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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POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Guest Experience Supervisor, this position shall provide a primary role in the operations and functions of the Sales Department of the Aquarium, with final authority in such matters remaining with the President/CEO.
The Seasonal Guest Experience Liaison’s primary objective and responsibility is to provide world-class customer service to Aquarium visitors and members. The Liaison will also be responsible for the oversight of guest safety and will serve as front-line and initial contact for questions and inquiries.
Salary Range: $16.00 / hour
Posted: April 11, 2025
Who we are:
Assembly House 150 (AH150) is an innovative nonprofit art, design, and construction studio and incubator in Buffalo, NY. With artist and founder Dennis Maher, the organization is transforming a formerly abandoned 1860’s era church into a “living museum for the construction arts”. The vision for this site, re-named The Assembly House, is to create an architectural dreamworld where people can learn trades skills and be in touch with tools and materials. Teams of apprentices and students work with tradespeople, designers, architects, educators and others to build the church into a cultural destination and create uniquely designed environments for other sites. Projects are realized while providing educational opportunities in architecture, design, and construction.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Assembly House 150 seeks a mission-driven individual for a newly created role as Development and Engagement Manager. This position will work directly for the Artist Director in making The Assembly House vision come to life, as well as helping facilitate long-term strategic goals. This includes playing an instrumental role in helping the organization maintain and sustain its endeavors in workforce development/skills training and the visionary transformation of the church, while increasing engagement and support networks as we pivot into future projected plans over the next 5 years.
Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000
Posted: May 13, 2025
ABOUT ASSEMBLY HOUSE 150:
Assembly House 150 (AH150) is an innovative nonprofit art, design, and construction studio and incubator in Buffalo, NY. With artist and founder Dennis Maher, the organization is transforming a formerly abandoned 1860’s era church into a “living museum for the construction arts”. The vision for this site, re-named The Assembly House, is to create an architectural dreamworld where people can learn trades skills and be in touch with tools and materials. Teams of apprentices and students work with tradespeople, designers, architects, educators and others to build the church into a cultural destination and create uniquely designed environments for other sites. Projects are realized while providing educational opportunities in architecture, design, and construction.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Assembly House 150 seeks a skilled and experienced Marketing Coordinator to assist with communicating our work through image, text, short videos, storytelling, photographic documentation, and a variety of graphic design tasks. Using an existing design and communications guide, the successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of content creation and management including: social media account management (primarily Instagram and Facebook), website content management; program material creation such as brochures and posters; print and web advertisements; writing quarterly emails; and the design of event invitations and other collateral as needed.
Salary Range: $22-25 per hour
Posted: May 13, 2025
POSITION OVERVIEW
Gallery Teachers plan and lead high-quality museum tour experiences for K–12 audiences and maintain and organize the museum’s family spaces. In collaboration with colleagues and educators, Gallery Teachers devise and deliver engaging and fun experiences for students in the galleries and across the museum’s campus.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) is seeking a part-time Controller. At BCAT, the Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization and ensuring sound fiscal management in alignment with nonprofit best practices. This role provides strategic leadership in budgeting, financial reporting, grants management, compliance, and audit coordination. Reporting directly to the CEO and potentially supervising a future finance team, the Controller serves as a key member playing an essential role in maintaining the organization’s financial health, integrity, and sustainability. The Controller must combine technical accounting expertise with strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of nonprofit finance.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) is seeking a part-time Grants Coordinator. This position plays a critical role in securing and managing the funding necessary to drive our mission forward. This position blends strategic research, collaborative proposal development, detailed grant administration, and financial stewardship. The Grants Coordinator will work closely with program staff, finance, and leadership teams to ensure that grant projects are well-supported, compliant, and aligned with organizational priorities. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking, strong writing, careful management, and a commitment to organizational excellence.
Salary Range: $24 – $26 per hour, 20-25 hours per week
Posted: May 23, 2025
POSITION OVERVIEW
Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) is seeking a full-time Recruitment and Placement Manager to play a key role in connecting adult learners to opportunities that transform their lives. This position leads the full recruitment and placement cycle — from identifying prospective students to securing meaningful internship and employment outcomes upon program completion. Balancing internal coordination with external relationship-building, the Recruitment and Placement Manager ensures that BCAT’s programs are fully enrolled and that our graduates have strong pathways into the workforce. This role is both strategic and relational: managing a team, developing systems, and building strong partnerships with employers, recruiters, and community organizations. The Recruitment and Placement Manager collaborates closely with instructional staff, advancement, and community partners to ensure a seamless experience for students from the moment they express interest to the moment they secure employment.
Salary Range: $62,000 – $68,000
Posted: June 12, 2025
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Guest Experience Team Lead is a position charged with creating an exceptional and seamless visitor experience from entry to exit, ensuring that offerings reflect the Society’s mission, vision, and values. This team member is a customer service professional who provides leadership to the Guest Experience Team to create “Wow” experiences for guests at the Buffalo Museum of Science. The Guest Experience Team Lead, under the supervision of the Guest Experience Manager, is responsible for the production and coordination of engaging museum customer experiences across various guest experience areas, including presentations, demonstrations, the museum shop, concessions, and birthday parties. This position will be responsible for leading the guest engagement and activity facilitation area of the Guest Experience function, while also overseeing general guest service, museum cleanliness and safety, and ticket and retail sales. The Guest Experience Team Lead will serve as the Manager-on-Duty during Museum open hours in the absence of the Guest Experience Manager.
Salary Range: $19.00 per hour,
Posted: May 23, 2025
The Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences (Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve) is looking for a full-time Senior Accountant who will work under the supervision of the Vice President of Finance & Administration and be responsible for maintenance of the general ledger, execution of the budget, and annual audit administration.
This position requires a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the Museum’s business office functions, museum department work processes, and works with a minimum amount of supervision. This position acts as a trusted resource to leadership, and acts with total discretion and professionalism at all times. This position also requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of Blackbaud’s Altru donor and contributions module for the recording of detailed revenue transactions from Altru into Financial Edge revenue chart of accounts and monthly reconciliation.
The successful candidate will be paid in the range of $60-65,000/year, and will receive excellent benefits including paid time off, health insurance, 401K with company match, paid holidays and more. This position requires in-office work and will not be eligible for a remote working arrangement.
Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000 / year
Posted: April 11, 2025
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (BNHV) is a not-for-profit history museum and educational institution located in Amherst, New York.
Our mission is to preserve, interpret, and exhibit the agricultural history and rural heritage of the Buffalo Niagara region. The Development Coordinator is an important part of Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village’s (BNHV) daily operations. This person maintains and organizes documentation and administrative tasks related to the Development Department, including the donor database DonorPerfect, GiveCloud, Google and Microsoft Office. This person works with the Director of Development to identify and pursue funding opportunities for the museum, including annual fund donations, grant research, sponsorships, in-kind gifts, tributes and dedications and major gifts.
Salary Range: $18 To $21 Hourly (20-25 hours /week)
Posted: June 8, 2025
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Stewardship Officer is responsible for the development and execution of a stewardship plan that will advance individual giving and philanthropy. In addition, this position will manage and coordinate all aspects of the commemorative giving program and take the initiative to grow the program. This position will support the Director of Development in stewarding and cultivating current and prospective donors.
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week with non-exempt status according to the Fair Labor Standards Act and the NYS Department of Labor. Overtime hours may be required at certain times, with supervisor approval. The workweek may include flexible schedules depending on the workload, with some weekend work necessary.
Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000 annually
Posted: June 1, 2025
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Assistant Master Electrician (AME) assists the Master Electrician / Master Video Engineer (ME) in maintaining all stage lighting and electrical work in the building. Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Serves as Master Electrician when the ME is serving as Master Video Engineer or is otherwise unable to be present. This includes operating the lighting board, acting as Lighting Designer, and calling show cues to Spotlight Operators.
- Maintains the cleanliness and function of all stage lighting fixtures in and around the building.
- Maintains all electrical wiring for all electrical outlets, switches, extension cords, and other electrical equipment.
- Focuses stage lighting on a regular basis for rehearsals and concerts to ensure optimal lighting coverage and works with BPO Operations and Master Electrician to mitigate any musician concerns or issues.
- Sets lighting equipment on stage for rehearsals and concerts in the main concert hall and Mary Seaton Room, including but not limited to:
- Music stand lights
- Cyc/shell lights
- Tress/gobo’s
- Works and assists electrics for all load-ins and load-outs with rental lighting and video equipment
Salary Range: $15,000.00 – $25,000.00 per year
Posted: May 12, 2025
POSITION OVERVIEW
As part of the operations team, this role serves as a key support for both the orchestra operations and personnel. The person in this position ensures that all logistics, both production and personnel, are clearly communicated to all appropriate parties. This position ensures the overall effectiveness and performance of the orchestra.
Salary Range: $17.50-$18.00 per hour, full time
Posted: June 12, 2025
development and membership department’s financial processing, recording and documentation activities. Additional duties include administrative/clerical functions, providing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship assistance to members of the Advancement Team.
Salary: $22-23 / hour, full time, non-exempt
Job Posting Updated: May 8, 2025
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.
Encore Experience, LLC is seeking a passionate and reliable Assistant Instrumental Music Teacher to join our growing music education programs! This role supports our elementary and middle school band students in a fun, inclusive, and skills-based environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with small group lessons, sectionals, and full ensemble rehearsals
- Demonstrating proper technique on band instruments (woodwind, brass, percussion)
- Supporting student progress and encouraging at-home practice
- Helping with classroom setup, organization, and student behavior support
- Communicating positively with students, teachers, and families
Schedule: Part-time, school-day hours and/or after-school hours
Salary Range: $16–$18/hour (Part-Time)
Posted: June 8, 2025
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
Main Street Arts is a nonprofit arts organization in the greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region. We are seeking dynamic individuals with proven professional and/ or arts-based experiences to continue our mission. We are currently hiring for a mid-level, part-time ‘Community and Office Coordinator’. This is a role that balances field-based tasks, community programming and events, and general office coordination and support.
Main Street Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Salary Range: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
Review of applications will begin on May 30, 2025.
Main Street Arts is a nonprofit arts organization in the greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region. We are seeking dynamic individuals with proven professional and/ or arts-based experiences to continue our mission. We are currently hiring for a full-time ‘Gallery and Office Assistant’. This is a role working in tasks related to a gallery, with classes and event groups, sales and gifts, and general office support.
Main Street Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Salary Range: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour
Review of applications will begin on May 30, 2025.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Advisory panels play a key role in NYSCA’s grant evaluation process. NYSCA selects a diverse group of professionals from across the state to fulfill the advisory panelist role. Panelists’ expertise spans a range of artistic practices as well as many facets of non-profit management. Advisory panelists must demonstrate expertise in at least one of NYSCA’s evaluation criteria, which are Creativity, Public Service and Managerial & Financial.
Each year, NYSCA solicits nominations from NYSCA staff, Council members, current panelists, current grantees, and the public. Self-nominations are accepted. The advisory panels evaluate and rate each grant application according to opportunity evaluation criteria providing in the NYSCA opportunity guidelines. All NYSCA panelists are required to complete a panelist training webinar. Panelists are paid per day of panel participation.
Term: April 1 to March 31
Salary Range: N/A (Volunteer Position)
Deadline to Apply: June 26, 2025
ABOUT THE ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE:
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) is located in Jamestown, NY, where Roger Tory Peterson was born and raised. For 40 years, RTPI has provided a diversity of research, educational, and cultural programs. In 2021, the organization adopted a new strategic plan that places RTPI among an emerging ecosystem of museums, academic institutions, and artists’ collectives that focus on the nexus between art and nature. As a nature art museum and home to the largest collection of Peterson’s work, RTPI presents a year-round season of exhibitions and programs of Art that Matters to the Planet.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute seeks a Chief Executive Officer that will build upon recent gains in realizing RTPI’s potential as a nature art museum of local, regional, and national significance.
The next CEO will be a charismatic and diplomatic leader who will bring strong managerial skills to the business of running a museum. They will embrace the opportunity to expand the number of visitors, members, donors, community partners, and corporate sponsors.
They will bring an entrepreneurial mindset to increasing earned revenue through exhibitions, programs, signature special events, and facility rentals. They will be tasked with raising the visibility RTPI locally, regionally, and nationally as a passionate spokesperson for the relevancy of Peterson’s living legacy of Art that Matters to the Planet.
The CEO has delegated authority from the Board of Directors to conduct the day-to-day operations of the museum in alignment with the goals and objectives of the approved strategic plan. The CEO reports to an engaged, 17-member Board of Directors and manages a professional team of nine full-time staff and several contractual support staff.
Salary Range: $120,000 – $135,000, annually
Posted: April 30, 2025
SCA is seeking to hire a seasonal Administrative Assistant.
Due to several transitions, SCA could use additional help this summer in a broad variety of ways. The ideal candidate is someone who may be studying or starting out on a career path in business, management or administration. Exact duties will be tailored to the chosen candidate, but may include: assisting with youth workshops, writing, filing, setting up spaces for events, working on promotion, mowing the lawn, filing, distributing flyers, and whatever else we can think of that will help.
Familiarity with Google Drive, spreadsheets, calendar and other digital tools is a must. The position involves some mild physical activity. Pay rate is $16/hour.
The position is part-time, likely averaging 20 hours a week, and is currently set up to start immediately and run through mid August. Email [email protected] if interested in applying.
Salary Range: $16 / hour
Posted: May 18, 2025
ABOUT SQUEAKY WHEEL
In its 40th year, Squeaky Wheel is a dynamic hub where art, technology, and community intersect. Squeak Wheel offers uniquely interconnected media education, exhibition, and equipment access programs and engages established and emergent creative communities in the Buffalo region and globally. These programs include low-cost equipment rentals, media art education programs for youth and adults, artist residencies, exhibitions, screenings and more. Located in Buffalo, NY’s historic Tri-Main Building, it is the only organization in Western New York with programming entirely dedicated to media arts. Squeaky Wheel collaborates with other cultural organizations, institutions, and schools throughout the region. The organization’s longstanding history of providing community-based media art related programs has established an expansive network of national and international artists, scholars, and media arts practitioners. Since 2016 Squeaky Wheel has been certified by Working Artists and the Greater Economy (WAGE) and we pride ourselves in providing fair pay to our artists, instructors, and contractors.
POSITION SUMMARY
Squeaky Wheel seeks a dynamic, dedicated, and passionate Executive Director. The position is an opportunity for an innovative and agile arts leader to steer a nationally recognized media arts organization in building its programming and profile. Candidates should have exceptional writing skills, be a strong team leader, have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of managing an arts organization, work well with diverse groups of people, and be able to effectively represent Squeaky Wheel publicly. Strengths should include knowledge and enthusiasm for the media arts, grant writing, overseeing programs and finances, and fostering relationships with staff, board and a passionate constituency.
Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000 annually
Posted: April 30, 2025
Stitch Buffalo is seeking a full-time Studio Manager to lead daily operations in our vibrant, community-centered textile arts studio. This hands-on role supports the production and development of handcrafted goods created by members of our Refugee Women’s Workshop. The Studio Manager will oversee artisan training, product development, inventory, quality control, and studio organization, while also coordinating custom sewing projects and assisting with textile arts classes and events.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through creativity, community-building, and economic empowerment for refugee women in Buffalo.
Salary Range: $42,000 – $45,000
Posted: May 27, 2025
ABOUT SUNY FREDONIA:
The State University of New York at Fredonia is one of the crown jewels in the 64-campus State University of New York system. Founded in 1826, Fredonia is a highly ranked comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 80+ majors and 50+ minors. Fredonia is consistently ranked as a top public university for academics, value, and social mobility. Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, professional, award-winning faculty, a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, and a strong focus on student success.
The 256-acre campus, known for beautiful green spaces and attractive architecture, is located one mile from the shore of Lake Erie in beautiful Western New York with ready access to fishing, swimming, and lakefront attractions. Fredonia is centrally located between several large metropolitan areas. It is one hour south of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 45 minutes north of Erie, PA, and just 2 ½ hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Toronto.
Fredonia is a safe village community with beautiful Victorian homes situated in the heart of Western New York wine country. The location affords residents all four authentic weather seasons; warm and sunshine-filled, yet comfortable spring and summer, vibrant colors across rolling hills with the changing leaves of autumn, and the picturesque landscapes and accompanying outdoor activities of winter.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES
- Leadership and Strategic Planning
- Programming and Artistic Direction
- Fundraising
- Marketing and External Relations
- Financial Management
- Academic Program Support
Salary Range: $94,510, annually
Posted: April 3, 2025
Last updated: June 12, 2025
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