Job Description
The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) , a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks a Career Transition for Dancers (CTFD) Career Counselor ?to work within The Career Center to provide specialized individual and group career counseling services to support members of the dance community in navigating their careers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Career Center supports clients to develop new or supplemental income streams, as well as an entrepreneurial framework to their career management. The CTFD Career Counselor plays an important role in helping individuals in the performing arts and entertainment community to develop and maintain the career management skills necessary to address the uncertain nature of unemployment in the industry. This position supports dancer clients through individual counseling and facilitating groups, workshops and panel to explore their options, identify their next steps and access employment and educational opportunities. The CTFD Career Counselor will assist in researching, studying, testing and implementing best practices in empowering individuals in the performing arts and entertainment community to develop greater resiliency and economic stability. Additionally, this role collaborates with leadership on outreach strategy and develops relationships within the dance community to increase access to services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in Career Counseling, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field
Minimum of 2-3 years experience in counseling adults
Background in dance and/or deep knowledge of dance communities
Skilled at verbal and written communication with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Potential weekend and/or evening hours
PREFERRED QUALITIES
Knowledge of the performing arts and entertainment community
Ability to provide bilingual career counseling services in English and Spanish
Familiarity with remote work and virtual platforms
Experience facilitating workshops, seminars and groups
Knowledge of career counseling practices and theories
Experience with community building and outreach strategy; able to establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
ABOUT THIS POSITION
This is a full-time salaried or hourly position based in the Entertainment Community Funds National Headquarters Office in Times Square, New York City. The Entertainment Community Fund offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including: choice of multiple health plans, dental plan, voluntary vision, flex and dependent care plans, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life and disability, 401(k) plan with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off and Wage Works commuter benefit or paid parking, depending on location.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is commensurate with years of experience. The salary range for candidates with 0-4 years of experience is between $67,500 - $70,939. The salary range for candidates with 5 or more years of experience is between $71,826 - $73,632. Internships, volunteer work, and gaps in employment will not be counted towards years of experience.
TO APPLY
Apply online at A complete application will include a resume, cover letter and salary expectations.
ABOUT THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND
The Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Through offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Fund serves everyone in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance with programs including social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and secondary employment and training services.
For more about the Entertainment Community Fund, please visit:
The Entertainment Community Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Built into the value statement of the Entertainment Community Fund is a commitment to embrace diversity and seek equity, inclusion and dignity for all. We celebrate our differences and strive to cultivate an environment of mutual respect.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Internship, Second job, Remote job, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,