Founded in 1957, CNY Arts is one of the oldest local arts agencies in New York State and the nation. Each year, we strive to provide accessible and high-caliber programs and services that support hundreds of our individual artists and arts organizations so they can thrive.
We are looking for dedicated and passionate professionals interested in fiercely supporting the arts community in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley.
We also circulate and share job opportunities and notifications from our constituents and peer organizations.
CNY ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
CNY Arts Internships
Summer 2026 Summer Admin Internship Description
Interns may assist with various program support work across all CNY Arts departments. Interns will perform a variety of administrative functions, such as answering phones, transferring calls, greeting guests, data entry, document preparation, filing, and other clerical tasks. Internship positions are available to undergraduate students looking to fulfill their internship requirements for credit
Please email jobs@cnyarts.org for more information.
CNY Arts Fellowships
Fellowships are project-based positions that encourage specializations in particular non-profit skill sets while also promoting the development of leadership skills. Fellowships offer opportunities to gain a practical and varied base of professional experiences. Positions are available to graduate students and qualified undergraduate seniors and are paid $20/hour
Please email jobs@cnyarts.org for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please contact us at info@cnyarts.org if you have interest in any of these ongoing volunteer opportunities.
- Community Arts Grant Panelist (Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego counties)
- Individual Artist Commissioner (Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego counties)
- Arts Education Grant Panelist (Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego counties)
- CNY Arts Ambassador – Grants Oversight Committee (Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego counties)
How To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter including salary requirements to jobs@cnyarts.org or fax (315) 435-2160. Please indicate the position for which you are applying in the subject line.
We regret that we will be unable to respond to each applicant. We will only contact candidates being considered for interviews. No phone calls, please.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER