EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT

New York City Center

(New York, NY)

DESCRIPTION:

New York City Center is currently accepting applications for a part-time Education and Programming Assistant in the administrative offices of the Education and Programming Departments beginning mid-August 2016 and ending June 2017.

Education at New York City Center utilizes the performing arts as a resource to ignite students’ imaginations and promote deep engagement in the teaching and learning process. Programs are designed to stimulate growth, knowledge and creative discipline. The position will involve working closely with the Director of Education and Community Engagement, Education Manager, Associate Education Manager and Education Associate to implement various aspects of Education programs and provide general administrative support.

The New York City Center Programming Department curates a full season of performances and programs at New York City Center including the annual Fall for Dance Festival and other dance presentations. The position will also work with the Vice President and Manager of Programming.

Applicants should have a background in arts education and arts administration, along with extensive knowledge of the dance world and familiarity with musical theaterfamiliarity with dance and musical theater. , and a passion for arts education. Learn more about New York City Center at nycitycenter.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES (EDUCATION):

Assist in the registration and scheduling process for all in-school Workshop and Residency programs
Assist with organizing student matinees, Professional Development Workshops and Sharing Sessions for the Dance and Musical Theater programs
Assist in maintaining departmental data bases and filing system
Make site visits during school hours to Workshop and Residency schools throughout the year and document teaching and learning
Assist in the development and preparation of project materials for all education programming, professional development workshops and promotional materials for department
Assist in all aspects of implementing logistics for events  
Attend and document planning meetings, take meeting minutes and distribute
Film or photograph workshops, Sharing Sessions, and Professional Development workshops
Process post-performance surveys to collect quantifiable data about Dance and Musical Theater programs
Assist with updating information on the Education website and keeping it current
Coordinate food ordering, delivery and set up for all on-site education events
Other duties, evening and weekend event support, as required

 

RESPONSIBILITIES (PROGRAMMING):

Research dance festivals and prospective dance companies for possible future presentations
Assist with grant proposals when requested for Vice President’s travel/scouting
Maintain dance company and festival database
Assist with contract preparation, filing, and company management tasks as requested by Manager, Programming
Provide general support to Programming department as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Previous work experience in the arts or arts education
Familiarity with the NYC DOE systems and procedures
Extensive knowledge of the dance world preferred
Excellent communication skills
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organization
Self-starter comfortable working alone and as part of a team
Creative thinker with a sense of humor
Passion for the performing arts and working with schools a must
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Adobe Creative Suite, Tessitura and video editing skills a plus

Compensation is $12 per hour with an average of 20 hours per week. The Assistant position will spend 12 hours/ a week with Education and 8 hours/ a week with Programming.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as a PDF to edujobs@nycitycenter.org. We will respond only to complete applications. No phone calls please.