Artist Services Associate - Contemporary Dance

LINCOLN CENTER•New York, NY

About The Position

Reporting to the Programming Manager and working in partnership with Line Producers and the Festival Director, this position has a strong focus on hospitality and artist services for Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City Festival. This position has a primary focus on Contemporary Dance and will support the Director, Pasculano Collaborative for Contemporary Dance, and the Line Producer for Contemporary Dance. The Temporary Seasonal Artist Services Associate’s primary responsibility is to oversee the well-being of artists, upholding Lincoln Center’s artist services standards while building a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive backstage culture.

Requirements

2- 4 years of professional Artist Services, Producing, Company Management, or Stage Management experience in touring or event production, particularly in contemporary dance, with a keen interest in working with artists.
Ability to, and willingness to work a robust Festival schedule outdoors during summer months
Strong work ethic and dedication to thorough communication; excelling at keeping everyone in the loop
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven department/organization
Solid computer and organizational skills; familiarity with Microsoft Suite and/or Monday.com ideal
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to self-direct.
A passion for the performing arts and equitable work practices.
A sense of humor!

Responsibilities

Work closely with Line Producers in managing and facilitating communication with artists for performances, rehearsals, and other events related to the production
Serve as main artist liaison for off-stage support.
Arrange artists’ hospitality according to Festival standards and/or the contracted needs of the artists
Book flights, hotels, airport transfers, and local transportation when applicable
Organize meals and beverages for rehearsals and performances
Meet and greet artists and company members on day of arrival
Create, update, and distribute artist welcome packets, backstage passes, and on-site resources (i.e DOS, schedules, menu books) to the visiting artists
Keep track of expenses and work with team in credit cards reconciliation
Support Line Producers in troubleshooting any day-of needs including running errands, equipment pick-ups, etc
Manage and update supplies inventory in coordination with Programming Manager
Coordinate and manage list of guest names for complimentary and VIP performance tickets for artists and staff
Oversee and manage teams of fellow Associates and Interns on performance calls
Represent Lincoln Center onsite as a welcoming face of the Programming Department
Coordinate and manage onsite and offsite rehearsals and ensuring all warm-up spaces are fully prepared for dancers, including coordinating ballet barres, floor conditions, temperature settings, and other production needs. Managing inventory and ensuring consistent availability of dancer-support items such as ice packets, rollers, and towels.