Chandler Center for the Arts Seeks New Manager to Lead Cultural Hub

The Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) in Chandler, Arizona, is recruiting an Arts Center Manager to oversee its operations and programming. The position, which reports to the Cultural Development Director, involves strategic leadership of the arts facility, including financial management, programming development, fundraising, and community engagement. CCA, which opened on August 25, 1989, serves over 160,000 patrons annually with performances and exhibitions across multiple venues: a 1,500-seat Main Stage, a 350-seat Hal Bogle Theatre, and a 250-seat Recital Hall. The center also features The Gallery at CCA, a 2,000-square-foot exhibition space. A major renovation is planned from June 15 to October 15, 2026, to upgrade seating, flooring, lighting, and systems. The nonprofit Chandler Cultural Foundation, with a 17-member board chaired by Julia Marreel, partners with CCA. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, CCA reported $3.7 million in revenue, with 12% from contributions and 88% from earned sources. The manager will supervise 15 staff members and act as president of the foundation. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least eight years of relevant experience, including three years in supervision. The salary range is $110,780.80 to $160,596.80, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid leave. Applications are due by May 1, 2026, with a start date of August 1, 2026. Chandler, located in Maricopa County with about 280,000 residents, emphasizes arts and culture in its community identity.