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Culture and Arts Program Coordinator

Juneau, AK · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Bachelor's degree in arts administration, cultural studies, education, or a related field (equivalent experience considered). * Minimum 2 years of experience in program coordination, arts ...

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Culture and Arts Program Coordinator

Juneau, AK · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Bachelor's degree in arts administration, cultural studies, education, or a related field (equivalent experience considered). * Minimum 2 years of experience in program coordination, arts ...

Miami Country Day School

Arts Coordinator

Miami, FL · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

A bachelor's degree and/or at least five years of experience in arts administration, event planning, or a related field. * Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to ...

The Atlanta Opera

Artistic Operations Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Bachelor's degree in music, arts administration, stage management, production management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. * Experience: At least five years of ...

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As of Sep 11, 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 September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% 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.

Adjunct Instructor, Master of Arts in Arts Administration (MAAA) Online and Capstone Advisor Pool

Rock Hill, SC • On-site

Winthrop University
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Winthrop Position Title
Adjunct Instructor, Master of Arts in Arts Administration (MAAA) Online and Capstone Advisor Pool
Job Description
Winthrop University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) seeks qualified applicants to be considered for a hiring pool of online Adjunct Instructors and Capstone Advisors in the Master of Arts in Arts Administration (MAAA) program.
The MAAA program is a 100% online graduate program serving working professionals, emerging arts leaders, and individuals preparing for leadership roles in arts and cultural organizations. The program includes coursework in areas such as arts administration, leadership and management, marketing, financial management, fundraising and development, community engagement, cultural policy and advocacy, arts law, sustainability, research, and capstone development.
A hiring pool means that qualified applicants may be reviewed and approved for possible future teaching, advising, or instructional support opportunities as program needs arise. Placement in the pool does not guarantee a course assignment, advising assignment, or specific semester of employment. Adjunct teaching and capstone advising opportunities are based on program needs, enrollment, subject-matter fit, and University approval processes.
About the Master of Arts in Arts Administration Program
Winthrop University's Master of Arts in Arts Administration is a fully online graduate program designed for students who want to build practical, ethical, and sustainable leadership skills for work in arts and cultural organizations. The program emphasizes applied learning, professional relevance, and connections between theory and practice. Students complete coursework across major areas of arts administration and conclude the program with a capstone experience that allows them to investigate a significant issue, challenge, or opportunity in the field.
Position Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
  • Teaching assigned graduate course(s) online using the University's learning management system, Blackboard
  • Designing, updating, and facilitating high-quality online learning experiences, including weekly modules, discussions, feedback, assessments, and video lectures
  • Providing timely communication, grading, and student support
  • Aligning course outcomes, activities, and assessments with program expectations
  • Collaborating with the Program Director on course planning, consistency, student support, and continuous improvement
  • Maintaining appropriate academic documentation, including syllabi, grade records, and assessment artifacts
  • Serving as a Capstone Advisor for graduate students completing applied research or professional projects in arts administration
  • Providing feedback on capstone proposals, research development, literature reviews, project design, drafts, and final products
  • Supporting students as they connect research, professional practice, and arts administration leadership

Possible Areas of Instruction or Advising
Applicants may be considered for teaching or advising in one or more areas related to arts administration, including but not limited to:
  • Arts administration and nonprofit arts leadership
  • Arts management
  • Marketing and audience development
  • Financial management, budgeting, and fiscal planning
  • Fundraising, development, and grant writing
  • Community engagement and public programming
  • Cultural policy and advocacy
  • Arts law, contracts, and governance
  • Organizational sustainability
  • Strategic planning
  • Research methods and applied capstone development
  • Arts entrepreneurship
  • Equity, access, inclusion, and community-centered arts practice

Museum, theatre, music, dance, visual arts, or interdisciplinary arts administration
About the College
To learn more about the College of Visual & Performing Arts please visit:
https://www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/
About Winthrop University
Founded in 1886, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers its 5,200-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business and Technology; Education, Sport, and Human Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, community, and leadership provide the foundation for Winthrop's continuing development and shape Winthrop's continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report's ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and recognized as a key component of the region's economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional business community. Winthrop's beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop's 18 Division I men's and women's sports.
Benefits
Not applicable
Background Check
Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Position Availability
01/01/2026
Required Qualifications
Adjunct faculty teaching graduate courses at Winthrop University must have a master's degree or higher in the teaching discipline or a closely related discipline. A terminal degree, such as an MFA, Ph.D., Ed.D., D.M.A., J.D., M.B.A., or other relevant terminal credential, is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
  • Professional experience in arts administration, nonprofit arts leadership, cultural organizations, higher education, or a related field
  • Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or advising adult learners
  • Experience with online teaching or online learning environments
  • Familiarity with Blackboard or another learning management system
  • Ability to provide clear, timely, and constructive feedback to graduate students
  • Experience supporting applied research, capstone projects, professional writing, or project-based learning

Commitment to accessible, inclusive, and student-centered online instruction
Employment Conditions
Position is part-time, non-tenure-track, adjunct.
Application Instructions
Qualified and interested applicants are asked to apply via PeopleAdmin and upload the following documents:
  • Letter of interest (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required by the start of the appointment)

In the letter of interest (cover letter), applicants are encouraged to identify the subject areas they are most qualified to teach or advise, as well as any experience with online teaching, graduate instruction, student advising, capstone supervision, arts administration, or nonprofit arts leadership.
Applications will be reviewed as program needs arise. Inclusion in the applicant pool does not guarantee employment or a specific teaching or advising assignment.
Open Date
09/08/2026
Application Review Date
09/08/2026
Close Date
Posting Number
2027FC0011P
PositionType:
Adjunct

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