Guild Hall seeks a visionary, collaborative, and operationally disciplined Executive Director to lead one of the country’s most distinctive multidisciplinary cultural institutions into its second century. This is a rare opportunity to build upon a period of extraordinary transformation while shaping Guild Hall’s next era of artistic excellence, civic leadership, financial sustainability, and national impact. Guild Hall’s historic galleries and theater have welcomed generations of influential artists, performers, writers, and thinkers, while its contemporary programs continue to support established and emerging voices.
The Executive Director will champion multiple creative disciplines, cultivate philanthropy, strengthen institutional partnerships, and guide an organization known for ambitious programming, uncommon hospitality, civic engagement, and a deep commitment to community. They will serve as an active, visible leader onsite in East Hampton and throughout the East End.
Guild Hall has an operating budget of approximately $6 million (70% contributed revenue and 30% earned revenue). The anticipated hiring range is $225,000 – $275,000, plus a competitive benefits package. The anticipated start date is spring 2027. The priority deadline is November 20, 2026. Learn more and apply at https://tinyurl.com/GuildHallaj.