Fall 2024 Benefit Concert – Artist Engagement and Event

Fall 2024 Benefit Concert – Artist Engagement and Events Fellowship

• Position: Fall 2024 Benefit Concert Fellowship

• Terms of Employment:
Part-Time/Fellowship (10-15 Hours per week, flexible)
Commitment: September 16, 2024-December 13,2024)

• Location:
Most work will be remote, in office days will be at New York Civil Liberties Union, 125 Broad Street, NY, NY 10004

• Salary: $20/Hour

• Application Deadline:
Applications accepted until August 9, 2024, or until position is filled.

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation’s leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers.
For more information, please visit our website: www.nyclu.org.

DEI VISION STATEMENT

The NYCLU affirmatively values the humanity and contributions of those we work with, inside and outside of the organization; and will take action to build and sustain an equitable, anti-racist culture that centers the voices and experiences of marginalized and directly impacted people and communities, and an organizational environment where all people feel valued, trusted, and respected. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve and actively recruit people of color, women, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Development Department seeks to secure the financial resources necessary to support the NYCLU’s mission, strategic plan, and work plan. We engage and partner with our members as well as individual and institutional philanthropists. With the NYCLU, we work closely with other departments on donor messaging and communications to promote brand awareness and educate stakeholders who are concerned with advancing civil liberties and civil rights in New York and the United States. We are a results and values driven team with professional and committed members who respect each other and our donor partners.

NYCLU and ACLU Events

The 22nd Annual Sing Out for Freedom (previously Broadway Stands Up for Freedom) benefit concert will be held October 28th, 2024. Every year, the concert highlights a theme important to the work of the ACLU/NYCLU. The concert includes performers and speakers from Broadway and beyond that inspire supporters and remind all that the ACLU and NYCLU’s work to defend civil liberties in New York and across the country is more vital than ever. For more information visit www.singoutforfreedom.com

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Artist Engagement and Events Fellow will assist the Development Officer of Artist Engagement and Executive Producer of the Sing Out for Freedom concert, in all aspects of event planning and social media marketing related to our annual Sing Out for Freedom benefit concert. This individual will also support the Development team as needed with other activities, including artist engagement, individual giving, foundation relations and internal/office projects.

Event-related duties may include but are not limited to managing our Artists4NYCLU Instagram account, setting up digital platforms, sending event invitations and gathering RSVP’s, vendor research, communication with potential attendees or supporters, collaborating with key staff to develop program content, compiling materials for event presentations and day-of event and talent logistics, social media posting and strategy.

Fellow must be willing to work some in-person evenings and weekends leading up to Sing Out for Freedom on October 28th in NYC and for other in-person artist engagement events throughout the fall/winter months.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated interest in event production, planning and interested in a career in events, development and/or non-profits.
• Strong social media, research, planning and organizational skills.
• Motivated, deadline-driven and adept at balancing and prioritizing a variety of tasks.
• Provide experience and skill-development in project management and fundraising, especially related to events. Digital design skills are not necessary but a plus.
• Available 10-15 hours per week.
• Commitment: September 16, 2024- December 13, 2024.
• The fellow must be willing to work some in-person evenings and weekends leading up to Sing Out for Freedom on October 28th in NYC and for other in-person artist engagement events throughout the fall/winter months.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to be considered, please submit an application, including a resume, cover letter, and 1-2 references via https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/../2612177/

Application materials submitted as a single .pdf are preferred but not required.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail Director of Human Resources Lisa DeCicco at ldecicco@nyclu.org . If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

If you encounter any issues submitting your application or have specific questions about the application that are not answered in this posting, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions below or contact: fellowships@nyclu.org

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