Performing Arts

BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, seeks a Director of Education & Dance eXchange to lead and expand the organization’s education and community engagement programs. This role is responsible for the
strategic direction, implementation, and evaluation of Dance eXchange, BalletX’s in-school dance education
program, while overseeing a broader portfolio of education initiatives including open classes and community-
based programming.

Quintessence Theatre, now in its 16th season of producing epic, classic theatre in Northwest Philadelphia, seeks an experienced, strategic and mission-driven Director of Development to join our team.  In 2024, Quintessence purchased its longtime home, the historic Sedgwick Theater on Germantown Avenue, and is embarking on an ambitious renovation project and Capital Campaign to create a performing arts center for its community. The Director of Development leads Quintessence Theatre Group’s capital campaign while driving sustained growth in major gift revenue. This role focuses primarily on campaign strategy, major donor cultivation and solicitation, and long-term relationship management. The Director of Development supervises the Associate Director of Development, who leads annual fund efforts, and works collaboratively to ensure strong alignment between campaign and annual giving initiatives.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Producing Artistic Director, Board of Directors, Campaign Committee, and Development Committee, the Director of Development plays a central leadership role in advancing the Campaign for Quintessence at the Sedgwick and strengthening the organization’s culture of philanthropy.

Hiring: Teaching Artists for Group Class Instruction on Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Guitar, and Percussion 

Job Opening for 2026-2027 season faculty and substitute teachers: 
After-school operations throughout Philadelphia.  

Program Mission: 
The mission of PYO Music Institute’s (PYOMI) Tune Up Philly-Orchestral Pathways Program offers programming in under-served neighborhoods by keeping children engaged in success through weekday out-of-school hours music instruction.  Through its Tune Up Philly program, the PYOMI organization believes and demonstrates annually that music education is a powerful vehicle for children to master skills that will enable them to acquire valuable tools for cooperative learning, teamwork, academic success, and self-esteem.  

Terms of Employment: Contract Independent Contractor

Compensation: Fee $10,000

Onsite Dates: June 29-July 30, 2026

Bristol Borough, PA

The Orchestra Librarian orders, catalogs, prepares, scans, and distributes music for all Allentown Symphony Association’s activities, including all rehearsals and concerts. This includes orchestra concerts, chamber music concerts, chorus, educational concerts, audition materials, and any activities involving musical performance. The Orchestra Librarian is responsible for maintaining the music library, ordering, preparing, distributing, and recollecting concert music, and attending rehearsals and performances.

MusiCoLab seeks a part-time Managing Director (MD) to guide the organization through its next stage of development, overseeing daily operations, fundraising, and partnerships, while supporting the board and creative team in advancing the organization's mission.

MusiCoLab nurtures new musicals and the artists who create them, cultivating a vibrant community of Philadelphia-based writers and sharing their work with local audiences as part of the wider ecosystem of musical theater development. Established as a nonprofit organization in 2023, MusiCoLab has built a strong reputation through programs such as the MusiCoLaboratory, Spotlight Series, and New Work Showcase. The organization is entering a period of growth — building leadership capacity, strengthening fundraising, and deepening its presence within Philadelphia's creative community.

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret is looking for a Project Producer to join the team for our ongoing project Shavings. The Producer is the main person responsible for making sure a project happens in conversation with the artistic vision and the resources and timeline available. They are the liaison among partners, artists, staff, and production. They oversee all project documentation—including schedules, budgets, contact sheets, and contracts—while managing project logistics like action items, travel, permitting, and venue scheduling. This role is best suited for a highly collaborative person who is a direct communicator, comfortable with holding people accountable to their responsibilities and keeping a project moving on schedule and within budget. The Producer is also a dedicated partner to the Marketing and Production Departments, ensuring all public-facing information is accurate. This role reports primarily to the Artistic Director/Project Director. This role is currently a 25 hour a week role that scales up to full time during major productions.

Position Overview

Full-Time Temporary/Seasonal: 8-week summer program + part-time spring planning
Allens Lane Art Center seeks an experienced and collaborative Camp Director to lead our arts-based
summer camp program. This role provides full leadership of camp operations, including staff supervision,
program implementation, camper safety, and family communication. The position begins part-time in spring
for hiring and planning and transitions to full-time during the 8-week summer camp season. This is an ideal
role for a strong youth-program leader who thrives in creative environments and is passionate about arts
education and community engagement.

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret is looking for an Operations and Facilities Coordinator to join our staff. The Operations and Facilities Coordinator will serve as the primary hospitality lead for all Bearded Ladies projects and events. They will manage Bearded Ladies box offices and support front of house needs. They will coordinate travel, housing, and on site hospitality for staff, artists, administrators, and technicians and will serve as the primary liaison between the Beards and various rental facilities including performance venues and rehearsal spaces. Part of the role will involve working alongside the Artistic Director and Staff Producer to scout potential venues. They will contribute to identifying and solving the administrative needs of a fast-moving production company.

MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

The Marketing Intern will provide promotional support for the Marketing & Communications department by engaging new and existing FringeArts audiences. They will develop and implement strategies to create content within a brand voice for different contexts including social media, email marketing, and PR. They will learn about creating and implementing marketing & PR plans and schedules to promote a calendar of live events.

Responsibilities: