The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods.

For more information on the following opportunities and to apply, visit Chi.gov/DCASEJobs.

Curator of Exhibits (Job Number: 401978)

Application Closing Date: Monday, September 16, 11:59pm

The Curator of Exhibits position will report to the Program Director of Exhibitions and plan, coordinate, and oversee the selection and installation of temporary art exhibitions and their related public programs at the Chicago Cultural Center and other DCASE or City facilities. The position will also support the overall curation of the exhibition program, collaborate with artists, arts and cultural organizations, and DCASE visual arts colleagues, and engage with the art community or relevant stakeholders and communities in the development of exhibitions and their related programs and engagements.

Program Director – Cultural Affairs (Job Number: 394771)

Application Closing Date: Friday, September 20, 11:59pm

The Program Director – Cultural Affairs position will provide program oversight and strategic direction and vision for the Arts Education Program in DCASE.

Program Director – Cultural Affairs, Visual Arts Division, Exhibitions (Job Number: 400567)

Application Closing Date: Tuesday, September 24, 11:59pm

The Program Director – Cultural Affairs, Exhibitions position is responsible for directing and managing professional staff responsible for visual art exhibitions and related programs and special projects at the Chicago Cultural Center, City Galleries, and other city locations.

Program Director – Cultural Affairs (Job Number: 403077)

Application Closing Date: Thursday, September 26, 11:59pm

The Program Director - Cultural Affairs position will direct and manage a team responsible for the curation and programming of Performing Arts Programs in DCASE. This includes music, dance, and theater programs such as the Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Chicago House Music Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, World Music Festival Chicago, Chicago Summer Dance, Taste of Chicago, and other city-sponsored creative arts and cultural programs at the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park.