Find your Place in the Arts!

At the Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC), we believe in the transformative power of the arts to uplift individuals and unite communities. If you're passionate about fostering connections between people and art, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

At RCAC, we're dedicated to cultivating an environment guided by our core values, which shape our relationships, programs, and workplace culture:
  • Accessible: We strive to make the arts accessible to all, breaking down barriers and creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome to participate and engage.
  • Collaborative: Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We believe in the power of teamwork and partnerships to amplify our impact and enrich our creative endeavors.
  • Community-Centered: Our work is deeply rooted in serving and celebrating our community. We are committed to listening to the needs and aspirations of the people we serve and designing programs that reflect and uplift our community's diverse voices and experiences.
  • Inspiring: We aim to inspire creativity, curiosity, and wonder through our programs and initiatives. Whether it's through exhibitions, performances, or educational activities, we strive to spark imagination and ignite a lifelong love for the arts.

Thank you for considering joining our team at RCAC. If you're passionate about making a difference through the arts and align with our values, we'd love to hear from you. Explore our current job openings and take the next step toward a rewarding career with us!
Events Assistant
As the Events Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in the seamless execution of an array of events held at the Dahl, including performances, concerts, receptions, and private functions. From collaborative planning and setup to on-site management and teardown, our event team handles it all. ​
Education Assistant
The Education Assistant manages student enrollment, detailed record-keeping, and occasionally teaches classes for both youth and adults, while ensuring that studio spaces and the front desk remain organized and welcoming.​
Development Director
The RCAC Development Director will support and expand our fundraising efforts, with an emphasis on individual giving, membership recruitment and retention, and major donor cultivation.
Community Events Crew
The RCAC Community Event Crew consists of energetic individuals who deliver excellent customer service to organizations renting event spaces at the Dahl Arts Center.

Interested, but we don't currently have any open positions for you?

​Please email us your resume for future opportunities.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE RAPID CITY ARTS COUNCIL

The Rapid City Arts Council staff and Board of Directors thanks the City of Rapid City for continuously supporting our mission and the arts. The generosity of our many volunteers, donors, and members drives our mission to champion inclusive, innovative and inspiring arts opportunities to enrich the communities we serve.  Additional support comes from the South Dakota Community Foundation, Black Hills Area Community Foundation, and the South Dakota Arts Council with funds from the State of South Dakota through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Dahl Arts Center is a municipal facility of the City of Rapid City and is managed by the Rapid City Arts Council on behalf of the Rapid City community.
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