Performing Arts Specialist
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New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Performing Art Specialists. Multiple Openings across 5 Boroughs!
Who we are:
New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch, Long Island. With more than 25,000 students in grades K-12, New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in underinvested communities by strengthening academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.
What is an Art Specialist:
Extended Day Activity Instructors - Performing Arts Specialists are responsible for leading after school programming for children and teens at New York Edge after-school program sites. The activity instructor will teach or co-lead activities in one of the following areas: performing arts, visual art, media art etc. They will foster self-expression, creativity, and artistic skill development in a supportive and engaging environment. Additionally, they will guide students in exploring different art techniques while ensuring an inclusive and inspiring space for all participants.
What will you do:
- Build strong relationships with and among students
- Teach or co-lead daily activities with clear objectives for lessons, projects
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Support the coordination of program events
- Input data and prepare reports
- Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
- Physical requirements include the ability to climb stairs, lift children, and monitor events.
- Experience working with children strongly preferred
- On Site
Schedule:
Part-Time
Monday- Friday (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
Pay : $20-25/hour (based on experience and credentials)
To apply, please visit our website at newyorkedge.org/careers.
At New York Edge, we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered on June 23rd, 24th, or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Videographer for Performing Arts Showcase
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Company: Quadrant International Art Association
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $100
Quadrant International Art Association 501(c)(3), a performing art community of diverse cultural emerging artists.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about honing their craft, gaining hands-on experience, and contributing to a project that blends storytelling, culture, and artistry. You will use one stable camera to capture the full performance and a secondary moving angle to provide dynamic and engaging visuals.
Date & Time: Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
What's in it for YOU:
- Free gourmet food & wine reception after the event
- Networking with artists and industry pros
- Boost your portfolio with dynamic event content
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate one stable camera and a secondary moving angle to capture dynamic footage.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure all visual elements align with the performances artistic vision.
- Maintain professionalism and focus during live performance recordings.
Requirements:
- Experience in videography, particularly for live performances or events, is preferred.
- A proactive approach to learning and trying new techniques to capture creative visuals.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to expand your portfolio while working with a team dedicated to pushing artistic boundaries and celebrating cultural representation. If youre passionate about capturing the essence of live performance and telling compelling visual stories, wed love to hear from you.
To Apply:
Please send your portfolio or relevant work to with the subject line: Photographer Application QIAA
Quadrant International Art Association
New York, NY
Photographer for Performing Arts Showcase
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Company: Quadrant International Art Association
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $100
Quadrant International Art Association 501(c)(3), a performing art community of diverse cultural emerging artists.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about refining their craft, gaining hands-on experience, and contributing to a project that celebrates storytelling, culture, and artistry. You will be responsible for capturing key moments of the performance, highlighting movement, emotion, and the energy of the production.
Date & Time: Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
What's in it for YOU:
- Free gourmet food & wine reception after the event
- Networking with artists and industry pros
- Boost your portfolio with dynamic event content
Compensation: $100 for the evening.
Responsibilities:
- Photograph live performance moments, focusing on movement, emotion, and storytelling.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure the visual documentation aligns with the productions artistic vision.
- Deliver high-quality, professional photos suitable for promotional and archival purposes.
Requirements:
- Experience in event or performance photography is preferred.
- A creative approach to capturing live moments with a keen eye for detail and composition.
- Reliability, professionalism, and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to expand your portfolio while working with a team dedicated to pushing artistic boundaries and celebrating cultural representation. If youre passionate about capturing the essence of live performance and telling compelling visual stories, wed love to hear from you.
To Apply:
Please send your portfolio or relevant work to with the subject line: Photographer Application QIAA
Quadrant International Art Association
New York, NY
Haunted Attraction Performer (Must be 18+) - $15.50 per hour
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Job Summary: Dying for a great job? Join our scream team as a Fright Fest character and enjoy the scariest job this side of the grave. Show us your coldest stare or wicked talent, and we'll bring you to the dark side as a Fright Fest character. You'll enjoy an endless supply of fresh brains, plus other amazing perks that are to die for! This is a seasonal role that staffs our haunted houses, attractions, and scare zones throughout Fright Fest. This role begins in Mid-September and runs through the end of October.
Previous acting or scaring experience is not required!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take on a character role during Fright Fest
- Scare the public at special park functions
- Leave guests' screams echoing through the crisp night air
- Maintain the safety of the attraction and guests
- Remain in character at all times
- Wear the assigned costume appropriately, and supply black shoes, black pants, and long sleeve black shirt
- Operate a small prop
- Maintain the cleanliness of the attraction including removing litter, changing trash, and wiping down surfaces
- Listen to direction from attractions leadership
- Must be willing to work in a haunted attraction
- May come into contact with straw, corn, latex, small spaces, dark spaces, strobe lighting, etc.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be available Saturdays from at least 4pm to park close
- Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform job duties
- Must maintain a positive attitude and working environment
- Must be able to cooperate with other staff
- Must be able to comply with Six Flags policy and standards
- Must be able to handle stress
- Must be able to troubleshoot problems and identify solutions
- Must have strong work ethic and communication skills
- Must be available for rehearsals/trainings starting in September
- Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
- Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others
Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Food Prep Worker - Saratoga Performing Arts Center
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The Food Prep is responsible to prepare or assist with the food preparation or assist the cashiers with facilitating the orders to the guests. Company Overview:Legends is a holistic agency that specializes in delivering solutions for legendary brands Worker, Food, Art, Hospitality, Restaurant, Security
Seasonal Festival Performer - Starting at $15.50 per hour for 16+
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Description
Be the not-so-spooky and whimsical faces that staff our hay mazes, candy trails, family friendly attractions, and themed zones during Boo Fest.
No prior experience needed!
You must be at least 16 years or older to apply and are looking to fill daytime shifts. We will work with your schedule! Interested?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interact with children and families inside our family friendly attractions and zones
Transform into a friendly creature costumes
Greet and interact with the public at special park functions
Take on a character role during Boo Fest. Think fairies, sprites, scarecrows, witches, etc.
Maintain a friendly character persona and safety at all times
Be playful and friendly with an outgoing personality
Work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters
Remain in character at all times
Create a family friendly, positive experience for guests of all ages
Wear assigned make-up masks, costumes, prosthetics, and other costuming materials as necessary
Operate a small prop
Listen to direction from attractions leadership
Keep escape routes and work locations clean
Skills and Qualifications: - Must be at least 16 years of age,
- Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time
Must be willing to perform in an enclosed costume with limited sightlines
Specific height and weight may be required for proper fit in specific costumes
Must have a good attitude, appearance, and participate as a member of a team
Must be able to cooperate well with other staff
Must be able to comply with Six Flags policy and standards
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including daytime hours, weekends, and holidays
Must be available for rehearsals/training starting in early September
Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others
Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Adjunct Faculty Open Rank - Communications and Performing Arts
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**FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT**
The Department of Communications and Performing Arts at Kingsborough Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate courses in the following areas for the academic year:
Speech Communications
Music Appreciation
Media
Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.
**_Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions._**
**QUALIFICATIONS**
For Adjunct Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor:
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required is the ability to teach successfully.
For Adjunct Lecturer:
Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully.
Prior College level teaching is preferred. In addition, willingness to possibly work in a Learning Community environment.
**COMPENSATION**
Adjunct Lecturer: $97.25 - $04.39 per hour
Adjunct Assistant Professor: 106.09 - 112.89 per hour
Adjunct Associate Professor: 114.93 - 125.66 per hour
Adjunct Professor: 119.35 - 138.44 per hour
Salary commensureate with experience and qualifications.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
**HOW TO APPLY**
From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 30688 or Title.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
**CLOSING DATE**
Review of resumes to begin immediately; on-going to fill open positions.
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30688
Location
Kingsborough Community College
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Adjunct Lecturer - Communications and Performing Arts (College Now Program)
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**FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT**
The College Now Program at Kingsborough Community College seeks Adjunct Lecturers to teach courses the following courses in the College Now Program:
**HUM 1: Modern Humanities: Arts and ideas (3 credit, 3 hour college level course open to junior and/or senior students)**
Course explores literature, drama, art, and music in today's world. Attempts are made to place 20th century developments into a historicl context and illustrate the continuity of culture. This class is in addtion to the teacher's regular NYCPS work day. Teacher's are expected to attend professional development meetings, assessment of instruction and related events.
**MCF 40: Film: The Creative Medium** **(3 credit, 3 hour college level course open to junior and/or senior students)**
To recognize the film medium as a creative art, students are introduced to the key elements of cinematic form: narrative, mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, sound, and acting. Key concepts are illustrated through the viewing and analysis of select short and feature-length films. This class is in addition to the teacher's regular NYCPS work day. Teacher's are expected to attend professional development meetings, assessment of instruction and related events.
**MCM 30: Mass Media** **(3 credit, 3 hour college level course open to junior and/or senior students)**
Analysis of mass media to discover the way information is perceived and influences behavior. Extensive use is made of film and video resources to examine the message systems employed by individuals, groups, institutions and politics. Focus is on books, news, radio, film, television, advertising and social media. This class is in addtion to the teacher's regular NYCPS work day. Teacher's are expected to attend professional development meetings, assessment of instruction and related events.
**THA 50: Foundations of Theatre Arts** **(3 credit, 3 hour college level course open to junior and/or senior students)**
This survey course is designedsf to provide students with a thorough understanding and greater appreciation of the theatrical form. Readings and lectures will focus on the relationship between theatrical theory and practice, the various creative/production roles essential to theatre, as well as major artists and movements throughout theatrical history. Students will analyze major works of dramatic literature to offer context for course content, as well as attend a live theatrical performance on campus. This class is in addtion to the teacher's regular NYCPS work day. Teacher's are expected to attend professional development meetings, assessment of instruction and related events.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**HUM 1: Modern Humanities: Arts and Ideas**
A baccalaureate or graduate degree (master's degree preferred) in Humanities (Art, English, History, Literature, Music, Speech and Theatre, etc.) A minimum of three years teaching experience is preferred.
**MCF 40: Film: The Creative Medium** **_and_** **MCM 30: Mass Media**
A baccalaureate or graduate degree (master's degree preferred) in Communication (Communications and Performing Arts, Mass Media, Speech and Theatre, etc.). A minimum of three years of teaching experience is preferred.
**THA 50: Foundations in Theatre Arts**
A baccalaureate or graduate degree (master's degree preferred) in Theatre Arts or related field, and at least 3 years of teaching experience is preferred.
**COMPENSATION**
$91.67 - $98.40. Salary commensurate with experience and qualfifications.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
**HOW TO APPLY**
Visit access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 30474 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
**CLOSING DATE**
June 8, 2026. Review of resumes to begin immediately; on-going to fill open positions.
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30474
Location
Kingsborough Community College
Federal Work Study, Mercer Gallery, Student Employee, Visual & Performing Arts
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Location: Rochester, NY Category: Student Employment Posted On: Tue Jun Job Description:
Function of Position:
To give students experience in all aspects of what it takes to run an art gallery, from deciding on an artist, to how the works will best be displayed to capture the artists vision to packing up the show. Also to be stewards of the exhibits to make sure nothing is damaged in anyway, as well as learning about the current artist(s) to answer questions gallery visitors might have.
This is a Federal Work Study position. Eligible applicants MUST have received prior approval from the Financial Aid Office. If you are unsure of your eligibility, please contact Financial Aid before applying.
Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist with the set up and performance of campus events. Assist with the installation and de-installation of artwork. To welcome visitors to the gallery (open to the public). Answer phones. Light cleaning and clerical work. To help maintain the gallery as a clean and safe facility. Students will learn how to install various types of artworks, while assisting in the installation and deinstallation of exhibits both in and Gallery and around campus. They will learn how to prep the site for the next exhibit, such as fill holes and paint. They will also assist the Gallery Director with the layout of the shows to create a setting that best displays artists' works, as well as document and label artworks as well.
MCC Expectations:
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Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
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Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
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Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
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Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
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Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Applicants must be Federal Work Study eligible (you can confirm your eligibility with a Financial Aid representative)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently
Additional Information:
Pay Rate: $15.50/hour
Hours per week: Up to 20 hours/week
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Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College. MCC provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
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