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.
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POSITON SUMMARY
CTRC seeks a fundraising leader to grow the foundation that has been built and lead its fund development strategy at a pivotal moment in the organization’s growth. In 2025, a feasibility study was completed, and it recommends that CTRC devote two years to expanding the base of private support through individual, corporate, and foundation giving; communicating progress and stewarding current and potential donors; and amplifying partnerships with public entities and community members which will be key drivers of this position.
The Fund Development Director will be a key thought partner to the visionary Executive Director and peer to an experienced Deputy Director and an external fundraising consultancy. They will work collaboratively to advance the transformation of Buffalo Central Terminal into a purpose-built cultural and economic hub that catalyzes reinvestment in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood, and positions Buffalo as a national model for equitable redevelopment.
The organization is preparing to launch a transformational capital campaign to advance restoration and significantly expand the Terminal’s role as a community and cultural anchor. The completed 2025 feasibility study revealed potential for strong public support for the campaign and significant interest in the case for support from prospective individual and institutional supporters. There is, however, opportunity for growth to support Buffalo Central Terminal’s fundraising efforts at the scale required for a major capital campaign, and ongoing annual fundraising to support operations and ongoing programming. The Fund Development Director will provide strategic leadership for this effort while building upon the infrastructure and systems that are in place to support long-term fundraising growth and sustainability.
This role requires a strategic and results-driven fundraising professional with knowledge of philanthropic best practices and the ability to translate a complex, multi-phase Master Plan into compelling cases for support. This fundraising leader will cultivate a strong culture of philanthropy across the board, staff, volunteers, and partners, and will work closely with a lean, high-performing team to secure philanthropic support that accelerates the Central Terminal’s reuse and regional impact.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Join The Buffalo History Museum as a Full-Time Communications Coordinator and help us tell the stories of Buffalo and Western New York in dynamic and engaging ways. This onsite role offers an exciting opportunity to lead our social media efforts, support marketing and outreach initiatives, and play a key role in shaping our public messaging.
With an annual salary ranging from $35,000 to $45,000, this position will develop compelling content, strengthen community engagement, and expand the Museum’s digital presence across emerging and existing platforms. In this role, you will spark connections with new audiences through strong community partnerships. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Meals, and Employee Discounts. This position is ideal for a creative and strategic communicator who is passionate about history, skilled in digital storytelling, and eager to amplify the Museum’s voice while reflecting the region’s diverse cultures and perspectives.
POSTION OVERVIEW
As the Full-Time Communications Coordinator at The Buffalo History Museum, you’ll play a vital role in shaping our digital landscape and enhancing our public presence. In this position, you will spearhead our social media strategy, managing platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok to engage diverse audiences with dynamic multimedia content, including short-form videos and interactive posts. Your proactive approach will ensure timely responses to local events, fostering an authentic online community. On the marketing and public relations front, you will assist in creating promotional materials, drafting press releases, and updating our website to reflect accurate and engaging content. Collaborating with local organizations to amplify community events hosted at the Museum, develop and further relationships with diverse community organizations, and highlight compelling stories from our collection and programs.
Your expertise will be key to enhancing the Museum’s brand and outreach efforts.
POSITON SUMMARY
The Education & Community Engagement Coordinator plays a vital role in connecting youth audiences to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. This position is responsible for coordinating our diverse portfolio of educational programs—bridging the gap between the classroom and the concert hall. The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship-builder and an organized administrator who is passionate about music education and committed to increasing accessibility to the performing arts.
POSITON SUMMARY
The Patron Services Manager assists in managing the Box Office and supervises ticketing and customer relationship management activities, ensuring exceptional customer service. The manager provides effective staff oversight, maintains accurate patron data, and contributes to the seamless operation of concert evenings. This position is responsible for Group Sales execution under the advisement of the Director of Patron Services. This full-time role requires weekday, weekend, and evening availability, aligning with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society (BPO) & Kleinhans Music Hall’s (KMH) performance and event calendar.
POSITON SUMMARY
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, through the Chair, the President & Executive Director (“ED”) directs, plans, and evaluates all major activities of the BPO. The ED works closely with the Music Director (“MD”), the Vice President of Artistic and Orchestra Operations, and the Artistic Advisory Committee to ensure that the highest quality music is presented with a diverse range of programs relevant to the Orchestra’s constituents and to contemporary life. The ED works collaboratively with all internal stakeholders to ensure the future health and growth of the Orchestra. The ED is the key external representative and spokesperson of the organization to many of the major individual donors, the business community, philanthropic and community partners, media and to the government. Overall, the ED plays a critical role in elevating and sustaining the life-changing impact of the BPO.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to help shape the next era of a beloved and world-renowned orchestra in a vibrant community, with a 91-year history of excellence and impact. The next ED will inherit an exceptional artistic product, brand, and legacy and will be supported by a dedicated board, staff, and philanthropic partners.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Grant Administrator is responsible for managing grant activities at the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve. This includes preparing proposals and funding requests, grant administration and management, and compliance, reimbursement, and close out requirements. This position also works with project team leads to manage budgets for capital projects. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent project management skills, and existing familiarity with public sector funding requirements, especially in New York State.
The Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve are at an exciting moment of growth. Three capital projects are nearing completion, including a new Accessible Trail at Tifft and the historic restoration of the Museum’s front steps alongside a brand-new exhibit entitled “Science Stadium”. We are embarking on master planning with the ambition to begin a capital campaign and major renovations coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Museum’s construction in 2029.
Salary Range: $27 per hour (37.5 hours per week)
Posted: May 21, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the guidance and supervision of the Vice President, Finance and Administration, the Staff Accountant is responsible for providing accounting and clerical support and for performing a variety of general financial and recordkeeping duties.
Salary Range: $28-$30 per hour (28 hours/week)
Posted: June 21, 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
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Education Director serves as the organization’s educational leader; guiding the vision, quality, and impact of Buffalo String Works’ music programs. The Education Director ensures that BSW’s mission, values, and educational philosophy are reflected across all music programs while maintaining high standards of artistic and instructional excellence. The Education Director oversees curriculum development, Teaching Artist support and supervision, program quality, performances, and educational partnerships. They cultivate a joyful, community-centered learning environment that supports both musical growth and youth development, alongside program staff. As a member of the leadership team, the Education Director helps shape the organization’s strategic direction and collaborates to ensure programs remain grounded in the needs of students, families, and communities served.
Salary: $65,000
Posted: June 23, 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.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Program Officer of Arts & Culture is a member of the Foundation’s Community Impact team, reporting to the Director of Community Impact. The Senior Program Officer of Arts & Culture (SPO) will lead the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Arts & Culture Initiative (ACI) at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. The vision of the ACI is “a healthy and coordinated arts & culture ecosystem that is rooted in the collective good of the sector and the people it serves.”
Salary Range: $79,000 – $82,000
Application Deadline: July 10, 2026
About Elmwood Village Charter School
The Elmwood Village Charter Schools provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.
The Role
We are seeking a relationship-focused servant leader with a deep commitment to learning, continuous improvement, and community partnership. This leader embodies our mission and values, has a proven track record of organizational leadership, and is ready to guide EVCS into its next chapter of excellence and sustainability.
EVCS is transitioning from a shared-leadership model to a single-leader model. The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for academic, operational, financial, and cultural coherence across the network. The ED will partner closely with the Board of Trustees and key leadership team members to set strategic direction, ensure strong school performance, and build the systems and relationships that allow EVCS to thrive.
Salary Range: $120,000.00 – $150,000.00
Posted: July 1, 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
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Office & Rentals Manager provides direct support to the Executive Director and general support to the entire staff. Key responsibilities include office support, customer service, maintaining company files and archives, managing NACC’s rental spaces for long-term art studio space rentals, gallery exhibits, theater productions, presentations, rehearsals, meetings, and events and other duties as requested. The position requires the ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate the needs of and make effective connections among various stakeholders, create pathways and processes for others to follow, and meet deadlines.
Salary: Full-time, hourly $18 /hour
Posted: May 20, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
The State University of New York at Fredonia is seeking a full-time Lecturer in the Voice and Choral areas, with expertise in Voice studio teaching and choral conducting. In addition to conducting our University Chorus, a 100+ person ensemble with both music majors and non-majors, the successful candidate will be prepared to teach applied lessons and recital seminar. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with hundreds of concerts, student recitals, faculty recitals, and guest artist programs every year. This position is eligible for our generous benefits and retirement plans, along with competitive salary compensation.
This is a full-time, 10-month position, beginning on or before August 20, 2026. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Salary Range: $50,063.00 – $53,000.00
Posted: June 11, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Associate Prop Supervisor is part of a 4-person Props Department. They will work closely with and report directly to the Prop Shop Supervisor. They will work with two Prop Craftspeople, and students to lead builds and modify a variety of large and small props for 12+ theater productions per year, support the day-to-day shop operations, participate in shop maintenance, and maintain inventory. This position is ideal for those who enjoy both prop management and prop construction. They will act as prop lead on SU DRAMA productions and assist on Syracuse Stage productions.
The Prop Shop encompasses two workspaces: a woodshop for construction and small paintwork – and a clean shop for sewing, delicate crafts, and paper props. The Shop also has three inventory storage locations: one off-site warehouse for larger items, and two on-site rooms for smaller items. The Prop Shop is one of three shops, together with the Paint Shop & Scenery Shop, that make up the entirety of the Scenic Department. Regular collaboration between these shops is to be expected. Most of the Associate Prop Supervisor’s work will occur in the Props Department, however cross-departmental work assignments can and do occur.
The description of the position in this document is representative and not exhaustive. Regular collaboration between shops in the production department and the wider organization is expected. Duties and responsibilities may shift with organizational needs.
Salary Range: $22.00 per hour
Targeted Start Date: July 2026
Love where you work! The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is accepting applications for a technical director in the area of Arts Programming. This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the director of Arts Programming.
Join a team of creative thinkers and innovators where you have the ability to build a theater environment, just as you envision! You will have the freedom to make decisions about equipment, processes and design within a state of the art facility. You will experience the broad opportunity to work with artists from all over the world as well as our own students on campus.
Salary Range: $44,000 – $49,000
Posted: June 5, 2026
Wellsville Creative Art Center is looking for a creative, energetic and self-motivating individual with a passion for the arts education, administration and management to join our team at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center. If this job is of interest to you, please send resume and cover letter to introduce yourself. Please do not use AI for your cover letter. Thanks!
Salary Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Posted: June 30, 2026
Last updated: June 30, 2026
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