Employment Opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY

Operations Associates act as the main point of contact for Gibney Center and support various daily operations of 890 and 280 Broadway including cleaning and organizing spaces, setting up studio equipment, and answering any community questions that may arise. They work with the Operations Department to advance Gibney’s mission and ethos through
positive community interactions. Operation Associates work collaboratively with other
departments throughout Gibney to ensure daily classes, rentals, residencies, and performances
are running smoothly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Operations Associates are a vital part of Gibney’s Operations Department and provide excellent customer service, facilities management, and administrative support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (40%)

• Opens the Gibney Centers and prepares each space for use.
• Creates daily studio schedules.
• Closes the Centers at the end of the day, including a walk-through of the spaces to prep for next day; studio setup; printing and posting daily studio schedules; occasional sweeping; and locking up studios.
• Assists in maintaining the daily operations of Gibney, including assisting with basic maintenance of the space; maintaining inventory and cleanliness of community areas; and reporting any maintenance or repair issues to the on-site Operations Manager.
• Uses the HVAC system to adjust and maintain specific temperatures in each studio.
• Enforces policies and practices to ensure the highest level of safety, cleanliness, and operations of the Center.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (30%)

• Manages the Welcome desk at Gibney Centers; serves as primary point of contact; answers inquiries and directs constituents to their destinations.
• Takes attendance for each class.
• Possesses familiarity with the Center spaces, room setups, and policies; knows location and rental price of all studios, furniture inventory, office supplies, studio rules.
• Uses the OneDrive Shift Reports to communicate pertinent information to the next shifts; communicates/escalates urgent issues to the Directors of Operation.

CUSTOMER SERVICE (30%)

• Greets guests at the Centers and addresses inquiries in a warm and helpful manner.
• Provides excellent customer service through a proactive and problem-solving approach.
• Accommodates the creative needs of clients, renters, and others in the space.
• Answers phone calls to both Centers, addresses inquiries, and communicates messages.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of related customer service experience
• Knowledge of and strong interest in Gibney’s mission
• Sincere commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong focus and attention to detail
• Proven organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently within a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office; familiarity with Salesforce and/or Mindbody a plus

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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The hourly rate for this 20-hour/week part-time position is $16/hr.

Currently, Gibney offers part-time and as needed employees a benefits package including:

• Access to a 401K Retirement Plan
• Access to free classes, space, and subsidized rates.
• Access to select racial equity trainings, professional development opportunities, and mental health resources

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for the position, please submit your application to: Madelyn Sproat, HR &
Operations Manager at madelyn@gibneydance.org.

Your application should include a brief cover letter and a resume. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and we will contact candidates when there is an open position on our team. 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.

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 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 our HR team at hr@gibneydance.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The House Manager (HM), a part-time, as-needed position reporting to the Marketing & Audience Services Manager (MASM), is responsible for overseeing smooth front of house operations during Gibney Center performances. They work in coordination with the MASM and Gibney’s Presenting team. The job responsibilities include supervising ushers, maintaining the safety and wellbeing of all audience members, and upholding the highest level of customer service with all Gibney patrons. House Managers must be available to work during weekday and weekend evening and matinee performances. Hours of work will vary based on performance schedules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The House Manager (HM) is responsible for overseeing smooth front-of-house operations during Gibney Center performances in collaboration with the Marketing & Audience Services Manager (MASM) and Gibney’s Presenting team

RESPONSIBILITIES

PATRON COMMUNICATION & CUSTOMER SERVICE (50% of time) 

• Cultivates a warm, friendly environment and maintains the highest standards of customer service in all interactions. 
• Maintains knowledge of the details of each performance, including run times, early and late seating policies, dancer-audience interactions, sensitive content, strobe lights, etc. 
• Ensures that performance house rules and safety protocols are followed. 
• Communicates proactively with audience members about performance details that may impact their experience, including but not limited to the factors listed above. 

EVENT FLOW & MANAGEMENT (50% of time) 

• Coordinates with key members of the Presenting team for set up and break down of furniture and equipment in audience reception area(s). 
• Coordinates with the Marketing & Audience Services Manager regarding ticketing issues like wait lists, late seating, etc. 
• Collaborates with the Marketing & Audience Services Manager to create, print, and install all necessary signage, flyers, etc. 
• Notifies patrons about digital performance programs and how to access them.
• Ensures the performance venue and lobby area are clean and tidy for events. 
• Provides support to the Presenting team and Operations Associates in upholding adherence to the Quiet Hours Policy by other renters throughout the Center. 
• Supervises volunteer ushers throughout the performance.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a customer service or other public-facing position 
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills 
• Sincere commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access 
• Strong focus and attention to detail
• Strong interest in and knowledge of dance and the performing arts 
• Experience with event management 
• Commitment to and understanding of Gibney’s mission and values

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $19/hr.

Currently, Gibney offers part-time and as needed employees a benefits package including: 

• Access to a 401K Retirement Plan 
• Up to two (2) free, early morning rentals per month and two (2) subsidized rentals per month 
• Up to four (4) free dance classes/month 
• Access to select racial equity trainings, professional development opportunities, and mental health resources

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for the position, please submit your application to: Yolette Yellow-Duke, Marketing & Audience Services Manager at yolette@gibneydance.org

Your application should include a brief cover letter, resume, and at least one (1) reference. Applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled. 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.

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 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 our HR team at hr@gibneydance.org.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Consultant will help Gibney develop its Native audience engagement and community building efforts. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of local Native communities, historical and present, and is interested in connecting with regional and national Native community members. The Consultant’s work will primarily consist of research, strategic planning, and outreach.

PROJECT PARTNER:  ROSY SIMAS DANSE

The primary commitment of Rosy Simas Danse is to create and present innovative interdisciplinary Native contemporary art that connects artists and audiences. Rosy Simas Danse was founded in 2012, out of an artistic vision of Rosy Simas, to support the creation and presentation of Native contemporary dance. Choreographer and Transdisciplinary artist Rosy Simas has been creating dance and presenting the work of other artists since 1992. Still led by Simas, today, Rosy Simas Danse presents and tours works to audiences across Turtle Island. 

Key members of Project Partner Rosy Simas Danse include: Rosy Simas (Seneca), Artistic Director (www.rosysimas.com); and Sam Aros Mitchell, Performer and Community Engagement Specialist (www.samarosmitchell.com).

RESPONSIBILITIES

OUTREACH (40% of time)

• Increase Gibney’s direct engagement with Native audiences living in New York City and surrounding areas 
• Develop Native and BIPOC audience members to participate in the creation and presentation of a new work by Rosy Simas Danse which will be presented at The Theater at Gibney Center located in Lower Manhattan at 280 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, in April 2024.

RESEARCH (30% of time)

• Identify Native community leaders
• Connect with and gather information from regional performing arts presenters practicing engaged in similar audience building initiatives, to create specialized and focused approaches to engage with Native communities. 

STRATEGIZE (30% of time)

• Work with Gibney staff to support the creation of a strategic engagement plan for new and continued Native audience involvement, both in relationship to Gibney’s existing resources and potential new offerings
• Develop ideas for new programs that engage Native community members
• Build relationships and develop a communication approach with local Native community members
• Develop strategies and tests for engaging with Native community members at Gibney Center
• Establish research methods, such as survey, opinion poll, or questionnaire and designs means for collecting data
• Develop and assist in conducting surveys and focus groups to determine community preferences, interests, communication, requirements, etc.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess knowledge of local Native communities, historical and present
• Connection with an interest in engaging members of local and regional Native communities and organizations
• A passion for and commitment to social justice and equity work
• Commitment to building community through the arts
• Collaborative and inquisitive mindset
• Some experience developing and/or executing community engagement strategies and/or programs
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and think critically to develop unconventional solutions
• General appreciation for the arts and specific interest in contemporary performance

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The total fee is up to $10,000 for the 12-month contract. The time commitment is to be approximately 15 hours per month at an hourly rate of $50 billed monthly. Payments will be made the first week of each month for work performed during the previous month.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for the position, please submit your application to: Karen Kitchen, Gibney Center Producing Consultant at karen@gibneydance.org. Your application should include a brief cover letter, resume, and three (3) references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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.

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 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 our HR team at hr@gibneydance.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Deputy Director of Institutional Giving (DDIG) works as an integral
member of a coordinated development team consisting of Senior Director of Development (SDOD), an Events Manager (EM), and a Development & Database Coordinator (DDC). The SMIG further collaborates with the Founder, Artistic Director & CEO (CEO), Executive & Board Liaison (EBL), members of the Board of Directors, and Gibney stakeholders. The DDIG’s functional role is advancing Gibney’s institutional fundraising through grant writing and reporting. Reporting to the SDOD, the DDIG is a full-time, exempt position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

INSTITUTIONAL GIVING MANAGEMENT (60% of the time)

• With the SDOD, grows and manages the institutional giving portfolio
Acts as the primary grant writer, including the creation of proposals, reports, program
descriptions, budget templates, supplementary materials, etc.
• Coordinates grant requests and materials with leadership and the involved program teams
• Manages the growing grants calendar
• Manages the creation and submission of regular, interim, and final reports
• With the SDOD, activates corporate relationships, solicitations, and stewardship
• Conducts regular institutional prospect research to identify new funding opportunities
• Prepares and implements communications to cultivate, inform, and steward institutional
funders and prospects as part of a coordinated development communications calendar
• Identifies existing opportunities (planned rehearsals, residencies, performances, etc.) for
cultivation and stewardship of institutional funders and prospects
• Develops funder and prospective funder pre-meeting briefs
• Liaises with the marketing team to uphold accurate funder recognition
• Maintains accurate record keeping of institutional funder files, both paper and electronic

DEPARTMENTAL & INTERDEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION (20% of the time)

• Helps the development team implement contributed revenue strategy, including support of:

1. Events-related projects or activities as needed, including the annual Gala
2. Individual giving projects or activities as needed
3. Board-related projects or activities as needed
4. Other development projects or activities as needed, including the Annual Report

• Partners with staff across the organization as related to institutional giving and other
interdepartmental purposes to build trust, collaboration, and solidarity, fostering authentic
funding strategies, proposals, reports, and compliance with grant requirements
• Liaises with Gibney leadership to move institutional giving-related action items forward
• Participates in weekly development team meetings
• Participates in development-related meetings with staff across the organization as needed
• Maintains a high level of organization in development files, archives, and database

DATABASE MANAGEMENT (20% of the time)

• With the DDC, supports institutional funder and prospect management in the CRM database
• Monitors the moves management process of the institutional giving portfolio
• Ensures the accurate processing of institutional contributions and acknowledgements

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in institutional fundraising and grant writing
• Excellent, concise, and persuasive written and verbal communication skills
• Proven organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills
• Prior grant writing experience that includes the generation of original grant narratives
• Passion for the performing arts and social justice fields
• Commitment to anti-racism in the nonprofit sector
• Ethical work behavior with ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and cross-organizationally as part of a collaborative team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Additional experience in marketing highly preferred
• Database experience; Salesforce-PatronManager experience highly preferred
• Availability to work occasional nights and weekends

Additionally, all Gibney staff must be fully vaccinated and boosted per Gibney’s Staff COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Select reasonable accommodations are permitted; please contact
safety@gibneydance.org to determine your eligibility. 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 the “ideal qualifications,” but have transferrable skills or experience.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The general salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000; however, exceptionally qualified candidates will be considered at levels commensurate with their experience. Currently, Gibney offers full-time employees a generous benefits package including:

• 18.5 paid holidays per calendar year, included 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 racial equity trainings and various internal cohorts, including the Multiracial Staff
Group, BIPOC Affinity Space, and decentering whiteness working group
• Access to professional development opportunities and mental health resources

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for the position, please submit your application to: Shannon McPhee, Senior Director of Development at shannon@gibneydance.org

Your application should include a brief cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 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.

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 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 our HR team at hr@gibneydance.org.