New Line Theatre, St. Louis | The Sweet Smell of Success | photo, Jill Ritter Lindberg
ARTS-RELATED JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN MISSOURI
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 a cultural program of the federal government. We feature internships if they are paid.
To have your job information posted here, please email moarts@ltgov.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 full check of all the postings was July 2.
Additional Missouri Opportunities
In addition to what we have posted here, several major Missouri arts and cultural organizations regularly have multiple full-time and part-time opportunities available. For their most up-to-date jobs listings, check the employment/careers pages on their websites: COCA (Center of Creative Arts) (St. Louis), Kansas City Art Institute, Missouri History Museum (St. Louis), Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Kansas City), Saint Louis Art Museum, and STL Symphony.
Other nonprofit jobs in the Kansas City area are posted on Nonprofit Connect.
Other nonprofit jobs in the St. Louis area are posted on The Rome Group.
National Opportunities
Nationwide arts jobs: Americans for the Arts
Nationwide jobs in media arts: The Alliance for Media Arts + Culture
Nationwide resources for jobs, arts careers, schools, and professional growth especially for emerging artists: The Art Career Project
| Organization | Location | Position | Full- or Part-Time | Deadline to Apply or Date Posted Here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Center Inc., Grand Center Arts District | St. Louis | Finance and Operations Director | Full-time | July 10 deadline |
| Charlotte Street Foundation | Kansas City | Jedel Family Foundation Curatorial Fellow | Full-time, one-year appointment, possible renewal for second year | July 24 deadline |
| St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, City of St. Peters | St. Peters | Registration Specialist | Part-time | July 31 deadline |
| State Fair Community College, Boonville campus | Boonville | Adjunct Instructor in Music | Part-time | February 28 posted |
| State Fair Community College, Boonville campus | Boonville | Adjunct Instructor in Art | Part-time | January 30 posted |
| State Fair Community College, Clinton campus | Clinton | Adjunct Instructor in Art | Part-time | February 28 posted |
| Access Arts | Columbia | Special Education Teaching Assistant | Part-time | February 7 posted |
| Columbia Art League | Columbia | Teachers for Adult Classes in fine art and fine craft media | Part-time | Ongoing |
| TRYPS Children’s Theatre Institute at Stephens College | Columbia | Theatre creative staff including teachers; costume, scenic, lighting, and sound designers; choreographers; stage managers; master electricians; sound and light board operators | Part-time | Ongoing |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Columbia | Assistant Professor of Architectural Studies | Full-time | October 22, 2019 posted |
| Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum | Hannibal | Gift Shop and Admission Clerk | Part-time | May 11 posted |
| Creative Learning Alliance | Joplin | Project Coordinator | Part-time | May 5 posted |
| George A. Spiva Center for the Arts | Joplin | Executive Director | Full-time | February 15, 2019 posted |
| Belger Arts Center | Kansas City | Gallery Coordinator | Full-time | June 29 posted |
| Belger Arts Center | Kansas City | Studio Manager | Full-time | June 29 posted |
| Belger Arts Center, Crane Yard Studios | Kansas City | Clay Delivery Driver | Part-time / Full-time | June 29 posted |
| Belger Arts Center, Crane Yard Studios | Kansas City | Clay Associate | Part-time / Full-time | June 29 posted |
| Kansas City Ballet School | Kansas City | Teachers | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Kansas City | Artistic Producer | Full-time | February 7 posted |
| Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Kansas City | Freelance Designers Open to designers within 50 miles of KC metro area | Part-time | May 12 posted |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City | Digital Marketing Specialist | Full-time | May 12 posted |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City | Symphony Shop Merchandise Coordinator | Part-time | January 22 posted |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City | Customer Relations Representative | Part-time | Ongoing |
| KC Starlight Theatre | Kansas City | Facilities Manager | Full-time | May 12 posted |
| KC Starlight Theatre | Kansas City | Horticulture / Facilities Technician | Full-time | May 12 posted |
| KC Starlight Theatre | Kansas City | Subcontractors: bartender; concert ushers, gate screeners, and security; concession supervisor; parking cashiers and attendants; prep cook; warehouse associate | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Lyric Opera of Kansas City | Kansas City | Director of Marketing and Communications | Full-time | January 22 posted |
| North Kansas City Schools | Kansas City | Accompanist | Full-time | July 2 posted |
| Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc. | Kansas City | Art Therapist | Full-time | September 9, 2019 posted |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Kansas City | Adjunct Instructors for UMKC Conservatory in dance, music performance, music studies, and theater | Part-time | Ongoing |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Kansas City | Teaching Assistant for Community Music and Dance Academy | Part-time | Ongoing |
| State Fair Community College, Lake of the Ozarks campus | Lake of the Ozarks | Adjunct Instructor in Art | Part-time | February 28 posted |
| Liberty Public Schools | Liberty | Accompanist, South Valley Middle School | Full-time | July 2 posted |
| Big Cedar Lodge | Ridgedale | Bagpipe Musician | Part-time | June 2 posted |
| Lindenwood University | St. Charles | Adjunct Instructors in art history, dance, vocal and instrumental music, performing arts, theater, visual arts | Part-time | Ongoing |
| CHIPS Health and Wellness Center | St. Louis | Program Manager, CLUB CHIPS | Part-time | April 2, 2019 posted |
| Civic Arts Company | St. Louis | Executive Director | Part-time | May 5 posted |
| Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis | St. Louis | Visitor Services Associate | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Cultural Festivals, Saint Louis Art Fair | St. Louis | Internships in graphic design, production, social media, sponsorship development – open to current college students and recent graduates | Full-time seasonal, May-September 2020 | January 31 posted |
| Dayspring Arts & Education | St. Louis | Producer | Part-time | July 2 posted |
| DaySpring Arts & Education | St. Louis | Art Teachers | Part-time | July 2 posted |
| DaySpring Arts & Education | St. Louis | Performing Arts Department Head | Part-time | May 8 posted |
| Dayspring Arts & Education | St. Louis | Violin Instructor | Part-time | May 8 posted |
| Faith Church | St. Louis (Ferguson-Florissant) | Music Director | Part-time | June 12 posted |
| Fontbonne University | St. Louis | Adjunct Faculty in art, music, and theater | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Hubbard Broadcasting | St. Louis | On Air Music Director, New Country 92.3 FM | Full-time | May 7 posted |
| Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis and Mad Science | St. Louis | After-School Art Instructors | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Kranzberg Arts Foundation | St. Louis | Front and Back of House Positions, The Dark Room | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | St. Louis | Art Studio Instructors | Part-time | Ongoing |
| MICDS – Mary Institute and Country Day School | St. Louis | Accompanist, Middle School | Part-time | June 26 posted |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | St. Louis | Events Coordinator | Full-time | October 4, 2019 posted |
| Outlaw Nation | St. Louis (Chesterfield) | Coordinator for Visual Artist Market | Part-time | May 27 posted |
| Pattonville School District | St. Louis (St. Ann) | Traveling Art Teacher, Elementary Schools | Part-time | February 3 posted |
| PGAV Destinations | St. Louis | Architects, Designers, Sculptors | Full- and part-time | Ongoing |
| Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis | St. Louis | Executive Director | Full-time | May 20 posted |
| Repertory Theatre of St. Louis | St. Louis | Parking Ambassadors | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Repertory Theatre of St. Louis | St. Louis | Production Associate/Shopper Buyer | Part-time | September 9, 2019 posted |
| Repertory Theatre of St. Louis | St. Louis | Sound Engineer | Part-time | July 1, 2019 posted |
| Sacred Heart Parish | St. Louis (Valley Park) | Director of Music | Full-time | June 4 posted |
| St. Louis Jewish Community Center, New Jewish Theatre | St. Louis | A/V Technicians | Part-time | Ongoing |
| St. Louis Jewish Community Center, New Jewish Theatre | St. Louis | Construction Technicians | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis | St. Louis | Technical Personnel | Part-time | January 6 posted |
| Webster University | St. Louis | Director, Community Music School | Full-time | April 10 posted |
| Webster University | St. Louis | Assistant Professor Stage Management | Full-time | February 24 posted |
| World Chess Hall of Fame | St. Louis | Gallery Attendant | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Sawyer Recruiting | St. Robert | Pianist/Organist for weekend Catholic services | Part-time | June 22 posted |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Theatre Coordinator/Instructor | Full-time | January 22 posted |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Adjunct Instructor in Graphic Design | Part-time | Ongoing |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Adjunct Instructor in Music | Part-time | Ongoing |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Adjunct Instructor in Art | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Jackson County Parks and Recreation | Sibley | Living History Interpreter | Full-time | June 26 posted |
| Drury University, Department of Fine and Performing Arts | Springfield | Ceramics Coordinator | Part-time | January 29 posted |
| Missouri State University | Springfield | Graphic Designer | Full-time | May 13 posted |
| Springfield Ballet | Springfield | Workshop Instructors and Substitute Teachers | Part-time | Ongoing |