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Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is the umbrella organization that supports the activities of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs and the Ailey Extension.
Please note: Application procedures for each position vary. Please review for the particular position you desire. We receive many requests and will do our best to promptly respond to all applicants. Thank you for your interest in working with Alvin Ailey.
Associate Director, Institutional Giving
Hailed as “cultural ambassador to the world” by the U.S. Congress, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is renowned for its stellar performances, high-caliber dance training, and innovative educational initiatives which reach nearly 500,000 people around the globe each year. Robert Battle recently took the helm as Artistic Director, ushering in a new era in the Ailey organization’s history.
The organization is seeking an Associate Director of Institutional Giving. This position offers a dedicated individual the opportunity to join a collaborative team, which raises $8M annually in support of all of the Ailey organization’s programs, including new works, scholarships for young dancers, and innovative Arts In Education programs.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Managing and cultivating corporate, foundation, and government relationships
- Developing and implementing sponsorship strategies
- Writing and editing corporate, foundation, and government funding proposals and reports
- Researching and identifying new prospects
- Supervising and editing work of two staff members
Required Skills and Experience:
- Candidate should have a minimum of five years experience in Development
- Proven track record in fundraising (with institutions preferred)
- Strong writing and organizational skills with experience editing grants and proposals
- Good communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and succeed within fast-paced work environment
- Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred
Education: Bachelors degree required
We offer a very competitive salary and generous Benefits which include health/dental insurance, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement plan, and savings on transit/parking.
Please apply on our Career Page
No phone calls please.
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Part-Time Rentals Financial Assistant
A part-time position (20 hours a week - flexible day hours) reporting to the Rentals Director.
- Maintaining client invoices, collecting daily rental payments; accepting and processing all check, cash and credit payments for rentals department using Blackbaud system; following up with payment confirmation to all clients
- Processing all new-hire paperwork for hourly rentals team; calculating and entering weekly hourly payroll into ADP and addressing paycheck disputes for hourly workforce
- Tracking all upcoming rentals/performances; utilizing MindBody system to alert managers of discrepancies between invoices and space utilization; tracking upcoming payments against two-week upcoming rentals list; working with manager to contact clients regarding payments
- Maintaining monthly and annual line-item and labor reports
- Responsible for all purchase orders and purchases
- Responding to cold calls for rental space
Required Skills:
- Strong communication skills with assertive and tactful communication style
- Extremely organized self-starter with the ability to spot and surface discrepancies
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft office and QuickBooks (preferred)
- Experience with Accounts Receivable and Payroll preferred
Education:
- High School Diploma required
- Some College preferred
Pay is commensurate with experience. Please apply on our Career Page
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Merchandise Sales Associates
Araca Merchandise LP is hiring Sales Associates for Ailey’s 2011 Season at NY City Center. Araca is a theatrical merchandising company, with a fast-paced, high-energy and fun retail environment. Our Sales Associates must be friendly, outgoing, articulate, and adaptable, as well as have a knowledge and/or appreciation of dance.
- Handling cash and credit transactions
- Assisting theater patrons with merchandise-related questions
- Counting, restocking and folding inventory
- Maintaining displays, merchandise arrangements, and kiosk appearance
- Following procedures set forth by Management
- Meeting and exceeding sales goals
- Representing Araca and the Alvin Ailey brand in a positive and professional manner
Qualified Sales Associates will have:
- One year of retail and/or sales experience
- A high school-level or equivalent diploma
- The desire to be a strong team-player
- Excellent interpersonal, creative problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong communication and time-management skills
- An understanding of urgency & speed in transactions, while maintaining accuracy
- The ability to lift a 50 lb. load
Hourly compensation plus commission based on sales. Applicants must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the month of December. Shifts dates and times are listed below.
To apply, please copy/paste your resume into the body of an email, and send to “hiring@araca.com”. Please type “Ailey City Center” in the subject line.
Araca Merchandise LP is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and an equal-opportunity employer.
Performance Days/Times:
Weeks Ending Dec. 4th, Dec. 11th, & Dec. 18th:
Tuesday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday: 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Thursday: 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Friday: 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Saturday: 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Saturday: 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Sunday: 1:30pm – 6:00pm
Sunday: 6:00pm – 10:30pm
Weeks Ending Dec. 25th & Jan. 1st:
Tuesday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Thursday: 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Friday: 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Saturday: 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Saturday: 6:30pm – 11:00pm (Dec. 24th), 5:30pm – 10:00pm (Dec. 31st)
Sunday: 6:00pm – 10:30pm
Interns & Volunteer Positions
From time to time, the Foundation is able to extend rewarding internship opportunities to outstanding candidates. Please know that we are not able to offer a stipend, housing, or any other type of compensation; we do work with schools so that interns can receive academic credit and all interns and volunteers are able to take classes at the Ailey Extension at no charge. In the past, we have had high school, college and graduate student interns and we have been able to offer experiences in Marketing, Development, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, Finance, Information Technology, Production, and The Ailey Extension. At times we also need help from volunteers. Please review our website to learn more about The Ailey organization and our programs.
To apply for an internship or to volunteer your time, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to volunteers@alvinailey.org and type “Internships and Volunteer Opportunities” in the subject line. Please include the time period during which you would like to intern, the number of hours a week you would be available, and the departments with which you are most interested in working. Please also indicate whether you are eligible for academic credit or you will receive a stipend from your academic institution or related organization.
Please know that we receive many requests and will do our best to promptly respond to all applicants.
Archives Assistant
Volunteer needed to help with organization of the Archives(primarily 50 years for videotapes and programs) for Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc. Ideal candidate will have an interest in dance, a strong sense of organization and attention to detail, as well as good computer and typing skills. Some supervision will be provided, but intern will need to work independently. Hours flexible. To apply please submit your cover letter and resume to Dominique Singer.
Information Technology Intern
Unique internship opportunity for computer-science students with interests in desktop and server applications, hardware setup and troubleshooting, networking, database design and management, or web maintenance and programming.
Information Technology interns at Ailey may:
- Assist IT staff with computer setup, maintenance and troubleshooting (both PC and Mac)
- Assist IT staff with Cisco network administration and Windows server management
- Assist IT staff with management of Cisco VoIP telephone system
- Assist Database Manager with database design, customization and management (MS SQL)
- Assist Ailey staff with use of MS Office, Sharepoint and other applications
Candidates for IT internships should have experience with basic computer hardware, Windows XP operating system, and MS Office programs. Knowledge of Windows Server 2003, Linux, HTML, ASP and/or SQL is a plus. Computer science students with a secondary interest in dance or the performing arts are especially encouraged to apply. Please spend some time on the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater website to familiarize yourself with the organization, then email your resume and a cover letter detailing why you would like to intern at Ailey, with the subject line "IT Internship."
Ailey Extension Team Members
Come join the Ailey Extension Team! The Ailey Extension seeks part-time Sales Assistants for its program of dance and fitness classes designed for the general public, as well as open classes through The Ailey School.
Sales Assistants will be responsible for:
- Registering new students, selling classes to students, and signing students into class
- Distributing class schedules
- Responding to inquiries about classes and techniques both in person and on the telephone
- Reconciling the cash register after her or his shift.
- Serving as a guide for all students.
- Assisting with other special tasks during shift
Shifts are in three to four-hour blocks, between 9am to 9pm Monday through Friday and 9am to 7pm on the weekends.
Skills and Experience: excellent customer service skills a must, computer and technologically-savvy; fantastic customer service skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of dance; prior retail experience; and knowledge of MindBody software a plus. Must be able to commit for at least 3 months.
Compensation: The compensation arrangement is work-hours in exchange for free classes.
To apply, download an application and mail along with a cover letter and resume to Ailey Staff Coordinator, The Ailey Studios, Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 or fax to 212-405-9007. Alternatively, you may fill out the application and email a scanned version along with your resume and cover letter.
Volunteer Merchandise Assistants
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is dancing its way to your city and would love you to join us. We are seeking energetic, friendly, and responsible volunteers to assist with our merchandise operations.
If you are located in any of our select tour cities and are interested in working with us, please email a cover letter and resume to volunteer with "AAADT Merchandise" in the subject line.