OPEN DOORS DiSABILITY JUSTICE & ARTS Organizer

***To apply, please email support@opendoorsnyc.org with “Arts Organizer” in the subject line, and include 1) your resume and 2) a THOUGHTFUL COVER LETTER (in the body of the email) that demonstrates familiarity with our work and explains why you are a strong fit for this position.***

Disability Justice & Arts Organizer (DJA)

Reports to: OPEN DOORS Director
Status: Part-time (18–20 hours/week)
Compensation: $30–$35/hour, depending on experience
Benefits: Paid holidays and accrued sick time; flexible scheduling outside of required meetings and events; opportunities for professional growth, artistic collaboration, and leadership development. While this part-time position does not include health insurance, we anticipate continued growth in the organization and hope this role may expand in scope, hours, and benefits over time.
Location: Must live in the New York City area
Start Date: July 1, 2026

About the Position

The Disability Justice & Arts Organizer (DJA) works closely with the Reality Poets and community partners to keep projects moving, events running, and relationships strong. The DJA supports ongoing work across the organization—from a campaign for better food at Coler to the OPEN DOORS podcast. They facilitate team meetings, run open mics, follow up with partners, and help coordinate major projects including our 10-Year Gala and a new theater production premiering this fall. The ideal candidate is highly organized and dependable, warm and observant, and able to meet people where they are.

Schedule (hybrid)

Monday

  • 12:00–1:00 PM — Week Ahead (Remote)

  • 2:00–3:30 PM — Workshop (Remote)

Tuesday

  • 2:00–3:30 PM — Council (Remote)

Thursday

  • 2:00–3:30 PM — Podcast Recording (In Person, Bi-Weekly)

Friday

  • 12:00–1:30 PM — NHLM Meeting (Remote)

Additional hours completed at your convenience. Must be available to participate in occasional OPEN DOORS special events.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and support events, including open mics, cookouts, and the 10-Year Gala

  • Attend workshops, Council, and team meetings; help facilitate discussions and keep projects moving

  • Work directly with Reality Poets to support their creative and professional work, including organizing materials, troubleshooting technology, and following up on individual needs

  • Build and maintain relationships with community partners and funders; attend events and represent OPEN DOORS in the community

  • Manage day-to-day logistics, including scheduling, calendar invitations, event invitations, attendance tracking, note-taking, and file organization

  • Communicate clearly and consistently with artists, partners, and team members via email, phone, and in person

  • Support the OPEN DOORS podcast by scheduling guests, setting up and operating cameras, microphones, and lighting, transferring recordings, and coordinating with editors

  • Create and post social media content in collaboration with the team and Reality Poets

Qualifications

  • Comfortable working directly with disabled artists and community partners

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both written and face-to-face settings

  • Confident facilitating conversations and speaking in groups

  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Self-directed and dependable, with strong follow-through

  • Flexible and responsive when plans change

  • Familiarity with social media platforms and basic design tools

  • Comfortable with basic audio/video recording equipment and digital file management

Expectations

  • Participate actively in meetings and keep your camera on during Zoom meetings whenever possible

  • Arrive on time and communicate proactively about delays or schedule conflicts

  • Remain responsive to email and team communications

  • Approach the work with respect, professionalism, and a commitment to disability justice and community-centered collaboration

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CTA is an equal opportunity employer. (The DJA will be an employee of CTA.) Employees are hired based on their merit, ability, experience, and training without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, size, religious affiliation, genetic make-up, military/veteran status, domestic violence victim/survivor status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, or past participation in the discrimination complaint process. We are committed to being an inclusive organization and encourage people from diverse communities to apply.