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Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Position Description:
Part-Time (20 hours/week) | Primarily In-Person
We are seeking a highly organized and creative Archive and Social Media Coordinator to join our team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the categorization, archival, and strategic organization of visual content (video and photography) across Vimeo, Google Drive, and social media platforms. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our rich archive is accessible, searchable, and effectively leveraged across departments for promotions, communications, website, grant applications, and social media campaigns.
In addition to archival duties, the Archive and Social Media Coordinator will take a lead role in managing social media content and engagement, and support broader marketing efforts across the organization. The position reports directly to the Marketing and Communications Manager. This part-time role will report to the Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio for work 20 hours/week, with some work at NYC Public Schools supporting our dance education programs throughout NYC. They will work a consistent part-time schedule with some flexibility to support performances and events on evenings and weekends throughout the Season.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Archival & Management
  • Schedule and coordinate photographers and videographers to document ongoing performances and events of both our professional company, Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre, and our Notes in Motion dance education programs to capture quality content in real time for archival, marketing, and fundraising purposes.
  • Organize, categorize, and maintain the digital archive of performance and educational content (photos, videos, testimonials, curricula, performance programs, etc,) in Vimeo, Google Drive, and internal systems.
  • Tag, label, and log photo and video assets with relevant metadata for easy retrieval.
  • Maintain bibliography, showcases, albums, and portfolios to feature and highlight strong and focused content for sharing across departments for promotions, communications, website, grant applications, and social media campaigns.
  • Establish systems and best practices for ongoing archival processes.
  • Coordinate with the Marketing and Communications Manager, Artistic Director, Director of Education, and staff team to identify content priorities and gaps. 
  • Coordinate communication and logistics for all photo and video shoots (staffed by professionals or in-house as priorities deem appropriate). 
  • Catalog historical and current media assets for use across departments.
Social Media Management
  • Plan, create, and schedule regular posts (3 main-feed posts/week on ASDT & NIM Instagram/Facebook accounts, 1-2 main-feed posts/week on Studio Instagram/Facebook account, and 2 posts/week on Linked In, plus regularly posting on Instagram stories across all three accounts) across all of our platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Linked In, Tiktok, and others.
  • Maximize audience engagement through strategic storytelling and timely content deployment.
  • Use insights and analytics to assess performance and adjust strategies for growth and visibility.
  • Curate content from archival materials, live events, and studio programs to maintain a dynamic and engaging presence.
  • Stay informed about social media trends and best practices in the arts sector.
Digital Content Strategy & Development
  • Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Manager and Program/Development Associate to repurpose archived content for:
    • Website updates and multimedia integration.
    • Promotional materials, newsletters, and donor communications.
    • Grant applications and reporting.
Marketing & Communications Support
  • Assist in developing and executing content calendars for marketing campaigns.
  • Format and prepare media for use in email, print, and web-based communications.
  • Contribute creative ideas for campaign themes and storytelling approaches.
  • Assist in flow of documentation and promotion for current performances, programs, and events.
Studio-Specific Support
  • Support marketing of Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio classes, residencies, and events.
  • Archive and organize documentation of studio programming.
  • Develop reels and social content that spotlight studio artists and engage the community.
  • Engage with neighborhood and community resources as well as young professional networks to promote youth and emerging professional programming.
Qualifications
  • Dance background and ability to communicate the aesthetics, values, and mission of the organization through social media.
  • Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
  • Experience with digital asset management systems (e.g., Vimeo, Google Drive).
  • Proficiency with social media platforms and scheduling/analytics tools.
  • Familiarity with graphic and video editing tools (e.g. Canva & CapCut/Vimeo Editor).
  • Strong writing skills and visual storytelling ability.
  • Collaborative team player with an interest in the performing arts and arts education.
  • Prior experience in arts, nonprofit, or cultural organizations is a plus.
Hours and Compensation
  • 20 hours/week | Primarily in-studio; some remote.
  • $20/hour
Please email your cover letter and resume to Agia Amezcua-Bone, Marketing & Communications Manager, at agia@notesinmotion.org.
Full Time Lead Teaching Artist | Position Description
 
Notes in Motion/Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre’s Full-Time Lead Teaching Artist is an exempt full-time position in our dynamic, inclusive, and robust dance education program in the NYC Public Schools. The Lead Teaching Artist will be fully available from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on all school days (including summer school/camp) with occasional work on evenings and weekends for special events and workshops. Their teaching schedule will vary based on ongoing program needs as set by the Director of Education. The Lead Teaching Artist’s teaching schedule will include between 25-35 hours/week of active instruction in in-school residencies, after-school programs, and community programs in a variety of dance styles, techniques, and age groups. For any work hours per month where the Lead Teaching Artist is not assigned to teach programming, they will be responsible for a series of projects to support curriculum and dance content development, program documentation and marketing, social media, communications, observing and supporting programs in actions, and developing teaching tools and resources for the Education Ensemble.

 

 
The Lead Teaching Artist is an experienced dance teacher with extensive knowledge in developmental stages for students ages 3-18 who can model excellence for our diverse Education Ensemble of Teaching Artists. The Lead Teaching Artist should have experience with the NYC Department of Education and The Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts. The ideal candidate is an inspiring teacher who models kindness and wisdom for students, Teaching Artists, and the communities we serve. The Lead Teaching Artist is passionate about advancing our goals of equity, racial justice, and inclusion through the arts. They are an advocate for change, an imaginative problem solver, adept at anticipating challenges, resolving conflict, and advancing our mission throughout the NYC school system. This position involves excellent organization, time management, communication skills, and conscientiousness when working with our diverse communities. This is a full-time exempt position that involves daily travel to schools throughout the NYC public school system. As a senior member of Notes in Motion/Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre, the Lead Teaching Artist will also support company-wide events, fundraising efforts, and marketing initiatives.

 

Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in dance, education, or related field.  Master’s degree preferred.
  • 5 + years background working in or with the NYC public schools (or comparable system).
  • Substantive dance teaching, performing, and choreography experience.
  • Experience creating dynamic works of choreography for youth.
  • Highly organized, technologically savvy, detail oriented.
  • Self-managed, ability to work remotely and independently.
  • Formal dance training and professional performance experience.
  • Possess a vibrant passion for dance and dance education.
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
    • with Notes in Motion colleagues, including all staff, Board, dancers, and Teaching Artists.
    • out in the field, acting as an engaging, articulate, and informed representative of Notes in Motion.

Responsibilities:

The FULL-TIME LEAD TEACHING ARTIST will report to Director of Education, Alana Urda in the performance of the following duties:

  • Teach 25-35 program sessions, workshops, and special events/week for Notes in Motion Partner Schools as scheduled by the Director of Education following our best practices, teaching methodology, and 5 part-program structure. The Lead Teaching Artist will be fully available from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on all school days (including summer school/camp) with occasional work on evenings and weekends for special events and workshops. Their teaching schedule will vary based on ongoing program needs as set by the Director of Education. For any non-scheduled teaching days, the Lead Teaching Artist will be available to sub or assist/support other programming. The Full Time Teaching Artist will be traveling throughout the 5 boroughs to the underserved communities in which we work.
  • Identifying yourself as a Teaching Artist from Notes in Motion and being well-versed in our program offerings. Taking the time to get to know school leaders and open lines of communication with all partners. Always presenting yourself in a professional manner, verbally and physically. Dressing in professional dance appropriate attire which allows you to move freely while being appropriately covered (not rehearsal attire).
  • Refraining from any form of solicitation of any individual artistic or professional services for or with the school or students for the foreseeable future. In the event that the school requests additional services from you, discuss any such request promptly with Notes in Motion staff who will make a determination about whether such work competes with the work of Notes in Motion. In the event that the requested services are deemed competitive with Notes in Motion, you shall not accept such work.
  • Take leadership of our Notes in Motion Instagram account, in collaboration with other team members.
  • Lesson plan effectively in advance of each teaching session as appropriate. Be on time for all program sessions, this means being at the school at least 10-15 minutes prior to start time. Create dynamic choreographed pieces with each group and prepare the students for the culminating performance showcasing the work they did throughout the program. Support culminating events on non-teaching days whenever possible. Timely (within 48 hours of teaching) completion of journal logs for each session that summarizes the activities of the session as well as any specific challenges or successes. Arrive with all necessary materials as outlined in your lesson plan (music, props, paper, etc.)  If you wish to ask the School Contact or Student Leaders to provide additional materials, discuss this with the Director of Education.
  • Involve other members of the Education Ensemble as much as possible in your work by sharing best practices and collaborating on challenges and curriculum development.
  • Attend and participate actively in all required Professional Development and Teaching Artist Meetings as well as any assigned Company-Wide Events, Meetings, and Trainings.
  • The Lead Teaching Artist will be assigned tasks for non-teaching time based on the predicted teaching schedule for the month ahead. These tasks will need to be completed in a timely way in collaboration with other members of the administrative team and may include: correspondence, curriculum development, videoing dance teaching content, evaluation and assessment, marketing projects, documentation of programs, general program support, and other tasks as needed. Lead teaching will share progress on tasks with the team and meet deadlines. As is possible in the lead teaching artist’s monthly schedule, a half or full day of office time will be assigned to complete these planning and administrative tasks.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary starts at $50,000/year
  • December, February, and April NYC DOE vacations and public holidays off plus then (10) days off that can be taken in late June, late August, or early September.
  • Contribution towards company health insurance or equivalent contribution towards self-purchased plan.
  • Monthly unlimited metrocard.

TO APPLY: Email Alana Urda with resume, cover letter, and sample lesson plan. | Subject Line: Full Time Teaching Artist

At Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion, we believe that the strength and vitality of our artistic and educational work emerges from the diversity, creativity, and integrity of the people who make up our organization. Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative environment where artists, educators, staff, dancers, and community partners can thrive.
 
Commitment to Equity, Access & Representation
  • We actively seek to build a team that reflects the broad range of identities, experiences, and perspectives within the communities we serve.
  • We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, national origin, socioeconomic background, or any other protected characteristic.
  • We work to remove barriers that have historically excluded individuals from the fields of dance, arts education, and cultural work.
Transparent, Inclusive Recruitment

Our recruitment and hiring processes are designed to be clear, accessible, and fair. We strive to:

  • Share tangible job expectations, responsibilities, and qualifications.
  • Provide application processes that are as streamlined and equitable as possible.
  • Offer transparency around compensation, including clear pay structures and pathways for professional growth.
  • Communicate respectfully and promptly with candidates throughout the process.
Alignment with Mission, Values & Teaching Philosophy

We look for individuals who are passionate about community-building through dance, invested in artistic innovation, and aligned with our Movement Exchange Method and educational pedagogy. Whether hiring dancers, teaching artists, administrators, or production staff, we prioritize candidates who demonstrate:

  • A commitment to collaboration and creative inquiry.
  • Respect for students, colleagues, and school partners.
  • A desire to uplift communities through arts engagement.
  • Openness to reflection, feedback, and ongoing learning.
Respect, Professionalism & Safe Working Environments

We work to cultivate a workplace where all members of our community—company dancers, teaching artists, junior board members, staff, and partners—feel valued, safe, and empowered. Our hiring practices reinforce our expectation of professionalism, mutual respect, and ethical conduct. We maintain clear policies ensuring safe classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and work environments, and we maintain confidentiality and discretion throughout our hiring processes.

Continuous Growth & Accountability
We regularly review and refine our hiring practices to ensure they reflect our evolving values, the needs of our communities, and the principles of equity and inclusion. We commit to ongoing learning, open dialogue, and organizational accountability.
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