Arts Administrator Jobs

Help us create socially relevant work that uplifts the voices of marginalized communities! Join the White Snake Projects team as our new Arts Administrator.

Are you a revolutionary looking to get in good trouble? Are you looking for a job you can throw yourself into with enthusiasm, energy, and commitment? Do you want to make a difference through the arts as part of a small, activist team? Are you ready to dive into building administrative infrastructure systems for a young, bold company? Do you want to learn entrepreneurial skills on the job? Are you interested in working at the intersection of new music-theater, activism, and technology? Do you want your personal mission to align with your professional career? If you answered yes to any of these questions, apply to join us at WSP!

White Snake Projects is seeking an Arts Administrator to support the work of its General & Artistic Director in a dynamic activist company committed to making socially relevant opera of the highest production values.

Position Summary

The Arts Administrator will report to the General & Artistic Director. They will provide support for both administrative and artistic functions, as described below.

Responsibilities

• Maintain filing systems.
• Collaborate with other arts and culture organizations locally and nationally, including institutions that are BIPOC-led, creating partnerships that serve a wide audience and create lasting impact.
• Prioritize equity, diversity, inclusion, and access work in all aspects of artistic and management decisions.
• Actively partner with the General & Artistic Director to support the business functions and artistic vision of the company.
• Create promotional materials including marketing videos, in collaboration with the General & Artistic Director and the marketing team.
• Manage complex production timelines, schedules, and needs.
• Respond to administrative inquiries and other emails on behalf of WSP.
• Maintain a positive culture and work environment where all departments are equally valued and staff of all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds feel appreciated.
• Contract artists and creatives for projects as needed.
• Support WSP’s grant-writing needs in collaboration with the Development Manager.

Traits and Characteristics

The Arts Administrator will be a team player and self-starter, unafraid to contribute ideas and to take initiative as a team member. They should be well organized and be able to meet deadlines, communicate effectively and work well with others.

Qualifications

WSP does not require specific educational requirements for this position, although credentials in arts administration, nonprofit management, business, or a related field are useful. Previous production experience in the theater, especially in opera or music-theater, is a plus. The successful candidate must have a deep passion for art + activism. Exceptional writing abilities and verbal presentation skills are expected, as are technical skills in file management, Google Suite, and basic graphic and video design.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is approximately $50,000, commensurate with experience, and includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

White Snake Projects is an equal opportunity employer. As an activist opera company, we encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply.

About White Snake Projects

White Snake Projects (WSP) is an activist opera company making mission-driven work that unites artmaking with civic practice. We envision a world where the power of opera expands our collective understanding of community and transforms lives through creative storytelling. Our most recent efforts have been devoted to the live digital productions of the Pandemic Trilogy: Alice in the Pandemic addressed the disproportionate strain of COVID-19 on communities of color and essential workers; Death by Life explored long-term incarceration and institutionalized racism; and the upcoming A Survivor’s Odyssey dealt with the ongoing crisis of sexual and intimate partner violence. A critical element in our exploration of these themes is the establishment of authentic connections with thought leaders in social justice to ensure that our work lives in an ecosystem of activism. We see opera not just as performance, but as performance with purpose, a vibrant and vital art form that is also a champion of change.