Associate Artistic & Education Director

Founded in 2009 The Cabaret is a nationally renowned home for intimate cabaret where artists are uplifted audiences belong the next generation thrives and our community is strengthened through world-class artistry and radical hospitality.

The Associate Artistic & Education Director is a strategic collaborative and values-driven leader responsible for advancing The Cabarets artistic programming education initiatives talent development pipeline and community engagement efforts. Reporting to and working closely with the Artistic Director & CEO this role helps shape and execute the organizations artistic vision while providing leadership for The Cabaret Conservatory and related educational programs.

As a key member of the leadership team the Associate Artistic & Education Director oversees artist engagement educational programming strategic partnerships and artistic operations. The position balances long-term planning with day-to-day execution ensuring artistic excellence educational impact and meaningful community connections. Responsibilities span artistic planning artist and industry relations education leadership community partnerships production coordination program management and support for marketing and development initiatives.

This role plays a central part in strengthening The Cabarets reputation as a nationally recognized center for performance artist development and arts education.

All employees are expected to embody The Cabarets values: We Deliver the WOW We Practice Radical Hospitality We Welcome Everyone We Lift Each Other Up and We Do the Right Thing.

The ideal candidate combines artistic curiosity educational leadership relationship-building expertise and operational excellence. They possess a deep understanding of the performing arts ecosystem a passion for nurturing emerging artists and students and the ability to build meaningful connections among artists educators donors community partners and audiences. A flexible schedule is required including some evenings and weekends for performances educational programs special events and artist residencies.

Artistic Programming & Strategy

• Contribute to the development of annual and multi-year artistic programming working closely with the Artistic Director & CEO to shape programming plans and lead their execution in support of The Cabarets mission audience engagement and financial sustainability.
• Support season planning artist selection repertoire development and special artistic initiatives.
• Partner with the Artistic Director & CEO to cultivate and maintain relationships with artists agents managers producers presenters and industry leaders to strengthen programming and The Cabarets national profile.
• Identify and develop artist residencies mentorship opportunities commissions and other artist development initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends audience interests and emerging talent to inform innovative and mission-aligned programming.
• Ensure artistic programming reflects The Cabarets commitment to excellence inclusion belonging and radical hospitality.

Education & Talent Development

• Lead the implementation and day-to-day execution of The Cabaret Conservatory and all educational initiatives in alignment with the Artistic Director & CEOs vision and oversight ensuring artistic excellence participant engagement program quality and meaningful impact.
• Design and oversee educational pathways that connect student experiences to professional and artistic development opportunities.
• Develop and implement workshops masterclasses showcases mentorships intensives and student performance opportunities.
• Recruit supervise mentor and evaluate teaching artists education partners interns fellows and apprentices.
• Foster a culture of creativity growth belonging and lifelong learning for students and emerging artists.
• Establish learning outcomes assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Digital Artistic Programming

• Oversee The Cabarets digital artistic program ensuring that digital content reflects the organizations artistic vision brand standards and commitment to artistic excellence.
• Manage artist-facing approvals for digital and promotional assets including performance videos and photography coordinating with artists and management to secure timely approvals and maintain organized records of approved materials.
• Oversee the artistic content and ongoing management of The Cabarets YouTube channel which generates more than 2 million views annually including the selection organization approval and publication of performance content.
• Collaborate across artistic marketing production and administrative teams to coordinate digital content workflows maximize the value and reach of The Cabarets performance archive and strengthen audience engagement across digital platforms.

Community Partnerships & Engagement

• Develop and sustain strategic partnerships with schools universities arts organizations community groups and industry partners.
• Create collaborative opportunities that expand educational access audience engagement and community impact.
• Serve as an ambassador for The Cabarets artistic and educational initiatives in the community and field.
• Support outreach and audience development efforts including SophistiTIX and other initiatives that engage emerging and underserved audiences.
• Represent The Cabaret at performances public events conferences and industry gatherings to strengthen relationships and visibility.

Program Operations & Administration

• Manage the administrative aspects of the artist booking process including maintaining the annual master performance and conflicts calendars; preparing offers and deal memos; and tracking performance offers contracts and rider requirements to ensure timely execution and contractual compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure seamless event planning and execution effective communication and an exceptional artist experience.
• Oversee administrative and operational functions supporting educational programming including artist engagement scheduling contracts communications hospitality and logistics.
• Collaborate with Production Audience Experience Marketing and Advancement teams to ensure successful planning and execution of programs and events.
• Maintain effective systems records workflows master calendars and project management processes that promote accountability efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
• Support organizational planning budgeting reporting and policy compliance related to artistic and educational initiatives.

Advancement Communications & Organizational Leadership

• Partner with Advancement and Marketing teams to support fundraising donor engagement sponsorships grant initiatives and storytelling that communicates program and mission impact.
• Serve as a public-facing representative of The Cabaret through speaking engagements donor and community events artist conversations and educational programs.
• Provide leadership coaching and professional development for assigned staff and artistic personnel while contributing to organizational strategy and board-level initiatives as assigned.

Required

• Degree in Arts Administration Performing Arts Education Nonprofit Management or related field.
• 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in artistic programming arts administration producing talent booking arts education leadership or related fields.
• A passion for the entertainment industry and a keen interest in performing arts events.

• Demonstrated experience managing programs partnerships projects and budgets.
• Experience supervising staff teaching artists interns volunteers or contractors.
• Excellent written verbal interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organizational multitasking planning and project management skills.
• Proficiency in office software scheduling tools and relevant talent booking applications.

• Meticulous accuracy when handling financial figures and legal contracts.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on implementation.
• Commitment to inclusion accessibility and values-driven leadership.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Arts Administration Performing Arts Education Business or related discipline.
• Experience working within a performing arts presenting organization.
• Experience in artist development artist representation arts education or professional training programs.
• Experience with grant-funded programming and impact measurement.
• Established professional network within the performing arts industry.

The Cabaret offers a competitive total compensation package and fosters a culture that supports flexibility well-being and balance. We Welcome Everyone and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.