New Line Theatre, St. Louis | The Sweet Smell of Success | photo, Jill Ritter Lindberg

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN MISSOURI ARTS

We feature job opportunities that are taking place in Missouri or within 25 miles of the Missouri borders, have a strong Missouri link, or are part of an arts or cultural program of the federal government. We feature internships if they are paid.

To have your job information posted here, please email moarts@ded.mo.gov with a link to the information on your website. The postings are free.

We check these postings periodically to determine whether the jobs are still listed as open by the organizations. Our most recent check of all the postings on the list was September 6.

Additional Missouri Opportunities

In addition to what we have posted here, the following Missouri arts organizations regularly post many full-time and part-time opportunities on the employment pages of their websites: COCA (Center of Creative Arts) (St. Louis), Kansas City Art Institute, Missouri History Museum (St. Louis), Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Saint Louis Art Museum, STL Symphony

St. Louis-area nonprofit jobs, including arts/culture, education, environment, health, and social services, are posted on The Rome Group.

National Opportunities

Nationwide arts jobs: Americans for the Arts

Nationwide jobs for filmmakers: National Alliance for Media Art and Culture

Nationwide resources for arts careers, schools, and professional growth: The Art Career Project

OrganizationLocationPositionFull- or Part-TimeDeadline or Date Posted Here
National Museum of Toys and MiniaturesKansas CitySenior Manager of DevelopmentFull-timeOpen until filled; application review starts September 14
Open Spaces KCKansas CityArt Handlers
Deconstruction of city-wide Open Spaces exhibits
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Part-time, temporary
October 20 – December
October 15 deadline
Washington University, Department of Art History and ArchaeologySt. LouisAssociate Professor or Full Professor, Inaugural Mark S. Weil Endowed Chair in Early Modern European Art, 1400-1750Full-timeNovember 2 deadline
Cultural Corner Art Guild & GalleryChillicotheVisual Arts Instructors for painting, drawing, pottery, and children’s classesPart-timeOngoing
Columbia Art LeagueColumbiaExecutive DirectorFull-timeMay 29 posted
True/False Film FestColumbiaCommunity Partnership CoordinatorPart-time, 38 weeks a yearApplications accepted through October 31; decision may be made before then
True/False Film FestColumbiaAssistant Box Office ManagerPart-time seasonal, November 1 – March 3Applications accepted through mid-October; decision may be made before then
True/False Film FestColumbiaPrint Traffic ControllerPart-time seasonal, January – mid-March Applications accepted through October 31; decision may be made before then
True/False Film FestColumbiaLighting DirectorPart-time seasonal, February 23 – March 5Applications accepted through October 31; decision may be made before then
TRYPS Children’s Theatre Institute at Stephens CollegeColumbiaTheatre creative staff including teachers; costume, scenic, lighting, and sound designers; choreographers; stage managers; master electricians; sound and light board operatorsPart-timeOngoing
HNTBKansas CityArchitecture: Architects, Designers, Project ManagersFull-timeJuly 23 posted
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas CityAudio Production SupervisorFull-timeSeptember 6 posted
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas CityFacility Rentals Event CoordinatorFull-timeSeptember 6 posted
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas CityTeam CaptainPart-timeSeptember 6 posted
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas CityTicketing Services AssociatePart-timeOngoing
Kemper Museum of Contemporary ArtKansas CityCafe Sebastienne: Sous ChefFull-timeSeptember 6 posted
Kemper Museum of Contemporary ArtKansas CityDevelopment CoordinatorFull-timeSeptember 6 posted
Kemper Museum of Contemporary ArtKansas CityMuseum Protection OfficerFull-timeJuly 17 posted
Kemper Museum of Contemporary ArtKansas CityExecutive DirectorFull-timeMay 17 posted
KC Starlight TheatreKansas CityFacilities Day CrewPart-timeAugust 21 posted
KC Starlight TheatreKansas CityMaintenance TechnicianPart-timeAugust 21 posted
KC Starlight TheatreKansas CityMarketing AssociateFull-timeAugust 21 posted
KC Starlight TheatreKansas CitySubcontractors: Bartender; Concert Ushers, Gate Screeners, and Security; Concession Supervisor; Parking Cashiers and Attendants; Prep Cook; Warehouse AssociatePart-timeAugust 21 posted
Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas CityMarketing Communications ManagerFull-timeOctober 5 posted
National Museum of Toys and MiniaturesKansas CityVisitor Services RepresentativePart-timeOctober 5 posted
University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas CityModels for Studio Art ClassesPart-timeAugust 8 posted
Presser Arts CenterMexicoDirectors and Instructors in vocal and instrumental music; theatre; movement and dance; writing; visual arts including watercolor, paper arts, ceramics, fiber, jewelry and moreFull- and part-time positionsOngoing
Johnson County Arts & Heritage CenterOverland Park, KansasTeaching Artists in dance, drama, musical theatre, Spanish language and culturePart-timeJuly 23 posted
St. Charles County Parks and RecreationSt. CharlesIntermittent Support, Heritage MuseumPart-time, temporary, as-neededAugust 28 posted
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. LouisSt. LouisArt InstructorsPart-timeJuly 24 posted
City Music and Education CenterSt. Louis (Crestwood)Woodwind and Brass TechnicianPart-timeJuly 23 posted
Craft Alliance Center of Art + DesignSt. LouisGallery Sales AssociatePart-timeAugust 28 posted
Craft Alliance Center of Art + DesignSt. LouisDonor Relations CoordinatorFull-timeAugust 23 posted
Craft Alliance Center of Art + DesignSt. LouisVisual Arts Education FacultyPart-timeOngoing
DaySpring Arts and EducationSt. LouisVisual Arts and Music EducatorsPart-timeOngoing
Harris Stowe State UniversitySt. LouisAdjunct Instructor in ArtPart-timeJuly 27 posted
Harris Stowe State UniversitySt. LouisAdjunct Instructor in MusicPart-timeJuly 27 posted
Laumeier Sculpture ParkSt. LouisArt Studio InstructorsPart-timeOngoing
Mad ScienceSt. LouisAfter-School Art InstructorsPart-timeOngoing
National Blues MuseumSt. LouisGift Shop AssociateUnspecifiedJuly 17 posted
Nine Network of Public MediaSt. LouisDirector of PhilanthropyFull-timeSeptember 19 posted
Nine Network of Public MediaSt. LouisProduction Facilities ManagerFull-timeSeptember 19 posted
Nine Network of Public MediaSt. LouisGraphic DesignerFull-timeSeptember 19 posted
Nine Network of Public MediaSt. LouisDirector of Digital MediaFull-timeJuly 17 posted
Nine Network of Public MediaSt. LouisPreservation Service Account ManagerFull-timeMarch 21 posted
Opera Theatre of Saint LouisSt. LouisAccounting and Payroll AdministratorPart-timeSeptember 24 posted
Opera Theatre of Saint LouisSt. LouisAccounting Clerk (two positions)Part-timeSeptember 24 posted
PGAV DestinationsSt. LouisExhibit Designers, ArchitectsFull-timeOngoing
Sheldon Arts FoundationSt. LouisFacilities Maintenance and Event Setup Staff MembersPart-timeOngoing
STAGES St. LouisSt. LouisAcademy Administrative AssistantPart-timeJuly 17 posted
STAGES St. LouisSt. LouisProduction StaffPart-timeOngoing
STAGES St. LouisSt. LouisTeaching Artists in acting, musical theatre, dance, voice, special educationPart-timeOngoing
Webster University, Community Music SchoolSt. LouisReceptionistPart-timeAugust 23 posted
World Chess Hall of FameSt. LouisGallery AttendantPart-timeOngoing
World Chess Hall of FameSt. LouisRetail AssociatePart-timeOngoing
State Fair Community CollegeSedaliaExecutive Director of Marketing and Communications
Responsibilities include website of Daum Museum of Contemporary Art		Full-timeJune 7 posted
Daum Museum of Contemporary Art at State Fair Community CollegeSedaliaExhibitions Curator / RegistrarFull-timeAugust 20 posted
Bass Pro ShopsSpringfieldDesign ArchitectFull-timeAugust 15 posted
Springfield BalletSpringfieldWorkshop Instructors and Substitute TeachersPart-timeOngoing