Thank you for your interest in joining the Academy Center of the Arts’ team. All open part-time, seasonal, and full-time positions are listed below.
ACOA values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture — people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, and people from other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply for all open positions.
Full-Time
Director of Finance
The Academy Center of the Arts is looking for an exceptional finance leader to guide the accounting functions for Lynchburg’s treasured arts venue. The candidate will develop, implement, and manage all finance/accounting, internal control, budgeting, and cash management functions and provide solid business analysis to help continue the great momentum at the Academy. Candidate must have at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting and significant nonprofit accounting experience. Salary: $75k-$85k plus benefits.
To apply for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Cyrus Pace, Executive Director at cpace@academycenter.org
Part-Time
Instructor Interest Form
To apply for this position, please fill out this form and notify Kelli Johnson and Anna Ellis at kjohnson@academycenter.org and aellis@academycenter.org.
Internships
Gallery and Social Media Management Internship
To apply for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to A’Nyeja Adams, Online Curator, and Art Sales Manager at aadams@academycenter.org
Summer Education Intern
For more information or to apply, please email Kelli Johnson, Education Manager, at kjohnson@academycenter.org.
Other Internships
Interested in interning at the Academy Center of the Arts? Internships at the Academy provide hands-on experiences through special projects and individualized attention by department staff.
Internships are offered in most of the Academy’s departments, including marketing, visual arts, development, education, operations, technical theatre, and more.
Direct all questions to Tabitha Abbott at tabbott@academycenter.org.
Who Can Apply
- High school students
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
- Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
- International students (must have J-1 or F-1 visa)
How To Apply
- Fill out internship form linked in the “Internship Interest Form” section below
- Send a cover letter and resume to Tabitha Abbott at tabbott@academycenter.org.
- Note in your cover letter if you are applying for multiple internships
- Direct all questions about internships to Tabitha Abbott
Intern Perks
- Course credit (not required)
- Free tickets to select performances
- Tours of the Academy’s venues and campus
- Academy Center of the Arts swag
Available Internships
- Theatre Tech
- Nonprofit Management & Operations
- Events Management
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Social Media
- Development & Fundraising
- Box Office
- Community Outreach
- Education (summer only)
- Galleries
FAQs
- May I apply for more than one internship?
- Yes!
- Are your internships compensated
- Interns are compensated with college credit and/or volunteer hours.
- Do I need to have a car?
- Transportation to and from work and performances will be the responsibility of the intern.
Internship Interest Form
Interested in an Internship not listed above? Apply here!