Job Summary:

Experienced porter/cleaner for daytime and events operations. Position is part-time and hours range from 16 to 32 hours per week. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as events schedule requires.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Maintain cleanliness of all IAC spaces including theatre, dressing rooms, classrooms & offices

• Assist with regular preventive maintenance 

• Troubleshoot smaller maintenance issues 

• Assist with in house repairs 

• Assist in room setups for classes & special events

• Complete opening/lock up of the building procedures at the end of designated days & event. 

• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Education: 

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalency is preferred

• Minimum three years’ experience in the above-mentioned duties

• Work in a performance space is a plus

Core Competencies and Skills: 

• Ability to be self-directed, accomplish tasks, and continue working without management oversight 

• Working knowledge of and experience with building systems (elevator controls, fire panel interactions, HVAC, Security) a plus 

• Knowledge of and experience with cleaning and janitorial care of a public facility

Physical Factors: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Working Requirements (Travel Requirements, Overtime, Shifts, On-Call, etc.): 

• Onsite only. Must be able to commute to Irish Arts Center. 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

ABOUT IRISH ARTS CENTER 

Irish Arts Center (IAC) is a national and international home for artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Based in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City (near the corner of West 51st Street and Eleventh Avenue), IAC presents, develops, supports, and promotes work from established and emerging artists, providing cultural experiences that are innovative, collaborative, diverse, authentic, and emotionally and intellectually transporting, meet the highest standards of excellence, and celebrate our common humanity in an environment of Irish hospitality. Founded in 1972, throughout our history the Center has also provided community education programs and access to the arts for adults and children of all ages and ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

To Apply 

Please send a resume and cover letter in a single PDF file to applications@irishartscenter.org. In the subject line, please write the job title and where you found the job post. For example, “Porter/Cleaner, irishartscenter.org”

As Irish Arts Center is committed to representing diverse identities in our artistic programming, so too are we committed to diverse representations in our administrative team. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer, and will consider all applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed (religion), color, sex (including gender expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Position:

Strategic development and fundraising are a crucial component to the health and sustainability of any cultural organization. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fundraising in a fun and friendly environment. The Research and Membership Intern will support a range of development activities, including research and prospecting, individual giving and membership, as well as support with special events and development operations. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to every area of fundraising, especially those interested in frontline fundraising. The ideal candidate is flexible, professional, and excited about working in a fast-paced organization experiencing significant growth, with a “roll up your sleeves” mentality and keen interest in contemporary Irish/Irish American arts and culture. This position allows room for self-direction, with oversight and real ability to learn the workings of a fast-paced development office.  

The position pays $16.50 per hour and is a 20 hour per week commitment. The position operates on a hybrid work model where most of the work is virtual with one day in the office mandatory. Some evening and weekend hours will be required for in-person fundraising events. Our normal operating business hours are M-F: 10AM – 6PM.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Research and prospecting 

• Prospect research (create donor profiles and briefs for development team frontline fundraisers) 

• Creating reports for wealth screenings, team portfolios, and discovery pipelines 

• Researching and building profiles for special event attendees and patrons (i.e. gala) 

• Administrative support related to strategic communications for donors and prospects 

Membership:

• Supporting manager in membership event planning and day of needs 

• Developing monthly newsletters for members to learn more about events at IAC and their perks 

• Membership and Claddagh fulfillment for perks such as tote bags and blankets 

• Helping manager in identifying potential prospects for upper-level membership and Claddagh within the current membership pipeline 

Special Events: 

• Day/night-of event assistance with guest check-in, auction setup and distribution, and general logistics 

• Assist with fundraising and event communications including email blasts, RSVP tracking, and list management 

• Organizing, prepping, and ordering supplies in relation to special events 

Experience and Education: 

• Prior administrative work experience, preferably in a development or non-profit context 

Core Competencies and Skills: 

• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and Word.  

• Willingness to learn our database software, Tessitura 

• An interest in the arts/culture, and non-profit field  

• Openness in speaking to and connecting with community members and donor prospects 

• Detail oriented 

• Superior writing, editing, and research skills 

• Positive attitude, self-motivated, enthusiastic 

• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a high level of confidentiality 

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, work independently when needed, and set/adhere to deadlines 

Working Requirements (Travel Requirements, Overtime, Shifts, On-Call, etc.): 

• This is a 20hr/week part-time hybrid position during normal operating hours 10AM-6PM  

• Candidates must reside in New York City or the surrounding area. 

• Select nights/ weekends for special events and opening nights. 

COMPENSATION AND PERKS 

• $16.50 per hour 

• Free entry to any regularly ticketed IAC event for the duration of the internship 

• Free registration for one IAC class within a 1 year of completion of the internship 

• Assistance in receiving course credit, where available 

• Receive valuable training in industry standard tools such as Tessitura and iWave 

• Identify/cultivate interests within a non-profit development department 

• Hybrid work environment with one mandatory day in office 

ABOUT IRISH ARTS CENTER 

Irish Arts Center (IAC) is a national and international home for artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Based in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City (near the corner of West 51st Street and Eleventh Avenue), IAC presents, develops, supports, and promotes work from established and emerging artists, providing cultural experiences that are innovative, collaborative, diverse, authentic, and emotionally and intellectually transporting, meet the highest standards of excellence, and celebrate our common humanity in an environment of Irish hospitality. Founded in 1972, throughout our history the Center has also provided community education programs and access to the arts for adults and children of all ages and ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

To Apply 

Please send a resume and cover letter in a single PDF file to applications@irishartscenter.org, with your last name, the session you are applying for (Spring/Summer/Fall), and where you found the job posting in the subject line of your email. (e.g., “Doe, Development Internship – Fall 2025, irishartscenter.org”). No calls, please.

Job Summary: 

Irish Language Instructor (Fall 2025)   

Building friendships and community through shared learning experiences has been core to Irish Arts Center’s mission since 1972. We are delighted to provide learning and engagement experiences for everyone—from anywhere!—with in-person and online classes in music, dance, Irish language, and storytelling.   

Irish Arts Center is looking to hire an experienced Irish Language Instructor to teach online courses in total beginner to advanced beginner level Irish, as part of our Fall 2025 education term.  Irish Arts Center students are adult learners with little to no experience with Irish and are generally seeking a basic introduction to the language regarding vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and practical use in conversation.  The position pays $65 an hour, or $97.50 per 90-minute class session. This is a 6-hour per week commitment as follows:  

• Instructor will teach four (4) 90-minute classes held on Mondays between 6-9PM EST and Tuesday evenings between 6-9PM EST  

• These classes are held over an 8-week term beginning September 22, 2025 and culminating on Tuesday, November 17, 2025. (Please note that no class is held on the federal holidays of Indigenous People’s Day/Columbus Day on 10/13/25 or Veteran’s Day on 11/11/25.)  

• Classes are taught online via the ZOOM platform  

Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 

• Plan and teach four (4) 90-minute classes on the Irish Language which focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and practical use in conversation for total beginner to advanced beginners 

• Communicate with students and IAC staff as needed to ensure the success of the program 

• Share class resources and recordings with students via the Zoom platform and via email 

Experience and Education: 

• 3 plus years of experience teaching the Irish Language, preferably to adult learners   

• Accreditation in Irish Language Instruction   

• Experience teaching online via the Zoom Platform   

• Knowledge of the Irish language community in New York City   

Working Requirements (Travel Requirements, Overtime, Shifts, On-Call, etc.): 

• Access to a reliable Internet and WIFI network 

• Access to a computer with video camera and audio capabilities  

• Access to email communication  

• Access to a quiet space to conduct classes online  

• US work Authorization (Irish Arts Center participates in E-Verify) 

• This is a remote position which may occasionally require on site attendance at the discretion of management. 

To Apply 

Please send a resume and cover letter in a single PDF file to applications@irishartscenter.org. In the subject line, please write the job title and where you found the job post. For example, “Irish Language Instructor, irishartscenter.org”.  

ABOUT IRISH ARTS CENTER 

Irish Arts Center (IAC) is a national and international home for artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Based in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City (near the corner of West 51st Street and Eleventh Avenue), IAC presents, develops, supports, and promotes work from established and emerging artists, providing cultural experiences that are innovative, collaborative, diverse, authentic, and emotionally and intellectually transporting, meet the highest standards of excellence, and celebrate our common humanity in an environment of Irish hospitality. Founded in 1972, throughout our history the Center has also provided community education programs and access to the arts for adults and children of all ages and ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Irish Arts Center recently completed construction of a $60 million landmark new permanent home, including a state of the art flexible performance and arts space for the presentation and development of work across a range of disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, literature and the humanities; classrooms and studio spaces for education programs, development, and collaboration; technology to stream and distribute content on the digital platform; and an avenue-facing lobby café that is a hub for hospitality and interaction between artists and audiences.  As part of a second phase, IAC will renovate its adjacent existing 51st Street building to provide a second, intimate performance space—the historic Irish Arts Center theatre—optimized for the most intimate live music and conversation, recordings, podcasts, master classes and special events, and a courtyard entrance on 51st Street where the historic Irish Arts Center and the new building meet.  

As IAC is committed to representing diverse identities in our artistic programming, so too are we committed to diverse representations in our administrative team.  Irish Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed (religion), color, sex (including gender expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Job Summary:

Irish Arts Center is seeking a conscientious, detail-oriented marketing intern with great writing skills and a desire to join our team. The marketing intern provides assistance for the implementation of promotional activities across our diverse and robust event programming schedule: social media marketing, collateral production, PR, street teams, audience outreach and development, website maintenance, budgeting, and more. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fun and friendly environment in each of the disciplines encompassed in IAC's programming (theatre, visual arts, music, dance, film, literature, and cultural education).

Internships are a 15–20 hour per week commitment. Most of the work is virtual, between 10am to 6pm on weekdays. Some evening and weekend hours may be required for in-person events. This position allows room for self-direction, with oversight and real ability to learn the workings of a fast-paced communications and promotions office. We are open to customizing the experience to meet the needs of the individual.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Content

• Copywriting: Generating ideas for stories and drafting stories for Irish Arts Center platforms

• Project management of collateral including digital ads, direct mail, posters, programs, fliers, and email marketing and social media assets

• Marketing outreach: Researching and contacting prospective partner orgs for cross-promotions and group sales

• Organization of press materials

Performances & Exhibitions

• On-site support for some events, including social media coverage

Administration

• Help with budget maintenance and check request processing

• Basic navigation within our email marketing provider (WordFly) and CRM (Tessitura)

• Digital filing

• Updating poster frames around the building

• Performs other related duties as required.
  

Work Type: Hybrid (1 day/week)

Work Capacity: Part-Time

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Excellent written communication skills

• Proofreading skills

• Ability to be detail-oriented

• Research and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and take direction from several members of a team

• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Familiarity with a range of computer programs, including the Microsoft Office suite

Interest and talent in creative writing is a bonus, but not required

Compensation and Perks:
This position pays $16.50 per hour. Additional benefits include:

• Free entry to any regularly ticketed IAC event for the duration of the internship, whenever possible

• Free registration for one 6-8 week class within one year of completion of internship

• Assistance in receiving course credit, where available
  

Working Requirements (Travel Requirements, Overtime, Shifts, On-Call, etc.):

This is a hybrid position, requiring on-site attendance at least one day per week.

How To Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter in a single PDF file to applications@irishartscenter.org by August 22, 2025. In the subject line, please write “Marketing Intern” and where you found the job post. For example, “Marketing Intern, irishartscenter.org”.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.

About Irish Arts Center:

Irish Arts Center (IAC) is a national and international home for artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Based in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, Irish Arts Center presents, develops, supports, and promotes work from established and emerging artists, providing cultural experiences that are innovative, collaborative, diverse, authentic, and emotionally and intellectually transporting, meet the highest standards of excellence, and celebrate our common humanity in an environment of Irish hospitality. Founded in 1972, throughout our history the Center has also provided community education programs and access to the arts for adults and children of all ages and ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Irish Arts Center recently completed construction of a $60 million landmark new permanent home, including a state of the art flexible performance and arts space for the presentation and development of work across a range of disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, literature and the humanities; classrooms and studio spaces for education programs, development, and collaboration; technology to stream and distribute content on the digital platform; and an avenue-facing lobby café that is a hub for hospitality and interaction between artists and audiences. As part of a second phase, IAC will renovate its adjacent existing 51st Street building to provide a second, intimate performance space—the historic Irish Arts Center theatre—optimized for the most intimate live music and conversation, recordings, podcasts, master classes and special events, and a courtyard entrance on 51st Street where the historic Irish Arts Center and the new building meet.

As IAC is committed to representing diverse identities in our artistic programming, so too are we committed to diverse representations in our administrative team. Irish Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed (religion), color, sex (including gender expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.