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Jacob’s Pillow Seeks Chief People Officer via TOC Arts Partners

other · 2026-05-13

Jacob's Pillow, which is a National Historic Landmark and has won the National Medal of Arts, is on the lookout for a Chief People Officer (CPO) to join its leadership team. This role is being created as the organization transitions from being a summer festival to operating year-round, reporting directly to Executive and Artistic Director Pamela Tatge. The CPO will oversee the People and Culture area, focusing on employee relations, talent acquisition, and other HR functions. They will work closely with the CFO, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and Associate Artistic Director. The salary for the position is between $155,000 and $175,000, and Edie Demas from TOC Arts Partners is managing the recruitment process. Applications will be accepted until the role is filled.

Key facts

  • Jacob’s Pillow is hiring a Chief People Officer.
  • The CPO reports to Executive and Artistic Director Pamela Tatge.
  • Salary range is $155,000 to $175,000.
  • The search is conducted by TOC Arts Partners, led by Edie Demas.
  • The role was created as the organization grows from a summer festival to a year-round institution.
  • The CPO will oversee the People and Culture function.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, HRA, life insurance, disability, 403(b) with 2% employer contribution.
  • Applications accepted until the role is filled.

Entities

Institutions

  • Jacob's Pillow
  • TOC Arts Partners
  • Bloomberg Digital Accelerator
  • Doris Duke Theatre
  • Tanglewood
  • MASS MoCA
  • Clark Art Institute
  • Barrington Stage
  • Shakespeare & Company
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
  • Delta Dental
  • VSP
  • Unum

Locations

  • Berkshires
  • Western Massachusetts
  • Boston
  • New York City

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