Employment Opportunities

Hennepin Arts

Hennepin Arts drives cultural and economic vitality in Minnesota through leadership of the dynamic Hennepin Theatre District in downtown Minneapolis and educational programming that reaches every area of the state. Its historic theatres — Orpheum, State, Pantages and Dudley Riggs — light up Hennepin Avenue with top-tier entertainment, including the best of Broadway.

Annually, the Trust serves thousands of high school students statewide and brings hundreds of thousands of people to the Hennepin Theatre District in downtown Minneapolis to experience art on the street and stage. Hennepin Theatre Trust is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Hennepin Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity, M/F/D/V.

Current employment opportunities

The Development Engagement Manager is responsible for designing and delivering exceptional experiences for donors and corporate partners that strengthen relationships, increase loyalty, and grow philanthropic support. This position leads the planning and execution of donor and VIP lounge operations during performances, as well as a portfolio of cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events—ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale galas.

The ideal candidate combines strong event management skills and superior communication skills with a passion for hospitality, donor relations, and the performing arts. The role requires a hands-on, service-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance creativity with operational excellence.

The Multimedia Designer creates engaging multimedia content such as visuals, animations, audio, videos, and interactive media for various platforms to support program needs. Working collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications team, this position will develop multimedia strategies to produce content that accomplishes the goals of each project they receive. The Multimedia Designer position demands a wide range of skills that demonstrate a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and strategic thinking to capture audiences and support communication goals.

The Executive Assistant will provide high level administrative support to the President/CEO of Hennepin Arts. Through executive support, this role will manage day-to-day functions of the President/CEO, play an active role in creating an inclusive environment, display a high level of professionalism, establish positive relationships with senior leadership, staff, the board of directors, and a wide range of external contacts. The ideal candidate will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a diversity of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

The Security Specialist, under the supervision of the Assistant Security Manager with a dotted line reportting to the Community Safety & Relations Manager, plays a pivotal role in fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and secure atmosphere for both guests and staff at our Event Center, Orpheum, Pantages, State and Dudley Riggs Theatres. This individual is tasked with safeguarding the assets and property of the organization while upholding a professional demeanor. It is crucial for the specialist to engage actively in on-street duties, facilitating positive interactions with unhoused individuals in the vicinity. The aim is to ensure that our neighbors experience a sense of welcome and safety, maintaining a crime-free environment around the sidewalks and providing unimpeded access to our facilities for guests and employees alike.

Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please feel free to reach out to us at Careers@HennepinArts.org. While we strive to respond to all inquiries, please be aware that due to the high volume we receive, a response may not always be guaranteed. Rest assured, we will make every effort to address your inquiry.

We are a non-profit that creates positive change through the arts by bringing together people, businesses and organizations to create and enjoy cultural experiences.

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