Associate Producer & Community Arts Curator Coordinator
Scranton Fringe is growing—and we’re inviting creative, organized arts professionals to help shape our 2026 season. Best known for our multi-venue fall festival (October 1–10, 2026), Scranton Fringe also produces year-round programs that make theatre, music, dance, comedy, and visual/immersive arts accessible across NEPA. We value collaboration, inclusion, artist care, and low-barrier community access.
Opportunity Overview
Associate Producer
A remote-first, operations-focused role that serves as the primary coordinator for the 2026 Festival—bridging artists, venues, volunteers, and partners to keep timelines tight and shows running smoothly. This role works with various Team Fringe members and reports directly to the Executive Director. Peak in-person time is late August through Festival close.
•Term: Jan–Oct 2026 (peak Aug–Oct)
•Stipend: $3,000–$3,500
•Perks: Festival pass, complimentary festival meals, co-working space, pre-approved misc. budget for essential travel/day-of needs
Community Arts Coordinator
A largely remote, creative-meets-administrative role curating pop-ups in small businesses/ unconventional spaces, leading digital programming, and serving as a community outreach point of contact. Ramps up with limited on-site work as the Festival approaches. Reports to the Associate Producer as well as the Executive Director.
•Term: Mar–Oct 16, 2026
•Stipend: $1,500
Who Should Apply
• Proactive organizers with a passion for equitable, community-centered arts
• Clear communicators who collaborate well with artists, small businesses, and cultural partners
• Detail-minded problem solvers are comfortable working remote-first and on-site during peak periods
• We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences
How to Apply
Email a brief note, resume (or project list), and two references to [email protected].
• Subject lines: “Associate Producer 2026 – Your Name” or “Community Arts Coordinator 2026 – Your Name.”
• Click the links below to download a full PDF for each job description.
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Questions? Reach us at [email protected].
