CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Technical Director, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Technical Director, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company is an integral part of the Company’s touring personnel. The TD oversees the technical aspects of the Company’s productions, specifically video & scenic installation and rigging. The TD will be required to draft and create advance paperwork.
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Director of Production, New York Live Arts
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Production is responsible for stewarding all productions towards the realization of their artistic vision within the physical and financial parameters established by New York Live Arts (hereinafter Live Arts). This position works in coordination with full-time production staff members (Production Manager, Technical Manager, Lighting Manager, and Production Stage Manager) and a pool of freelance labor.
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Technical Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Technical Manager (A/V and Stage) is an integral part of the production team at New York Live Arts and is responsible for supervising the advance and installation of scenic, audio, and video elements. Technical Manager works in partnership with the rest of the production department including full time Director of Production, Lighting Manager, and Production Manager to assist artists and achieve their visions within the parameters of New York Live Arts organizational goals.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & INTERNSHIPS
INTERNSHIPS
New York Live Arts seeks creative and forward-thinking candidates for competitive administrative and production internships. All applicants are expected to be independent, computer-literate workers who are passionate about the arts; prior experience in the dance field is not required. Related educational or work experience is preferred.
Benefits include complimentary tickets to New York Live Arts events and, often, to events at other cultural venues. A close view will be afforded of the workings, both administrative and programmatic, of a major New York cultural institution that is active in local, regional, and global arenas.
Internships are offered year-round. The schedule and weekly hours are flexible. Applicants should be able to house themselves in the NY metro area. Internships are unpaid and targeted towards those seeking academic credit or work experience in a fast-paced arts organization.
Intern applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@newyorklivearts.org . Please include the internship position you are applying for in the subject line.
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
This position works directly with the Director of Communications, Digital Media Coordinator, and Communications Assistant. The intern will participate in and support the full range of the department’s activities, including market research, departmental archiving and organization, and front of house duties.
Responsibilities:
- File, post and archive all press
- Update institutional and individual artist press kits
- Index and update institutional archive of images and videos
- Research press and marketing opportunities
- Distribute postcards, flyers and posters as directed
- Assist with research for social media and blog posts
- Restocking the lobby with resource materials and discarding expired materials
- Assist within the Communications Department and Front of House department as needed
Specifications:
- 10-12 hours a week. May require some evenings.
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills
- Eye for detail
- Proficient understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive and Suite
All candidates should email their cover letter and resume to careers@newyorklivearts.org with the subject line: Comms intern
New York Live Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or status as disabled veteran or any other prohibited basis in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.