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President and CEO


 The next President and CEO of Orchestra Lumos will be an innovative leader with a passion for leading an orchestra that delivers high-quality concert experiences. [READ MORE]
 

 

Associate Artistic Director


 Studio Theatre, a premier venue for contemporary theatre in DC, seeks a talented individual to join the team of this 47-year old organization. [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – Portland Symphony Orchestra


 Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) invites dynamic and enterprising leaders with a passion for music to apply for the role of Executive Director. [READ MORE]
 

 

Fall 2025 + Winter 2026 Applications Open for MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises


 Northwestern University’s MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises (MSLCE) program develops leaders across Entertainment, Media and the Arts. Earn your Master’s in One Year. [READ MORE]
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Adult Programs Manager, Mark Morris Dance Group 

The Mark Morris Dance Group seeks an Adult Programs Manager to join its 5-person Education team, focusing on Adult Programs at the Mark Morris Dance [READ MORE]

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Managing Director, Long Wharf Theatre 

Co-Executive with the Artistic Director, reporting jointly to the Board of Directors Classification: This is a full-time, exempt positionCompensation: $150,000 annual plus benefitsLocation: Greater New Haven, CTWork Structure: Hybrid, in-office multiple days a week, resident in Greater New HavenPreferred Starting Date: August-September 2025 How to Apply: Please submit your application to human.resources@longwharf.org. Please include “Managing […] [READ MORE]

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Payroll Administrator, Mark Morris Dance Group 

This role will be directly responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll and independent contractor fees for approximately 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees [READ MORE]

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Director of Marketing and Communications 

The Mark Morris Dance Group is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to strategically advance our visibility, reputation, and audience engagement. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director, Greenwich Historical Society 

Company: Greenwich Historical SocietyLocation: Cos Cob, CTDate Posted: March 24, 2025 (Please download PDF for full job description: https://dsgconnect-files.dsgco.com/search/22037/position-profile.pdf) ABOUT GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Greenwich Historical Society preserves and interprets Greenwich history to strengthen the community’s connection to our past, to each other and to our future. It collects and chronicles the vibrant history of Greenwich, […] [READ MORE]

 

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IDEAS

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ISSUES

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MEDIA

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MUSIC

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PEOPLE

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THEATRE

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VISUAL

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