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Job Opportunities

Join a growing team of non-profit professionals dedicated to producing world-class concerts, elegant events, and arts education initiatives that support our mission to bring Arts to All. 

Successful candidates are reliable, curious, and adaptable self-starters willing to bring their departmental knowledge and expertise to the team. Excellent written and verbal communication is a must. Must be available during the fast-paced festival season: late May - early August. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Festival Napa Valley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including natural hairstyles), color, creed, sex  (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), marital status, religion, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, reproductive right decision-making, military or veteran status, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or the intersection or combination of two or more protected classes, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

We're looking for passionate, dedicated people who can grow with Festival Napa Valley. Research shows that women and those from underrepresented communities often apply only when they meet 100% of the listed requirements. We want to emphasize that our job descriptions reflect an ideal candidate, not a mandatory checklist.

If you're excited about our mission, believe you can excel in this role, and are willing to learn on the job, we strongly encourage you to apply--even if you don't check every box. Your unique perspective and potential matter more to us than perfectly matching criteria. We're committed to building a diverse team where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work.

Internships

Festival Napa Valley offers paid and unpaid internships during the annual Summer Season through its Education Department. Applications for the 2026 Summer Season are now closed.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume via email to jobs@festivalnapavalley.org with the job title you are applying for in the subject line.

Available Opportunities

Position: Development Associate
Classification:  Part-time, hourly, remote or hybrid availability
Reports to: Director, Growth & Engagement
Salary Range: $27-30/hour based on experience
Effective Date: May 2026

Position Overview

Festival Napa Valley seeks a detail-oriented Development Associate to strengthen our donor relations and fundraising initiatives. Reporting to the Director, Growth & Engagement, this role serves as a vital link in our development operations by managing gift processing, donor communications, and event support. The Development Associate plays a key role in fulfilling our mission to make the arts accessible to all through meticulous database management and exceptional donor stewardship.

You will directly support our fundraising and earned revenue success, enabling Festival Napa Valley to expand its artistic programming and community impact. By ensuring seamless donor and ticket buyer experiences and maintaining accurate records, you help cultivate the relationships that sustain our mission and bring world-class arts to our community.

View the full job description. To apply, please send a cover letter and resumé to jobs@festivalnapavalley.org.