• Old man in Victorian garb writing with a quill pen at a shabby desk

Kansas City Repertory Theatre | “A Christmas Carol,” Gary Neal Johnson as Ebenezer Scrooge | photo, Cory Weaver

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, including those posted in 2021 and the Ongoing openings, was May 12.

Additional Missouri Nonprofit Opportunities

Nonprofit jobs in the Kansas City area are posted by Nonprofit Connect. Nonprofit jobs in the St. Louis area are posted by The Rome Group.

National Arts Opportunities

Arts jobs nationwide are posted by Americans for the Arts. Jobs specifically in in media arts nationwide are posted by The Alliance for Media Arts + Culture.

OrganizationLocationPositionFull- or Part-TimeDeadline to Apply or Date Posted by Organization / Here
The Missouri SymphonyColumbiaDirector of Education and OutreachFull-timeMay 25 deadline
Nine PBSSt. LouisGrants ManagerFull-timeMay 26 deadline
Mesner Puppet TheaterKansas CityMarketing Intern (paid)Part-time seasonal, June 15–August 15; recent college graduate or current junior or senior in marketing or communications college degree program; work from home or in studioMay 28 deadline
Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists CollectiveSt. LouisOutreach and Recruitment Intern (paid)Part-time seasonal, June 1–August 31Job begins June 1
Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists CollectiveSt. LouisSocial Media Marketing Interns, two (paid)Part-time seasonal, June 1–August 31Job begins June 1
Blue Springs School DistrictBlue SpringsAccompanistNot included in job descriptionMay 4 posted by organization
Herschend Family Entertainment, Silver Dollar CityBransonEntertainment and Events Performer, Chuggington Adventure DepotFull-time seasonal, June 6–July 24May 7 posted by organization
Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape GirardeauCostume Shop Supervisor, Department of Theatre and DanceFull-time seasonal, July 15–May 15May 18 posted by organization
Columbia Art LeagueColumbiaSummer Camp Art TeachersFull-time during the week they are hired to teachFebruary 23 posted here
Columbia Art LeagueColumbiaArt Instructors for 2022 Art Bus programmingPart-time for 12-week sessions, currently for session starting May 28February 17 posted here
Columbia CollegeColumbiaAssistant Professor, Art HistoryFull-timeMay 5 posted by organization; applications received by June 1 given priority
Columbia Independent SchoolColumbiaOrchestra DirectorPart-timeMarch 16 posted by organization
Columbia Performing Arts CentreColumbiaPiano AccompanistPart-timeMay 17 posted by organization
Ragtag Film SocietyColumbiaDirector of Communications and MarketingFull-timeMay posted by organization
St. Charles Community CollegeCottlevilleTheatre FacultyPart-timeMay 5 posted by organization
KOPN 89.5 community radioColumbiaExecutive DirectorFull-timeMarch 18 posted by organization
American Jazz MuseumKansas CityDevelopment and Engagement AssociateFull-time, hybrid remoteMay 11 posted by organization
Cerner CorporationKansas City (North Kansas City)Senior Graphic DesignerFull-time, hybrid remoteMay 12 posted by organization
Folk Alliance InternationalKansas CityExecutive DirectorFull-timeMarch 29 posted by organization
Kansas City Art InstituteKansas CityAdmissions CounselorFull-timeMay 12 posted here
Kansas City Art InstituteKansas CityDirector of Human ResourcesFull-timeMay 12 posted here
Kansas City Art InstituteKansas CitySafety and Security OfficerFull-timeMay 12 posted here
Kansas City Art InstituteKansas CityAssistant/Associate Professor, Art HistoryFull-timeMay 12 posted here
Kansas City Art InstituteKansas CityFaculty, Department of IllustrationFull-timeMay 12 posted here
Kansas City Artist CoalitionKansas CityExecutive DirectorFull-timeMay 19 posted by organization
Kansas City Artist CoalitionKansas CityGallery AssistantPart-timeMay 19 posted here
Kansas City, MO School DistrictKansas CityArts Program Resource Leader, Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing ArtsFull-timeMay 16 posted by organization
Kansas City SymphonyKansas CityManager of Leadership GivingFull-timeMay 10 posted here
Kansas City SymphonyKansas CityData ScientistFull-timeFebruary 23 posted here
Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas CitySenior Manager of Individual Giving and PartnershipsFull-timeMay 10 posted here
Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas CityMarketing Operations and Social Media ManagerFull-timeMay 10 posted here
Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas CityLighting SupervisorIndependent contractor, part-time seasonal, October 2022–May 2023May 10 posted here
Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas CityStaff AccountantFull-timeFebruary posted by organization
Mid-America Arts AllianceKansas CityGrants Programs AssistantFull-time, fully remote; position begins July 1May 4 posted by organization
Mid-America Arts AllianceKansas CityArts Services Program OfficerFull-time, fully remoteApril 28 posted by organization
Mid-America Arts AllianceKansas CityDirector of DevelopmentFull-time, fully remoteFebruary 4 posted by organization
Musical Theater HeritageKansas CityProduction AssistantPart-timeMay 12 posted by organization
Musical Theater HeritageKansas CityPatron Services AssociatePart-timeMay 12 posted by organization
Musical Theater HeritageKansas CityBartender/Cocktail ServerPart-timeMay 12 posted by organization
National Museum of Toys and MiniaturesKansas CityMuseum RegistrarFull-timeMay 2 began application review; applications open until filled
National Museum of Toys and MiniaturesKansas CityMuseum EducatorFull-timeMarch 7 began application review; applications open until filled
National Museum of Toys and MiniaturesKansas CityEarned Revenue and Visitor Services ManagerFull-timeFebruary 28 began application review; applications open until filled
The National WWI Museum and MemorialKansas CityGraphic DesignerFull-time, hybrid remoteMay 11 posted by organization
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas CityExhibition PlannerFull-timeMay 12 posted by organization
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas CityFloor TechnicianFull-timeMay 1 posted by organization
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas CityGuest Services Officer, Museum EventsPart-timeMay 7 posted by organization
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas CityGuest Services Officer, Art Course Mini-GolfPart-time seasonal, through October 23May 7 posted by organization
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas CityGuest Services OfficerFull-timeMay 6 posted by organization
North Kansas City SchoolsKansas City (North Kansas City)AccompanistFull-time, 2022-23 school yearMay 12 posted by organization
North Kansas City SchoolsKansas City (North Kansas City)Speech and Theatre Teacher, Maple Park Middle SchoolFull-timeMay 11 posted by organization
The Pulse Performing Arts CenterKansas CityDance Instructor/ChoreographerPart-timeMay 2 posted by organization
Starlight TheatreKansas CityCommunity Engagement CoordinatorFull-timeMay 10 posted here
Starlight TheatreKansas CitySenior Facilities TechnicianFull-timeMarch 17 posted here
Starlight TheatreKansas CityTicket Services Representative Part-time seasonalMarch 17 posted here
University of Missouri–Kansas City, UMKC ConservatoryKansas CityPiano TechnicianFull-timeMarch 12 posted by organization
Tippi Toes Dance CompanyLibertyDance InstructorPart-timeApril 22 posted by organization
Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryvilleAdjunct Instructor of SaxophonePart-timeMay 3 posted by organization
Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryvilleAssistant Professor of Applied Voice and Music Theory, Fine and Performing ArtsFull-timeMarch 25 posted by organization
Lindenwood UniversitySt. CharlesAssistant Professor of TheatreFull-time, nine monthsMay 18 posted by organization
St. Joseph School DistrictSt. JosephAccompanist, Benton High SchoolPart-timeMay 13 posted by organization
St. Joseph School DistrictSt. JosephArt Teacher, Edison Elementary SchoolFull-timeMay 2 posted by organization
St. Joseph School DistrictSt. JosephArt Teacher, Lindbergh and Pershing Elementary SchoolsFull-timeApril 28 posted by organization
Arts and Education CouncilSt. LouisPresident and CEOFull-timeFebruary posted by organization
Cinema St. LouisSt. LouisExecutive DirectorFull-timeApril 18 posted by organization
COCA – Center of Creative ArtsSt. LouisPatron Services SpecialistPart-timeMay 12 posted by organization
COCA – Center of Creative ArtsSt. LouisArtistic Director of Hip-HopPart-timeMay 10 posted by organization
COCA – Center of Creative ArtsSt. LouisCurator in ResidencePart-time seasonal, September 2022–April 2023May 9 posted by organization
COCA – Center of Creative ArtsSt. LouisHouse ManagerPart-timeApril 30 posted by organization
COCA – Center of Creative ArtsSt. LouisEducation Administration ManagerFull-timeApril 21 posted by organization
COCA – Center of Creative ArtsSt. LouisTeaching Artist, Dance Discipline SubstitutePart-timeApril posted by organization
COCA – Center of Creative ArtsSt. LouisStage ManagerPart-time temporaryApril posted by organization
COCA – Center of Creative ArtsSt. LouisSummer Camp Teaching ArtistPart-time seasonal, May 31–August 19April posted by organization
COCA – Center of Creative ArtsSt. LouisTeaching Artist Substitute, Hip-Hop Dance DisciplinePart-time temporaryApril posted by organization
COCA – Center of Creative ArtsSt. LouisTeaching Artist, Advanced TapPart-timeApril posted by organization
Contemporary Art Museum St. LouisSt. LouisDevelopment CoordinatorFull-timeMay 18 posted by organization
Contemporary Art Museum St. LouisSt. LouisMembership and Annual Giving ManagerFull-timeApril 28 posted by organization
Contemporary Art Museum St. LouisSt. LouisVisitor Experience AssociatePart-timeMay 10 posted here
Dayspring Arts & EducationSt. LouisMusical Theater Teacher/DirectorPart-timeMay 10 posted here
Dayspring Arts & EducationSt. LouisTheatrical ProducerPart-timeMay 10 posted here
Dayspring Arts & EducationSt. LouisSummer Fine Arts InstructorPart-timeMay 10 posted here
Dayspring Arts & EducationSt. LouisElementary TeacherPart-timeMay 10 posted here
Dayspring Arts & EducationSt. LouisMusic Class InstructorPart-timeMarch 16 posted here
Dayspring Arts & EducationSt. LouisSTEAM Camp CounselorPart-timeMarch 16 posted here
Fox Performing Arts Charitable FoundationSt. LouisExecutive DirectorFull-timeMarch 21 posted by organization
Garrity ToolsSt. LouisWoodshop Production Assistant for creation of wooden tools for making potteryPart-timeMay 10 posted by organization
Greater St. Louis Book FairSt. LouisWarehouse Assistant / DriverPart-timeMarch 15 posted by organization
Intercultural Music InitiativeSt. LouisExecutive DirectorPart-timeApril 26 posted by organization
Jazz St. LouisSt. LouisBox Office AssociatePart-timeMarch 25 posted by organization
Kranzberg Arts FoundationSt. LouisPositions at Venues: Sophie’s Artist Lounge, Bar Back; The Dark Room / The Grandel, Bartender; KAF venues, Audio TechPart-timeMay 11 posted here
Kranzberg Arts FoundationSt. LouisAdministrative CoordinatorFull-timeApril 15 posted by organization
Laumeier Sculpture ParkSt. LouisDirector of DevelopmentFull-timeMarch 17 posted by organization
Laumeier Sculpture ParkSt. LouisPrivate Events ManagerFull-timeMarch 9 posted by organization
Laumeier Sculpture ParkSt. LouisSummer Art Camp Substitute StaffSeasonal part-time, early June–early AugustFebruary 24 posted by organization
Lemp Neighborhood Arts CenterSt. LouisAssistant AdministratorPart-timeMarch 11 posted by organization
Mad Science of St. LouisSt. LouisActor/Entertainer for live science showsPart-timeApril 25 posted by organization
Metro Theater CompanySt. LouisArtistic Administration CoordinatorFull-timeFebruary posted by organization
MICDS / Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day SchoolSt. LouisJK-12 Arts Department Chair and String Orchestra InstructorFull-timeApril 11 posted by organization
National Blues MuseumSt. LouisVisitor Services AssociateFull-timeMay 13 posted by organization
Notre Dame High SchoolSt. LouisMusic and Theatre Arts InstructorFull-timeMay 5 posted by organization
Notre Dame High SchoolSt. LouisTheatre Producer/DirectorPart-timeMay 5 posted by organization
Opera Theatre of Saint LouisSt. LouisExecutive Assistant and Board LiaisonFull-timeMay 10 posted by organization
Opera Theatre of Saint LouisSt. LouisSeasonal production positions: Managers, Costume Shop, Craft Shop, Prop Shop, Show Crews, Front of HouseFull-time and hourly seasonal, generally late March–early JulyMarch 17 posted here
Opera Theatre of Saint LouisSt. LouisSeasonal Van DriverPart-time seasonal, April 24–June 26 March 17 posted here
Parkway SchoolsSt. LouisAccompanist, Parkway North High SchoolPart-timeMay 18 posted by organization
Parkway SchoolsSt. LouisAccompanist, Parkway West High SchoolPart-timeMay 18 posted by organization
Performing Arts Center, City of KirkwoodSt. Louis (Kirkwood)Technical AssistantPart-timeMay 10 posted by organization
Pulitzer Arts FoundationSt. LouisExecutive Assistant, Director’s OfficeFull-timeMay 11 posted by organization
Pulitzer Arts FoundationSt. LouisMarketing and Communications ManagerFull-timeMarch 23 posted by organization
The Repertory Theatre of St. LouisSt. LouisGeneral ManagerFull-timeMay 10 posted here
The Repertory Theatre of St. LouisSt. LouisCostume Shop ManagerFull-time seasonal, July 2022–April 2023May 10 posted here
The Repertory Theatre of St. LouisSt. LouisProperties AssistantFull-time seasonal, July 2022–April 2023May 10 posted here
The Repertory Theatre of St. LouisSt. LouisCommunications DirectorFull-timeMarch 17 posted here
The Repertory Theatre of St. LouisSt. LouisTechnical DirectorFull-time, starting JuneMarch 17 posted here
St. Louis Area FoodbankSt. LouisGraphic DesignerFull-timeApril 1 posted by organization
Saint Louis Art MuseumSt. LouisMuseum Teen Assistant, Multigenerational LearningPart-time seasonal, applicants need to be 16 years old by the start of the program and returning to high school in Fall 2022 May 11 posted by organization
Saint Louis Art MuseumSt. LouisMajor Gifts OfficerFull-timeApril 19 posted by organization
Saint Louis Art MuseumSt. LouisCultivation and Stewardship CoordinatorFull-timeFebruary 7 posted by organization
St. Louis Jewish Community CenterSt. LouisYouth Theatre Assistant DirectorPart-timeMay 12 posted by organization
St. Louis Symphony OrchestraSt. LouisSenior Director of Planned GivingFull-timeMay 12 posted here
St. Louis Symphony OrchestraSt. LouisMarketing CoordinatorFull-timeMay 12 posted here
St. Louis Symphony OrchestraSt. LouisSenior Director, Annual FundFull-timeMay 12 posted here
St. Louis Symphony OrchestraSt. LouisSenior Director, Campaign and Leadership GiftsFull-timeMay 12 posted here
St. Louis Symphony OrchestraSt. LouisSenior Director, Major GiftsFull-timeMay 12 posted here
St. Louis Symphony OrchestraSt. LouisStage ManagerFull-timeMay 12 posted here
St. Louis Symphony OrchestraSt. LouisVice President, Marketing and Audience ServicesFull-timeMay 12 posted here
St. Louis Symphony OrchestraSt. LouisVideo ProducerFull-timeMay 12 posted here
Sheldon Concert Hall and Art GalleriesSt. LouisDirector of EducationFull-timeMay 10 posted by organization
STAGES St. LouisSt. LouisAccounting Assistant Part-timeMay 10 posted here
STAGES St. LouisSt. LouisHospitality AssistantPart-time seasonal, May 23–October 9May 10 posted here
STAGES St. LouisSt. LouisExecutive ProducerFull-timeMarch 15 posted by organization
Villa Duchesne and Oak High SchoolSt. LouisChoreographer, Performing Arts FacultyPart-timeMarch 22 posted by organization
Washington University in St. Louis, Edison TheatreSt. LouisTechnical DirectorFull-timeApril 26 posted by organization
Washington University in St. Louis, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual ArtsSt. LouisDirector of CommunicationsFull-timeApril 20 posted by organization
Washington University in St. Louis, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual ArtsSt. LouisAssistant to the Director/Administrative CoordinatorFull-timeApril 18 posted by organization
Whitfield SchoolSt. LouisVisual Arts TeacherPart-timeMay 9 posted by organization
Winter Opera Saint LouisSt. LouisCostume DesignerPart-timeMay 4 posted by organization
Winter Opera Saint LouisSt. LouisAlternations/Costume Shop ManagerPart-timeMay 4 posted by organization
Daum Museum of Contemporary ArtSedaliaDirector-CuratorFull-timeApril 25 posted by organization
Liberty Center Association for the ArtsSedaliaArts Education DirectorPart-timeMarch 15 posted by organization
Liberty Center Association for the ArtsSedaliaBusiness DirectorPart-timeMarch 15 posted by organization
City of Springfield, Springfield Art MuseumSpringfieldArt Museum Security OfficerFull-timeMay 6 posted by organization

Openings posted in 2021, still active

OrganizationLocationPositionFull- or Part-TimeDeadline to Apply or Date Posted by Organization / Here
Kansas City Art InstituteKansas CityPresidentFull-timeMay 21, 2021 posted here
Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas CityPayroll and Human Resources SpecialistFull-timeOctober 2021 posted by organization

Ongoing openings

OrganizationLocationPositionFull- or Part-TimeDeadline to Apply or Date Posted Here
Boonville campus, State Fair Community CollegeBoonvilleAdjunct Instructor in MusicPart-timeOngoing
Clinton campus, State Fair Community CollegeClintonAdjunct Instructor in ArtPart-timeOngoing
Columbia Art LeagueColumbiaTeachers for Adult Classes in fine art and fine craft mediaPart-timeOngoing
Kansas City Art InstituteKansas CityAdjunct Faculty in Foundation StudiesPart-timeOngoing
Kansas City SymphonyKansas CityCustomer Relations Representative / Box OfficeFull-time and part-timeOngoing
KC Starlight TheatreKansas CitySubcontractors: Server, Bartender, Host, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, Warehouse Associate, Concession Supervisor, Concert Ushers, Gate Screeners, and Security; Parking Cashiers and AttendantsPart-timeOngoing
Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas CityTicketing and Patron Services RepresentativePart-time seasonalOngoing
National Museum of Toys and MiniaturesKansas CityVisitor Services RepresentativePart-timeOngoing
Lake of the Ozarks campus, State Fair Community CollegeLake of the OzarksAdjunct Instructor in ArtPart-timeOngoing
Lindenwood UniversitySt. CharlesAdjunct Instructors: Art History, Dance, Graphic Design, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Theater, Visual ArtsPart-timeOngoing
Fontbonne UniversitySt. LouisAdjunct Faculty in Art, Music, TheaterPart-timeOngoing
Kairos AcademiesSt. LouisPerforming Arts TeacherFull-timeOngoing
Kairos AcademiesSt. LouisVisual Arts TeacherFull-timeOngoing
Laumeier Sculpture ParkSt. LouisArt Studio InstructorsPart-timeOngoing
PGAV DestinationsSt. LouisArchitects, Designers, Sculptors, WritersFull- and part-timeOngoing
St. Louis Symphony OrchestraSt. LouisEvent Staff, UsherPart-timeOngoing
St. Louis Symphony OrchestraSt. LouisBox Office Sales AssociatePart-timeOngoing
World Chess Hall of FameSt. LouisGallery AttendantsPart-timeOngoing
World Chess Hall of FameSt. LouisQ Sales AssociatesPart-timeOngoing
Sedalia campus, State Fair Community CollegeSedaliaAdjunct Instructor in Graphic DesignPart-timeOngoing
Sedalia campus, State Fair Community CollegeSedaliaAdjunct Instructor in MusicPart-timeOngoing
Sedalia campus, State Fair Community CollegeSedaliaAdjunct Instructor in ArtPart-timeOngoing
Missouri Southern State UniversitySpringfieldAdjunct Professor of Music and/or TheatrePart-timeOngoing
Springfield BalletSpringfieldWeekly Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Workshop InstructorsPart-timeOngoing