Join Us in Bringing the Arts to Life at the Salem YMCA!

At the Salem YMCA, we celebrate diversity and inclusion through a wide range of programs designed to serve every member of our community. We’re excited to invite passionate and creative candidates to apply for the role of Theater and Arts Director — a dynamic leader who can help us cultivate a vibrant and inclusive arts culture. This is an incredible opportunity to transform our YMCA into a thriving center for artistic expression, with a special focus on inspiring and engaging youth.

About the Role: As the Theater and Arts Director, you will bring vision, creativity, and leadership to expand arts programming across the North Shore. You’ll play a key role in seamlessly integrating the arts into membership and community engagement initiatives, ensuring that our offerings reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Your mission: to create innovative, high-quality arts experiences that inspire creativity and connection.

What You’ll Do: ✅ Develop and oversee engaging arts curricula and skill-building programs, including the Vibe Program. ✅ Lead the Creative Arts Summer Camp, ensuring excellence, safety, and creativity. ✅ Recruit, mentor, and support a talented team of staff and volunteers, building a culture rooted in growth and collaboration. ✅ Direct youth programs and mainstage productions, while also designing marketing materials to promote arts offerings. ✅ Manage Ames Hall events and space to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all community members. ✅ Build partnerships with local organizations to enrich programming and expand community reach. ✅ Maintain fiscal responsibility, track program impact, and support fundraising initiatives. ✅ Embed the arts into all areas of YMCA membership and programming, strengthening our reputation as a hub for creativity.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us: ✨ Be part of a welcoming and mission-driven team. ✨ Shape innovative arts programming that makes a real difference. ✨ Enjoy opportunities to grow professionally and creatively.

We Offer: Paid training and ongoing professional development. Advancement opportunities across our seven YMCA locations. Free YMCA membership and program discounts. Health and dental insurance for full-time employees. Employer-funded life insurance. Generous paid time off, including 3 weeks of vacation, sick time, and personal days. Retirement fund with a 12% company contribution (once vested; no match required). Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.

Bring your creativity, passion, and vision to a role where the arts truly come alive — and help us continue to inspire, engage, and build a stronger, more connected community.

Apply today and help shape the future of the arts at the Salem YMCA!