Position: Programming Associate
Status: Non-Exempt, full time
Reports to: Director of Artistic Programming
Location: Performing Arts Houston, Houston TX
Salary: Commensurate with experience
To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter to employment@performingartshouston.org
Posted: April 20, 2026
Performing Arts Houston is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, and all are encouraged to apply. Strong candidates will work in alignment with Performing Arts Houston’s Mission and Values
About the Role
The Programming Associate is a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative team member who supports the planning and execution of Performing Arts Houston’s multi-disciplinary performance season and related education programming. Working closely with the Director of Artistic Programs and in collaboration with the Director of Education and Community Engagement, this role coordinates artist communications, commissioning activities, hospitality, schedules, logistics, and administrative processes. The Associate helps ensure that artists, agents, partners, and internal teams have the information and support needed to deliver high-quality performances, meaningful public programming, and a strong artist experience.
Key Responsibilities
Artistic Programming Support

• Assist with artist and company research to support season planning and evaluation in alignment with organizational goals.
• Coordinate with artists, companies, and collaborators to manage performance details, logistics, and communications.
• Support contract processing, artist payments, and budget tracking.
• Assist with box office statements and show settlements.
• Collect and distribute artist materials (marketing assets, tech rider, etc..) and other pertinent information to appropriate internal departments.
• Assist in coordinating artist-centered programs such as master classes, workshops, artist talks, open rehearsals, residencies, and other engagement activities.
• Assist in developing and distributing artist itineraries and schedules, incorporating all performance and engagement activities.
  Artist Relations and Hospitality
• Coordinate artist hospitality arrangements, including travel, accommodations, transportation, catering, and on-site needs.
• Serve as a liaison for assigned artists, companies, agents, and managers, ensuring clear and timely communication.
  New/Now Artist Coordination
• Support the administrative and logistical execution of the New/Now commissioning process.
• Manage application timelines, communications, adjudication logistics, and record-keeping.
• Coordinate project logistics for commissioned artists, including scheduling, meetings, and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate records for applicants, panelists, and commissioned projects.
• Develop and maintain an archive for the New/Now artists database. Collect and organize data to support Marketing in creating promotional materials and assist Development with grant applications aligned with program goals.
  Essential Qualifications
• 2–4 years of experience in performing arts administration, artist services, event coordination, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in arts administration, theater, music, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience coordinating logistics, events, or cross-departmental projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal judgment.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn CRM and administrative systems.
• Interest in the performing arts; familiarity with Houston’s arts community is a plus.
  Working Conditions
  · This position includes a combination of office-based work and on-site responsibilities in rehearsal, performance, and event environments.
  · Regular interaction with artists, managers, agents, community partners, vendors, and internal staff is expected.
  · Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on performance and event schedules is required.
  · Must have reliable transportation.
  · Ability to perform occasional lifting of materials or equipment as required.
  Employment Benefits: Performing Arts Houston offers a comprehensive benefits package, including company-paid medical, dental, disability, and life insurance for the employee, effective after 30 days. Medical and dental coverage for family members is available at the employee's expense. Additionally, the organization provides a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions starting after one year of service. Employees also receive complimentary parking in Theater District parking facilities.
  About Performing Arts Houston: Performing Arts Houston connects artists and audiences through live performance. Founded in 1966 by Houston's cultural visionaries, we create experiences—onstage and in the classroom—that have to be felt to be known. Real. Live. Moments that last.
  
• How to Apply: A cover letter and resume are required for consideration. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this role. Potential employees must pass a background check. Applications will be accepted through email to employment@performingartshouston.org.
  Location 615 Louisiana St., Suite 100, Houston, TX 77002

Deadline: 05/22/26
Location: Houston, TX
Website: https://performingartshouston.org/about/careers/

Heartland Craft Guilds: Capacity Support Grants is a grant program that supports craft guilds and cultural organizations rooted in preserving and sustaining craft traditions, community-based knowledge, and hands-on making across America’s heartland.

Through unrestricted funding and shared learning with other guild leaders, Heartland Craft Guilds builds organizational capacity by supporting the leadership and operational systems that help organizations serve members, deepen practice, and maintain long-term stability and organizational health.

Heartland Craft Guilds is a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), developed with support from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation. The program reflects a shared commitment to hands-on engagement with materials, mastery of technique, and the preservation, innovation, and evolution of heritage work, particularly within under-resourced and historically overlooked communities.

M-AAA expects to grant a total of $180,000 in the region, through 15 unrestricted, non-matching organizational grants of $12,000 each.

Program at a glance

Grant amount: $12,000
Number of awards: 15
Total funding: $180,000
Funding type: Unrestricted operating support
Eligible region: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and the Native Nations in this geography
Program length: One year
Participants will also engage in more than 50 hours of learning opportunities over the one-year program period.

Deadline - 05/15/26

Location - AR, KS, MO, NE, OK, TX

Website - https://www.maaa.org/for-organizations/heartland-craft-guilds/?utm_source=M-AAA+Email+List+2&utm_campaign=90818ad628-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_GRANTS-Heartland-C

The Assistant Artistic Director supports the Artistic Director in upholding the artistic and educational excellence of Ballet Lubbock. This role contributes to curriculum development, teaches upper-level students, stages and maintains choreography, and provides mentorship to both students and faculty. The Assistant Artistic Director also represents Ballet Lubbock in the community and assists with artistic planning and administrative coordination.

Key Responsibilities
Curriculum and Instruction
Collaborate with the Artistic Director to research, design, update, and implement the Ballet Lubbock school curriculum.
Teach ballet technique, pointe, variations, conditioning, and dance history to students ages 8–18, with a focus on advanced and pre-professional levels.
Maintain high standards of classical ballet training while supporting a well-rounded dance education.
Rehearsals and Choreography
Serve as a rehearsal director, maintaining choreography, musicality, and artistic standards across productions and performances.
Assist in the creation, staging, and restaging of choreography.
Support guest choreographers during residencies and rehearsals.
Student and Faculty Development
Provide mentorship to pre-professional dancers, including guidance on auditions, summer intensives, competitions, and post-secondary pathways.
Offer constructive feedback and support to both students and faculty.
Assist with teacher training and facilitate monthly faculty check-ins.
Community Engagement and Administration
Serve as an ambassador for Ballet Lubbock within the community.
Cultivate relationships with local school districts, universities, arts organizations, and community partners.
Support marketing and development efforts through public speaking, donor engagement, and event participation.
Assist with scheduling, casting, and artistic planning.
Maintain proficiency in administrative and scheduling systems, including Google Suite, Dance Studio Pro, Skedda, and Microsoft Office.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Dance or a related field and a minimum of five years of teaching and choreography experience at the pre-professional level, OR an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Skills and Attributes
Strong artistic vision with the ability to collaborate effectively with and support the Artistic Director.
Deep knowledge of classical ballet technique and pedagogy; working knowledge of modern, jazz, and contemporary styles.
Excellent rehearsal direction and leadership skills.
Knowledge of professional dance standards and the international dance landscape.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, and community partners.
Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management skills with strong attention to detail.
Professional demeanor and collaborative spirit in a team-focused environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Dropbox.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by rehearsal and performance schedules.

Physical Requirements
Ability to demonstrate dance technique and lead classes and rehearsals.
Ability to commute to and from the studios daily.

Compensation and Benefits
Base salary begins at $60,000+, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Ballet Lubbock offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development support.

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
Executive Director Helen Duncum – helen@balletlubbock.org
Artistic Director Lily Balogh – lily@balletlubbock.org

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ballet Lubbock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.

Closing Date: 05/15/26

Location: Lubbock, TX

Website: https://www.balletlubbock.org