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Seeking apprentices
Dancers Unlimited is seeking NYC-based Apprentices passionate about social justice and community to be apart of paid/touring projects.
Apprentices receive an hourly pay of $20 and $200 per performance.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
EVENT COODINATORS
We are hiring 2 part-time non-exempt employees as event assistants who provide crucial administrative and logistical support to our OiR Director, Artist Residency Manager, and community partners. The event assistants contribute to planning, vendor coordination, venue setup / cleanup, and on-site execution to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities include managing schedules, preparing materials, registering guests, and troubleshooting issues. Weekend availability is required. Pay starts at $18/hour, for 20-30 hours per month.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Admin: Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and preparing materials like program brochures and agendas.
Logistics & Vendor Management: Liaise with vendors and suppliers, manage inventory of supplies, and ensure branded items arrive on time.
On-Site Execution: Help set up and dismantle venues (tables, chairs, decorations) and provide on-site support during the events.
Guest Services: Welcome guests, manage registration desks, and assist with Members.
Coordination: Act as a central point of contact during events to handle issues and support the event managers.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for vendor and client interaction.
Flexibility: Ability to work weekends.
Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and experience with Canva a plus.
Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills to resolve attendee issues calmly.
Education/Experience: high school diploma + 1 year (minimum) of events management and production experience.
Submissions must be received by April 3rd.
ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
We are providing 2 types of paid Artist Residency opportunities for a total of 8 artists. The program provides visual and performing artists with dedicated time, space, and resources to focus on developing new work, research, or collaborations in our close-knit island community. The two types of AIR programs are:
Collaborative Track: 2 visual / performing artists or arts collectives are awarded a 6-month residency, for the full duration of our Organizational Residency on Governors Island. The Collaborative Track focuses on collaborations with other artists in residence and our community partners to explore our OiR theme and concepts. The residency focuses heavily on a collaborative creative experience that expands artistic boundaries while bringing together voices and practices from Pacific and Caribbean Island cultures. Key commitments include:
Residency Dates: May 11th, 2026 - October 31st, 2026; move-in/out dates to be confirmed by April 15th, 2026
Support & Amenities: private studio space, limited tech capacity (projector and speaker), exhibition space, Material for the Arts access (by appointments only) and stipend: $1500 (paid in 2 installments)
Focus: Allows artists to work collaboratively, take risks, and pursue new ideas
Community Engagement: Open studio and/or workshops at the monthly Open House events on 3rd Saturdays (6 events), 1 artist talk, and 1 work in progress showing in October.
2. Exploration Track: 3 visual / performing artists or arts collectives are awarded a 2.5-month residency for each of our Exploration Cohorts. The Exploration Track focuses on creating new works, or expanding upon existing works, that explore our thematic concepts that celebrate and honor Pacific and Caribbean Island cultures and histories. Collaborations are welcome but not required. Key commitments include:
Residency Dates: Cohort 1: May 11th, 2026 - July 19th, 2026; Cohort 2: August 1st, 2026 - October 18th, 2026; move-in/out dates to be confirmed by April 15th, 2026 for Cohort 1 and April 30th, 2026 for Cohort 2
Support & Amenities: private studio space, limited tech capacity (projector and speaker), exhibition space, Material for the Arts access (by appointments only) and stipend: $800 (paid in 2 installments)
Focus: Allows artists to work independently, take risks, and pursue new ideas
Community Engagement: Open studio and/or workshops at the monthly Open House events on 3rd Saturdays (3 events), 1 artist talk, and 1 work in progress showing in July (Cohort 1) and October (Cohort 2).
Submissions must be received by April 3rd.