The Glimmerglass Festival
Cooperstown, NY
09/11/2025
Anonymous
New York, NY
09/11/2025
PROTOTYPE Festival
Brooklyn, NY
09/10/2025
Chronicle Dance Theatre
Ocean Grove, NJ
09/10/2025
The Glimmerglass Festival
Cooperstown, NY
09/11/2025
Other
Job Title: Special & Community Event Coordinator
Classification: Full-Time, non-exempt, Year Round
Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Development
Supervises: none
Location: Cooperstown, NY — Hybrid (in-person/remote) during the off-season is possible.
In-person is required during Festival season.
Position Summary:
The Glimmerglass Festival seeks a Special & Community Event Coordinator, who will join the collaborative and dynamic Development team and play a supportive role in their efforts to achieve the Festival’s mission through various fundraising and community events throughout the year.
The Coordinator will be the primary organizer in the planning and execution of the Festival’s annual events in New York City (annual Gala, donor appreciation and cultivation events), and during the Festival Season in conjunction with the Operations Team, in Cooperstown, NY (opening night parties, pre-show meals, intermission club, etc.). In addition, the Coordinator will be the primary liaison between the Festival and the Glimmerglass Opera Guild. This team member will provide important administrative, logistical, and clerical/general assistance to the development team.
The successful candidate will be required to work in-person in Cooperstown, NY from June to August. During the off-season, periodic trips to New York City will be required. A hybrid work model is possible from September through May.
Responsibilities:
-Event Planning & Execution: Develop timelines, manage event details, and oversee the successful execution of events from start to finish.
-Logistics Management: Handle all logistical aspects, including coordinating with venues, vendors, caters, and staff.
-Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for donors, manage lists, draft event collateral (i.e. invitations, programs, place cards, etc.), tracking responses and following up with donors as needed.
-Relationship Building: Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and vendors through event participation and follow-ups.
-Post-Event Management: Conduct post-event evaluations, follow-ups, and financial reporting to assess success and inform future strategies.
-Participate in Intermission Club duty during the Festival season to facilitate guest tracking and ensure a positive guest experience.
-Glimmerglass Guild Support: Serve as primary company contact for the Guild of Glimmerglass Festival, including but not limited to assisting with on-campus event logistics during the season and virtual event logistics in the off-season, and attending monthly Board meetings (April-November in-person, December-March virtual) and presenting a company report.
-A commitment to contributing to an inclusive working environment is required.
-Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
-One year of professional and/or administrative experience preferably in development/fundraising or event support
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
-Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and problem-solve to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and experience with at least one donor database (Salesforce / Patron Manager preferred)
-Understanding of physical mass mailings and electronic Word mail merges
-Capacity to work well in teams and collaborate across internal departments/teams
-Should be available to work evenings and weekends, as required
The Glimmerglass Festival offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees including:
-Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
-Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan after two years of employment
-Generous paid time off
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application via the link available on our website.
Anonymous
New York, NY
09/11/2025
Administrative
PROTOTYPE Festival
Brooklyn, NY
09/10/2025
Administrative
PROTOTYPE Festival Internship – January 2026
PROTOTYPE the annual festival of global opera-theatre and music-theatre works produced by Beth Morrison Projects, is seeking paid interns to assist in all areas of the world-renowned festival. Interns will support both artistic and administrative operations, gaining valuable experience in producing and arts administration.
Internship Duration: January 2 – 18, 2026 (with potential hours in December)
Core Responsibilities: Interns will be assigned to one or more of the following teams: Producing/ Company Management, Production, Marketing, Development, or Touring. Duties may include:
Attending technical rehearsals, load-ins, and strikes
Handling front of house and company management/ artist relations
Supporting cultivation events, box office, and front-of-house roles (ushering, etc.)
Assisting with administrative tasks (errands, paperwork, receipt management)
Specific Roles:
Want to gain skills around the overall organizing and backbone of a production? Consider applying for the Producing/Company Management/General Management Intern positions:
Assist in creating daily schedules and supporting administrative tasks
Attend rehearsals, load-ins, and strikes
Help prepare artist welcome packets and gifts
Support box office and ushering duties during the performances
Want to gain skills around the technical side of a production? Consider applying for the Production Intern position:
Provide hands-on support during rehearsals, load-ins, strikes, and productions
Ideal for aspiring stage managers, designers, and technicians
Want to learn how to get the word out and promote ideas about a new performance and festival? Consider applying for the Marketing Intern position:
Assist with social media content creation and copywriting
Capture behind-the-scenes content
Knowledge of Photoshop is a plus; Canva is required
Want to learn about how to raise money and execute special donor facing events? Consider applying for the Development/Fundraising Intern:
Support administrative tasks related to charitable giving
Greet donors and assist with front of house, ticketing, and donor event setup
Internships are tailored to individual interests and strengths based on availability and experience.
Qualifications:
Current students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals
Background in performing arts and an interest in arts administration
Strong organizational and project coordination skills
Positive, professional attitude and comfort working with the public
Additional skills (optional but beneficial): interest in opera or music-theatre, backstage experience, familiarity with marketing/social media, or fundraising
Schedule & Compensation:
Duration: January 2 - 18, 2026 (with potential December dates)
Full availability and flexibility required during the 17 day period
In-person work at theater spaces and the PROTOTYPE office in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, with some virtual work
Compensation: $17.00/hour for 30-40 hours/week plus a travel stipend for OMNY covering two weeks of the festival
Application Process: Submit a resume and cover letter (as a single PDF) detailing your interest and qualifications via our online application portal by Sunday, October 5th at 11:59 PM. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged. Selected applicants will be invited to a Zoom interview with PROTOTYPE’s Associate Producer.
Commitment to Diversity: At PROTOTYPE, we amplify diverse voices and believe our staff should reflect the identities of the artists we support. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful workplace and encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented communities in the performing arts. PROTOTYPE is an equal-opportunity employer.
Our Values:
Center art and artists: Our artists and their work are the driving force behind the impact BMP makes, and therefore are the focus of our efforts, advocacy, and decision-making. We commit to empowering artists at all stages of their careers by giving them the resources, support, and home for experimentation that they need to realize their full vision.
Focus on the future: Through our thoughtful cultivation of ground-breaking work and the next generation of artists, audiences, and producers, we contribute to the evolution of our culture.
Foster equity: Creating a platform for women and other historically marginalized voices in our field is necessary to ensure a canon that can speak to all audiences, now and in the future.
Cultivate a community: By connecting forward-thinking artists, producers, administrators, patrons, and audiences, BMP can build a movement to create lasting change in the industry.
Act with respect and integrity: Upholding an environment of trustworthiness, curiosity, care, and responsibility which is necessary for creativity to flourish.
About the Festival: PROTOTYPE is produced by Beth Morrison Projects, a trailblazer in the creation and presentation of contemporary, multidisciplinary opera-theatre and music-theatre works. The visionary festival is the only one of its kind in New York City and has become a model emulated across the country—producing and presenting a wide spectrum of works, from intimate black-box experiences to larger chamber opera productions, and valuing artistic, curatorial, and producorial risk-taking.
PROTOTYPE was co-founded in 2013 by Beth Morrison Projects and HERE under the leadership of Beth Morrison, Kim Whitener, and Kristin Marting, and returns for its thirteenth iteration from January 7-18, 2026.
Chronicle Dance Theatre
Ocean Grove, NJ
09/10/2025
Performer
Looking for professional classically trained dancers for the inaugural season of Chronicle Dance Theatre in residence at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove, NJ.
Performance stipends only at this time for professional artists.
Apprentice Training Program available for qualified applicants - tuition required.
Classes & rehearsals Mondays-Wednesdays from 10/6/25 - 4/22/25, performances dates TBA in December, February & April in NJ & NYC.
Please send the following to [email protected] with the subject: Audition Submission
Short paragraph describing goals as a dancer/performer
Resume/CV
Headshot & Dance Photo
Audition video link (no longer than 15min) including the following:
- Some barre & center work including adagio, pirouettes, allegro
- Classical variation if available
- Contemporary phrase
- Additional phrase in any genre
We are looking for dancers, not only with excellent technique, but a propensity towards emotionally telling stories through dance, movement, acting, and musicality who want to work in an encouraging and positive environment.
Professional Applicants 18+ & Apprentice Program Applicants 16+.
Artistic Director - Elizabeth Troxler
