Rockstars Wanted!
From full-time positions to seasonal employment, we are always looking for high-energy individuals to join our super group of dedicated professionals. Offering competitive pay and meaningful work in a fun environment, each crew member contributes to our unique mission.
Check out our open positions and follow the instructions within. Don’t see a fit yet you feel that Bethel Woods is the place for you? Submit a resume and cover letter via email with the subject line #ROCKSTAR [Your Last Name]
Hiring Policy
If selected to join us, all staff hired by Bethel Woods will be subject to a background check. The extent of the background check will be dependent on the position you are being hired for.
Full Time Positions
Facilities Maintenance Tech - Electrician
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) cultural organization, located in Bethel, New York, at the National Register historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival. We are committed to building upon our rich history of peace and music by providing extraordinary experiences and access to the arts. We envision a world made better through the power of music and the arts.
Salary: $25 - $30 / per hour
Job Summary:
To perform all job duties assigned by the Facilities Manager, pertaining to facilities maintenance at Bethel Woods or other sites as directed. Provide lead role in all electrical projects and repairs throughout the facility, while still being able to perform routine day to day maintenance tasks as needed. This description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee may also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor and other management as required. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts may need to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Please understand, this description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Job Duties:
- HVAC (Maintain/Repair)
- Air-Handler Units
- Humidification system
- Oil burners
- Hot Water heaters
- UV Anti-microbial system
- Circulation pumps
- Water softening system
- Filters (air/water)
- Belts
- Equipment (Maintain/Repair)
- Dishwashers
- Refrigerators/Freezers
- Cold plates
- Steam tables
- Propane heaters
- Housekeeping equipment/machines
- Electrical
- Maintain all lighting (other than theatrical lighting)
- Install/remove batteries (automatic appliances/door alarms)
- Wiring outlets/switches in various locations
- Deploying and maintaining all temp power (turtle boxes)
- Repair/diagnoses VFD drives throughout site
- Repair/diagnoses ahu/rtu supply/return fan motors
- Install new electrical runs
- Modify existing electrical runs
- Coordinate generator service and repairs
- Schedule lighting throughout site as needed
- Panel upgrades and maintenance
- General electrical troubleshooting
- Structural
- Clean areaways/trench drains
- Maintain ice-melt system
- Repair structural damage (interior/exterior)
- Spackle/paint
- Shrink wraps seating
- Hang banners (site/parking lots)
- Water
- Daily log of use
- Maintain booster pumps/pump station
- Switch between winter/summer mode
- Maintain chlorine levels
- Monitor waste-water output
- Logistics
- Set-up/break-down furniture for events
- Schedule yearly services for fire alarm inspection, sprinkler inspection, fire extinguisher inspection, and backflow inspection
- Show/Events
- Set up for shows/events
- Turn on equipment
- Turn on lights
- Turn-on/run power
- Take electric meter/propane level readings
- Monitor equipment being used by food services
- Remain on-call to address immediate issues/problems
- After the show/event turn off equipment, turn off lights, remove items on grass and pick up garbage off the lawn
- General Duties
- General Facility monitory, maintenance and upkeep
- General plumbing, carpentry, electrical and HVAC repair/maintenance
- Equipment repair/maintenance
- Logistical assistance as needed to support events
- Event maintenance coverage as needed
- Administrative Duties
- Document and account for all work performed daily by entering it in our CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- Attend meetings and provide input regarding current/future plans/projects
- Coordinate sensate requests with appropriate departments
- Perform research and compile/organize data and information
- Research and purchase parts and equipment as needed for specific projects and repairs
Job Requirements:
- Must possess a two year technical degree in Electrical or at least 5 years’ experience working as an electrical technician
- Having a Sullivan County Electrical License is not a requirement but a plus
- Must have a good working knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code) as well as all state and local electrical codes
- Must be able to read blueprints an electrical schematics fluently
- Must be able to install and connect wires to circuit breakers, outlets and transformers
- Knowledge and use of power tools such as saws and drills along with hand tools such as conduit benders, wire strippers and screwdrivers and hacksaws is required
- Must know how to use devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters to test connections and make sure electrical system components are safe and compatible
- Must be able to repair equipment when it breaks down and regularly test equipment to ensure proper operation as well
- Must be willing to work weekends and be on call as needed to cover special events or respond to facility outages
- Face-to-face verbal, Telephone, written communication skills required
- Ability to lift 40lbs
- Ad hoc duties as assigned
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to HR@BethelWoodsCenter.org with Facilities Maintenance Tech - Electrician: (Your Last Name) as the subject line.
Lead Educator (Visual Art or Modern Music)
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) cultural organization, located in Bethel, New York, at the National Register historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival. We are committed to building upon our rich history of peace and music by providing extraordinary experiences and access to the arts. We envision a world made better through the power of music and the arts.
Job Summary:
The Lead Educator (Visual Art or Modern Music) is a key, full-time role in the Museum Education and Creative Programs (MECP) team, with a focus on launching a new initiative, The Academy at Bethel Woods, beginning in fall 2025 on the historic grounds of the 1969 Woodstock Festival in Bethel, NY. The Academy program provides holistic, sequential, and career-connected learning in Modern Music and Visual Art & Design to high school students (grades 9–12). Built on the foundations of Creative Youth Development (CYD), social-emotional learning, and post-secondary readiness.
This role is ideal for a student-centered educator who is both a skilled artist and a strategic program leader. The role focuses on developing and delivering one of two content pathways (Music or Art). Educators will collaborate with partner schools and Bethel Woods staff to create dynamic, standards-aligned programming that supports students' personal and artistic growth. Approximately 40-60% of your role will be dedicated to the launch of the Academy program, with the remaining time contributing to other programming in the MECP department.
Salary: $24.00 per hour
Job Duties:
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary educator and mentor for your content pathway (Visual Art or Music), leading high school students in year-round after-school programming.
- Design and implement a year-long, scaffolded curriculum that develops technical mastery, creative capacity, and career readiness.
- Facilitate high-impact learning experiences that build student portfolios and culminate in public presentations, exhibitions, or performances.
Curriculum & Program Development
- Align instruction with National Core Arts Standards, IAAP requirements, and Academy frameworks.
- Use trauma-informed, project-based, and inquiry-driven approaches to teaching.
- Leverage Bethel Woods’ world-class facilities (recording studio, Mac labs, galleries, and more) to deepen student learning and connection to our history.
Mentorship & Community Building
- Build long-term, authentic relationships with students to support their artistic and personal development.
- Serve as a consistent, caring adult for students navigating complex challenges and pathways toward success.
- Foster a culture of trust, high expectations, and inclusion.
Collaboration & School Partnerships
- Embed within a partner high school to support during-the-day programming, recruit students, and collaborate with school staff.
- Work closely with part-time TAs, guest artists, and visiting educators to enrich student learning.
Institutional Contribution
- Contribute to other MECP or BWCA programs, such as workshops, field trips, museum education, or public events, based on organizational needs and your expertise.
- Participate in cross-departmental initiatives that further BWCA’s mission in arts access, interpretation, and community engagement.
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Arts Education, Music Education, Fine Arts, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
- 3–5 years of teaching experience in museum, classroom, or community-based arts education settings.
- Demonstrated experience working with high school students (grades 9–12), including students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Deep content knowledge in one or more of the following:
- Music: Songwriting, Modern Band, Music Production, Live Performance, Recording
- Visual Art & Design: Digital Media, Photography, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Animation, 2D/3D Design
Skills & Attributes
- Passion for youth development and belief in the power of the arts to transform lives.
- Strong classroom presence, cultural competence, and trauma-informed practice.
- Familiarity with NYS Learning Standards, IAAP, and National Core Arts Standards.
- Proficiency in relevant tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, DAWs, Ableton, Logic, ProTools).
- Excellent communication, organization, and collaborative leadership skills.
- Bonus (not required): Spanish proficiency or NYS Certification.
- Position is in-person, on-site Liberty and Bethel, NY, with occasional off-site travel required to schools in Sullivan County. Requires a flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to HR@BethelWoodsCenter.org with Lead Educator: (Your Last Name) as the subject line.
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Volunteers lend their time and talent in The Museum, at programs, and during concerts. Discover more about what it means to volunteer at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and join our community today!
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, citizenship status, disability, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity and expression, or any factors not related to the job and will comply with all applicable laws.