Associate Director, Artistic & Education Programs

The Cabaret; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Cabaret in Indianapolis seeks an Associate Artistic & Education Director to lead artistic programming, education initiatives, and the Conservatory, shaping the organization's artistic vision and community impact.

Reporting to the Artistic Director, this senior leader will develop residencies, partnerships, and educational opportunities while ensuring excellence, inclusion, and radical hospitality across programs.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in artistic programming, arts administration, or related leadership roles.
• Experience leading education initiatives, programs, and partnerships.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and staff supervision capabilities.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on execution.
• Commitment to inclusion, belonging, and radical hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual and multi-year artistic programming strategies.
• Lead The Cabaret Conservatory and educational initiatives with quality and impact.
• Foster artist development, residencies, mentorships, and partnerships.
• Oversee digital programming, artist relations, and content workflows.
• Manage program budgets, scheduling, contracts, and logistics.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure strong audience engagement and financial sustainability.

Skills

Arts administration

Education leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Project management

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Grant knowledge

Education

Arts Administration degree

Tools

Talent booking software

Job description

The Cabaret in Indianapolis seeks an Associate Artistic & Education Director to lead artistic programming, education initiatives, and the Conservatory, shaping the organization's artistic vision and community impact.

Reporting to the Artistic Director, this senior leader will develop residencies, partnerships, and educational opportunities while ensuring excellence, inclusion, and radical hospitality across programs.