Cornfield Dance is seeking a proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented arts administrator. This is a part-time position ranging from 5-15 hours per week, depending on the availability of in-person vs. remote work. Flexible schedule is a must; specifics to be determined based on successful candidate’s availability. Start date will be December 2021 if possible or can be adjusted based on candidate’s availability. Candidates must be NYC-based. In-person availability preferred with possibilities for a mix of remote and in-person. 

 

Cornfield Dance is a small and active dance company under the artistic direction of Ellen Cornfield, a dance artist known for her work as an independent choreographer and for her years working as a dancer with the Merce Cunningham Company. Cornfield Dance has a 30-year legacy, presenting Ellen's work in 8 countries in addition to her extensive work around the United States. Please visit www.cornfielddance.org for more information about the company.

 

Qualifications

- Experienced and confident arts administrator
- Ability to work directly with Ellen Cornfield on a variety of administrative tasks
- Organized, flexible, and creative
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong writing skills
- Insights into the NYC dance community
- Able to balance multiple projects and deadlines
- Able to work independently
- Preferred Experience in: Microsoft Word and Excel, Dropbox, Google Drive, Mailchimp, Quickbooks, and Asana

 

Position Details

Duties include, but are not limited to:

- FINANCES

         - construct project budgets

         - track all expenses and income

         - track tax deductible donations through fiscal sponsor and compose thank you   letters to all donors

- MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

         - compose emails to donors, presenters, collaborators, and other key parties

         - create and send newsletters to Cornfield Dance mailing list using Mailchimp

         - maintain Cornfield Dance Instagram and Facebook accounts

         - maintain Cornfield Dance website as feasible and communicate with web designers when needed

- SCHEDULING

         - coordinate dancers’ schedules to organize rehearsals

         - book rehearsal space

- ORGANIZATION

         - organize files and projects

         - keep email account cleared

         - organize office space

- BOOKING

         - research, contact, and follow up with presenters

- GRANTS                                                                              

         - research grants, track deadlines, complete applications

 

Interviews will begin in early December. First round interviews will be conducted over Zoom and second round interviews will be in-person at our office located in the East Village.

 

Salary:

Hourly rate based on prior experience.

 

To apply, please e-mail a resume and cover letter to Zoe Novello at administration@cornfielddance.org, and copy Ellen Cornfield at ellencornfield@cornfielddance.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews on a rolling basis.