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 a 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 February 15.
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 (Kansas City), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens College | Columbia | Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre | Full-time, tenure-track | May 1 deadline |
| Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery | Chillicothe | Visual Arts Instructors for painting, drawing, pottery, and children’s classes | 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 |
| George A. Spiva Center for the Arts | Joplin | Executive Director | Full-time | February 15 posted |
| HNTB | Kansas City | Architecture: Architects, Designers, Project Managers | Full-time | July 23, 2018 posted |
| Kansas City Ballet | Kansas City | Second Company Manager | Full-time | October 29, 2018 posted |
| Kansas City Ballet | Kansas City | Administrative Assistant | Part-time | October 29, 2018 posted |
| Kansas City Ballet | Kansas City | School Hall Monitor | Part-time | October 29, 2018 posted |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City | Customer Relations Representative | Part-time | December 20, 2018 posted |
| Kansas City Ballet School | Kansas City | Teacher | Part-time | October 29, 2018 posted |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City | Executive Director | Full-time | December 20, 2018 posted |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City | Database Administrator | Full-time | February 15 posted |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City | Marketing Manager | Full-time | February 15 posted |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City | Facility Rental and Sales Coordinator | Part-time | February 15 posted |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City | Team Captain | Part-time | September 6, 2018 posted |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City | Executive Assistant | Full-time | February 15 posted |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City | Museum Shop Sales Associate | Part-time | February 15 posted |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City | Museum Protection Officer | Hourly | February 15 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 |
| Presser Arts Center | Mexico | Teaching Artist / Technical Director | Part-time | February 15 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 |
| Lindenwood University | St. Charles | Adjunct Instructor in Art History | Part-time | Ongoing |
| City Music and Education Center | St. Louis | Percussion Instructor | Part-time | March 20 posted |
| City Music and Education Center | St. Louis | Piano Instructor | Part-time | March 20 posted |
| COCA | St. Louis | Grants Manager | Full-time | March 7, 2019 posted |
| Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis | St. Louis | Security Guard | Part-time | February 15 posted |
| Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis | St. Louis | Bartender | Part-time | February 15 posted |
| Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design | St. Louis | Visual Arts Education Faculty | Part-time | Ongoing |
| DaySpring Arts & Education | St. Louis (Maryland Heights) | Front Desk Administrator | Part-time | November 30, 2018 posted |
| DaySpring Arts & Education | St. Louis (Maryland Heights) | Guitar & Ukelele Instructor | Part-time | November 30, 2018 posted |
| DaySpring Arts & Education | St. Louis (Maryland Heights) | Visual Arts Educator | Part-time | November 30, 2018 posted |
| DaySpring Arts & Education | St. Louis (Maryland Heights) | Vocal Coach / Accompanist | Part-time | November 30, 2018 posted |
| DaySpring Arts & Education | St. Louis (Maryland Heights) | Vocal Instructor | Part-time | November 30, 2018 posted |
| Harris Stowe State University | St. Louis | Curator, Don Heide Wolff Jazz Institute and Art Gallery | Part-time | November 13, 2018 posted |
| Harris Stowe State University | St. Louis | Adjunct Instructor in Art | Part-time | Ongoing |
| Harris Stowe State University | St. Louis | Adjunct Instructor in Music | Part-time | Ongoing |
| 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 | Museum Retail Associate | Unspecified | July 17, 2018 posted |
| Nine Network of Public Media | St. Louis | Director of Philanthropy | Full-time | September 19 posted |
| Nine Network of Public Media | St. Louis | Graphic Designer | Full-time | September 19 posted |
| Nine Network of Public Media | St. Louis | Preservation Service Account Manager | Full-time | November 8, 2018 posted |
| Nine Network of Public Media | St. Louis | Graphic Designer | Full-time | September 3, 2018 posted |
| PGAV Destinations | St. Louis | Exhibit Designers, Architects | Full-time | Ongoing |
| Pulitzer Arts Foundation | St. Louis | Curatorial Assistant | Full-time | February 15 posted |
| Pulitzer Arts Foundation | St. Louis | Public Programs Assistant | Part-time | February 15 posted |
| Pulitzer Arts Foundation | St. Louis | Gallery Attendant | Part-time | February 15 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, 2018 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 |
| Washington University, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum | St. Louis | Assistant Educator, Learning and Interpretation | Full-time | March 20 posted |
| Webster University | St. Louis (Webster Groves) | Assistant Professor in Animation, Department of Electronic & Photographic Media | Full-time | November 29 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 |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Responsibilities include website of Daum Museum of Contemporary Art | Full-time | June 7, 2018 posted |
| Daum Museum of Contemporary Art at State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Museum Attendant | Part-time | October 29, 2018 posted |
| Daum Museum of Contemporary Art at State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Exhibitions Curator / Registrar | Full-time | August 20, 2018 posted |
| Springfield Ballet | Springfield | Artistic Director | Full-time | October 29, 2018 posted |
| Springfield Ballet | Springfield | School Director | Full-time | October 29, 2018 posted |
| Springfield Ballet | Springfield | Workshop Instructors and Substitute Teachers | Part-time | Ongoing |