Employment Opportunities
Facilities Manager
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the safety, upkeep and smooth operation of Ragdale’s buildings and facilities. This work directly supports the organization’s artist residency programs, as well as public programs and special events. In this hands-on role, the Facilities Manager carries out and oversees maintenance and repairs, supervises facilities staff and manages contractors. The ideal candidate is resourceful, well organized and dependable, works in a collaborative and respectful way, and understands Ragdale’s campus as both a working artists’ community and a historic property. This is a full-time, year-round, in-person position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with occasional evenings and/or weekends for special events. The Facilities Manager reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Deputy Director on residency and program needs.
The salary range for this position is $60-70,000, commensurate with experience. This position also provides health and dental insurance, paid vacation and PTO time and participation in Ragdale’s 401(k) retirement plan. For priority consideration, applications should be received by Friday, December 7, 2026.
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Residency Associate
The Residency Associate supports Ragdale’s artist residency programs, as well as public programs and special events. Working with the Deputy Director and Residency Manager, the Residency Associate assists with residency operations, resident support and campus events, and serves as Ragdale’s on-site contact for after-hours emergencies. The role supports residents by helping run the residency programs smoothly, connecting them with the right staff and resources. The ideal candidate is dependable and organized, works in a collaborative and respectful way, and understands Ragdale’s campus as both a working artists’ community and a historic property. The position is 15 hours per week during campus programming, typically three hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a flexible schedule that responds to program needs and includes occasional evenings and weekends for special events. Living on campus is both a benefit and a requirement of the position. This position is well suited to a writer or someone with remote work opportunities. The Residency Associate reports to the Deputy Director.
The position includes a private, furnished two-bedroom apartment on campus, with utilities, parking and internet included, valued at $2,200 a month. It also provides a monthly stipend of $1,500, paid year-round, for a total compensation package of approximately $44,400 a year. For priority consideration, applications should be received by Friday, December 7, 2026.
Download the complete position description, including details on how to apply, below.