New York Folklore is seeking an experienced and community-focused administrator to serve as Executive Director for the Schenectady-based, state-wide organization. The Annual salary range is $72,000-$75,000. Applications are due Monday, January 4, 2027.
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The North Carolina Arts Council Division is seeking a Folklife Director. The recruitment range for this position is $47,703 to $69,000. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on November 2, 2026.
The Department of Music at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa is recruiting for a full-time, tenure-track position in ethnomusicology. Application review begins November 16, 2026.
High Desert Museum (Bend, Oregon) is seeking an Associate Curator of Living History. The anticipated salary range is $56,100 to $66,300.
The History Program at Fairmont State University is currently recruiting candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History specializing in Public History. Applications are due October 5, 2026.
West Valley City, Utah seeks to hire a Festival Director who is responsible for the conceptual creation, strategic planning, operational execution, and long-term local, regional, and national growth of the City’s signature, large-scale annual festival. The position is open until filled.
The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress is hiring a Folklife Specialist (Research and Programs). Applications are due August 31, 2026.
TAUNY is looking for a full-time Executive Director to lead its nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the folk culture and living traditions in New York’s North Country.
The Michigan Folk School is seeking a full-time manager who will plan, organize, direct, and review the operation and maintenance of Staebler Farm County Park and the School. Applications are due June 30, 2026.
The Association for Cultural Equity is looking for a new Executive Director based in/near New York, NY. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.