Director of Downtown Arts, Culture, & Entertainment

Director of Downtown Arts, Culture, & Entertainment

Join DowntownDC BID as Director of Downtown Arts, Culture, & Entertainment.

About DowntownDC BID

DowntownDC is the most diverse and exciting neighborhood in a major city with 140 walkable and transit‑rich blocks covering business, education, government, shopping, dining, parks, art, music, sports, theatre, history. Founded in 1997, the BID is a private nonprofit place‑management organization where property owners fund services that enhance public experiences. The BID acts as catalyst, facilitator, and thought leader in diversifying the economy, promoting public‑private partnerships, and enhancing the downtown experience for all.

Position Summary

The Director will lead the effort to position DowntownDC as the region’s premier destination for arts, culture, sports, and entertainment. This role unifies the area’s theaters, museums, galleries, entertainment venues and creative spaces under a shared identity that celebrates Downtown’s vibrancy, creativity, diversity and respects its historic Chinatown roots.

Vision

The Director will enact and refine the BID’s vision, building on recommendations from the Downtown Action Plan and Gallery Place‑Chinatown Task Force to amplify DowntownDC’s cultural and creative assets and strengthen its identity as a global destination for arts, entertainment, and innovation by focusing on four strategic pillars.

Strategic Pillars

• (re)Defining & Amplifying Our Brand – unite Downtown’s cultural assets under a shared identity supported by bold marketing and coordinated programming.
• Expanding Access & Engagement – deepen audience connections through innovative tools, promotions and partnerships that make Downtown’s arts and entertainment offerings more visible, affordable and inclusive.
• Elevating the Audience Experience – enhance every touchpoint – from public space activation to safety and accessibility – ensuring a memorable, welcoming visit.
• Growing the Creative Ecosystem – invest in local artists, performances and programming that nurture diverse talent, support creative workers and reflect the spirit of DC.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

Why Join Us

This rare opportunity allows the Director to shape the next chapter of DowntownDC’s cultural renaissance. You will have a dedicated BID team, a network of leading cultural institutions and strong city partnerships to bring bold ideas to life and keep DowntownDC at the heart of the district’s creative community.

Compensation & Benefits

How to Apply

This position will remain open until filled; interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. Click HERE to upload your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Required materials without complete submission may not receive full consideration. References will be requested from candidates who receive further consideration. Due to volume, we cannot respond to status queries; we reach out only to candidates we pursue.

Employment offers are conditional upon a successful criminal background check and substance‑use screening.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

As an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer, DowntownDC BID is committed to excellence through diversity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status and other protected status per law. All new employees must be authorized to work in the U.S. and provide employment eligibility verification.

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