ASCA Announces Opening for Director of Alabama Center for Traditional Culture

The Alabama Center for Traditional Culture (ACTC) is the folk and traditional arts division of the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA). The ACTC Director, along with a team of folklorists, runs programs to identify, document, and present Alabama’s artistic traditions. The Director reports to the Council Executive Director and collaborates frequently with program managers, an audio producer, and a communications specialist.

The Director manages Folklife Project Grants, oversees the management of the Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program, supports the Arts Fell on Alabama podcast, and may pursue other projects and partnerships. Previous ACTC initiatives include the Alabama Folklife Festival, community scholar institutes, documentary recordings, teacher workshops, traveling exhibits, a public television series, scholarly articles, symposia, music tours, and exhibits in Council’s on-site gallery. The Director also works closely with the Alabama Folklife Association, a statewide partner.

Council on the Arts offices are located in the RSA Tower in downtown Montgomery, AL. This position requires full-time, in-person attendance and is not eligible for remote work. State employees enjoy robust employment and retirement benefits. Salary range: $48,796–$81,724.

Application process:

1. Email your cover letter and resume to Alice Free (see below).
2. Next, Alice will send you additional information and tips for submitting an application to the State Personnel Department.
3. Then, in order to be considered for an interview, applicants must apply online between November 4 to 25, 2026, and be certified to a list of qualified candidates available for potential employment.

Questions as well as cover letter and resume can be sent to Council Administrative Services Officer Alice Free at alice@arts.alabama.gov.