Job Opportunities

Full-Time Positions

General Counsel
Posted August 16, 2023

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is seeking an experienced, highly engaged attorney to serve as our General Counsel reporting to our Executive Director. Learn More

Director of Major Gifts & Individual Giving
Posted August 23, 2023

Ailey is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead the organization’s individual giving strategy reporting to and partnering with the Managing Director of Development. Learn More

Junior Division Administrative Coordinator
Posted September 13, 2023

The Ailey School is seeking a motivated and personable team player to work in the Junior Division of The Ailey School. Learn More

Social Media Manager
Posted October 20, 2023

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation seeks a Social Media Manager to develop, implement, and manage it's overall social media strategy. Learn more

Application procedures for each position vary; please review each job listing for the specifics on how to apply. NOTE: Due to the volume of submissions from job applicants, we are only able to follow up with candidates who we believe are a strong match to the requirements of the position as advertised. Thank you for your interest in working at Ailey.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

ABOUT AILEY

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is a nonprofit organization comprised of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, and Ailey Extension.

The organization’s mission is to further the pioneering work of the choreographer, dancer, and cultural leader Alvin Ailey by establishing an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.The Ailey organization uses the beauty and humanity of the African-American heritage and other cultures to inspire and unite people of all races, ages, and backgrounds.

Annually, nearly 500,000 people experience Ailey performances and programs. Designated “Cultural Ambassador to the World” by the U.S. Congress, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has 32 of the most talented dancers in the world and a diverse repertory that is unparalleled in modern dance. A typical year includes engagements in its home base of New York City with five weeks each winter at New York City Center, a North American tour that visits 20+ cities, and extensive international touring.

The multi-faceted Ailey organization also encompasses: Ailey II, a widely-touring second company that showcases "the next generation of dance"; The Ailey School, which provides world-class training to students ages 3-25; Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, which provide people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds with the opportunity to explore dance, build self-esteem, and develop life skills; and Ailey Extension, which offers dozens of “real classes for real people” each week at Ailey’s building in midtown Manhattan, The Joan Weill Center for Dance.

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Job Opportunities

Full-Time Positions

Part-Time Positions

Seasonal Positions

Volunteer Opportunities

Internships

Auditions

There are no part-time positions available at this time.

There are no seasonal positions available at this time.

Ailey Extension Work Exchange Program

There are no upcoming auditions at this time.

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