Producing Assistant, Part-Time bei The Joyce Theater Foundation

POSITION: Producing Assistant

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Producer, Joyce Theater Productions (JTP)

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: The JTP Producer, artists, and project production staffs, and The Joyce's production, finance, development and marketing departments.

Work schedule is limited to 20 hours per week Monday - Friday; and NO travel out of NYC is required.

The Joyce Theater Foundation is committed to fostering and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment, both on and off stage. We embrace and celebrate diversity in all forms, and value the rich experiences and perspectives that arise from differences in race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and cognitive and physical ability. 

DESCRIPTION:

The Joyce Theater, New York City's leading dance theater seeks a self-motivating individual to assist the producer of our Joyce Theater Productions. This ideal person must be detail oriented, have excellent customer service skills, be good at multi-tasking, and demonstrate a warm, friendly, and welcoming personality. Responsibilities include supporting the producer by handling most administrative tasks, including financial, travel arrangements, gathering and coordinating production program materials, occasionally supporting rehearsals as needed.  

GENERAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Support Producer on administrative aspects of projects on the Joyce Theater Productions (JTP) roster.

• Execute finance processes including drafting invoices, creating payment schedules, submitting per diem requests, tracking credit card receipts, and updating project budgets to track expenses.

• Gather and organize materials from artists and production staff including tax documents, biographies, headshots, and travel information.

• Book travel and distribute schedules to artists and production staff.

• Compile information for VISA petitions according to schedules set by Producer and Artist Services Manager.

• Draft program copy, review e-blasts, organize photo and video files, and offer general support for marketing efforts of JTP projects.

• At times, act as support staff in rehearsal studio with tasks including running sound, filming, and organizing documented material.

• Assist the producer, colleagues, production staff, and artists when called upon with special tasks.

• Responsiveness.

COMPENSATION:

$27.00 per hour

The Joyce Theater is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and dance and what you hope to bring to this role.