PRIDE of Ticonderoga, Inc. · 21 hours ago
Artistic Director (Full-Time)
Ticonderoga, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $102K/yrThe North Country Rural Development Coalition is developing the Adirondack Performing Arts Center (APAC) in Ticonderoga, New York, aiming to serve as a cultural anchor for the region. The Artistic Director will lead artistic curation, community engagement, and operational coordination while overseeing the venue's programming and development efforts.
Civic and Social Organizations
Responsibilities
Curate and oversee a diverse annual program, including: Regional and national touring music acts, Theater productions and plays, Dance and ballet performances, Jazz ensembles and small orchestras, School-based performances and youth programming, Community lectures, film screenings, and civic uses
Develop programming that balances artistic excellence, accessibility, and financial sustainability
Negotiate and manage artist engagements in coordination with administrative staff
Lead and collaborate on the Land Bank’s artscapes and public art initiatives
Support artist-led installations, temporary activations, and interdisciplinary projects
Integrate performance programming with downtown placemaking and public-space activation
Coordinate outdoor concerts, pop-up performances, and community events during construction
Build early audience engagement and brand recognition ahead of opening
Establish regional partnerships with artists, presenters, and cultural organizations
Work with external consultants and marketing support to: Shape APAC’s artistic voice and public storytelling, Develop and launch the APAC website, Support season announcements, artist highlights, and promotional content
Serve as a visible spokesperson for APAC within the community and region
Contribute artistic vision to capital campaign materials and donor engagement with development consultants
Participate in site tours, public presentations, and cultivation events
Help plan inaugural programming and opening-season events
Collaborate with the President & CEO, Deputy Director, and finance staff on: Annual programming budgets, Per-event financial planning, Revenue projections and cost controls
Support long-term planning for sustainable operations
Serve as the primary artistic liaison for performers and agents
Oversee artistic quality and audience experience during events
Coordinate with event-based staff (security, ushers, technicians, bar staff) as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Arts, music, theater, dance, or a related creative discipline; or Business management, arts administration, or a related field with a demonstrated focus on the arts. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of a formal degree
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with artists, consultants, staff, and community partners
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders
Preferred
Experience working in rural or regional arts settings
Exposure to touring artist booking or contracting
Exposure to public art, placemaking, or interdisciplinary programming
Exposure to marketing, audience development, or brand building for arts organizations
Familiarity with fundraising or capital campaign support
Benefits
Relocation assistance
Employer-paid health and life insurance
Annual employer pension contribution: 10% of base salary
Budgeted salary increase: $10,000 after the first 12 months
Annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) provided to support long-term stability
Merit-based performance bonuses , including:
Annual holiday bonus
Additional merit-based incentives tied to programming, venue operations, and organizational impact
Estimated total annual compensation value: $84,000–$102,000 , inclusive of salary, insurance, retirement contributions, bonuses, and retirement contributions
Four weeks of paid time off annually , including:
10 Vacation Days
5 PTO Days
5 Sick Days
Plus paid holidays
Flexible scheduling aligned with performance expectations and the event calendar
Professional development, training, and travel opportunities to support continued artistic and leadership growth
Company
PRIDE of Ticonderoga, Inc.
PRIDE of Ticonderoga is a non-profit organization established in 1984 for the purpose of connecting and enhancing the community through housing restoration, downtown revitalization, historic preservation, and community development programs.
Founded in 1984
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase