North Carolina Arts Council Seeks Folklife Director

Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) North Carolina Arts Council Division is seeking a Folklife Director. The Folklife Director oversees the development and management of programs benefiting artists and discipline-specific arts organizations that benefit the folklife infrastructure of the state, serving traditional artists, local communities, arts organizations, government agencies, universities, public schools, and the general public. This position establishes priorities for the Folklife Program in alignment with the agency’s strategic plan, maintains existing partnerships in the field prioritizing the monitoring of grantees, creates new opportunities for collaboration, and supervises the Folklife and Arts Administration Intern.

The position is located at downtown Raleigh on a hybrid schedule, with all staff in-office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Recruitment range for the position is: $47,703 – $69,000.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on November 2, 2026. Questions can be sent to: zoe.vanburen@dncr.nc.gov.