Finding your next job or residency in the creative field takes time, so we've done the hard work for you. Below is a curated list of five high-quality, paid opportunities for September 2025, including a major curatorial role, a two-year artist residency, and positions in operations and communications. Skip the endless scrolling and start exploring roles that could define your career.
💼 Assistant Curator of the Art of the African Diaspora
Organization: SFMOMA & Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
This is a unique opportunity to specialize in African diasporic art and culture through an innovative collaboration between two major institutions. The Assistant Curator will play a key role in celebrating Black cultures and igniting challenging conversations through a global lens.
* 📋 Type: Full-Time Job
* 🗓️ Deadline: Open until filled
* 📍 Location: San Francisco, CA
* 🏆 Compensation: $76,703 – $92,882 annually
🎨 Artist In Residence Program
Organization: Project for Empty Space
This two-year residency in Newark, NJ, is designed for four visual artists whose work centers on social impact and engagement. Project for Empty Space provides critical resources and support, creating a symbiotic relationship between the artists and the broader community. Note the early October deadline!
* 📋 Type: Residency
* 🗓️ Deadline: October 6, 2025
* 📍 Location: Newark, NJ, United States
* 👤 Eligibility: Visual artists
💼 Operations Coordinator / Manager
Organization: Pioneer Works
For those who excel at making creative organizations run smoothly, Pioneer Works is seeking a proactive Operations Coordinator or Manager. This role is essential for overseeing daily operations, supporting HR, and fostering a productive workplace that enables the creative staff to do their best work.
* 📋 Type: Full-Time Job
* 🗓️ Deadline: Open until filled
* 📍 Location: New York, NY
* 🏆 Compensation: Estimated $60,000 - $75,000 annually, with competitive benefits.
📸 Photography Apprenticeship
Organization: Mural Arts Philadelphia
Emerging photographers, take note. This paid apprenticeship offers invaluable real-world experience in a professional arts environment. You'll receive structured mentorship while documenting over 100 public art projects and events each year for a world-renowned organization.
* 📋 Type: Paid Apprenticeship
* 🗓️ Deadline: Rolling
* 📍 Location: Philadelphia, PA
* 👤 Eligibility: Emerging photographers with access to professional equipment.
💼 Communications Coordinator
Organization: Black Women for Wellness
Use your communication skills for a vital mission. This role focuses on content creation, social media management, and digital strategy to advance reproductive justice and health advocacy for Black women and girls. It’s a chance to blend creativity with purpose-driven work.
* 📋 Type: Full-Time Job
* 🗓️ Deadline: Not specified
* 📍 Location: Hybrid Work Los Angeles, CA 90008
* 🏆 Compensation: $68,000 - $71,000 A Year
We encourage you to explore the ones that resonate with you and take that next step.