posted 03/04/2025
Art of Biddeford (AOB), a community arts initiative of Heart of Biddeford (HOB), seeks a Program Director to lead the artistic, programmatic, and community-facing work of AOB. This role is ideal for an arts professional with curatorial vision and strong implementation skills—someone who can translate ideas into well-executed programs, meaningful artist partnerships, and clear public engagement.
The Program Director leads the planning, implementation, and visibility of AOB’s programs, including exhibitions, markets, art walks, and artist-centered initiatives. This role maintains primary ownership of artist relationships, program coordination, and AOB’s public-facing communications, while working collaboratively with HOB staff.
The Program Director also contributes to AOB’s long-term development, helping shape opportunities for expanded programming, creative infrastructure, and arts entrepreneurship—including potential future space for exhibitions, artist work, and public programs as resources and community investment allow.
Program Leadership & Implementation
Lead the development and execution of AOB’s programs from concept through completion, ensuring they are artist-centered, well-organized, and aligned with AOB’s mission. Serve as the primary point of contact for artists and partners, and ensure programs are implemented with professionalism and care.
Artist Partnerships & Creative Ecosystem Development
Build strong relationships with artists and help increase visibility, opportunity, and pathways for creative entrepreneurship. Support an environment where artists can contribute meaningfully to civic and cultural life.
Communications & Public Engagement
Lead AOB’s social media and public-facing communications, ensuring programs and opportunities are clearly and effectively shared. Help ensure AOB maintains a visible, welcoming presence in the community, in cooperation with the Assistant Director at HOB.
Partnerships & Organizational Coordination
Cultivate partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and civic groups. Coordinate program logistics, maintain organized systems and documentation, and support grant implementation and reporting in collaboration with leadership.
Organizational Growth & Future Development
Work with HOB staff and the AOB Advisory Board to help guide AOB’s continued growth. Contribute to developing sustainable programs and supporting long-term opportunities for creative space, artist work, and expanded arts programming.
Salary: $47,500–$56,000 depending on experience
Benefits: $3,500 health stipend added to your salary, 20 days PTO, 9 paid holidays
Status: Full-time, exempt
Schedule: Flexible; evenings/weekends required for events
Location: Biddeford, Maine (primarily in-person, some hybrid flexibility)
To apply: Please send an email with the subject header “AOB Program Director Position” to [email protected]. Please provide a cover letter that tells us why you are applying and about the match between your background and our position description. Please also include a PDF resume.
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 11, 2026, at which point selected candidates will be invited to respond to a brief set of follow-up questions before we schedule interviews. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Our goal is to complete the hiring process by the end of March and welcome the new Program Director sometime in April.
Heart of Biddeford is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and recognize that strong candidates may bring different combinations of professional experience, education, training, and lived experience.
