Careers & Internships
Careers
Crooked Tree Arts Center offers a professional environment where creativity and community intersect. We collaborate with artists, inspire youth, and serve the public through programs that foster artistic expression and cultural enrichment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our mission of creating ways for people to connect, learn, and grow through the arts.
Explore current opportunities to be part of a dynamic arts organization serving Northern Michigan:
- Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey is seeking a dedicated and reliable Facilities & Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance, operations, and improvements of all building-related activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety, functionality and upkeep of the facilities. This position will focus on maintaining the condition of the facilities while managing costs, optimizing space, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The Facilities Manager will also work closely with other departments to support the day-to-day operations of CTAC, including set up and clean up for events and general cleaning within its facilities.
For a full job description, please click here.
- Summer Camp Workshop Teachers (June-August) - Petoskey
Crooked Tree Arts Center – Petoskey is now accepting proposals for Summer Camp Workshop Teachers. We’re seeking enthusiastic, creative instructors to lead one-week, age-appropriate arts workshops for students in grades K–3 or 4–6. Teaching artists may apply for one or multiple weeks throughout the summer season (June–August). Join us in creating engaging, inclusive, and inspiring arts experiences for young learners. To apply, submit a workshop or class proposal to Education and Outreach Manager, Alissa Seelmann, at alissa@crookedtree.org with requested materials.
- Studio Figure Model - (Nude and/or Clothed)
A Figure Model will pose (clothed and/or nude) for art classes such as Figure Drawing and Long Pose Studio. Models will hold various poses, including quick gesture, action, and extended resting poses with breaks throughout the class.
- Ability to hold a still standing pose for up to 15 minutes or reclining/seated poses for 30 minutes.
- Knowledge or experience with figure modeling is preferred
Applicants must be 18+ years of age.
For more information regarding opportunities please contact the following:
Petoskey: alissa@crookedtree.org
Traverse City: kristi@crookedtree.org Currently full for the Fall Session - Teaching Artist - Traverse City
We are currently accepting class/workshop proposals for Crooked Tree Arts Center - Traverse City.
Please submit CV, including teaching experience and brief description of proposed class or workshop.
Traverse City: kristi@crookedtree.org
- Teaching Artist - Petoskey
We are currently accepting class/workshop proposals for Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey.
Please submit CV, including teaching experience, sample artwork, and indication of your preferred subjects.
Petoskey: alissa@crookedtree.org
Crooked Tree Arts Center offers full-time employees generous paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, discounted classes and programs, comp tickets to select performances, and countless ways to find creativity in your life!