Employment Opportunities

Community Actionist

Gibney seeks 4 Community Actionists (CA) with strong contemporary dance skills, teaching and facilitation experience, and a focus on social action to join the Community Action team starting March 2025.

Community Actionists are dance artists that advocate for healthy relationships with young people using choreographed dance performances, dialogue, and interactive activities in schools and youth organizations across New York City in the form of Hands are for Holding® workshops.

Ideal candidates include dancers with:

  • Strong contemporary dance skills and experience in partnering
  • Background in learning set choreography
  • The ability to adapt and creatively problem solve in non-traditional performance spaces
  • Strong teamwork skills such as open-mindedness, adaptability, responsiveness, and creativity
  • Interest and experience in teaching young people
  • A flexible schedule that allows space for as-needed workshops (the amount of hours worked varies from week to week)
  • Availability for an in-person invited audition on either February 18 or February 19
  • Availability for the CA Intensive Training: March 5, 6, 7 and March 11, 12.

Additional preferred qualities and skills include: 

  • Teaching experience within NYC schools
  • Fluency and comfortability in having conversations in a language besides English 
  • Interest in addressing gender-based violence or other social justice issues 
  • An interest and engagement with anti-racist practices   

Mandatory Actionist training on the following days at Gibney 280:

  • Wednesday, 3/5, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Thursday, 3/6, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Friday, 3/7, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday, 3/11, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 3/12, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Each Hands are for Holding® workshop typically ranges from 45-60 minutes long and takes place between 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Gibney coordinates the workshop schedule with each school’s calendar, typically 2-4 weeks in advance, and then reaches out to the CA team to cast each workshop. 

Compensation starts at $20/hour for rehearsals and training. Workshop rates start at $100/per workshop, with room for growth. The amount of hours worked varies from week to week, so payment is dependent on the number of workshops scheduled and the CA’s availability. 

Benefits include: 

  • Exposure to different kinds of organizations working with young people such as New York City Public Schools, non-profits, social justice agencies, etc.
  • Gaining experience in learning more about Gibney Community Action’s 4–part model; working collaboratively in sharing teaching practices; offering outlets for creative expression and self care with young people 
  • Organization-wide opportunities for professional development, access to complimentary staff spots in Gibney’s ongoing classes, and more.

We aim to have a team of CAs who reflect the communities we engage in. We encourage dance artists of every race, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and age to apply. Dancers who are bilingual are highly encouraged to apply. 

Audition Process:

If you are available for the training dates above and are interested in applying to be part of this unique dance and social justice program, please fill out the application link here. Be prepared to provide the following: 

  • Basic Contact Information
  • Short Form Answers
  • Projected Availability for March – June 2025
  • Resume or CV that includes your performance and teaching experience
  • Headshot
  • Link to a Short Dance Video (Vimeo or YouTube are preferred):
    • Dance video or reel, no longer than 3 minutes in length
    • Footage can be improvisation, class and/or performance
    • Specify any password or relevant time stamps for your video and indicate who you are in the video if it is unclear. 

The application will be open through Sunday, February 2nd 11:59 PM ET.

Selected applicants will be asked to attend a mandatory audition on either February 18th, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm or February 19th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Gibney 280. Applicants will only be required to attend one of the dates.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Deputy Director of Community Action, emily tellier (they/them) at emilyt@gibneydance.org.

Community Action Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Summary: The Community Action Manager (CAM) oversees and coordinates aspects of the Community Action department’s work that addresses gender-based violence, and youth initiatives. The CAM works closely with the Senior Director of Community Action, the Deputy Artistic Director of Community Action, the Senior Manager of Partnerships, and the Community Action Coordinator.

Essential Duties: The CAM manages 6–10 (and growing) Community Actionists, Gibney’s teaching artists for the Hands are for Holding® and Move to Move Beyond® programs; supports and maintains ongoing communication and growth of Community Action (CA) partners; and administers data collection, evaluation and a summary of outcomes for each CA program.

Reporting Structure: This position reports to the Senior Director of Community Action.

Location: This is a hybrid position working 3 days in office at Gibney’s 280 Broadway location and 2 days remote with occasional travel to partner sites.

Core Hours: The typical working hours for this position are 9:00am – 5:00pm OR 9:30am – 5:30pm, Monday through Friday with occasional evenings.

Job Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL COMMUNITY ACTION (CA) SUPPORT

  • Gathers availability from the Community Actionist team for all programs
  • Keeps all CA calendars up to date including the availability calendar for the Community Actionist team
  • Communicates timely with Community Actionists about their upcoming workshops, trainings and meetings
  • Manages data collection, data entry and information for CA’s institutional and city funders, and other Development support
  • Coordinates and leads all communication with the Marketing Department such as sharing promotional materials and language for social media posts, e-blasts, etc.
  • Supports the tracking of CA’s deliverables for the current fiscal year
  • Attends weekly Community Action administration staff meeting
  • Attends and supports special meetings or events related to CA programming, as needed

HANDS ARE FOR HOLDING® (HAFH)

  • Attends Partner Meetings and weekly HAFH team meetings to take notes and support the HAFH team with any administrative tasks
  • Coordinates and communicates the casting for all HAFH workshops with Community Actionists once a HAFH workshop is scheduled and confirmed
  • Communicates meetings, trainings, or workshop debriefs to the Community Actionist team in collaboration with the Deputy Artistic Director of Community Action
  • Tracks, records, and submits payment for Community Actionists, and sends breakdown pay receipts to each team member on payroll day
  • Supports Senior Manager of Partnerships and Senior Director of Community Action in maintaining Gibney’s current partnerships with multiple schools and organizations across New York City and the country
  • Creates HAFH calendar events that includes date(s), time, address, partner contact, confirmed Community Actionist team, and any relevant notes
  • Transfers the information from the partner form into the calendar event and communicates any relevant partner information to the HAFH team
  • Manages the hiring of Community Actionists
  • Supports the logistics of Community Actionist trainings and attends trainings, when needed
  • Attends in-person workshops when needed to support with partner communication and technical needs
  • Keeps the HAFH COMPDOC up to date including Actionist fees and data needed for mid-year and final reports for funders
  • Supports the tracking of CA deliverables

MOVE TO MOVE BEYOND® (MTMB)

  • Supports the coordination and communication of the movement workshop schedule with Community Actionists as workshops are scheduled, in collaboration with the Community Action Coordinator
  • Works collaboratively with Community Action Coordinator for scheduling and balancing of MTMB and HAFH workshops
  • Tracks, records, and submits payment for Community Actionists, and sends breakdown pay receipts to each team member on payroll day
  • Keeps track of the MTMB Actionist expenses and ensures budget goals are met
  • Collaborates with the Development department & CA team to share necessary data for grant reports
  • Attends weekly MTMB meetings to take notes and support the MTMB team with any administrative tasks, as needed
  • Attends in-person workshops when needed to support with technical needs

MOVE TO MOVE BEYOND STORYTELLERS

  • Coordinates the overall schedule including in-person and virtual gatherings, rehearsals, and performances in collaboration with the Creative Director of Learning and Leadership
  • Communicates the rehearsal schedule with the MTMB Storytellers
  • Supports the overall visioning of the program in collaboration with the Senior Director of Community Action and Creative Director of Learning and Leadership
  • Tracks, records, and submits payments for each Storyteller
  • Attends evening gatherings and rehearsals, as needed

RESEARCH

  • Supports the management and coordination of the Research program, as needed

OTHER

Gibney is a growing organization and employees are often called upon to perform other duties that are essential to accomplish organizational goals and meet important deadlines. This kind of work should only be disseminated by the direct supervisor of that staff member and include relocating their original work for that time frame.

NONPROFIT EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION

Gibney is a mission-based nonprofit performing arts organization. Working in this sector can be personally rewarding with intrinsic benefits and distinct opportunities for growth. However, the compensation will never match that of the private sector or more highly resourced art forms. Candidates for employment are advised to carefully consider their decision to work in this field before seeking or accepting employment at Gibney.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Gibney is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Gibney provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the status of being transgender, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gibney is strongly committed to providing reasonable accommodations of disabilities during the application and hiring process. If desired or needed, please contact hr@gibneydance.org.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that Gibney is committed to building inclusive teams that reflect the diversity of its community and allow staff to leverage their unique perspectives, skills, and potential. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who may not meet all these “ideal qualifications,” but have transferrable skills or experience.

  • Passion and interest in the growing field of arts in health and working with communities using the arts
  • 1-3 years of coordinating/managing programs or projects at a non-profit organization, governmental agency or the private sector. Background in managing/coordinating people is strongly desired
  • Ability to move projects forward while remaining open and adaptable to new ideas and different perspectives
  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal
  • Sincere commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively, as well as individually
  • Entry level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace
  • Entry level proficiency of Canva and OneDrive is strongly desired
  • Background in evaluation, collecting and entering data is strongly desired
  • Spanish speaking is strongly desired

Gibney strongly encourages employees to remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccination as defined by the CDC.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The general salary range for this full-time position is $44,000-$48,000; however, exceptionally qualified candidates will be considered at levels commensurate with their experience.

Currently, Gibney offers full-time employees a generous benefits package including:

  • 5 paid holidays per calendar year, including a one-week organization-wide break
  • Starting rate of 10 vacation days annually
  • 4 personal days/floating holidays annually
  • 12 sick days per calendar year
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • 12 Weeks Paid Family Leave
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Transportation Reimbursement Program
  • Access to unlimited, free early morning rentals and subsidized staff rental rates
  • Access to unlimited, free dance classes
  • Access to professional development opportunities and mental health resources

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for the position, please submit your application to community@gibneydance.org with Subject: Community Action Manager_YOUR NAME.

Your application should include a brief cover letter that outlines why you are interested in working in Community Action and how your background matches the responsibilities of the position; resume; and 2-3 references. Applications are requested by Friday, Feb 7th 2025. Mid to late February start.

All expressions of interest and conversations will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission. Incomplete submissions will not be considered nor will submissions that are sent via postal mail, fax, or phone. Thank you.

Teaching Opportunities

Interested in teaching dance classes at Gibney? Complete our Teaching Application below and a member of our team will reach out to you.






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