Performers
BFC is seeking artists to be a part of upcoming productions, this includes theater shows, corporate events, Flatbed Follies, and more.
We are currently seeking:
Resumes for performing opportunities can be sent to Ekat at bindlestiff.org
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A Promise of Inclusion
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus celebrates all types of peoples, cultures, and skills to showcase the multifaceted triumph of human abilities,
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Director of Fundraising, Marketing, and Brand Partnerships
The Director of Fundraising, Marketing, and Brand Partnerships will collaborate with the Executive Team and function as a key member of Bindlestiff’s management to raise the profile of and funding for the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and its programs. The Director of Fundraising, Marketing, and Brand Partnerships will create, implement, and monitor an institutional fundraising and marketing strategy combining multiple revenue streams, including Government, Foundation, Individual Donor and Business Support.
We see a key untapped opportunity of growth in developing deeper relationships with community stakeholders, new donors, and brand partners to support a number of our program areas. This position will play a key role in the design and execution of donor and partnership programs. The Director of Fundraising, Marketing, and Brand Partnerships will also articulate an overall marketing strategy that emphasizes brand consistency across our various programs that address different groups of constituents, working in collaboration with the Executive Team and Digital Marketing Manager on direction and implementation. This position will report directly to the Executive Team. It is a part-time, hourly position with the potential for growth into a full time position as resources allow.
Key Responsibilities & Outcomes (include but are not limited to):
Fundraising
- Work with the Executive team and Board Finance Committee to identify and prioritize areas of financial need
- Engage Bindlestiff’s Board of Directors in a Fundraising Committee
- Create ambitious, yet realistic annual revenue goals across different funding streams to support Bindlestiff’s mission.
– Imagine, plan, and execute fundraising events that reflect Bindlestiff’s mission, vision, and values, such as galas and special events that raise the profile of the Cirkus and engage current and potential donors.
- Oversee fundraising tasks, team, and timelines. Create and implement mail and online solicitations and plan year-end giving strategy
- Manage Bindlestiff’s CRM database (LittleGreenlight) of individual, foundation and corporate donors, inputting data, assigning tasks, generating correspondence templates and reports with intermediate benchmarks and annual milestones defined.
- Oversee the preparation of high-quality and timely solicitations, acknowledgements, and any other communications required to support ongoing fundraising activities.
- Collaborating with Executive Team, Grant Writer, and program staff to ensure that all public-facing grant, sponsorship, and partnership proposals as well as interim and final reports are compelling, well-written, accurate, and conform to the Cirkus’ standards around branding and written communications.
- Ensure that copies of all applications, letters of inquiry, reports and supporting materials are filed in the Cirkus’ cloud-based storage system. (Google drive)
- Grow existing relationships with individual donors, foundation staff and government representatives, identify new prospects and initiate new relationships.
Marketing & Communications
- Develop and implement consistently branded fundraising and communications strategies that effectively promote the work of the Cirkus to a wide range of stakeholders, new and existing, through both printed and electronic media.
- Work with Digital Marketing Manager and Executive Team on content creation for Bindlestiff’s website and social media platforms.
- Ensure consistency in all external communications by coordinating yearly marketing strategy, plus event-specific and campaign-specific strategies and messaging with Executive staff and Digital Marketing Manager. Develop schedules and budgets, and adhere to deadlines.
- Lead the content development of all Bindlestiff marketing materials. Tailor written materials to inspire audiences using stories and program data. Collaborate with consultants/vendors on the design and production of these materials.
- Identify possible new friends or partners that share our values and work parallel with our mission. Initiate conversations and nurture ongoing relationships.
- Create, write, and edit press releases and content including public remarks, industry blogs, and letters to the editor, on behalf of Bindlestiff developments, events and programs, as well as an annual report. Respond promptly to press inquiries.
– Assist in the creation and production of an institutional Final Report
Brand Partnerships
- Collaborate with colleagues across our sector and markets to identify new ways Bindlestiff can partner with businesses and other organizations to maximize mission-oriented impact and support for both designated programs and general Institutional support.
- Manage the conceptualization, development and maintenance of Bindlestiff’s marketing materials and collateral for designated programs and specific areas of support.
- Identify, initiate and maintain relationships with potential and existing partners.
- Ensure all B2B brand and marketing activity is aligned with established brand positioning and is consistently executed, while demonstrating a clear understanding of partner values and goals.
Skills and Qualifications
- A living commitment to equity, accessibility, and justice for all people
- Work / life / volunteer experience with values-aligned entities and initiatives
- A minimum of 5 years of professional Fundraising and Marketing experience with nonprofit performing arts organizations
– Strong event production and team management skills
- Genuine interest in circus and variety arts, and community arts education
- Knowledge of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’ program areas and New York State / regional circus community is a plus
- Commitment to arts as a medium for social change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrates the highest ethical standards at all times
- Ability to collaborate with staff across the organization as well as Bindlestiff’s Board of Directors.
- Energetic self-starter with an entrepreneurial bent.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work independently under deadline.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Self-determined schedule
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
To keep contact with potential partners, donors, and sponsors as safe as possible, we are handling in-person meetings or solicitations on a case-by-case basis.
Experience:
- Not-for Profit fundraising: 5 years (Required)
- Marketing: 5 years (Required)
- Small Arts Organization: 5 years (Required)
- Performing arts Administration: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote and various sites in NY
Please send resumes to Stephanie at bindlestiff.org
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A Promise of Inclusion
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus celebrates all types of peoples, cultures, and skills to showcase the multifaceted triumph of human abilities,
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Teaching Artists - Flatbed Follies & Festivals
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A Promise of Inclusion
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus celebrates all types of peoples, cultures, and skills to showcase the multifaceted triumph of human abilities,
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Teaching Artists - Cirkus After School
Seeking Teaching Artists
Wanna escape with the Cirkus and be home by bedtime?
No prior circus experience necessary. What’s in your heart and head matters more than your juggling skills. Willing to train the right individual.
Bindlestiff’s Cirkus After School seeks Assistant Coaches / teaching specialists
- Age requirement: 21+
- Starting salary $20.00 / hour
- Part Time, 10 – 15 hours / week, year-round
- Location: Columbia County, Ulster County, NYC, and beyond…
Skills / Requirements: (* flexible points )
- Not all or our host sites are ADA compliant. Applicant must be able to use stairs
- Job requires moving equipment and “spotting” students for safety
- Applicant must be able to lift 30lbs
- Prior professional experience in out-of-school-time youth programming (CIT, counselor, program assistant, provider, etc.) or first-hand experience in child care
- **Strong Preference given to graduates of Hudson City School District and generational residents of the City of Hudson, especially former HBN ASP or HDY participants / staff
- Applicants with experience / development in dance, theater, sport, gymnastics, or other physical skill discipline will be considered first
- Willingness to work toward skill development in the areas of youth work, work with elders, and circus techniques
- Access to own transportation – we teach in Chatham and Kingston as well as Hudson
- Ability to work with youth in School District, Community Center, private, and municipally controlled venues
- Fully vaccinated with 2 initial doses and booster against COVID-19
- Willingness to comply with CDC and NYS DoH current guidelines for COVID-19 community safety
- Helping to set up and clear equipment for class
- Take leadership in specific skills they have foundations in
- Supports culture of program in cooperation with Lead Coach / Site Director
- Lead activities such as games and warm-ups; and support other coaches and junior staff
- Coordinate with Site Director and Lead Coaches on how class will run, creatively contributes to lesson plan
- Supports youth in self-assessment activities, surveys, etc.
- Shows proactive thinking and engages with distracted students
- Mentor and encourage young learners
- Keeps participants engaged in a positive, creative way while embodying CAS Values.
- Shows creativity in creating activities, suggesting games, facilitating group conversations.
- Shows strong class management and facilitation skills.
- Shows cultural sensitivity and willingness to learn about participants.
- Shows positive communication skills with youth and other adults, including host venue staff, families, and community members.
- Shows commitment to personal development including circus skills, show production, and community interaction.
Paid Training:
Advancement:
Salary increase to $35.00 / hour after initial 30-hour training plus 40 hours classroom experience at CAS site plus professional development in TIC, SEL, RJ, PYD and circus skills
To apply:
ABOUT US
Skills like juggling, stilt walking, tumbling, partner acrobatics, prop manipulation and physical comedy help individuals to become stronger learners, community members, and leaders by encouraging them to express themselves creatively, challenge themselves physically, and work inventively with others. Coarc Cirkus serves adults with neuro-diversity and physical differences. The skill families of circus arts speak to varied interests and encourage physical and emotional well-being. Our methods are rooted in Social Emotional Learning, Trauma-Informed Care, and strengths-based approaches.
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A Promise of Inclusion
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus celebrates all types of peoples, cultures, and skills to showcase the multifaceted triumph of human abilities,
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Roustabouts
Roustabouts with audio and lighting knowledge may be asked to take more of a technical lead on occasion. While each of these are each a separate role, we understand that many people have multiple talents, and we encourage you to let us know your versatility. Majority of duties, but not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned as necessary)
Essential Functions for Roustabouts
- Help with set up and tear down for the show
- Assist with setting up sound and lights, and on occasion, running sound and lights.
- Move props and assist with rigging before, after, and during the show
- We are able to train roustabouts on the job.
Physical Demands:
Working Conditions:
Resumes for roustabouts can be sent to Ekat at bindlestiff.org.
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A Promise of Inclusion
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus celebrates all types of peoples, cultures, and skills to showcase the multifaceted triumph of human abilities,
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Lighting / Sound Technicians
- Set up and strike audio and lighting systems
- Communicate with musicians prior to performance, when necessary
- Set up audio for musicians and bands
- Run audio during shows
Physical Demands:
Working Conditions:
Resumes for lighting/sound technicians can be sent to Ekat at bindlestiff.org
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A Promise of Inclusion
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus celebrates all types of peoples, cultures, and skills to showcase the multifaceted triumph of human abilities,
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Drivers
- Pick up and drop off vehicle with trailer at the start and finish of every day
- Comfortable and safe driving large vehicles and trailers in New York City
- Knowledge of truck routes in NYC a plus
- Safe driving record
- Current driver’s license
- CDL is a plus
- Own pickup truck/towing vehicle a plus, can compensate accordingly
- Trailer size: 34’L x 8 1/2’W x 12 1/2’H, dual axle, 3,500lb
Physical Demands:
Working Conditions:
**Drivers will also be expected to to take part in set-up, tear-down, and general run of show.
Resumes for drivers can be sent to Ekat at bindlestiff.org
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A Promise of Inclusion
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus celebrates all types of peoples, cultures, and skills to showcase the multifaceted triumph of human abilities,
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