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 full audit was July 17.
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
| Organization | Location | Position | Full- or Part-Time | Deadline or Date Posted Here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ragtag Film Society (True/False Film Fest and Ragtag Cinema) | Columbia | Executive Director | Full-time | Open until filled July 23 deadline for priority consideration |
| National Museum of Toys and Miniatures | Kansas City | Senior Manager of Development and Communications | Full-time | Open until filled Application review starts July 31 |
| True/False Film Fest | Columbia | Community Partnership Coordinator | Part-time | August 15 deadline |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | St. Louis | Museum Guide | Part-time | August 16 deadline |
| Lindenwood University, Theatre Department | St. Charles | Scenic Shop Carpenter | Full-time | August 31 deadline |
| St. Louis Public Radio | St. Louis | Guest Relations Specialist | Part-time, mornings M-F | August 31 deadline |
| Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery | Chillicothe | Visual Arts Instructors for painting, drawing, pottery, and children’s classes | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Columbia Art League | Columbia | Executive Director | Full-time | May 29 posted |
| Historic Preservation Consulting | Columbia | Architectural Historian | Full-time | July 3 posted |
| Missouri Symphony | Columbia | Executive Director | Full-time | July 19 posted |
| True/False Film Fest | Columbia | Partnership Trade Coordinator | Part-time seasonal, September through mid-March Must live in Columbia | July 9 posted |
| 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 |
| American Jazz Museum | Kansas City | Operations Assistant | Full-time | July 27 posted |
| el dorado inc. | Kansas City | Curatorial Project Manager | Full-time | July 23 posted |
| el dorado inc. | Kansas City | Marketing Coordinator | Full-time | July 23 posted |
| el dorado inc. | Kansas City | Project Designer / Architect | Full-time | July 23 posted |
| el dorado inc. | Kansas City | Project Manager | Full-time | July 23 posted |
| el dorado inc. | Kansas City | Urban Designer | Full-time | July 23 posted |
| HNTB | Kansas City | Architecture: Architects, Designers, Project Managers | Full-time | July 23 posted |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City | Ticketing Services Associate | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City | Museum Protection Officer | Full-time | July 17 posted |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City | Executive Director | Full-time | May 17 posted |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City | Cafe Sebastienne: Host/Hostess | Unspecified | July 17 posted |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Kansas City | Models for Studio Art Classes | Part-time | August 8 posted |
| Presser Arts Center | Mexico | Directors and Instructors in vocal and instrumental music; theatre; movement and dance; writing; visual arts including watercolor, paper arts, ceramics, fiber, jewelry and more | Full- and part-time positions | Ongoing |
| Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center | Overland Park, Kansas | Teaching Artists in dance, drama, musical theatre, Spanish language and culture | Part-time | July 23 posted |
| Robidoux Resident Theatre | St. Joseph | Music Directors, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis | St. Louis | Art Instructors | Part-time | July 24 posted |
| City Music and Education Center | St. Louis (Crestwood) | Woodwind and Brass Technician | Part-time | July 23 posted |
| Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design | St. Louis | Visual Arts Education Faculty | Part-time | Ongoing |
| DaySpring Arts and Education | St. Louis | Visual Arts and Music Educators | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Harris Stowe State University | St. Louis | Adjunct Instructor in Art | Part-time | July 27 posted |
| Harris Stowe State University | St. Louis | Adjunct Instructor in Music | Part-time | July 27 posted |
| Jazz St. Louis | St. Louis | Education Associate, Jazz Academy | Full-time | July 23 posted |
| KDHX | St. Louis | Music Department Coordinator | Full-time | July 17 posted |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | St. Louis | Art Studio Instructors | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Mad Science | St. Louis | After-School Art Instructors | Part-time | Ongoing |
| National Blues Museum | St. Louis | Gift Shop Associate | Unspecified | July 17 posted |
| Nine Network of Public Media | St. Louis | Director of Digital Media | Full-time | July 17 posted |
| Nine Network of Public Media | St. Louis | Preservation Service Account Manager | Full-time | March 21 posted |
| PGAV Destinations | St. Louis | Interior Designer | Full-time | July 9 posted |
| PGAV Destinations | St. Louis | Exhibit Designers, Graphic Designers, Illustrators | Full-time | Ongoing |
| Regional Arts Commission | St. Louis | Systems Administrator | Full-time | July 16 posted |
| Regional Arts Commission | St. Louis | Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives | Full-time | July 16 posted |
| St. Louis Renaissance Festival | St. Louis (Wentzville) | Seasonal Personnel in marketing, food prep, grounds, merchandise sales | Part-time: festival runs September 15 – October 14 | June 26 posted |
| Saint Louis Science Center | St. Louis | Exhibit Designer | Full-time | August 8 posted |
| Sheldon Arts Foundation | St. Louis | Facilities Maintenance and Event Setup Staff Member | Part-time | Ongoing |
| STAGES St. Louis | St. Louis | Academy Administrative Assistant | Part-time | July 17 posted |
| STAGES St. Louis | St. Louis | Production Staff | Part-time | Ongoing |
| STAGES St. Louis | St. Louis | Teaching Artists in acting, musical theatre, dance, voice, special education | Part-time | Ongoing |
| U.S. Art Company | St. Louis | Fine Art Handler | Part-time | June 29 posted |
| Washington University, Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts | St. Louis | Program Coordinator | Full-time | July 16 posted |
| World Chess Hall of Fame | St. Louis | Gallery Attendant | Part-time | Ongoing |
| World Chess Hall of Fame | St. Louis | Retail Associate | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Daum Museum of Contemporary Art at State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Assistant Curator/Registrar | Full-time | March 16 posted |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Responsibilities include website of Daum Museum of Contemporary Art | Full-time | June 7 posted |
| Bass Pro Shops | Springfield | Design Architecht | Full-time | August 15 posted |
| Springfield Ballet | Springfield | Workshop Instructors and Substitute Teachers | Part-time | Ongoing |