Theatre Row
Temporary Stage Door Associate
Temporary Associate Box Office Coordinator
Music and the Brain
Partner Acquisition Consultant RFP
Theatre Row
TEMPORARY Stage Door Associate
Theatre Row, a program of the non-profit Building for the Arts NY, Inc. (BFA), is an Off-Broadway multi-theater complex in the heart of the Theater District that serves as an affordable home for performing arts organizations, and a lively, accessible venue for diverse audiences.
Located just two blocks from Times Square, Theatre Row’s six theaters, five rehearsal studios, and nine offices are rented by over 100 theatre and performance arts companies each year, bringing over 125,000 patrons to Theatre Row annually.
BFA is seeking a part-time Temporary Stage Door Associate (SDA). The SDAs are responsible for handling building access for renters, resident companies, and staff. This position primarily supports the Operations and Production Departments. Successful candidates are enthusiastic about theatre, have an interest in venue management, and some experience working directly with patrons, clients, or in another customer service environment.
This is a temporary, part-time, hourly, non-exempt position. SDAs report to the Operations Manager. SDAs are typically scheduled for 7 to 21 hours per week, with occasional opportunities to cover additional shifts; a shift is typically 7 to 8 hours. Theatre Row operates from 9:30am to 11:00pm, seven days a week. This temporary position is expected to go through June 30, 2024.
Some holidays will be required.
All employees of BFA will be required to provide proof of vaccination (or provide a medical or religious exemption) to enter the building.
Responsibilities of the Stage Door Associate include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications:
Pay: This position is paid $18 per hour and does not qualify for benefits.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@bfany.org with subject line “SDA Applicant: [Your Name]”. Resume and Cover Letter should each be one page or shorter and highlight applicant’s abilities in patron services. Please do not send a headshot. No calls will be accepted.
BFA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruitment or employment on the base of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Theater Row is a program of BFA. Building for the Arts NY, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization incorporated in the State of New York. We expand access to the performing arts by providing creative space, learning opportunities, and hubs for artistic connection.
(www.bfany.org). As an organization we embrace the following core values:
For more information about our Mission, Vision and Values please visit us at https://bfany.org/about.
Theatre Row
TEMPORARY Associate Box Office Coordinator
Theatre Row, a program of the non-profit Building for the Arts NY, Inc. (BFA), is an Off-Broadway multi-theater complex in the heart of the Theater District that serves as an affordable home for performing arts organizations, and a lively, accessible venue for diverse audiences.
Located just two blocks from Times Square, Theatre Row’s six theaters, five rehearsal studios, and nine offices are rented by over 100 theatre and performance arts companies each year, bringing over 125,000 patrons to Theatre Row annually.
BFA is seeking a part-time Temporary Associate Box Office Coordinator (ABC). The ABCs are responsible for handling window and phone sales as well as managing ticket printing and will call. Successful candidates are enthusiastic about patron services and ticketing, have a strong attention to detail, and are familiar with ticketing best practices.
This is a temporary, part-time, hourly, non-exempt position. ABCs report to the Box Office Coordinator. ABCs are typically scheduled for 16 to 20 hours per week. This Temporary position is expected to go through May 31, 2024. The Box Office is open to the public daily from 2:00pm-6:00pm for in person and phone sales; and from 2 hours before the first curtain until 30 minutes past the last curtain on days with performances. There are evening performances 6-7 days a week and up to 5 matinee days weekly.
Some holidays will be required.
All employees of BFA will be required to provide proof of vaccination (or provide a medical or religious exemption) to enter the building.
Responsibilities of the Box Office Associate include but are not limited to:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay: This position is paid $19 per hour and does not qualify for benefits.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@bfany.org with subject line “ABC Applicant: [Your Name]”. Resume and Cover Letter should each be one page or shorter and highlight applicant’s abilities in patron services. Please do not send a headshot. No calls will be accepted.
BFA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruitment or employment on the base of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Theater Row is a program of BFA. Building for the Arts NY, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization incorporated in the State of New York. We expand access to the performing arts by providing creative space, learning opportunities, and hubs for artistic connection.
(www.bfany.org). As an organization we embrace the following core values:
For more information about our Mission, Vision and Values please visit us at https://bfany.org/about.
Music and the Brain
Partner Acquisition Consultant Request For Proposals (RFP)
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
Music and the Brain (MATB, a program of the nonprofit Building for the Arts NY, Inc.) provides a school-day, general music curriculum using whole-class piano instruction. Aligned with National Core Arts Standards, MATB provides sequential K-8 music lessons, ongoing music educator support, piano/keyboard labs, physical and digital teaching materials, and an award-winning web-based platform for digital inclusion. Music and the Brain’s web platform offers educator and student accounts for access anytime and anywhere. We train the schools’ music teachers to conduct weekly MATB lessons and help students improve fine motor, social, emotional, critical, and creative thinking skills with Music and the Brain.
On the heels of a robust impact evaluation from Columbia University’s Center for Arts Education measuring student and music teacher impact and 27 years of successful partnerships with 600+ schools in underserved communities nationwide at no cost, Music and the Brain seeks to diversify funding support with an earned income strategy from school districts with resources to invest in music education curriculum at public, charter, independent, and private elementary and middle schools.
Music and the Brain seeks a Partner Acquisition Consultant to effectively vet school prospects, schedule presentations/meetings, and close new paid school/district partners in collaboration with the Program Director.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
TIMEFRAME: Beginning ASAP and concluding Dec. 31, 2024. The Partner Acquisition Consultant should spend 10-15 hours/week on this project.
BUDGET: $35,000
LOCATION: Remote opportunity with minimal travel to NYC headquarters
QUALIFICATIONS:
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:
BACKGROUND:
Music and the Brain (MATB) is a program of the nonprofit Building for the Arts NY, Inc. that provides an engaging solution to a critical problem facing educational systems: how to help students build critical thinking, fine-motor, cognitive, social, and emotional skills during the school day using different modalities to reach all kinds of learners.
MATB is a one-of-a-kind program that addresses many of the most pressing issues music educators face in a single, comprehensive package. Music and the Brain builds needed skills in students through a sequential, multi-year music literacy curriculum using whole-class keyboard instruction and web-based technology. MATB also provides individualized support and ongoing coaching for music educators. 98% of MATB teachers say they are more effective because of the support of Music and the Brain.
MATB lessons are taught from our web platform, Music and the Brain All Access (learn.musicandthebrain.org). Our platform was honored with a Fast Company 2021 Innovation by Design recognition and a 2022 Anthem (by Webby) Award. It is an indispensable tool for classroom instruction and at-home learning. Music teachers seamlessly integrate visual, audio, and video resources into their classroom lessons, and students can continue their interaction with lessons at home. We provide over 10,000 lesson resources across 230+ song lessons from around the world; culturally representative videos for an engaging learning experience, and a state-of-the-art virtual record-and-submit piano to allow students to hone their prowess 24/7. Music teachers have a menu of options within each sequential lesson and flexibility in implementation to bring their creativity.
In the past 27 years, Music and the Brain has served more than 500,000 children in schools throughout the U.S. and presently serves 385+ schools in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Nashville, Newark, New Orleans, Ferguson, and other cities.
RFP PROCESS:
Please submit a brief proposal of your approach to meeting the goals/objectives outlined in this RFP.
Proposals should include:
Submit your complete proposal package to jobs@bfany.org, with the subject line “MATB Consultant Proposal/[YOUR NAME]. Any/all attachments should be provided in PDF format only.
Music and the Brain is a program of Building for the Arts NY, Inc. (BFA). BFA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization incorporated in the State of New York. BFA’s mission is to expand access to the performing arts by providing creative space, learning opportunities, and hubs for artistic connection. www.bfany.org.
As an organization, we embrace the following core values: