https://jobbank.apap365.org Latest APAP Job Bank Jobs Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:09:50 Z https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22284556/director-of-learning-engagement https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22284556/director-of-learning-engagement Lake Placid, New York, Arts Center Lake Placid seeks an innovative and collaborative Director of Learning & Engagement to lead one of the organization’s four primary programmatic pillars and guide the continued growth of its multidisciplinary arts education initiatives. This senior leadership position oversees the Arts Center’s educational and creative learning programs serving children, teens, and adults across performing and visual arts disciplines. The Director will help shape the future of arts learning through in-person, hybrid, and online educational opportunities that expand access and deepen impact throughout the Adirondack region and beyond. The ideal candidate is both a skilled administrator and imaginative arts leader — someone excited to steward beloved legacy programs while helping envision and build the next chapter of arts learning at the Arts Center. About Arts Center Lake Placid The Arts Center’s mission is to present and foster arts programs that inspire, enrich, educate, and entertain people of all ages. Through performances, gallery exhibits, arts education, and special programs, the Arts Center serves more than 65,000 people annually throughout the Adirondack region and beyond. Educational offerings include year-round classes in dance, music, theater, ceramics, weaving, and visual arts; afterschool workshops; summer arts camps; school partnerships; online learning initiatives; and special projects for children and adults. The Arts Center Lake Placid is currently engaged in a transformational capital campaign that will create a new revitalized arts campus, including purpose-built education and creative learning spaces designed to support expanded arts access, interdisciplinary collaboration, digital learning opportunities, and long-term programmatic growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to help shape how arts learning evolves within a dramatically enhanced creative environment. Position Summary The Director of Learning & Engagement provides leadership, vision, and operational oversight for the Arts Center’s education initiatives. This position supervises teaching artists, program managers, and seasonal personnel; oversees budgets and operations; and develops programs responsive to community needs and institutional priorities. The Director will maintain and strengthen existing programs including Young & Fun, Tumbling, School Day Matinees, afterschool workshops, summer camps, ceramics, and weaving programs, while helping identify opportunities for sustainable growth and new initiatives. The position supervises the Ceramics Manager and collaborates closely with the Director of the Lake Placid School of Dance and the Arts Center’s Performing Arts department to expand educational opportunities connected to visiting artists, productions, workshops, residencies, and audience engagement activities. Arts Center Lake Placid is open to expanding its vision for arts learning and seeks a collaborative partner eager to help shape that future. The Director of Learning & Engagement will play an important role in helping envision how educational programming can grow and evolve within the organization’s new facilities and long-term institutional vision. While the role is primarily administrative and strategic in nature, teaching opportunities may exist for the right candidate. Responsibilities Lead strategic planning and long-range growth for Arts Center’s learning and engagement initiatives Oversee educational programming for children, adults, schools, and families Supervise staff and evaluate teaching artists, seasonal personnel, and program managers Coordinate summer camps, workshops, online learning initiatives, and special projects Support and strengthen legacy programs while developing new initiatives Collaborate with Performing Arts staff to expand educational activities connected to visiting artists and productions Maintain and build relationships with partner organizations, schools, community collaborators, and teaching artists Evaluate program success through enrollment, feedback, and community responsiveness Manage departmental budgets, scheduling, registration systems, and operations Collaborate with Marketing and Development staff on promotion, grants, and funding opportunities Serve as an advocate for arts learning within the Arts Center and the broader community Compensation & Schedule Full-time position Benefits package available Some evenings and weekends required Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Arts Education, Fine Arts, Education, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree 3–5 years of leadership experience in arts education, nonprofit arts administration, or related field Experience developing educational programming and supervising staff or teaching artists Experience with digital learning or online education initiatives preferred Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and project management skills Collaborative and creative mindset with a passion for arts access and lifelong learning To Apply Please submit: Cover letter addressing interest in the position and salary expectations Resume or CV Three professional references Applications may be sent to:  James Lemons, Executive Director, at james@lakeplacidarts.org Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, with flexibility for exceptional experience and leadership background. Mon, 18 May 2026 11:11:08 -0400 https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22238653/chief-financial-officer https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22238653/chief-financial-officer New York, ABOUT PARK AVENUE ARMORY: Part palace, part industrial shed, Park Avenue Armory fills a critical void in the cultural ecology of New York by offering unconventional works in the performing and visual arts that cannot be fully realized in a traditional proscenium theater, concert hall, or white wall gallery. With its soaring 55,000-square-foot Wade Thompson Drill Hall and an array of exuberant period rooms, the Armory enables a diverse range of world-class artists to create, students to explore, and audiences to experience epic, cutting edge, relevant work that cannot be done elsewhere in New York. Since its first production in September 2007, the Armory has produced and commissioned world-class immersive performances, installations, and cross-disciplinary collaborations in its vast Drill Hall that defy traditional categorization and challenge artists to push the boundaries of their practice. In addition to the artistic program, the Armory has an extensive arts education program that serves 5,000-6,000 students from underserved New York City public schools at no cost to students or schools. The third focus of the Armory, in addition to artistic programming and arts education, is repair and restoration and maintenance of the historic Armory which is a national, state, and city interior and exterior landmark. The Armory has spent over $174 million to date on building improvements and restorations and is embarking on fund-raising for a $73 million capital project in 2026. THE OPPORTUNITY: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead all aspects of financial management including accounting, finance, accounts payable/receivable, investments/endowment, forecasting, and budgeting. Also under the CFO’s direction is human resources administration. The CFO will be an innovative, forward-thinking, customer-oriented individual who can adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in a creative, detail- and deadline-oriented workplace. The CFO reports to the President/Executive Producer and works closely with the Finance Committee, the Investment Committee, and the Audit Committee as well as with program, production, education, development, facilities, IT operations, venue rental, marketing, and box office staff. The CFO oversees a team of 4-5 in finance and human resources.   FUNDING: The Armory has a FY26 operating budget of approximately $24 million, an endowment of $86 million, and a future capital renovation project of $73 million. IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial experience as a CFO or senior financial manager in a not-for-profit cultural organization, with preference given to performing arts settings. Extensive knowledge of not-for-profit finance, accounting, endowment administration, contracts, budgeting, and cost control principles including GAAP and federal and state financial regulations. Additional experience in human resources is beneficial. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; able to work with staff at all levels. Excellent analytical skills: ability to understand and summarize large quantities of complex material and to present financial statements, projections, and other reports clearly and effectively to stakeholders. Experience working with an engaged Board of Trustees. Expertise working in CRM systems and Microsoft Excel. Results oriented and self-motivated with a “roll-up your sleeves” work ethic. Energetic, “can-do” spirit. Experience overseeing investment portfolios and/or endowments. Experience overseeing audit and 990 preparations. Willingness to be flexible and responsive to change, yet also firm and decisive. Genuine interest in the mission; able to attend evening/weekend events and performances. Experience with NetSuite and FundEasy is beneficial. CPA, MBA, or equivalent combination of education and experience. The annual compensation range for this role is $225,000-$250,000 commensurate with experience and accomplishments plus attractive benefits. The Armory operates with fully onsite staff. Park Avenue Armory has engaged the executive search firm of Howe-Lewis International to assist with the search process. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and may be emailed to Kirk McDonald at kirk@howe-lewis.com To apply, please click here or visit howe-lewis.com and click on the “Assignments” tab on the top menu. All expressions of interest will be held in confidence. The annual compensation range for this role is $225,000-$250,000 commensurate with experience and accomplishments plus attractive benefits. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:29:46 -0400