HIRING Education Assistant

Make a Difference in Your Community

Support Queer Artists, Activists, and Youth

ABOUT NQT's EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Obie Award-winning National Queer Theater seeks part-time Education Assistant to assist with Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater, a free after school drama program for LGBTQ+ teens in NYC at the Hetrick-Martin Institute (2 Astor Place, New York, NY).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Education Assistant Duties include:

Assist in recruitment, selection, curriculum development, and evaluation for Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater after school program.

Assist Teaching Artists for Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater program inside and outside of the classroom.

Plan and coordinate field trips and Masterclasses.

Support planning and production of student-devised performances.

Coordinate other community initiatives with the Artistic Director. Attend NQT events and outside plays.

WORK HOURS

Part-time (10 hours per week/ Occasional nights) In-person classes typically 4-7pm Mondays and Wednesdays

Hybrid- working in-person in New York City 2 days per week and working remotely 1-2 days per week, depending on events.

SKILLS REQUIRED

At least 1 year experience teaching at-risk youth.

Experience working directly with LGBTQ+ youth preferred.

Knowledge of public schools, nonprofit arts, and social services in NYC.

Google G Suite (docs, drive, gmail) Strong writing skills

Organized, works well independently and collaborates with others

Experience and passion for LGBTQ issues, community organizing, and performing arts are strongly preferred.

DURATION

Start January 2, 2026

SALARY

$20 per hour for 10 hours per week.

APPLICATION

We are accepting applications until on DEC 1st

Once the application window has closed, we will conduct interviews as an opportunity for National Queer Theater to learn more about you and for you to learn more about National Queer Theater.

The final decision will be made by the end of December,

APPLY HERE