Part-Time Artist Development Manager

Company: Mark Bankin
Compensation: 20-25/hr

I am an independent NY-based choreographer creating expressionist contemporary image-theater dance works. I am seeking a highly proactive, self-directed Creative Producer and Artist Manager to take the wheel on the logistical, developmental, and pitching side of my career.

I am ideally looking to work with a strategic partner who has administrative knowledge and experience and can take initiative to identify opportunities, build tracking systems, and independently execute pitches.

You can learn more about my work here:

Hours:

4–8 hours per week to start (flexible)

Compensation: $20–$25/hour

• Opportunity Generation:
  Identify, track, and manage deadlines for grants, commissions, residencies, and awards. Draft and edit grant applications.
• Targeted Outreach & Pitching:
  Research appropriate contacts at presenting organizations, foundations, and universities, and execute targeted cold-pitching and follow-ups.
• APAP Strategy:
  Lead preparation for APAP, including researching presenters, managing outreach, and organizing pitch materials.
• Alternative Development:
  Actively explore and pitch cross-disciplinary opportunities, including independent film networks, theater, corporate partnerships, and higher education.
• 2027 Premiere:
  Serve as a producing sounding board and administrative lead for my upcoming 2027 performance premiere.
• Systems Management:
  Manage Google Workspace, update/optimize the Wix website, create Canva pitch decks, and maintain organized project budgets and Google Drive folders.

Self-starter and project manager. Proven experience in independent producing, arts administration, or artist management. Knowledge of the performing-arts funding, commissioning, presenting, or touring landscape. Experience ong writer. Tech fluent with Google Workspace and familiar with Canva and Wix.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.