# National Endowment for the Arts jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at National Endowment for the Arts as of October 24, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/national-endowment-for-the-arts

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), established in Congress in 1965, is an independent federal agency that is the largest funder of the arts and arts education in communities nationwide and a catalyst of public and private support for the arts. By advancing equitable opportunities for arts participation and practice, the NEA fosters and sustains an environment in which the arts benefit everyone in the United States. The NEA’s primary activities include grantmaking to nonprofit arts organizations, public arts agencies and organizations, colleges and universities, federally recognized tribal communities or tribes, and individual writers and translators. Grant applications are reviewed by panels of arts experts and individuals from across the country. All grants must be matched one-to-one by nonfederal sources, except for individual grants to writers and translators. NEA funding is appropriated by Congress annually. While the NEA’s primary activity includes grantmaking, it also is a national leader in the field and a convener on issues important to the arts community and people working at the intersections of arts and other fields such as health, community development, and education, among others. The NEA is an important resource for research on the value and the importance of the arts, and shares that information with stakeholders and the public.

## Key facts

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|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC, United States |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Employees | 125 |
| Industries | Art, Education, Government, Non Profit |
| Website | https://arts.gov |

## Leadership

- Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, NEA Chair
- Tony Chauveaux, Deputy Chairman for Programs & Partnerships
- Jim Tunnessen, Chief Information Officer & Chief AI Officer, SES
- Sunil Iyengar, Director of Strategic Communications & Initiatives
- Jennifer Eskin, Senior Advisor for Strategy, Programs, & Engagement
- Bill O'Brien, Senior Advisor for Innovation and Director of Creative Forces

## Common questions

### Is National Endowment for the Arts hiring right now?

National Endowment for the Arts has no open roles listed as of October 24, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on National Endowment for the Arts's careers site.

### Where is National Endowment for the Arts headquartered?

National Endowment for the Arts is headquartered in Washington, DC, United States and was founded in 1965.

### Who leads National Endowment for the Arts?

Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, NEA Chair, is at the top of National Endowment for the Arts's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at National Endowment for the Arts?

Pick a role on National Endowment for the Arts's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on National Endowment for the Arts's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.