The Town Hall (Town Hall), the storied performance hall in the heart of New York City’s theater district, invites applications for its Executive Director position. Combining a deep passion for a broad range of cultural creativity and the desire to shape the next chapter for one of New York City’s most celebrated venues, the role will be charged with expanding Town Hall’s reach, impact, and importance in the intersection of performing arts, education outreach, and civic engagement. The new Executive Director will serve as the chief executive of this legendary 1,500-seat venue, overseeing a dynamic portfolio of programming that has long brought diverse communities together through music, discourse, and one-of-a-kind performances. At a pivotal moment in the organization’s history, the incoming Executive Director will have the opportunity to deeply influence the next chapter of a venue that has served New York City and the world for more than a century, ensuring it remains a vital, vibrant, and accessible gathering place for generations to come. The Town Hall has engaged Management Consultants for the Arts to lead the search, and interested candidates may apply for this position by visiting this link: https://www.mcaonline.com/searches/town-hall-executive-director
Town Hall endeavors to make a hiring decision by the fourth quarter of 2026, with the selected candidate transitioning into the position by the start of the new year. The salary range starts at $225,000 annually and includes a full benefit package. The Town Hall is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of a background check and reference conversations.
The Town Hall is one of America’s great civic and cultural institutions. Founded in 1921 by suffragists and located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the venue was built as a space for public discourse and democratic engagement. Its 1,500-seat National Historic Landmark auditorium is renowned for landmark concerts, lectures, political debates, and artistic milestones that have shaped American cultural life. Today, Town Hall presents a wide-ranging calendar of programming — including music of virtually every genre, comedy, spoken word, literary events, education outreach, and civic programming — while maintaining a commitment to the accessibility and community spirit that has defined the institution from its earliest days. More information on The Town Hall can be found at https://www.thetownhall.org/.