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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for arts administration in the United States is $21.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is arts administration?

An Arts Administration job involves managing the business and operational aspects of arts organizations such as museums, theaters, and galleries. Responsibilities may include budgeting, fundraising, marketing, event planning, and community engagement. Arts administrators work to support artists and artistic programs while ensuring financial stability and audience growth. They may hold roles in nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or private cultural institutions. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential in this field.

What are some common challenges faced in arts administration roles?

Arts administrators often navigate the complexities of balancing limited budgets with ambitious programming goals, which can require creative problem-solving and strong negotiation skills. They may also encounter challenges in securing consistent funding, managing diverse stakeholder expectations, and adapting to evolving cultural trends. Collaborating closely with artists, patrons, and community partners is important and can require diplomacy and flexibility. Despite these challenges, the role offers the rewarding opportunity to shape cultural experiences and positively impact the arts community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in arts administration?

To thrive in Arts Administration, you need a solid grounding in organizational management, budgeting, and knowledge of the arts sector, often supported by a degree in arts management or a related field. Familiarity with grant-writing software, ticketing platforms, and database management systems is commonly required. Exceptional interpersonal communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability set successful arts administrators apart. These skills are vital for securing funding, managing logistics, and fostering productive relationships within arts organizations.

What do you do with an arts administration degree?

An arts administration degree prepares individuals for roles managing arts organizations, galleries, theaters, or cultural institutions. Professionals in this field handle tasks such as budgeting, marketing, event planning, and fundraising, often using tools like project management software. The degree provides skills in leadership, communication, and arts management practices essential for overseeing arts programs and operations.

What does an arts administrator do?

An arts administrator manages the operations of arts organizations, including planning events, overseeing budgets, coordinating staff, and promoting programs. They often use tools like spreadsheets and project management software and need strong organizational and communication skills to support artistic and administrative goals.
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Infographic showing various Arts Administration job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,979 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Arts Program Director

Inquilinos Boricuas En Accion

Boston, MA • On-site

$105K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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POSITION: Arts Program Director (Full-time/Non-Exempt)
RESUME AND COVER LETTER WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THIS POSITION IS FILLED
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: IBA-Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion empowers and engages individuals and families to improve their lives through high-quality affordable housing, education, and arts programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development and Management
  • Business driven individual.
  • Develops and implements the Arts program business plan.
  • Develops and oversees year-long programming for the IBA Arts Program, including flagship summer events: Festival Betances and Tito Puente Latin Music Series.
  • Develops arts placemaking activities and initiatives in La CASA and Villa Victoria.

Partnerships and Collaboration
  • Fosters arts and cultural relationships to cultivate external partnerships and collaborations.
  • Maintains partnerships with local colleges, organizations, and artists to help produce high-caliber arts programming.
  • Works collaboratively with IBA Program Directors and the Chief Program Officer (CPO) to integrate arts into IBA's programs.
  • Collaborates with IBA's staff to promote programmatic objectives within our organizational mission.
  • Collaborates with the communications department to promote the program and events.

Reporting and Data Management
  • Maintains data collection, tracking, and reporting regarding artists, clients, audience participation, referrals, and program outputs/outcomes.
  • Prepares necessary management reports for IBA's Board of Directors, funding sources, Finance, and others as needed.

Financial Oversight and Revenue Generation
  • Ensures contracting and outsourcing compliance with financial, legal, safety, and regulatory requirements related to artist contracts, licenses, etc.
  • Develops, implements, and oversees strategies to increase revenue through ticket sales and sponsorship.
  • Works closely with IBA's CEO, COO, CFO, and Chief Program Officer to build a realistic and sustainable budget and develop specific performance measures.
  • Works with the Chief Program Officer and Chief Philanthropy Officer to increase fundraising, grant writing, and reporting.

Team Leadership and Representation
  • Oversees the arts team.
  • Represents the organization at external meetings as needed.
  • Participates fully in the organization's annual events such as Three Kings Day, Membership Drive, Board Election, Festival Betances, and other community-related events.
  • Carries out ad hoc duties as needed.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Arts Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Three to five years of proven successful experience in: planning, managing and implementing arts programs activities, staff management, fundraising, budget development/financial management and strategic planning.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Bilingual, Spanish-English, preferred.
  • Strong administrative, organizational skills and attentive to details.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and within deadlines.
  • Ability to work autonomously and in a team setting.
  • Experience with program evaluation, data collection and analysis.
  • High degree of computer literacy with excellent knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software application required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
IBA is proud to offer very competitive $105,000 annualized salary, commensurate with experience, and a robust benefit plan that includes an 80/20 premium cost share for comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance; a generous HRA provided by the company ($10,000 or $20,000 based on single and family coverage) and other built in supports that significantly reduces or eliminates out of pocket medical expenses. We offer a 403b plan with annual employer contribution, generous paid time off and free parking (limited availability).
Work Culture:
IBA is located in Boston's historic South End in the multiculturally rich community of Villa Victoria. We value teamwork and collaboration, believe in developing leaders and foster a culture of excellence. Our commitment to inclusion, equity, empowerment and community building is inherent in IBA's mission, imbedded in our values and demonstrated in the ways we work together to achieve mission impact and outcome goal.
To submit an application, please use this link:
As an EOE/AA employer, IBA will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identification, veteran, or disability status.

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