Organization: National Arts Strategies
Location: This position primarily operates in a remote work environment with occasional in-person meetings, convenings, and travel required. The position is ideally based in close proximity to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with availability to travel to our office approximately once a month for in-person meetings. Travel to the office should be within a reasonable day-trip distance, as overnight accommodations are not provided.
Date Posted: July 1, 2025
Application Deadline: Expressions of Interest will be accepted until at least Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. Priority review given to those received by that time.
NAS is seeking a Program & Communications Associate. We are a small, highly collaborative organization, looking for a Program & Communications Associate. This position plays a key role in supporting external communications, operational efficiency, and coordination for NAS programs. This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive professional with strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills to support a range of programs and events.
At NAS, our mission is to build and support a diverse community of arts and culture leaders who drive inspiring change for the future. Our vision is a world in which everyone working in arts and culture is empowered with equitable access to resources and connected within thriving networks that benefit all people and our planet. To make our mission and vision a reality, we offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and a powerful network to arts and culture leaders at every stage of their careers. Established in 1983, NAS has trained and supported more arts and culture leaders than any other organization in the field.
Mission – We build and support a diverse community of arts and culture leaders who drive inspiring change for the future.
Vision – We envision a world in which everyone working in arts and culture is empowered with equitable access to resources and connected within thriving networks that benefit all people and our planet.
Care: The NAS experience goes beyond classroom learning – we design for beauty, nourishment, movement, relaxation, and joy.
Connections: We create learning environments that emphasize connection and cultivate lasting bonds between leaders that nourish robust networks of support and the adaptive capacity to face challenges together.
Diversity: We bring together people with varied identities, perspectives, experiences, and cultural expressions in our vibrant learning environments.
Equity: We reject scarcity thinking and instead focus on abundance – creating and supporting systems where everyone can access what they need to thrive.
Stewardship: We partner with organizations that value our planet, carefully directing our resources to minimize environmental impact through mindful purchasing, reduced consumption, and a commitment to lowering our carbon footprint.
Wonder: We design spaces for leaders to question deeply-held assumptions that often go unchallenged, allowing them to see themselves, their work, and the world around them with a fresh perspective.
Essential Duty 1: 40% - External Relationship Building and Communication
Essential Duty 2: 30% - Event Coordination and Participant Support
Essential Duty 3: 20% - Program Administration
Essential Duty 4: 10% - Operations Support for Leadership Coaching Programs
Ultimately, we are seeking applicants who have a blend – in some way – of the following:
Preferred Qualifications:
If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
This position pays $52,000/annually. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement benefits, sick/vacation leave, and flexible work hours. NAS is a hybrid office and has adopted a four-day work week. The team generally works Monday through Thursday. Travel (domestic and international) is required to attend programs, board meetings, NAS team retreats, conferences, and other meetings (approximately 25 days per year).
If you need accommodations to make this application process happen, please connect with us by reaching out to Operations Manager Michael Tune.
Expressions of interest and formal applications will be reviewed by the NAS search committee. Search committee members include: Mariah Cesena, Mariana Calvo Valdez, Gail Crider, Deryn Dudley, Kyle Jillson, Michael Tune, and Sunny Widmann (VP, Programs and Partnerships) who will make the final decision on the successful candidate.
National Arts Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
NAS strives to create a workplace that celebrates the diverse experiences, perspectives, and contributions of all individuals, which we believe strengthens our mission, drives innovation, and enriches the arts and culture sector.