Artistic Projects Manager (Part-Time)

Cora Dance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,895 - 51,205; Part time

Job summary

Gibney is seeking an Artistic Projects Manager (PT) in New York to support the Founder and Artistic Director in driving artistic and programmatic initiatives. This role involves drafting materials, managing schedules, and conducting research within a dynamic dance organization.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong writing skills and organizational prowess, along with relevant experience in arts administration. The position is designed for professional growth, with potential to expand to full-time.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing.
• Proven experience tracking multiple deadlines.
• Relevant professional experience in performing arts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Founder and Artistic Director across artistic work.
• Track presenter communications and deadlines.
• Conduct targeted research and maintain organized documentation.

Skills

Writing and editing

Organization

Deadline management

Research synthesis

Google Workspace proficiency

Job description

Company: Gibney
Compensation: 28 hours/week (primarily Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm) Salary: $46,550 annually (0.7 FTE; equivalent to $66,500 full-time annualized)

Whitney Browne

Artistic Projects Manager (PT)

The Role at A Glance

Gibney seeks a highly organized, dance-fluent professional to support the Founder, Artistic Director & CEO across the artistic and programmatic work of the organization, spanning Company, Center, and Community Action. The role offers close exposure to artistic planning and program development conversations within a multi-program dance organization managing concurrent performances and initiatives year-round.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and critical thinker who can produce clear written materials, track booking and artistic communications, manage multiple workstreams, and keep commitments moving with strong follow-through. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence and program materials; tracking presenter communications and deadlines; capturing meetings and translating discussions into action items; coordinating scheduling; conducting targeted research (artist and field context, repertoire research, comparable initiatives); and maintaining organized documentation and CRM records.

This is an in-person role requiring intellectual engagement with artistic content alongside disciplined execution. The position is designed as a growth-track role, with potential to expand to full-time based on demonstrated capacity and sustained initiative.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing; ability to produce clear, well-structured professional documents quickly
• Strong organizational systems and proven experience tracking multiple deadlines and communications simultaneously
• Relevant professional experience supporting artistic, programmatic, or production work in a performing arts or mission-driven organization.
• Evidence of supporting a senior leader, artistic director, or producer in a complex organization
• Demonstrated knowledge of the contemporary dance field and genuine engagement with artists and repertory
• Ability to synthesize research, notes, and conversations into concise written summaries and action steps
• Comfort working at a steady pace in a high-activity environment
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and familiarity with task-tracking tools

Application Requirements

Please submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and one original writing sample (2–5 pages). Writing samples may include a briefing memo, research summary, program proposal, grant narrative, or similar professional writing authored solely by the applicant.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Submit materials to [e-mail].