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.