bridge Program is led by Program Director Peter Johnson, an academic instructor, actor and casting agent in Western New York.
Deadline to apply: November 22, 2026
Posted: August 18, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) seeks a visionary President and CEO to lead one of the most distinctive cultural and educational institutions in New York State and the Northeast through a transformational period of growth. For more than a century, RMSC has inspired curiosity through science, history, and the natural world, and today the institution encompasses a dynamic museum, a renowned planetarium, and an 850-acre nature center. RMSC sits at the heart of one of the nation’s most historically significant technological centers, with ties to major research institutions and industries that have shaped the world. It stewards more than 1.2 million objects and artifacts, including the largest and most comprehensive Seneca-Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) collection on earth, along with a diversity of exhibits unmatched under a single roof anywhere in Western New York. Its span of activities, its stewardship of Rochester’s cultural and economic heritage, and its significance to the future of the region make it a singular force for education and influence.
RMSC enters this search at a moment of real momentum. Recent strategic and campus planning efforts have set a clear direction for the institution’s future, one that calls for meaningful investment in facilities, exhibits, collections stewardship, community building, and the visitor experience. RMSC’s key stakeholders and leadership, together with Rochester’s civic and private sectors, are enthusiastically aligned behind these efforts. The President and CEO will join RMSC as it moves from planning to implementation, advancing an ambitious agenda while building on the energies and efforts already underway.
The President and CEO will work alongside an engaged Board of Trustees, a staff deeply committed to RMSC’s mission, and a network of supporters invested in the institution’s future. Success in this role will require a relationship-oriented leader who can navigate complexity while maintaining focus on the RMSC’s mission and long-term priorities. The next President and CEO will bring strategic judgment, sound financial acumen, and the ability to move ambitious initiatives from concept to execution. Equally important is a leadership style characterized by transparency and collaboration, which builds trust, values expertise, and creates space for diverse perspectives. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and powerful advocate for the RMSC, able to connect with staff, trustees, donors, community leaders, elected officials, and public audiences.
Salary Range: $200,000 – $210,000, annually
Posted: July 29, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Team Leader of Starlight Studio Without Walls is responsible for managing and supervising the service activities and the staff of the art studio (the DSP-teaching artists). The Team Leader implements person-centered day services and supports to individuals that sustain their valued outcomes, needs and interests; and ensures quality, continuity and comprehensiveness. The Team Leader oversees curriculum development and creates opportunities that promote independence and meaningful experiences. The Team Leader has input on the intake and evaluation for services of individuals being considered for the program. The Team Leader oversees social media content and the storage and organizing of finished artworks by the studio artists.
Salary Range: $25-27.50 / hour (37.5 hours per week)
Posted: August 30, 2026
Shape the Future of Play: Director of Corporate & Strategic Relations
At The Strong, we believe play has the power to inspire, educate, and connect people of all ages. Behind our world-renowned exhibits, national halls of fame, and groundbreaking educational initiatives is a passionate, collaborative team—and an exceptional opportunity for a strategic fundraising leader.
We are seeking a Director of Corporate and Strategic Relations to manage and elevate our corporate partnerships, foundation grants, regional and national sponsorships, and high-impact industry alliances across the toy, video game, and entertainment sectors.
Why This Role?
You won’t be building from scratch. You will step into a highly supportive, collaborative Institutional Advancement team and inherit an established, structured corporate portfolio – including active corporate partners and a dedicated portfolio of 10-12 regional foundation prospects. Your focus will be on leveraging a well-defined framework to deepen existing relationships, cultivate new national partnerships, secure grant funding, and drive support for high-profile museum priorities and flagship events like our annual Play Ball gala.
Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually
Posted: August 22, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you’re passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.
Your Impact as a Creative Arts Teacher
- Provide quality creative arts education to students with autism and developmental disabilities
- Teach students to use a variety of media types in order to promote communication and self-expression
- Utilize a creative and dynamic approach to providing creative arts in group and individual settings
- Provide exposure to a variety of art and music activities for the purpose of building lifelong leisure skills
- Create opportunities to experience art and music in a community setting, and work with local artists and musicians to provide “in house” art and music experiences
- Collaborate with teachers, supervisors, and the transition team to address individual student goals during art instruction
- Promote the development of life skills during instruction (obtaining materials, cleaning up materials, etc.)
- Demonstrate Summit’s values of respect, collaboration, accountability, integrity, adaptability and optimism
Salary Range: $56,000 – $65,000 annually
Posted: July 24, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
Our teachers ensure that Tapestry provides our students and families with a world-class K-12 educational experience. Each of our classroom teachers makes this possible by leading students to achieve dramatic learning gains in all core academic disciplines including language arts, expedition, mathematics, the arts, and crew. At Tapestry, we believe that teachers are professionals and, as a result, we support their growth and development. We also implement a shared leadership approach that empowers our teachers to play critical decision-making roles in shaping how our schools produce outstanding outcomes for our students and families.
Salary Range: $41670 – $89,393
Start Date: August 24,2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Theodore Roosevelt Site Inaugural Site (TR Site) associate, you will assist in welcoming visitors to the museum, answer questions and inquiries, and complete POS-based transactions along with daily opening and closing procedures. Visitors may be from very diverse backgrounds, so it is essential that applicants be able to engage with different types of audiences.
Salary Range: $17.86 per hour
Posted: August 18, 2026
Last updated: August 30, 2026
Help keep our opportunities free! We ask that you consider donating $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can do to sustain this important resource for WNY creatives.